rkomar Posted July 26, 2021 Share Posted July 26, 2021 I couldn't get used to hearing "Hoppe" pronounced "Hoppy" during the game. I went to school with a guy with that last name, and he pronounced it with a short e at the end (like in "the"). I assume that Hoppe hears the same pronunciation in Germany. It makes me curious if he uses the "Hoppy" pronunciation at home in America, or if the announcer just got it wrong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Obinna Posted July 27, 2021 Share Posted July 27, 2021 41 minutes ago, rkomar said: I couldn't get used to hearing "Hoppe" pronounced "Hoppy" during the game. I went to school with a guy with that last name, and he pronounced it with a short e at the end (like in "the"). I assume that Hoppe hears the same pronunciation in Germany. It makes me curious if he uses the "Hoppy" pronunciation at home in America, or if the announcer just got it wrong. Speaking of Hoppe, I can see why Americans are excited about him. Seems like many want him in the WCQ squad for September. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Beaver 2.0 Posted July 27, 2021 Share Posted July 27, 2021 Seems apparent that the four teams remaining were indeed the four strongest in this tournament. Sometimes a softer team slips through, but not this time (in my opinion.) And, it seems the Mexicans are the class of the tournament, with the US, Qatar and Canada fighting it out for #2. But let's see what happens Thursday. Am I right in thinking we're guaranteed two more games? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonovision Posted July 27, 2021 Share Posted July 27, 2021 ^ No third place game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BearcatSA Posted July 27, 2021 Share Posted July 27, 2021 I don't agree at all with that over the top valuation on Dike but his transfer value is worth a whole lot more than the guy the Caps picked ahead of him in the draft last year. Miller did a pro's job against Dike in the group match and if we face the US in the final, he should be able to do it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Floortom Posted July 27, 2021 Share Posted July 27, 2021 Dike relies on service in the box. He doesn’t have much technical ability or hold up at this point of his career. The hoof ball system they played at Barnsley actually served him quite well. But the US doesn’t play that way and nor do they have enough creativity in the midfield or attack to get him good service. Haiti and Jamaica also held the US to one goal. The Real Marc and JohnnyFranchise 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big_M Posted July 27, 2021 Share Posted July 27, 2021 hes actually pretty good outside the box..passing hold up turns... Addona 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanadaFan123 Posted July 27, 2021 Share Posted July 27, 2021 15 hours ago, SpursFlu said: Garber claiming Dike is a 20mil transfer is a classic Biggest joke going. The fact no one can admit there was never a 20M buyout clause is astounding - even when it was debunked and laughed off by the Barnsley president himself. Yet the MLS/media keep pushing this BS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheeta Posted July 27, 2021 Share Posted July 27, 2021 3 hours ago, Big_M said: hes actually pretty good outside the box..passing hold up turns... On the fence with this man. He's got a career ahead of him but a bit underwhelming this tournie. Curious how he honestly feels about how he's done in the Gold Cup. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Obinna Posted July 27, 2021 Share Posted July 27, 2021 23 minutes ago, Cheeta said: On the fence with this man. He's got a career ahead of him but a bit underwhelming this tournie. Curious how he honestly feels about how he's done in the Gold Cup. He's been fine. He's scored 2 goals (albeit against Martinique) in 4 games. He started playing professional soccer a year ago. The only reason it feels underwhelming is because expectations of him are unrealistic. JohnnyFranchise and Ivan 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpursFlu Posted July 27, 2021 Share Posted July 27, 2021 19 minutes ago, Obinna said: He's been fine. He's scored 2 goals (albeit against Martinique) in 4 games. He started playing professional soccer a year ago. The only reason it feels underwhelming is because expectations of him are unrealistic. Yah he's an ok player. A good MLS player but I've watched 3 US games and he's clearly not a top level player Obinna 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrstepp817 Posted July 27, 2021 Share Posted July 27, 2021 I dont think this version of the US squad highlight's Dike's skill set....he's a solid player but he's also probably 2nd or 3rd choice at the nine at the moment...but I do agree he's young and expectations of him are probably unrealistic at the moment Obinna 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackjack15 Posted July 27, 2021 Share Posted July 27, 2021 JohnnyFranchise, Obinna and narduch 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BearcatSA Posted July 27, 2021 Share Posted July 27, 2021 6 hours ago, Obinna said: The only reason it feels underwhelming is because expectations of him are unrealistic. This. I do like what he brings and I think his technical skills as a target man will get better but the hype has been too much. That said, I'd have him in my MLS side. After not taking him last year when they had the chance, the Caps drafted a somewhat similar skillset striker In Egbo for this season but he has needed seasoning on loan in USL (but it sounds like he is doing well). Obinna and JohnnyFranchise 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jordan Posted July 28, 2021 Share Posted July 28, 2021 Noticed the performance and video analyst for Jamaica was Sanford Carabin, he’s the Technical Director at North Mississauga SC. Ruffian and Olympique_de_Marseille 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
red card Posted July 28, 2021 Share Posted July 28, 2021 (edited) Canada vs CR was the lowest rated match on US tv in both English & Spanish. Mexico vs ES was most viewed on Spanish language tv. Total Spanish viewers of 2.9 million was equal to Spanish audience for Euro Final and below Spanish audience of 3.5 million for Copa Final. US vs Jamaica was most watched in English but Spanish viewers were still higher. Note that Univison is available over the air. Edited July 28, 2021 by red card narduch, JohnnyFranchise, Obinna and 2 others 2 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnyb Posted July 28, 2021 Share Posted July 28, 2021 4 hours ago, red card said: Canada vs CR was the lowest rated match on US tv in both English & Spanish. Mexico vs ES was most viewed on Spanish language tv. Total Spanish viewers of 2.9 million was equal to Spanish audience for Euro Final and below Spanish audience of 3.5 million for Copa Final. US vs Jamaica was most watched in English but Spanish viewers were still higher. Note that Univison is available over the air. Hate to say this...but this is why we wont be beating Mexico tomorrow. $$$$$$$ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheeta Posted July 29, 2021 Share Posted July 29, 2021 26 minutes ago, johnyb said: Hate to say this...but this is why we wont be beating Mexico tomorrow. $$$$$$$ One does fear Mexico will have a 12th man on the field. Sporting a very fashionable whistle I expect. Hard to run up Univision viewers when your matches aren't on Univision. Interested viewers will find ways to catch a match otherwise but capturing those numbers is maybe more black magic than an actually reliable statistical exercise. johnyb and Addona 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maplebanana Posted July 29, 2021 Share Posted July 29, 2021 37 minutes ago, Cheeta said: One does fear Mexico will have a 12th man on the field. Sporting a very fashionable whistle I expect. Hard to run up Univision viewers when your matches aren't on Univision. Interested viewers will find ways to catch a match otherwise but capturing those numbers is maybe more black magic than an actually reliable statistical exercise. The CAN-CRC match was on Univision. That's how I watched it down here in the states. Not sure why its numbers were not included in that tweet above. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpursFlu Posted July 29, 2021 Share Posted July 29, 2021 Canada Qatar final it is NVsoccer, cronaldo7 and MtlMario 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
An Observer Posted July 29, 2021 Share Posted July 29, 2021 7 hours ago, red card said: Canada vs CR was the lowest rated match on US tv in both English & Spanish. Mexico vs ES was most viewed on Spanish language tv. Total Spanish viewers of 2.9 million was equal to Spanish audience for Euro Final and below Spanish audience of 3.5 million for Copa Final. US vs Jamaica was most watched in English but Spanish viewers were still higher. Note that Univison is available over the air. Not a real surprise as not as many Ticos in US as Mexicans or Salvadorans. They are a much better off country so not as big a need to emigrate for economic reasons. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TOcanadafan Posted July 29, 2021 Share Posted July 29, 2021 4 hours ago, Cheeta said: One does fear Mexico will have a 12th man on the field. Sporting a very fashionable whistle I expect. It’s a Jamaican referee (Daneon PARCHMENT) for the semis in our game - the same ref who oversaw our victory against the US in Nations League. narduch, Pottsy3 and Trois Reds 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
narduch Posted July 29, 2021 Share Posted July 29, 2021 12 minutes ago, TOcanadafan said: It’s a Jamaican referee (Daneon PARCHMENT) for the semis in our game - the same ref who oversaw our victory against the US in Nations League. Good omen Pottsy3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trois Reds Posted July 29, 2021 Share Posted July 29, 2021 1 hour ago, TOcanadafan said: It’s a Jamaican referee (Daneon PARCHMENT) for the semis in our game - the same ref who oversaw our victory against the US in Nations League. Good news. He's one of the better Concacaf refs that I've seen. MM3/MM2/MM and narduch 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
narduch Posted July 29, 2021 Share Posted July 29, 2021 Semis today. All times ET. johnyb, JohnnyFranchise and Metro 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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