hodgkiss Posted July 9, 2009 Share Posted July 9, 2009 i know we shouldn't be looking too far ahead but after watching last night's game between usa and honduras, i think we will have the upper hand. both teams looked completely disorganized and i think with the way that canada is playing and the system they are using, we could take either one of these teams. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amacpher Posted July 9, 2009 Share Posted July 9, 2009 quote:Originally posted by rdroze [i've been trying to estimate what our FIFA ranking will be, and yes, it should take a big jump. Even if we were to lose the next two games this tournament (worst case scenario), we'd still gain about 100 ranking points, which might work out to around 20 positions, putting us somewhere in the mid-low 70s. But of course we're going to do better than that! Does it even matter if you win games or not? Based on your rough computation, it appears that just playing games is enough to jump up in the FIFA rankings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BearcatSA Posted July 9, 2009 Share Posted July 9, 2009 quote:Originally posted by youllneverwalkalone I don't recall ever seeing a Central American side close us down in our own third, I can't see them starting now. The Ticos are probably happy to take a point, so I wouldn't expect much different that what we saw from El Salvador. They will put balls on Sutton and flop around with any contact in the attacking third. I recall in matches vs CR (away to them for WCQ in 2004, Mitchell's first home friendly at BMO in 2007) where they put pressure on us. Especially in the former match, where we'd start with a short goal kick to a fullback only to have the ball backpassed for Onstad to clear after only a couple of passes. Granted, this GC is a different situation and environment so the Ticos might just sit back and do as you predict. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gloucester in FLA Posted July 9, 2009 Share Posted July 9, 2009 Anyone meeting early at the stadium for brewskis? I am coming in from west palm beach, and to beat traffic I need to leave by 3-3:30 or so, or else miami traffic will be stupid.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rdroze Posted July 9, 2009 Share Posted July 9, 2009 quote:Originally posted by amacpher Does it even matter if you win games or not? Based on your rough computation, it appears that just playing games is enough to jump up in the FIFA rankings. No, it matters very much whether you win. Losing games will definitely lower your ranking. Sorry, I guess I wasn't clear. I was saying that given the fact that we've already beaten Jamaica and El Salvador (and Guatemala), we're due for a big jump, even if we do nothing else this tournament. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrennanFan Posted July 9, 2009 Share Posted July 9, 2009 "Holger's Heroes" (1999-2003) R.I.P. "The Frank Yallop Experience" (2004-2006) R.I.P. "Let's shoot ourselves in the foot and hire Dale Mitchell" (2007-2008) R.I.P. Now let's make it 5 Wins in row for... The HART Foundation (2009 - World Cup Brasil 2014) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nafnikufesin Posted July 9, 2009 Share Posted July 9, 2009 quote:Originally posted by Lord Bob Simpson was strong if not brilliant, De Jong had a good cameo but I don't think played himself into the team. Is it just me, or does every time Dobson says "De Jong", it sounds like he's saying "Dionne"? I keep hearing "Marcel Dionne" and thinking isn't he a little old to be playing, never mind playing the wrong sport? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
strobe_z Posted July 9, 2009 Share Posted July 9, 2009 quote:Originally posted by BrennanFan "Holger's Heroes" (1999-2003) R.I.P. "The Frank Yallop Experience" (2004-2006) R.I.P. "Let's shoot ourselves in the foot and hire Dale Mitchell" (2007-2008) R.I.P. Now let's make it 5 Wins in row for... The HART Foundation (2009 - World Cup Brasil 2014) Ooooooh... inspiration. Stay tuned for a graffic... (not that BrennanFan's isn't nice...) What about "The Hart of Canada"? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nolando Posted July 9, 2009 Share Posted July 9, 2009 quote:Originally posted by strobe_z Ooooooh... inspiration. Stay tuned for a graffic... (not that BrennanFan's isn't nice...) What about "The Hart of Canada"? Dare I say it...A "Hart" of Gold Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
youllneverwalkalone Posted July 9, 2009 Share Posted July 9, 2009 Hart of Gold? Oh wait, we tried that. EDIT: ^[] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grigorio Posted July 9, 2009 Share Posted July 9, 2009 quote:Originally posted by nafnikufesin Is it just me, or does every time Dobson says "De Jong", it sounds like he's saying "Dionne"? I keep hearing "Marcel Dionne" and thinking isn't he a little old to be playing, never mind playing the wrong sport? haha i've noticed that too... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redhat Posted July 9, 2009 Share Posted July 9, 2009 quote:Originally posted by BrennanFan Now let's make it 5 Wins in row for... The HART Foundation (2009 - World Cup Brasil 2014) I like it. Because "Hart & Stroke Foundation" can have several meanings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tuscan Posted July 9, 2009 Share Posted July 9, 2009 If Hart is appointed the official head coach after this GC, we really gotta incorporate Heart of Gold into our repertoire. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gloucester in FLA Posted July 9, 2009 Share Posted July 9, 2009 No takers? Isn't anyone going to be at the game early for pops? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doopy Posted July 9, 2009 Share Posted July 9, 2009 CONCACAF ref controversy article... http://www.majorleaguesoccertalk.com/concacaf-gold-cup-mls-in-the-spotlight/4832/comment-page-1/ Who's the ref on Friday? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanadianSoccerFan Posted July 9, 2009 Share Posted July 9, 2009 quote:Originally posted by doopy CONCACAF ref controversy article... http://www.majorleaguesoccertalk.com/concacaf-gold-cup-mls-in-the-spotlight/4832/comment-page-1/ Who's the ref on Friday? The Jamaican Prendergast was able to f*** us against Costa Rica in the 2005 Gold Cup.... it's not just Archundia Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aljarov Posted July 10, 2009 Share Posted July 10, 2009 Who are the guys they say are carrying knocks? Did we ever call up Poz or Gbeke? I think Wags starts and if the cards carry over I'd expect to see all three rested. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gloucester in FLA Posted July 10, 2009 Share Posted July 10, 2009 I hear Jules will be watching from the sidelines...too bad, I was really looking forward to seeing him play live tomorrow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lurker Posted July 10, 2009 Share Posted July 10, 2009 quote:Originally posted by doopy CONCACAF ref controversy article... http://www.majorleaguesoccertalk.com/concacaf-gold-cup-mls-in-the-spotlight/4832/comment-page-1/ Who's the ref on Friday? I've watched a few matches in this tournament, including last nights US-Honduras match and I've been impressed by the officiating overall. Edit: This comment was made before Aguirre kicked Ricardo Phillips in the testicles. [xx(] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisB Posted July 10, 2009 Share Posted July 10, 2009 quote:Originally posted by rdroze I've been trying to estimate what our FIFA ranking will be, and yes, it should take a big jump. Even if we were to lose the next two games this tournament (worst case scenario), we'd still gain about 100 ranking points, which might work out to around 20 positions, putting us somewhere in the mid-low 70s. But of course we're going to do better than that! I have slighlty different numbers for our points so far: Points = 3 [for the win] * 3 [for the multiplier] * ((200-65)/100) [Opp. Strength] * 0.85 [Conference strength] * 100 1032.75 pts for Jamaica 841.5 pts for El Salvador If we count Guatemala, that is 232 extra points. A win over Costa Rica would be another 1300 points. Do these then get divided by 10 or what? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lurker Posted July 10, 2009 Share Posted July 10, 2009 quote:Originally posted by Lomonty Any yellows picked up against Costa Rica will not carry on to the quarter finals. I would serioulsy give a half hour to Jamie Peters in this game, if we're down one he gives us more of a threat then Stalteri if we're up one let's use his speed and dribbling ability on overlapping runs when having the possession in the Costa Rican end. So if you have one yellow it doesn't carry over to the quarters, but if you pick up your second yellow you're out of the quarters? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djcuse Posted July 10, 2009 Share Posted July 10, 2009 quote:Originally posted by Lurker So if you have one yellow it doesn't carry over to the quarters, but if you pick up your second yellow you're out of the quarters? Correct.. if De Guzman, Stalteri or Klukowski pick up a yellow vs Costa Rica they will miss the Quarter-Final match... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Ed Posted July 10, 2009 Share Posted July 10, 2009 quote:Originally posted by Lurker I've watched a few matches in this tournament, including last nights US-Honduras match and I've been impressed by the officiating overall. You might want to amend your comments after last night's clusterf*ck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soro17 Posted July 10, 2009 Share Posted July 10, 2009 quote:Who's the ref on Friday? According to the Gold Cup website, it is Terry Vaughn again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tuscan Posted July 10, 2009 Share Posted July 10, 2009 He was decent enough, I'll take it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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