Arena Women's Football/Soccer - Official Discussion

I'm so beyond excited for the World Cup.

It's got the potential to deliver what last year's Men's World Cup didn't - a host vs. border rival knockout round game. Everything Brazil-Argentina could have been is what USA-Canada could be. Especially with what happened between USA and Canada in the Olympics.

I'm a little worried about USA, especially with the Hope Solo situation. Hope it doesn't prove to be a distraction.

And, heels? You left Syndey Leroux off your USA stars list? For shame!

 

Bring it.

 

What yellow? That wasn't a yellow. That was bull (excrement)

 

No appeal on yellows, unless it was given to the wrong player

 

In this thread do we get to discuss Hope Solo's excessive drinking habits? She's a mean drunk from what I hear.

 

She shouldn't even be on the team"

 

Probably not, but that was the best performance by a Solo since Endor.

 

Her "Cantina Shooting" phase though was first, and is going to potentially cause issues with the team......

 

Heels, I think you're a little harsh on Leroux. She basically created the chance on the game winner. Deserves as mention, even if she was incredibly wasteful with her own chances.

 

Sorry, was skimming. Missed it with the rusty Abby remarks, which is kind to Wambach.

 

Sweden v Nigeria turned out to be a great game. Probably the best match so far in terms of skill, speed and ability.

Liverpool probably wished they had a male version of Oshoala in their rank; she is a future world player of the year.

But, more importantly, England starts today. Reckon we'll grab a draw against a very good French side.

Louisa Nécib = G.O.A.T

 

The Sweden Nigeria game was the best so far. Brazil looks like a good team also.

 

Well, I feel the point is valid - the USA relies on individual brilliance rather than good tactics to win games, which is fine against lesser sides like Australia but perhaps vulnerable against better ones or if one of your stars has an off day.

However to bring it out after a loss just seems stupid, especially saying 'they only won because we aren't as fit and our players aren't as good'.

 

3.5 million watched it in the US, up from about 1.07 million in the USA opener 4 years ago. My AO bar was packed

 

We...didn't look great out there. Until Morgan is 100%, I'd start A-Rod and Leroux up top. Wambach isn't a 90 min player anymore. She had one great chance when Pinoe served her a great ball and she missed. Hell, let Press play up top and quit trying to force her to be a mid. With Rodriguez, Sydney, Press, and Morgan on the team, Abby would be my last choice for starting forward.

Pinoe and Solo both had an amazing game. Megan's European style really contrasts with the "be faster and stronger than everyone else" style our women have relied on for so many years. She and Tobs (when Tobin is on. Unfortunately she hasn't played great lately) just are so fun to watch. Their ball handling is leaps and bounds beyond the rest of the old guard. There were a couple moments last game where Rapinoe had tthe ball, and all I could think of was, "This. This right here is why soccer--not gridiron football, basketball, baseball, or any other sport--is called The Beautiful Game." When it's played well, it's like watching poetry. No other sport comes close. (But holy cow Megan, don't mess with a yellow card happy ref. Especially not in the WC. Been spending too much time with Solo I think.)

And Solo was a beast. In terms of skill, there is not a doubt in my mind that she is the best goalkeeper the women's game has ever produced.

 

It's nice to watch football, for a change, in which the players don't dive and roll around on the ground for 5 minutes. Maybe the men can learn something...

 

Germany v Norway today. Going to be a very good close game.

 

Go Canada Go!