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U.S. Men's National Soccer (Official Thread)

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Man I swear the Americans need a better nickname than "USMNT" which just seems to be there by default. The guys on the Men in Blazers podcast refer to them as the Von Trapps. I've also heard "Yanks" quite often. Something, ANYTHING would be better than the US Mutant Ninja Turtles.
 
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Bucky32 said:
Man I swear the Americans need a better nickname than "USMNT" which just seems to be there by default. The guys on the Men in Blazers podcast refer to them as the Von Trapps. I've also heard "Yanks" quite often. Something, ANYTHING would be better than the US Mutant Ninja Turtles.
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Seriously? US Mutant Ninja Turtles sounds awesome.
 
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BuckeyeNation27 said:
Seriously? US Mutant Ninja Turtles sounds awesome.
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See this article:

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Master-Klinsmann.jpg

Master Splinter/Jurgen Klinsmann aka Master Klinsmann
Bradnardo.jpg

Leonardo/Michael Bradley aka Bradnardo
Jozael.jpg

Raphael/Jozy Altidore aka Jozael
Deucelangelo.jpg

Michaelangelo/Clint Dempsey aka Deucelangelo

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Donatello/Tim Howard aka Timatello

Entire article: http://www.totalsportsblog.com/2013...mutant-ninja-turtles-i-give-you-the-usmntmnt/
 
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Well, now that the run is over, I hope some of you guys stick around.

While the World Cup is certainly the ultimate goal every 4 years, I want to also point out the US will be participating in some exciting competitions in the interim-

Next summer is the 2015 Gold Cup, a tournament held for this region's teams (CONCACAF). This tournament will decide a spot in the 2017 Confederations Cup, a year before the World Cup, in Russia. The Confederations Cup features teams from each of the 6 FIFA regional Confederations, the host nation (Russia) and the reigning World Cup champion. Some of you may remember the 2009 Confederations Cup in South Africa in which the US miraculously escaped from their group (3-0 win vs. Egypt and a Brazil 3-0 win over Italy in the last match of group play did the job) before taking out eventual World Cup champion Spain 2-0. They fell short in the championship after blowing a 2-0 halftime lead to Brazil, but the Confederations Cup is a great tune-up for teams as they get to play in the host country, host stadiums, and against the world's best a year before the big show.

The USA having already won the 2013 Gold Cup will be defending the title. A win for the Yanks automatically places them in the Confed Cup, while a win for any other nation places the USA and that team in a 1-game playoff for that opportunity. It will likely come down the the US and rival Mexico next July right here in the United States.

The following year features the 2016 Copa America Centenario (the 100th year of the regular Copa America). This is generally reserved for the South American region (CONMEBOL) as their regional trophy, although they often invite guest nations to fill spots. However, this time the tournament will be its largest and most competitive yet. Pitting the best teams from this hemisphere, the tournament will have 10 South American teams as well as 6 CONCACAF/North American teams (US, Mexico, and 4 qualifying nations). It will take place in the United States in June 2016.

From there you're looking at World Cup Qualifying and hopefully the 2017 Confed Cup to fill your void until World Cup 2018 kicks off in Russia. There's still plenty to follow, so if you get the chance, throw on some Red White and Blue and continue to support these Yanks any chance you can find. It's only going to get better.
 
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Really pumped for the Copa America Centenario. As I mentioned in the World Cup thread, I think it'd be a great idea to make it a regular event. There should be tons of eyeballs on that event as well as a lot of dollars spent. It will be a great chance for the U.S. to test itself against the best the hemisphere has to offer in a unique environment.

I find it hard to connect with UEFA leagues but I follow the USMNT's journey very closely. I'm already looking forward to September 3.
 
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When will the new TV deal for the MLS really start taking effect? I'd love to see some more games on TV. Being in Cleveland it's rough since no Crew games get put on TV but I'd love to see some Portland or Seattle games on the tube
 
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Bucky32 said:
Really pumped for the Copa America Centenario. As I mentioned in the World Cup thread, I think it'd be a great idea to make it a regular event. There should be tons of eyeballs on that event as well as a lot of dollars spent. It will be a great chance for the U.S. to test itself against the best the hemisphere has to offer in a unique environment.

I find it hard to connect with UEFA leagues but I follow the USMNT's journey very closely. I'm already looking forward to September 3.
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That summer is going to be teh tits. Euro in the afternoons and Copa America in the evenings. Could be as good as these last few weeks or better.
 
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OHSportsFan said:
Well, now that the run is over, I hope some of you guys stick around.

While the World Cup is certainly the ultimate goal every 4 years, I want to also point out the US will be participating in some exciting competitions in the interim-

Next summer is the 2015 Gold Cup, a tournament held for this region's teams (CONCACAF). This tournament will decide a spot in the 2017 Confederations Cup, a year before the World Cup, in Russia. The Confederations Cup features teams from each of the 6 FIFA regional Confederations, the host nation (Russia) and the reigning World Cup champion. Some of you may remember the 2009 Confederations Cup in South Africa in which the US miraculously escaped from their group (3-0 win vs. Egypt and a Brazil 3-0 win over Italy in the last match of group play did the job) before taking out eventual World Cup champion Spain 2-0. They fell short in the championship after blowing a 2-0 halftime lead to Brazil, but the Confederations Cup is a great tune-up for teams as they get to play in the host country, host stadiums, and against the world's best a year before the big show.

The USA having already won the 2013 Gold Cup will be defending the title. A win for the Yanks automatically places them in the Confed Cup, while a win for any other nation places the USA and that team in a 1-game playoff for that opportunity. It will likely come down the the US and rival Mexico next July right here in the United States.

The following year features the 2016 Copa America Centenario (the 100th year of the regular Copa America). This is generally reserved for the South American region (CONMEBOL) as their regional trophy, although they often invite guest nations to fill spots. However, this time the tournament will be its largest and most competitive yet. Pitting the best teams from this hemisphere, the tournament will have 10 South American teams as well as 6 CONCACAF/North American teams (US, Mexico, and 4 qualifying nations). It will take place in the United States in June 2016.

From there you're looking at World Cup Qualifying and hopefully the 2017 Confed Cup to fill your void until World Cup 2018 kicks off in Russia. There's still plenty to follow, so if you get the chance, throw on some Red White and Blue and continue to support these Yanks any chance you can find. It's only going to get better.
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Honestly I think a hemispheric trophy makes sense...why not have a competition to rival Euro every time? The Gold Cup to me is pretty meh. CONCACAF doesn't have squat for depth, as Honduras pretty much showed. Past what are now the Big 3, there is a steep dropoff to Honduras, Panama, Jamaica, Trinidad, etc. Why doesn't Canada have a better side?
 
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