Copa America (Soccer)

#1
Surprised to not see a discussion about Copa America since I do see that some Soccer discussions have happened on here in the past (unless I did not look hard enough).......but did anyone happen to catch the score of the Mexico-Chile match? Anyone actually watch it? Was Mexico really that bad? Or was Chile just really that good?

Final score was

Chile 7
Mexico 0

Now, on to the USA......
I hope we can at least hang tough with Argentina. I don't see us winning the match unless we are blessed with some sort of an amazing miracle. But, I will be super proud of our men if we can at least hang with Argentina for the full duration of the match (90+ for those non-soccer fans and enthusiasts who have just happened to encounter this thread).

Overall, though, I have been pleased with our performance. Nothing to be ashamed of. Sure, we've had a few rough patches here and there, but you have to be pleased with the overall performance of our team. I am.
 
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#2
I was watching the Timbers so I only heard of the score. I am tempted to watch a replay for giggles but probably won't. I hope Nagbe gets to play against Argentina as long as we keep it within 2 goals I'd be ok with any result.
 
#7
Never say never. You wan't some inspiration? Here you go....
LA Galaxy almost lost to a bar league team the other night and only won because they were classless a-holes (although once they scored on the "trick play" they opened the floodgates). Moreso than any other sport I think you see some crazy upsets. Never underestimate home advantage as well, though there will be plenty of Latin American supporters in Houston.
 
#9
I caught the end of the Mexico-Chile match around 56:00 and the Mexico team just laid down and died.
My son thought they may have been sending some message that they didn't want the coach to remain their coach.

I was surprised that professionals wouldn;t have more pride than they showed....
 

kingsboi

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#10
Argentina and Messi are just in a class of their own. They have coasted all tournament long. I predict Colombia vs Argentina for the Copa championship...this would be Messi's first championship if he wins it, just another accolade to add to the resume.
 
#11
good loss. Scheduled loss really without jones and wood.

work to be done. We are solid but clearly need more experience againt top notch opposition. Argentina are ranked 1 and deservedly so.
 
#12
Wish Klinsmann would have been a little bolder with the lineup last night but whatevs. I'm not calling for his head mainly because I think he has gotten top talent that might not have come to our side and I don't know who would replace him.