USA vs Ghana

[philp]

The wait is finally over.  Today the USMNT (United States Men's National Team) gets another chance at payback when they square off against Ghana this afternoon.  The US advanced to the 2nd stage of the 2010 World Cup, only to be knocked out of the elimination round by Ghana.  They are playing at Estadio das Dunas Natal.  ESPN begins coverage at 5:30 pm.  If the USA has any chance at moving into the next stage, today is a must win.  

 

Here's a cool video to watch in the meantime.

 

 

 

 

[The Huddler]

LETS KICK THEIR ASS !!!

[The Huddler]

ALL IN BABY GOT MY FACE PAINT AND RED/BLUE CLOWN HAIR

[philp]

Germany taking care of business as expected.  Pepe's red card only helps.  They'll be down a starting defender when they play the US next.

 

Edit: For those who don't follow soccer, it means Pepe will be sitting the next one out also.  Someone else will take his spot.

[KendrickPanther]

Would have been nice for Ronaldo to get a Red too.

[KendrickPanther]

Thunderstorms rolling through North Carolina. Just lost TV service for 3 minutes. If I lose service at 6 I might do horrible things.

[DirtyMagic97]

Thunderstorms rolling through North Carolina. Just lost TV service for 3 minutes. If I lose service at 6 I might do horrible things.

 

Should be smooth sailing from here on out. It was a little storm.

[OnlyPantherFaninMaine]

Headed over to a sports bar in Brooklyn soon where the Outlaws are gathering to watch the game.

[KendrickPanther]

Kevin Prince Boaten and Michael Essien are reported to be out of the lineup. Those are two terrific players.

[KendrickPanther]

I won't believe it until the lineups are official. Sounds like gamesmanship perhaps.

[Happy Panther]

http://www.goal.com/en-gh/news/4400/world-cup-2014/2014/06/16/4888406/essien-benched-asamoah-in-defence-atsu-starts-against-usa

 

Ghana lineup. Apparently a few surprise players on the bench. 

 

I know nothing about their players

[DirtyMagic97]

Essein and KPB not starting is definitely good for us.

[Goondal]

I predict the a draw against Ghana, a win against Portugal and the USMNT advances after Portugal gets a result in the final match.

[philp]

I predict the a draw against Ghana, a win against Portugal and the USMNT advances after Portugal gets a result in the final match.

 

I approve of this.

 

No one thinks we can advance..