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USMNT Gold Cup match-up vs. Panama brings deja vu over "a dangerous team"
mlssoccer.com ^ | July 6, 2017 | Arielle Castillo

Posted on 07/08/2017 11:59:46 AM PDT by Berlin_Freeper

Hello darkness, our old friend. The beginning of the Gold Cup for the US sees them facing Panama again.

And in looking ahead to the match-up, which kicks off the Yanks’ campaign on Saturday at Nissan Stadium (4:30 pm ET | FOX and Univision), nobody’s coming in hot or headstrong.

“Panama’s extremely a tough opponent, especially right out of the gate,” said defender Matt Besler, of Sporting Kansas City, on Thursday afternoon, after the US’ last training session at Nashville’s Lipscomb University. “We seem to have played them a lot in recent years, and every single game’s been different, and they’ve all been very tough, physical battles.”

For some at US camp, a tough opponent to start is a little like ripping off a bandage, with a positive result steamrolling into some momentum in a tournament that could be winnable. But, yes, even a draw will definitely require laser focus.

“They’re a very familiar opponent… It feels like we see them every couple months,” said defender Graham Zusi, also of Sporting Kansas City. “They’re a dangerous team. They play the counter pretty well, and their set pieces are very dangerous as well. This is a game we’re gonna have to be locked in for a full 90 minutes.”

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To: Berlin_Freeper
Full Time USA 1-1 Panama

Remarkable!

21 posted on 07/08/2017 3:47:06 PM PDT by Berlin_Freeper (Happy Nobama!)
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To: Berlin_Freeper
What does supporting mothers have to do with baseball?

Everyone has a mom. Non Sequitur much?

Not everyone is a sexual deviant. If soccer wants to make it in the US it ought to learn from the NFL what happens when politics comes before the game.

22 posted on 07/08/2017 6:12:35 PM PDT by canalabamian
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To: canalabamian
Everyone has a mom.
A woman charged with killing four of her young children and their father smiled and flashed a double thumbs up to news cameras

If soccer wants to make it in the US it ought to learn from the NFL what happens when politics comes before the game.

Seattle's pro sports teams come together to support Pride Month
While the Seahawks are not currently in season, Ed Goines, general counsel and vice president, joined the press conference to indicate the team’s support.

“Our iconic arches on CenturyLink Field will continue to be lit in rainbow colors,” he said.

Non Sequitur much?
Why you mad?
23 posted on 07/08/2017 6:28:00 PM PDT by Berlin_Freeper (Happy Nobama!)
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To: canalabamian
Lost me there.
Obviously not.
24 posted on 07/08/2017 6:29:00 PM PDT by Berlin_Freeper (Happy Nobama!)
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Germany on top after two-year wait
Germany have capped a sensational week on the international stage by returning to the top of the FIFA/Coca-Cola World Ranking for the first time since being knocked off the top spot exactly two years ago.
25 posted on 07/08/2017 6:43:21 PM PDT by Berlin_Freeper (Happy Nobama!)
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Rams, Chargers reach out to LGBTQ community with sponsorship of Venice Pride
26 posted on 07/08/2017 7:13:43 PM PDT by Berlin_Freeper (Happy Nobama!)
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NBA logo T-shirts get rainbow treatment for LGBT Pride Month
27 posted on 07/08/2017 7:15:23 PM PDT by Berlin_Freeper (Happy Nobama!)
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12 LGBT Nights at MLB games during this June’s Pride Month
28 posted on 07/08/2017 7:16:32 PM PDT by Berlin_Freeper (Happy Nobama!)
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Pentagon continues LGBT pride celebration

29 posted on 07/08/2017 7:19:08 PM PDT by Berlin_Freeper (Happy Nobama!)
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Lost me there.

Hypocrite much?

Rams, Chargers reach out to LGBTQ community with sponsorship of Venice Pride

30 posted on 07/08/2017 7:23:04 PM PDT by Berlin_Freeper (Happy Nobama!)
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To: Berlin_Freeper; canalabamian

Oh. What happened there?

See the above posts my FRiend. :)


31 posted on 07/08/2017 7:25:00 PM PDT by Berlin_Freeper (Happy Nobama!)
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10,000 Maniacs - 01.24.15 - whole show
32 posted on 07/09/2017 12:21:08 AM PDT by Berlin_Freeper (Happy Nobama!)
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Based on what I saw yesterday, I’m interested to see how the US defence does against the Martinique attackers. I think they could have some problems. You can certainly see the French influence in the way Mart. plays.

And yes, nevertheless, MLS/US SOCCER should be ashamed if this is the case.


33 posted on 07/09/2017 6:26:26 AM PDT by safeasthebanks ("The most rewarding part, was when he gave me my money!" - Dr. Nick)
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To: Berlin_Freeper
Glad I didn't cut our day short at Müggelsee for this game:
England U19 4-1 Germany U19: Young Lions reach Euro 2017 semi-finals and knock out Germans

Hmm. It takes a really long time to make a post.
Please join me in bumping the FReepathon Thread. :)

34 posted on 07/09/2017 11:21:49 AM PDT by Berlin_Freeper (Happy Nobama!)
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Glad I didn't cut our day short at Müggelsee for this game

muggelsee_t_d

Believe it or not - the sky soon cleared and was a sunny day. We actually got a bit scorched.

35 posted on 07/09/2017 11:51:11 AM PDT by Berlin_Freeper (Happy Nobama!)
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Luis Fonsi, Daddy Yankee - Despacito (Remix Audio) ft. Justin Bieber
36 posted on 07/09/2017 12:43:28 PM PDT by Berlin_Freeper (Happy Nobama!)
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No Gold Cup games today.

Today turned out to be one of the more interesting days of my life.

I had to go to court to face a charge of online theft. On the train there, suddenly a flash of light and loud crack of thunder startled people. Must have been right on top of the train. For a moment I wondered if the train was hit but I don't think so. Really frightened the people not paying attention around them. I leaned down to one lady and told her it was thunder because she looked terrified. I thought: maybe that's not a good sign for my court case.

I was late and got looks. When the lady judge instructed me to sit, church bells starts tolling from across the street. I wished I was more on time. Again I thought not a great sign.

I had no lawyer because facts are facts. I explained what happened and the judge quickly dismissed the case against me.

End of story.

One the way home I bought a 20 euro frame for my 3 euro poster.

2017-07-10_06-19-42
Might look a bit high towards the ceiling but there is a shelf cabinet under. I love it. :)

37 posted on 07/10/2017 9:51:32 AM PDT by Berlin_Freeper (Happy Nobama!)
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To: Berlin_Freeper

Bump


38 posted on 07/10/2017 9:52:34 AM PDT by Berlin_Freeper (Happy Nobama!)
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There are two more things I should mention to make the court story complete.

I mentioned the loud thunder clap on the train, and the tolling church bells when I sat down in front of the judge.

Add to that theme, and I swear on The Holy Bible this is true, the prosecutor looked a lot like the 1950's image of Satan with a goatee (minus the horns). He hardly got to say anything and I gave him a happy nod when I left. He was smiling, I don't know in what context that was about but good for him, be happy.

Finally, when I got on the train to head back, I entered it with a guy carrying a saxophone. I thought: great he is going to want money. He did in fact play part of a tune, which under the circumstances of the other stuff happening made me laugh so I gave him a two euro coin when i walked up and down the train car.

This was the tune.

God was messing with me today. LoL!

39 posted on 07/10/2017 12:27:07 PM PDT by Berlin_Freeper (Happy Nobama!)
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To: Berlin_Freeper

Um, when he walked up and down the train car.


40 posted on 07/10/2017 12:29:40 PM PDT by Berlin_Freeper (Happy Nobama!)
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