US Women Play China Friday Night in WWC Elite 8 on Fox, US Men Gold Cup Squad, COPA Quarters, Indy 11
So the US Ladies haven’t necessarily looked good but they continue to advance in the World Cup. I thought the offense had a little more spark especially in the 2nd half against a very chippy, somewhat dirty Columbia squad. Now they should have blown them out after Columbia went down to 10 players right after half – but Coach Jill Ellis continues to show she is no offensive mastermind as she hasn’t figured out how to unlock the US Attack. Do we see a 4/4/3 this week with Rapino and Indianapolis’ own Lauren Cheney Holiday out on yellow card accumulation? (see rant below) I for 1 think Holiday has had a horrible world cup so far – being forced into the #6 Defensive midfield role away from her normal #10 spot has not helped her. But her service on corners and free kicks and passing in general has been WAY off. Heck the entire team doesn’t seem able to connect more than 5 passes together. Not sure if it’s the turf – or if Coach Ellis hasn’t practiced 1 touch passing in the year she has been in charge. Either way the US should be ok vs China Friday Night, 7 pm on Fox – but I am not sure this squad can get by the France/Germany winner (Friday at 4 pm on Fox) in the Semis. Ok time for rant against THE STUPIDIST RULE IN SPORTS. The Yellow Card accumulation rule (it will cost the US Rapino and Holiday on Fri). The rule where if you get 2 yellow cards in 4 games – you miss the next game. Are you kidding? At least EUFA changed the rules this year to eliminate the rule after each round – listen a yellow card can just be a hard professional foul – getting 2 in 4 games is no big deal – especially with inconsistent refs. Some refs throw multiple cards for time wasting for heaven’s sakes, some for soft fouls or simulation. The bottom line is with inconsistent reffing getting 2 cards in 4 games is not difficult to do. 2 Yellows makes a red in a game no problem. But missing a semi-final or final of a World Cup for yellow cards is just ludicrous not to mention really really a bummer for the fans who pay good money to go to the games to see the BEST players play.
Moving to the men’s side The Copa America is getting down to the big games this week with Argentina vs Columbia Friday night, (see schedule below) and Klinsmann has set the US Men’s Gold Cup Roster. Interesting giving Timmy Chandler, who just stinks at right back, another set of games to prove he can’t play at this level. Hopefully his inclusion means Gonzalez is moving back in as a starter in the middle of defense. It will be interesting to see how GK Brad Guzan handles his role in goal as the starter – hopefully his play will lead to an offer for something bigger in the EPL –I still think he’s too good for Villa. The other big question I have is Wondo at forward – there are 10 forwards in the player pool I would take in front of him. Morris and Germany/Dutch game winner Bobby Wood just to name a couple. The Indy 11 are back to the field this Sunday 1:30 for a friendly vs Mexican 1st division squad Morelia before kicking off the fall season on July 5 at NYC and July 11th at home. CFC kids enjoy the summer off and watch lots of soccer (CFC goalies we start training Thurs nights)
US Women Win to Advance to Elite 8 vs China Friday Night, 7 pm on Fox
Three observations: U.S. women beat Colombia 2-0 Cantor ? Calls the US Goal the Proper Way NBC Universal
Former US Star midfields Michelle Akers takes offense to US Coach Ellis Strategy
US Women win but don’t look good. Graham Hayes ESPN
US Advances but most replace Key Midfielders in Next Game – Grant Wahl SI
Wambach debates costly yellow cards for U.S.
Carlisle: Morgan makes mark in round of 16 win
U.S. gets past Colombia, advances to quarterfinals
U.S. underwhelms again, survives Colombia Jeff Carlisle – Player Ratings
3 Things Learned as US Beats Columbia Pro Soccer Talk
US Yet to Reach Potential despite Columbia Defeat – Pro Soccer Tallk
Carmel FC U11G Gold – 2nd Div ISL Champions
Can Press fill in for Rapino? ESPN FC – Hayes
US Morgan Brian with big shoes to Fill ESPN FC Jeff Carlisle
US Defender Klingenberg can drop kick you
US Sydney Leroux and KC Dom Dwyer making the Soccer thing work
Hays: How Colombia’s success could spur change at home
#HowSheDoesIt: Christie Rampone’s longevity
#HowSheDoesIt: Carli Lloyd makes the plays
DJ Spin Easy Brazil’s US summer Fun extends to Canada at the US party
Complete Women’s World Cup coverage
MLS + Indy 11
Could Juve’s Andrea Pirlo really be going to NYCFC? Wow
Promotion/Relegation – the Debate Goes on – ESPN FC Graham Parker
Who Could have gone to Copa for US
Indy 11 game vs Mexican First Division side Monarcas Morelia Sun -June 28, 1:30 pm Tix $15
Indy 11 2 members on Final Spring Team of Week
Everything you Need to Know about Morelia
Indy 11 Fall Schedule starts July 5
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Carmel High Boys – Youth Soccer Camp – 2nd to 6th Graders only
Run by CHS Boys team players – Fri, Aug 7 (9:30 am till 12 noon) – CHS Practice Turf Fields behind CHS football stadium. 2nd to 6th Graders only – Cost $35 to CHS –- First 100 players to sign up. CHS_Camp_1508
July 11th Carmel’s Dad Club – 3 v 3 Live Tour
Carmel’s Dad Club and 3v3 Live team up together to bring you the 13 annual Kick in the Grass Tournament. July 11th, Rain date July 12th. This tournament has attracted over 100 teams the last several years. Music, Speed Shot, Shot Accuracy and more fun. Full Concessions and more! Register and more info @ www.3v3live.com $185 per team up to six players. Each player will receive a t-shirt, top three teams in each division get custom medals, top four qualify for Regionals -the road to Disney.
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GAMES THIS WEEK
Wed,, June 24
7:30 pm Chile vs Uraguay Copa beIn Sports
11 pm LA Galaxy vs Portland Timbers – ESPN 2
Fri, June 26
4 pm Germany vs France WWC Quarters Fox
7 pm China vs USA WWC Quarters Fox
7:30 pm Argentina vs Columbia Copa beIn Sports
Sat, June 27
12 noon Germany vs ?? U 21 Euros ESPNU
3 pm Denmark vs ?? U 21 Euros ESPN U
4 pm Australia vs Japan WWC Quarters – Fox Sports 1
5:30 pm Brazil vs Paraguay Copa beIn Sports
6 pm Mexico vs Costa Rica friendly ESPN 2
7:30 pm Canada vs England WWC Quarters Fox Sports 1
Sun, June 28
5 pm NY City FC hosts NY Red Bulls – MLS – ESPN
7 pm Portland Timbers host Seattle Sounders – Fox Sports 1
Mon, July 29
7:30 pm Copa America Semi-Final #1 beIn Sports
Tues, June 30,
7 pm WWC Semi-Finals Fox Sports 1
7:30 pm Copa America Semi Final #2 beIn Sports
Wed, July 1
7 pm WWC Semi-Finals Fox US Would play July 1
Friday, July 3 International friendly
6:30 p.m., United States men vs. Guatemala (at LP Field, Nashville, Tenn.) Fox Sports 1 and UniMás:
Saturday, July 4
4 pm WWC – 3rd Place Match – Fox
5 pm Copa America Finals – beIn Sports
Sunday, July 5
5 pm Portland Timbers vs SJ Earthquakes
7 pm WWC –FINALS – Fox
7 pm Indy 11 @ NY Cosmos ESPN 3
Tuesday, July 7 – GOLD CUP STARTS
9:30 pm US Men vs Honduras Fox Sports 1
Wed, July 8
8 pm Costa Rica vs Jamaica Fox Sports 2 Carson, Cal
10:30 pm El Salvador vs Canada Fox Sports 2
Thursday, July 9 –
7 pm T&T vs Guatemala Fox Sports 2 Chicago Soldier Field
9:30 pm Mexico vs Cuba Fox Sports 2 Chicago Soldier Field
Fri, July 10
6 pm Honduras vs Panama Fox Sports 2
8:30 pm USA vs Haiti Fox Sports 1 Fox Borough, Mass
Sat, July 11
6:30 pm Jamaica vs Canada Fox Sports 2 Houston, Tx
7:30 pm Indy 11 vs Carolina Railhawks TV 8 @ The Mike
9 pm Costa Rica vs El Salvador Fox Sports 2
Sun, July 12
5 pm NY City FC vs Toronto FC ESPN2
6:30 pm T+T vs Cuba Fox Sports 2
7 pm Colorado Rapids vs Real Salt Lake Fox Sports 1
9 pm Mexico vs Guatemala Fox Sports 2
Mon, July 13
7 pm Haiti vs Honduras Fox Sports 1 Sporting Park, KC
9:30 pm Panama vs USA Fox Sports 1 Sporting Park, KC
WOMEN’S WORLD CUP TV SCHEDULE ON FOX
Soccer Camps – Boys and Girls -Ages 6 – 14
Post2Post Soccer Camp
Former Pittsburgh Head Coach Sue-Moy Chin and Coach Carla Baker run their annual field player camp for players of all abilities July 27-30 — 9 am to 3 pm $190 each @ Badger
Goal2Gol Soccer Camp (SOLD OUT-Waiting List)
CHS Men’s Head Coach Shane Schmidt, a former U-20 US National Team player, runs his annual camp from 9 am to 2 pm July 13-17. $150 if you sign up before 6/30 @ River Road Fields. (Waiting List)
Carmel High Boys – Youth Soccer Camp – 2nd to 6th Graders only
Run by CHS Boys team players – Fri, Aug 7 (9:30 am till 12 noon) – CHS Practice Turf Fields behind CHS football stadium. 2nd to 6th Graders only – Cost $35 to CHS –- First 100 players to sign up. CHS_Camp_1508
U.S. Mens Gold Cup Roster
GOALKEEPERS (3): Brad Guzan (Aston Villa), Nick Rimando (Real Salt Lake), William Yarbrough (Club Leon)
DEFENDERS (7): Ventura Alvarado (Club America), John Brooks (Hertha Berlin), Timmy Chandler WHY???? (Eintracht Frankfurt), Brad Evans (Seattle Sounders FC), Omar Gonzalez (LA Galaxy), Fabian Johnson (Borussia Mönchengladbach), Tim Ream (Bolton Wanderers)
MIDFIELDERS (9): Kyle Beckerman (Real Salt Lake), Alejandro Bedoya (Nantes), Michael Bradley (Toronto FC), Brad Davis (Houston Dynamo), Mix Diskerud (New York City FC), Alfredo Morales (Ingolstadt), DeAndre Yedlin (Tottenham Hotspur), Gyasi Zardes (LA Galaxy), Graham Zusi (Sporting Kansas City)
FORWARDS (4): Jozy Altidore (Toronto FC), Clint Dempsey (Seattle Sounders FC), Aron Johannsson (AZ Alkmaar), Chris Wondolowski OMG WHY?? (San Jose Earthquakes)
Kick In for your Community — Meijer and NABISCO for every participating product purchased, 5¢ will be donated to Youth Soccer organizations, up to $100,000
Coach Shane Best – Carmel FC
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