Man 2 steps forward 1 step back.  For every great win on the road in friendlies, there is the come back to earth – the other team dominates the ball, we play defense (much worse than we EVER have in the HISTORY of US Soccer) game in tourney play.  If there is one thing Klinsmann (here forth the GERMAN) has proved its that he has NO IDEA how to nurture or coach a defense.  His selections of Timmy Chandler on the right (possibly the worse right back in the history of US soccer) and now Alverado in the middle over Gonzalez just blows the mind.  Listen I think Alvarado is a fine young prospect – and I think he’s going to be a starter on the US Backline someday.  Key word here is SOMEDAY – not TODAY.  In games that matter – Alverado should be watching from the friggin bench (I know he is now Cap Tied to the US now but they could have done that by subbing him on at halftime or playing in the next game).   Now I do think Brooks is coming along but at just 22 he needs a more experienced back line mate to tell him where to go and what to do.  The center back pairing (right now) of two 22 year olds is frightening.  I just don’t understand the GERMAN sometimes – hell Gonzales is from Dallas, Texas – he had ton’s of family there – and unless he was hurt – I do not understand not starting him in this game with either Brooks preferably or Alvarado.  Its just mindboggling how bad we were on defense last night. Thank god GK Brad Guzan was up to the test, as he had to make save after save early just to keep the US in the game.  And about that – what happened to controlling tempo and possession against teams in CONCACAF.  Someone forgot to send the note to Honduras – as they simply manhandled our midfield and controlled the pace in the first 50 minutes of this game.  Now give Pico and this Honduras team credit – they are the 3^rd or 4^th best team in this region – and I will guess they go thru as the 2^nd place team in our group.  This Coach Pico is the same guy who was the darling of the World Cup last summer as the Costa Rican’s stormed thru to the knockout stages playing some inspired football.  His handprint was all over this team as they played with the same tenacious packed in defense quickly transitioning into attack.  Seriously they outplayed us for 70 minutes of this game and truly they were the team that looked like they would score in the run of play – not the US.  The US again relied on the old steady set play pieces to bail them out.  It used to be play good defense (which we don’t do anymore), counterattack with speed and overall hustle, and win on set pieces.  Well 1 out of 3 ain’t bad right?  Obviously it’s the first game of group play with 2 more easy opponents to iron out the offensive wrinkles against.  But if Altidore is just going to stand there and do nothing all game he might as well just stand on the bench.  His hold up play was ok – but he didn’t ONCE chase down a ball or apply any pressure on the Honduras defenders. Same for Dempsey –perhaps the greatest poacher the game and certainly the US game we have ever known.   His goals are ugly but he scores – but he doesn’t apply pressure, he doesn’t and has never hustled and run balls down.  He’s a creative genius who has a real knack for scoring, but he works best if he’s paired with a forward who actually makes runs and sprints towards the goal.  I missed Bedoya last night on the wing (he’s only the player playing at the highest level in Europe currently along with Guzan and was yet to be seen).  Listen Yedlin has GREAT speed but his offensive skills are atrocious – there’s a reason he’s a right back and not a midfielder at his club.   Hopefully Bedoya has recovered from his knee injury because having him at wing would definitely make a difference.  The good news is the US has 2 practice games coming up to try some new things and combinations – but this US teams needs to win this Gold Cup, and start playing beautiful futbol and playing like they did Monday night will not accomplish that.

The Indy 11 return home on Saturday night at the Mike to take on Carolina – on a five game non-losing streak, the 11 will look to take points from a team just 1 pt ahead of them in the table at 4^th place.   So with the influx of Bradley, Giovincho and Altidore to Toronto, Kaka to Orlando,  Gerrard coming to LA, and now Chelsea legend Frank Lampard and soon Andrea Pirlo to NYCFC I have to admit I am watching more MLS this summer.  Both the darby’s last weekend Seattle vs Portland and NYCFC vs NY Red Bulls were great games to watch with fantastic EPL like crowds – now huge game Sunday 3 pm on ESPN as NYCFC faces Toronto in Lampard’s debut at  home.

Carmel High Boys – Youth Soccer Camp –  2^nd to 6^th 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. 2^nd to 6^th Graders only – Cost $35 to CHS Soccer –- First 100 players to sign up. CHS_Camp_1508 Email Lorie Kramer if you have 4 or more players from 1 team coming kramer1965@sbcglobal.net.

US MEN

What Did the US Learn vs Honduras – SI Brian Straus

Guzan, Dempsey Bail out US – Ratings ESPNFC Jason Davis

Dempsey carries US to close win over Honduras ESPN FC

3 Things we Learned during the Honduras Game – Pro Soccer Talk

US – We Weren’t At our Best  ESPN FC

US Gets by Honduras with Clint Dempsey Goals – Brian Straus SI

US Ratings – Pro Soccer Talk

Klinsmann knows team and defense have work to do – Pro Soccer Talk

US Defense needs a makeover – SBNation

Klinsmann got Capt change Right

Gold Cup GK profiles

Gold Cup Proliles Defenders

Gold Cup Preview

Indy 11 and MLS

Indy 11 Tie Cosmos 1-1 at NY

11 Defender Erick Norales Makes Team of the Week Again

Local Product –Dylan Mayers Shines for Boys in Blue

Kravitz Weak Attempt at Covering Soccer and the Indy 11

All things 11 Night at the Mike Sat Night – $11 for ticket and Corn Dog, Bring school supplies for Indy Backpack Attack

Former Chelsea Legend Frank Lampard Ready for NYCFC Debut this Sunday

NYCFC’s Pirlo will not be loaned out to Man City

Pirlo will start for NYCFC on July 26^th at Yankee Stadium

Mexico’s Dos Santos expresses interest in LA Galaxy

Atlanta MLS Franchise to be called Atlanta United FC

US WOMEN 3-Time World Cup Champions

More Americans watched the Women’s World Cup final than the NBA Finals or the Stanley Cup

Andres Cantor’s Call of Carli’s 50 yard bomb is fitting  http://www.si.com/planet-futbol/2015/07/05/carli-lloyd-goal-telemundo-call-andres-cantor-video

Indy’s Own – Ben Davis and Carmel United Star Lauren Cheney Holiday Retires from US Team after Cup Win –  Indy star

US Women cast aside the Demons with World Cup win SB Nation

Thank You Abby, Christie and Shannon

Mission Accomplished Abby Wins Her World Cup Pro Soccer Talk

Some Celebrations USA

Women’s World Cup Breaks TV Ratings Record

WORLD SOCCER

Juve makes changes to replace Pirlo and Tevez

Chelsea and Tottenham battle to call Wembley Temporary Home

COPA AMERICA

Chile defeats Argentina in PKs for Copa America Title

Argentina Title Drought Continues in Chile James Young SI  

Chile win Marcotti ESPNFC

Copa America Awards

Argentina’s Mascherano calls 2^nd straight Title Game Defeat Torture

Messi Reveals Pain

Argentina frets over Messi’s Future

Verdict on EPL Players in Copa and How they Played – Sky Sports

So the US is scheduled to Host Copa America 2016 in June but the recent FIFA Scandal may scrap those plans – stay tuned

Games of the Week

 Fri, July 10

8:30 pm                USA vs Haiti                                         Fox Sports 1  

Sat, July 11

7:30 pm                Indy 11 vs Carolina Railhawks        TV 8  @ The Mike

Sun, July 12

5 pm                      NY City FC vs Toronto FC  ESPN2      Frank Lampards first game

Mon, July 13

9:30 pm                Panama vs USA                                  Fox Sports 1       Sporting Park, KC

GAMES THIS Month

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

11:30 pm               La Galaxy vs America        Fox Sports 1 – International Champions Cup

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

Tues, July 14

6 pm                      Jamaica vs El Salvador      Fox Sports 1

8:30 pm                 Canada vs Costa Rica        Fox Sports 1

10:30 pm               San Jose vs America          Fox Sports 1   ICC

Wed, July 15

6 pm                     Cuba vs Guatemala             Fox Sports 2

8:30 pm                 Mexico vs T+T                      Fox Sports 2

Fri, July 17

11 pm                   America vs Man United       Fox Sports 1 ICC

Sat, July 18

5 am                       Roma vs Real Madrid         Fox Sports 1  ICC

12 noon                 Beach Soccer World Cup Fox Sports 2

2 pm                       Beach Soccer World Cup Fox Sports 2

5 pm                       Gold Cup Quarters 1           Fox Sports 2

8 pm                       Gold Cup Quarters 2           Fox Sports 2

8:30 pm                PSG vs Benifica                                 Fox Soccer ICC

Sun, July 19

1:30 pm                Beach Soccer WC Finals Fox Sports 2

3 pm                      Ottowa vs Indy 11            ESPN 3

4:30 pm                Gold Cup Quarters 3         Fox Sports 1 USA? 

5 pm                       Columbus vs Chicago        ESPN 2

7 pm                       Orlando vs NY Red Bulls    Fox Sports 1

7:30  pm                Gold Cup Quarters 4           Fox Sports 1

Tues, July 21

6 am                      Man City vs Roma –         Fox Sports 1  ICC

8:30 pm                PGS vs Fiorentina             Fox Sports 1  ICC

11 pm                    LA Galaxy vs Barcelona Fox Sports 1 ICC

11 pm                    Man United vs San Jose                Fox Sports 2 ICC

Wed, July 22

6 pm                      Gold Cup Semi USA?      Fox Sports 1

8 pm                      NY Red Bulls vs Chelsea Fox Soccer Plus

9 pm                      Gold Cup Semi                  Fox Sports 2

10 pm                    NWSL – Portland vs Seattle Fox Sports to Go

Fri, July 24

6 am                      Real Madrid vs Man City Fox sports 1 ICC

8 pm                      Fiorentina vs Benfica      Fox Sports 2 ICC

Sat, July 25

8 am                     Milan vs Inter                    Fox Sports 1  ICC

4 pm                      Barcelona vs Man U        Fox Sports ??

4 pm                      Gold Cup 3^rd Place Game Fox Sports 2

6 pm                      Chelsea vs PSG                 Fox Sports 2

7:30 pm                Indy 11 vs NY Cosmos (H) TV 8

Sun, July 26

2:30 pm                NY City FC vs Orlando     Fox Sports 1

5 pm                      DC United vs Philly          ESPN 2

7 pm                      NWSL Seattle vs Portland  You Tube

7:30 pm                Gold Cup Final                   Fox Sports 1

7:30 pm                NY Red Bulls vs Benfica Fox Sports 2

Mon, July 27

8 am                      Inter vs Real Madrid       Fox Sports 1  ?? Not sure time?

Tues, July 28

8 pm                      Barcelona vs Chelsea      Fox Sports 2 ICC

10 pm                    America vs Benfinca       Fox Sports 2 ICC

Wed, July 29

9 pm                      MLS Allstars vs Tottenham Fox Sports 1

9 pm                      Man U vs PSG                    In Chicago

Thurs, July 30

8 am                      Real Madrid vs Milan      Fox Sports 1 ICC

Sat, Aug 1

2:30 pm                Wolfsburg vs Bayern      Fox Soccer Plus  German Supercup

4pm                       NWSL Boston vs Seattle                You Tube

6 pm                      Indy 11 vs Atlanta            ESPN 3

8 pm                      NWSL Chicago vs KC        You Tube

Sun, Aug 2

10 am                    Chelsea vs Arsenal          Fox Sports 1       EPL Community Shield

5 pm                      SJ Earthquakes vs Portland ESPN 2

7 pm                      Chicago vs Dallas              Fox Sports 1 (CHS grad Matt Hedges)

Sat, Aug 8            EPL + Ligue 1 Return

Sat, Aug 15          German Bundesliga Returns

Gold Cup Schedule

Carmel High Boys – Youth Soccer Camp –  2^nd to 6^th 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. 2^nd to 6^th Graders only – Cost $35 to CHS –- First 100 players to sign up. CHS_Camp_1508

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

Wow so have you recovered yet from the stunning performance the US Ladies displayed against Japan to win the World Cup?  Indy’s own Lauren Cheney Holiday (Ben Davis High School and Carmel United) with a wonder strike.  What an unbelievable team performance and what an unbelievable run for Carli Lloyd who cemented her place in history as one of the biggest game hero’s in Women’s Soccer history not just a World Cup – but remember on top of her hat trick against Japan Sunday in Canada – Lloyd also scored the game winners vs Japan at the Olympics in 2012 and 2008.  He audacious shot from midfield (hear Andres Cantor do this goal justice) followed 2 perfectly executed set plays for goals off corners.  Seriously great coaching on that – two on the ground served corners, set plays for goals – that was stunning.  After getting off to a slow start in the group stages with this team – Jill Ellis properly adjusted her line-up to place that ever important holding defensive mid role to Morgan Brian, while freeing up Carli Lloyd to get into the attack as a high midfielder with one streaking forward.  She did a great job of getting speed and ball control on the field while maintaining the stingiest defense in the tournament. Congrats to Lloyd, the entire US Defense and Hope Solo for winning the golden glove (though I thought the English or German keepers were more deserving based on impressive saves in earlier rounds).  Still the US deserved this World Cup Championship and becomes the first women’s team to add the 3^rd Star to their jersey. I thought this Women’s World Cup was great, Fox’s Coverage was superb and the best ever for a Women’s World Cup. I have to admit I was worried when Fox won the contract for both the men’s and women’s World Cups over ESPN- but if this tourney was any indication of their commitment to soccer with a 2 hour pre-game and hour long post game, and World Cup Late night and all the games across Fox, Fox Sports 1 + 2 and Fox Soccer and replayed over and over then we are in for a treat with Fox’s coverage.  Again Congrats to the USWMT, US Fans who showed up in Droves at the Game, and US Fans like you and me who on TV who made the US Women’s Cup final the Most Watched Soccer Game in the History of US Television (25 million+).  Soccer Nation We are Growing and this was another big step, but now we have to support our local teams, Indy 11, MLS, USL, and NWPSL we have to watch the games on TV – Gold Cup starting tonite, US plays Tues Night.

Speaking of Gold Cup –the US Men looked fine in their 4-0 dismantling of overmatched Guatemala in Nashville, Friday night. Now comes Gold Cup action starting this Tues night at 9:30 pm on Fox Sports 1, Gold Cup games from cities across the US will continue over the next few weeks culminating in what most assume will be a US vs Mexico or Costa Rico final.  The US needs to win this Gold Cup to assure they will play in the ever important Confederations Cup in Russia is 2017 before the 2018 World Cup.  Tune in for all the action and check the TV schedule below for Gold Cup times.

Also continue congrats to the Indy 11 as they tied the NY Cosmos at New York after thoroughly outplaying them in the first half.  The 11 return home this Sat Night to the Mike at 7:30 vs Carolina – also on Wish TV 8.

Carmel FC celebrates their first ever time sending 2 teams to Regional Play after winning President’s Cup State Championships with a float in the Carmel Fest July 4^th parade.  Here the U12 girls, U11 Girls, U11 and 12 boys and more join in walking the parade route thru Carmel.  Thanks to Coaches Andy Martin, Mark Stumpf, Bill Spencer and more along with managers Lisa Martin, Ada  for setting this up!!

Carmel High Boys – Youth Soccer Camp –  2^nd to 6^th 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. 2^nd to 6^th Graders only – Cost $35 to CHS Soccer –- First 100 players to sign up. CHS_Camp_1508 Email Lorie Kramer if you have 4 or more players from 1 team coming kramer1965@sbcglobal.net.

US WOMEN ADD THE 3^rd STAR – Win World Cup

More American’s watched this game than any other soccer game in US History, 25 million plus –that’s Double the NBA and NHL Finals.

Cantors Call of Carli’s 50 yard bomb is fitting

US Wins as  Lloyd nets Hat Trick – ESPN FC

Carli Lloyd gives U.S. fans a ‘new hero’ Graham Hayes – ESPN FC

Carlisle: Wambach, Rampone go out as champions

Lloyd US Women Could not Be Stopped – Grant Wahl SI

15er’s Create History Win 3^rd World Cup – Grant Wahl SI

US Women – led by Carli Capture World cup – the Goalkeeper Jonathan Tannenwald Philly.com

Fagan: Déjà vu for Mia Hamm at World Cup

The Daily W with Julie Foudy

Three observations: Lloyd hat trick leads U.S. women to World Cup title

Hays: Defense paves the way in U.S. women’s World Cup run

U.S. routs Japan for first World Cup since 1999

Key Stats from US Win ESPN FC

Carli Lloyd on Social Media  Memes

Fox Coverage of World Cup Delivers SI RICHARD DEITSCH

Whatever it Takes – Former Gator and US all time Leading Scorer Abby Wambach is willing – Graham Hays ESPN FC

US Men Start GOLD CUP Tues

US Men beat Guatamala but have room to improve Doug McIntyre ESPN FC

US Ratings Jason Davis – ESPN FC

USMNT finishes strong in Gold Cup Tune-up  Brian Struas – SI

US chance to Show they are improving too

Gold Cup Preview Group A USA over Honduras

Gold Cup Preview Group B – Costa Rica over Canada

Preview Group C – Mexico over Guatemala

Gold Cup Schedule

Gold Cup Schedule

 Indy 11 tie Spring Season Champs NY Cosmos 1-1 to move into 4^th in NASL

GAMES THIS WEEK- All Summer 

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

Tues, July 14

6 pm                      Jamaica vs El Salvador      Fox Sports 1

8:30 pm                 Canada vs Costa Rica        Fox Sports 1

10:30 pm               San Jose vs America          Fox Sports 1   ICC

Wed, July 15

6 pm                     Cuba vs Guatemala             Fox Sports 2

8:30 pm                 Mexico vs T+T                      Fox Sports 2

Fri, July 17

11 pm                   America vs Man United       Fox Sports 1 ICC

Sat, July 18

5 am                       Roma vs Real Madrid         Fox Sports 1  ICC

12 noon                 Beach Soccer World Cup Fox Sports 2

2 pm                       Beach Soccer World Cup Fox Sports 2

5 pm                       Gold Cup Quarters 1           Fox Sports 2

8 pm                       Gold Cup Quarters 2           Fox Sports 2

8:30 pm                PSG vs Benifica                                 Fox Soccer ICC

Sun, July 19

1:30 pm                Beach Soccer WC Finals Fox Sports 2

3 pm                      Ottowa vs Indy 11            ESPN 3

4:30 pm                Gold Cup Quarters 3         Fox Sports 1 USA? 

5 pm                       Columbus vs Chicago        ESPN 2

7 pm                       Orlando vs NY Red Bulls    Fox Sports 1

7:30  pm                Gold Cup Quarters 4           Fox Sports 1

Tues, July 21

6 am                      Man City vs Roma –         Fox Sports 1  ICC

8:30 pm                PGS vs Fiorentina             Fox Sports 1  ICC

11 pm                    LA Galaxy vs Barcelona Fox Sports 1 ICC

11 pm                    Man United vs San Jose                Fox Sports 2 ICC

Wed, July 22

6 pm                      Gold Cup Semi USA?      Fox Sports 1

8 pm                      NY Red Bulls vs Chelsea Fox Soccer Plus

9 pm                      Gold Cup Semi                  Fox Sports 2

10 pm                    NWSL – Portland vs Seattle Fox Sports to Go

Fri, July 24

6 am                      Real Madrid vs Man City Fox sports 1 ICC

8 pm                      Fiorentina vs Benfica      Fox Sports 2 ICC

Sat, July 25

8 am                     Milan vs Inter                    Fox Sports 1  ICC

4 pm                      Barcelona vs Man U        Fox Sports ??

4 pm                      Gold Cup 3^rd Place Game Fox Sports 2

6 pm                      Chelsea vs PSG                 Fox Sports 2

7:30 pm                Indy 11 vs NY Cosmos (H) TV 8

Sun, July 26

2:30 pm                NY City FC vs Orlando     Fox Sports 1

5 pm                      DC United vs Philly          ESPN 2

7 pm                      NWSL Seattle vs Portland  You Tube

7:30 pm                Gold Cup Final                   Fox Sports 1

7:30 pm                NY Red Bulls vs Benfica Fox Sports 2

Mon, July 27

8 am                      Inter vs Real Madrid       Fox Sports 1  ?? Not sure time?

Tues, July 28

8 pm                      Barcelona vs Chelsea      Fox Sports 2 ICC

10 pm                    America vs Benfinca       Fox Sports 2 ICC

Wed, July 29

9 pm                      MLS Allstars vs Tottenham Fox Sports 1

9 pm                      Man U vs PSG                    In Chicago

Thurs, July 30

8 am                      Real Madrid vs Milan      Fox Sports 1 ICC

Sat, Aug 1

2:30 pm                Wolfsburg vs Bayern      Fox Soccer Plus  German Supercup

4pm                       NWSL Boston vs Seattle                You Tube

6 pm                      Indy 11 vs Atlanta            ESPN 3

8 pm                      NWSL Chicago vs KC        You Tube

Sun, Aug 2

10 am                    Chelsea vs Arsenal          Fox Sports 1       EPL Community Shield

5 pm                      SJ Earthquakes vs Portland ESPN 2

7 pm                      Chicago vs Dallas              Fox Sports 1 (CHS grad Matt Hedges)

Sat, Aug 8            EPL + Ligue 1 Return

Sat, Aug 15          German Bundesliga Returns

Gold Cup Schedule

Carmel High Boys – Youth Soccer Camp –  2^nd to 6^th 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. 2^nd to 6^th Graders only – Cost $35 to CHS –- First 100 players to sign up. CHS_Camp_1508

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

ESPN FC Insider Panel: Key players, predictions U.S. 2015 Gold Cup

On Tuesday night the U.S. men’s national team kicks off the 2015 Gold Cup, attempting to repeat as the tournament champs after bringing home the CONCACAF-based title in 2013.The U.S. and Mexico are the tournament favorites, and to meet El Tri in the likely Gold Cup title match, the Americans will need to navigate a group featuring pesky foes Honduras and Panama before advancing to the knockout stage.Which U.S. player will have the biggest impact on the team’s performance based on how well or poorly he plays? Which young player needs to step up the most for the U.S.? Which American has the most to prove? And which U.S. player would be the most important provisional squad call-up for the group stage?We assembled a panel of six ESPN USMNT experts — including FC Insiders Doug McIntyre, Adrian Melville and Kasey Keller, FC USMNT reporters Jeff Carlisle and Jason Davis, and Paul Carr from ESPN Stats & Info — to weigh in on these questions as well as to get their prediction on whether the U.S. will win the Gold Cup.

 1. Which U.S. player will have the biggest impact on the team’s performance based on how well or poorly he plays?

 McIntyre: Michael Bradley. The newly anointed captain enters the tournament in the best form of his career. A dominant, defining performance that leads the U.S. to the title could establish Bradley as CONCACAF’s best player.

 Melville: John Brooks. He leads the team with 25 clearances and 13 interceptions through the team’s eight friendlies in 2015. His communication with the rest of the backline will not only determine how often the U.S. outside backs can get forward and join the attack, but also assist in the team clearing opposing crosses and set-piece opportunities that opponents will look to create.

 Keller: Bradley. How well he played against Holland and Germany was a big reason for the team’s success. If Bradley plays as well in Gold Cup, the U.S. will have a great chance.

 Carlisle: Bradley. Everyone remembers how the World Cup wasn’t great for him, but he’s looked miles more comfortable at the tip of the [4-4-2 formation] diamond than he has previously. Granted, the games will be challenging in a different way than, say, the friendlies against Germany and the Netherlands were. But if he can continue to play at that level, than I see no reason why the U.S. can’t win it all.

 Davis: Bradley. Everything flows through the midfielder, and if he’s not on top of his game, the United States has very little chance of lifting a second consecutive Gold Cup trophy.

 Carr: Jozy Altidore. He leads the team with four goals since the 2014 World Cup. Just like last year, there isn’t a like-for-like replacement for him on this roster. While losing Altidore to injury or bad form may not drastically reduce U.S. title hopes, it would mean the Americans couldn’t play their ideal style with a target forward.

 2. Which young player (24 or younger) needs to step up the most in order for the U.S. to win the Gold Cup?

 McIntyre: Brooks. The 22-year old center-back has started every game he’s been available for over the last year and, while he’s played well, he’s also made mistakes. There’s no room for error this month.

 Melville: Aron Johannsson. The forward is the young player who needs to step up for the U.S., and he must provide forward depth behind the team’s top strikers. Altidore (hamstring) and Clint Dempsey (suspension) have both missed time leading up to the Gold Cup, and after producing just three shots in three 2015 friendly appearances, Johannsson will need to be prepared to provide significant minutes if the U.S. attack struggles early in the tournament.

 Keller: I think this tournament will be won by the veterans, so wouldn’t target any particular young player as needing to step up for the U.S.

 Carlisle: Brooks. He’s gradually improved his performances this year with the U.S., and has also found more consistency at club level. If he can begin to transfer that form to the U.S. with regularity, I think that will go a long way toward the Americans winning the title.

 Davis: Brooks. The United States is counting a couple of young center-backs — the other being Ventura Alvarado — to hold down the fort in the back. Brooks is immensely talented, and this tournament could be the moment he solidifies himself as a starter.

 Carr: DeAndre Yedlin. Yedlin, who turns 22 on Thursday, might be the fastest player in the tournament, and even though he’s completed only one of 19 crosses for the U.S. since the World Cup (an admittedly small sample size), at his peak he adds a dimension that few opponents will be able to handle.

 3. Which U.S. player has the most to prove?

McIntyre: Alvarado. Like Brooks, the Mexican-based center-back is just 22 years old, but with even less experience. Will he be up to the challenge if Klinsmann hands him a starting role?

 Melville: Yedlin. The explosive right-sided player is at risk of falling behind Timmy Chandler at right-back, and the emergence of Gyasi Zardes as a right-sided midfielder could make it difficult for Yedlin to maintain his place in the team. Yedlin has appeared in all eight of the U.S. friendlies in 2015, and is recording significant tackles and interceptions defensively, but has something to prove on the attacking end.

 Keller: I’ll look at this from the standpoint of players who would benefit the most from having a great Gold Cup. Brad Guzan could continue to prove he is the successor to Tim Howard if Tim doesn’t return to the fold, or if Brad can continue to show the coaching staff that even if Tim does return, he should be considered for the No. 1 spot. Also, if Yedlin has a stellar tournament, he could convince a team to take him on loan, where he could receive much-needed playing time at the club level.

 Carlisle: Mix Diskerud. Is he a fringe player, or someone who can really cement his spot in the lineup? And where? Is he a shuttler in the diamond or holding mid? His work for NYCFC still seems too inconsistent, but Klinsmann is giving him every chance to prove himself for the U.S.

Davis: Altidore. Long a fixture in the team, Altidore nonetheless needs to prove that he can score goals in the U.S. setup on a regular basis, in part because of his aborted 2014 World Cup and disastrous experience at Sunderland.

 Carr: Brooks. His five starts this year are the most of any U.S. center-back, but he hasn’t looked convincing. The U.S. conceded seven goals in his four games in Europe, though he did score against the Netherlands. A good tournament could cement his starting spot. A poor one could see him fall behind Besler, Tim Ream and possibly others on the depth chart.

 4. Which player (who didn’t make the final 23-man roster) would be the most important provisional squad call-up for the group stage?

 McIntyre: Besler. I would’ve said Jordan Morris before he got injured. I could see Besler, who started all five games for the U.S. at last year’s World Cup and who has played well for Sporting KC lately, replacing Brooks if Brooks struggles or returns to Hertha Berlin early. But I don’t expect either of those things to happen.

 Melville: Michael Orozco. I think Orozco’s versatility in defense could help the U.S. pressure more CONCACAF opponents higher up the field, and help the team win possession more often in its defensive half. While Orozco plays as a center-back with the U.S., his ability to play outside back and even defensive midfield at Puebla shows that he is capable of covering a lot of ground and could pressure opposing attacking midfielders, along with marking opposing forwards.

 Carlisle: Alan Gordon. I think Gordon could be valuable as a late-game sub if the U.S. finds itself in need of a goal late in a game. He’s proved that time and again at club level with L.A. Galaxy, and he helped in the U.S. in that very fashion during a World Cup qualifier against Antigua and Barbuda. I also think the versatility of a Brek Shea could come in handy given that he’s seen time at both left back and left midfield for Orlando.

 Davis: Juan Agudelo. The Revolution forward has a unique skill set in the U.S. forward pool. It’s easy to imagine that Jurgen Klinsmann will want those abilities on his bench if he needs a goal in a big game.

 Carr: Besler. After a poor end to the 2014 season, he’s been rounding back into form this MLS season. He ranks in the top 10 in MLS interceptions and clearances, and Sporting Kansas City has allowed two goals in the last five games Besler has played. Besler could solidify an in-flux U.S. defense for the knockout stage.

 5. Which team will win the 2015 Gold Cup?

 McIntyre: United States. They’re playing at home and coming in confident after four straight victories. Meantime, their main title threat, Mexico, is winless in seven and just lost star striker Javier “Chicharito” Hernandez (broken collarbone) for the tournament.

 Melville: United States. The Americans have the depth and experience to win the Gold Cup. In the attack, the team has scored 19 goals in eight 2015 friendlies. Meanwhile, defensively the team is more focused on avoiding costly mistakes, and after conceding 10 goals after the 80th minute in 2014 post-World Cup friendlies, the team has conceded just three after the 80th minute in its eight 2015 friendlies.

 Keller: United States.

 Carlisle: United States. The Americans have a ton of momentum and seem as comfortable in Klinsmann’s system as they have ever been. It helps that rivals Mexico will be short of full strength with Hector Moreno and Hernandez both out injured. Of course there is always a chance that one of Panama, Honduras and Costa Rica could sneak into the final, but regardless, I expect the U.S. to prevail.

 Davis: United States. Mexico is extremely talented, but suffering from a lack of confidence. Costa Rica is good enough, but is missing several key players. It’s the Americans’ tournament to lose.

 Carr: United States. Assuming the quarterfinal bracket plays out as expected, ESPN’s Soccer Power Index has the U.S. as a 49 percent title favorite, well ahead of second-best Mexico (33 percent). Playing at home, that seems about right.

 With the CONCACAF Gold Cup set to kick off, ESPN FC writers Jeff Carlisle, Doug McIntyre, Jason Davis, Tom Marshall, Cesar Hernandez and Andrea Canales make their tournament predictions.

Who will win the Gold Cup?

Carlisle (@JeffreyCarlisle): United States

McIntyre (@DougMacESPN): United States

Davis (@davisjsn): United States

Marshall (@MexicoWorldCup): United States

Hernandez (@CesarHFootball): Mexico

Canales (@SoccerCanales): Costa Rica

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.

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

Proud Member of the Brick Yard Battalion – http://brickyardbattalion.com/             Sam’s Army – http://sams-army.com/          American Outlaws https://www.facebook.com/IndyAOUnite

Earn Your Degree or Professional Certificate Online –http://www.collegenetwork.com/online/ts

Carmel FC celebrates their first ever time sending 2 teams to Regional Play after winning President’s Cup State Championships with a float in the Carmel Fest July 4^th parade.  Here the U12 girls, U11 Girls, U11 and 12 boys and more join in walking the parade route thru Carmel.  Great Job folks!!

Ok lets start with this is the Best the US has played in years.  Huge player movement by coach Jan Ellis and the move of young stalwart Morgan Brian staying at Defensive mid with Indianapolis’ own Lauren (Cheney) Holiday along side and Carli Lloyd moving into the underneath forward position gave the US their best possession of the World Cup.  Save for a lucky (non Red Card call against US Defender Julie Johnston) and the subsequent forced miss of the Penalty shot by Julia Sasik (we call her Brats) the US completely dominated this game.  They controlled the midfield, they outshot the Germans, and defensively only gave up a couple of shots on goal.  The defensive work of the back 4 with Brian now protecting has led to 513 minutes of shutout soccer – its been the story of the tournament.  The story of the day – was the moves Ellis made to have the US playing their absolute best soccer as they reached the Semi-Finals. Of course the showdown vs Japan for the finals is still left and the US can look forward to payback vs the team that beat them in PKs in the finals in 2011 – but honestly they should beat this Japan team 2, 3 to zero.  Be sure to find a place to watch Sunday Night, 7 pm  – coverage starts at 6 pm on Fox.

So on the men’s side –we have the US Men with their last warm up vs Guatamala Friday night on Fox Sports 1- 7 pm, and the world’s top player Lionel Messi will be looking to bring his Argentina its first international championship when they play hosts Chile for the Copa America Championship Saturday night at 4:30 pm on beIn Sports. Cudos to the Indy 11 – who tied Mexican 1st Division side Monarcas Morelia 0-0 last weekend heading into first game of the Fall Season this Sunday at the NY Cosmos (7 pm on TV 8), before returning for a home date with Carolina on July 11 – 7:30 pm.  Carmel FC’ers be on the lookout for our first ever Carmel FC Float at the Carmel Fest Parade this Saturday at 10:30 am.

Carmel High Boys – Youth Soccer Camp –  2^nd to 6^th 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. 2^nd to 6^th Graders only – Cost $35 to CHS –- First 100 players to sign up. CHS_Camp_1508

US WOMEN INTO WORLD CUP FINALS

6 Storylines to Watch  USA vs Japan in WC Final Sunday 7 pm on Fox  ESPN FC – Jeff Carlisle

Loud, confident Americans make more noise in win

US Women Fortunate vs Germany Jeff Carlisle ESPN FC

US stays Together to Win – Grant Wahl SI

US Peaking at the Right Time Grant Wahl –  SI

Lloyd Executes Coach Ellis Master Plan  Jeff Carlisle EPSN FC

The Daily W with Julie Foudy

World Cup: Key stats from U.S. victory

Three observations: Carli Lloyd, revamped offense lead U.S. women into final

Carli Lloyd leads U.S. past Germany and into World Cup final

US Brings it’s a Game with Win over #1 Germany NY Times

Johnston bounces back after penalty Jeff Carlisle ESPN FC

Ellis switches up U.S. lineup; Wambach subs in

Lloyd leads US to Finals – Got Soccer- Peter Nolan

Germans Imprecise in Loss ESPNW

England heartbreak own goal loses 1-2 to Japan  ESPN FC

3 Observations- Japan over England  ESPNW

US Men face Guatamala Fri Night, 7 pm  – Beckerman and Rimando bring Experience

COPA AMERICA FINALS

Argentina looking for Goals from Messi in Finals vs Chile

Host nation Chile beats Peru on stunning strike advances to Finals of Copa 

Watch Chile’s Eduardo Vargas Goal – go straight to the bottom video to hear my man Ray Hudsen describe it on beIN sports

Paraguay upsets Brazil in Pks again

Columbia GK Ospina 2 Spectacular Saves vs Argentina and Messi

Argentina outlasts Colombia in PKs SI

World Soccer

Dutch/Netherlands Fire Gus Hiddinks

De Boer rips Hiddinks old fashioned Approach

Goalies hot Topic on the Transfer Rumor Line

 MLS + Indy 11

Monday Musings vs Morelia

Indy 11 tie Mexican Side Morelia 0-0 at home

Indy backpack Attack Donation Drive for 7/11 Game vs Carolina Bring School Supplies for Free Coke

Indy 11 Game vs Carolina 7/11  $11 ticket + Corndog special  

Sporting KC takes over top from Seattle

Rivalry Week didn’t Disappoint

Kaka leads Orlando to Quarters of US Open Cup

Portland Timbers chop down Seattle at home without Dempsey and Martins  I had a chance to watch this game and wow that atmosphere at Portland rivals any in the US and dare I say the world.

GAMES THIS WEEK

Friday, July 3  International friendly

7 p.m.              United States men vs. Guatemala (at LP Field, Nashville) Fox Sports 1

7:30 pm            Copa America 3^rd place Peru vs Paraguay  beIn Sports

Saturday, July 4

4 pm                 WWC – 3^rd Place Match –          Fox

4:30 pm                 Copa America Finals Argentina vs Chile             beIn Sports

Sunday, July 5

5 pm                 Portland Timbers vs SJ Earthquakes

7 pm                 WWC –FINALS USA vs Japan –      Fox

7 pm                 Indy 11 @ NY Cosmos         Wish -TV 8 (starts 6:30) + ESPN 3 (watch parties Union Jack/Chatham Taps)

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 Borough, Mass       Fox Sports 1  

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

Gold Cup Schedule

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

Carmel High Boys – Youth Soccer Camp –  2^nd to 6^th 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. 2^nd to 6^th Graders only – Cost $35 to CHS –- First 100 players to sign up. CHS_Camp_1508

USA vs. Germany Women’s World Cup semi-final watched by 8.4 million

Posted on July 1, 2015 by Christopher Harris

FOX’s live coverage of the 2015 Women’s World Cup semi-final between the United States and Germany was viewed by 8.4 million million people watched the Tuesday night game. The match was shown live on the over-air FOX network from 7pm to 9pm ET, and is the most-watched broadcast on FOX since the April 1 edition of American Idol. While an average of 8.4 million people watched the broadcast, it peaked at 12.1 million between 8:30-8:45 p.m. ET.The 2015 USA-Germany semifinal is now the third most-watched women’s soccer match of all time. The numbers for USA-Germany beat FOX’s coverage of USA against China in the quarter-finals of the 2015 Women’s World Cup, which was watched by an audience of 5.7 million. The audience for USA-China on FOX (8.4 million) is +147% better than the audience for the USA’s semifinal match in 2011 vs. France on ESPN (3.4 million). USA-Germany is the most-watched World Cup semifinal match – men’s or women’s -ever in the U.S., breaking the mark set for the Germany-Italy 2006 World Cup semifinal (5.9 million).

Top ratings for USA vs. Germany:

1. Kansas City and St Louis, 9.3
   3. Washington DC, 9.0
   4. Austin, 7.8
   5. Cincinnati and Columbus, 4.7

After defeating Germany, the US Women’s National Team plays this Sunday in the Women’s World Cup final against the winner of tonight’s semi-final between Japan and England. The question for FOX now is whether this Sunday’s Women’s World Cup Final can set a US record for the most-watched women’s soccer game ever. The current record stands at 17,975,000 that watched the 1999 Women’s World Cup Final when the US beat China on penalty kicks, which was televised live on ABC.

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.

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

Proud Member of the Brick Yard Battalion – http://brickyardbattalion.com/ , Sam’s Army – http://sams-army.com/

Earn Your Degree or Professional Certificate Online –http://www.collegenetwork.com/online/ts

So its the best 2 teams in the world Tuesday night as a showdown between #1 Germany and #2 US takes place at 7 pm on Fox. Coverage begins at 6 pm with watch parties scheduled in Indy and around the country. Chicago is planning its Watch in Lincoln Park party again like last summer, while local soccer bars Union Jack in Broadripple and the Chattam Tap both Mass Ave and in Fishers will be packed.  The CFC U10 girls are headed to Latitude 360, while the U12 Girls hole up at The Stacked Pickle on Old Meridian in Carmel. Find someplace fun to watch and be sure to sport your red, white and blue !! Also be on the lookout for the 1^st ever Carmel FC float in the CarmelFest parade on Saturday, July 4^th. 

I got a chance to watch some Copa America this weekend wow that is some intense soccer, I can’t wait till the Copa is played here in America next summer – boy it would be great to see the US advance to the Semi’s vs a Brazil or Argentina or Columbia.  Anyway the Argentina vs Columbia game was magisterial Friday night -as one of my favorite color guys Ray Hudsen said.  Catch the semi’s this week Mon/Tues and Finals this weekend.   Here’s some more of beIn Sports -Ray Hudson gems.   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SeikSGgqSiU   Messi the Genius  

CFC U14 Boys Gabe Moorman and Ben Myers at US Ladies game vs China

WOMEN’s WORLD CUP  

espn fc Jeff Carlisle How Can US Defense stop Germany’s Offense?   

How Can does the US Match up vs #1 Germany – Grant Wahl SI

Here’s How US can beat Germany  USA today

AKERS BRINGS OBJECTIVITY TO BROADCASt si

Hays: Pause to savor Wambach’s record career

What Makes Us: ‘Pinoe’

Carlisle: U.S. women get confidence back in win over China

Hays: Morgan Brian breaks out for USWNT

Foudy: How the USWNT can end World Cup drought

Why the USWNT Kit Man was Fired before the WC – Grant Wahl SI

Lloyd steps Up, Johnson Shine as they oust China Grant Wahl SI

#HowSheDoesIt: Megan Rapinoe’s competitive edge

Germany seals spot in semifinals with shootout win over France

France v Germany highlights best of Womens Soccer – SI

Key Stats in England and Japan Wins

England Goalie Bardsley hopeful for Japan game SI

Women’s World Cup bracket

Women’s World Cup 2015 schedule

COPA AMERICA Finals  

Host nation Chile beats Peru on stunning strike to advance to Finals of Copa America

Watch Chile’s Eduardo Vargas Goal – go straight to the bottom video to hear my man Ray Hudson describe it on beIN sports

Paraguay upsets Brazil in Pks again

Columbia GK Ospina 2 Spectacular Saves vs Argentina and Messi

Argentina outlasts Colombia in PKs SI

Carmel High Boys – Youth Soccer Camp –  2^nd to 6^th 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. 2^nd to 6^th 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.

GAMES THIS WEEK

Mon, July 29

7:30 pm             Copa America Semi-Final Chile vs Peru  beIn Sports

Tues, June 30,

2:45 pm            Portugal vs Sweden  Euro U21s   ESPN U

7 pm                 USA vs Germany  Semi-Finals Fox Sports  

7:30 pm            Copa America Semi Argentina vs Paraguay  beIn Sports

Wed, July 1

7 pm                 WWC England vs Japan Semi-Finals Fox Sports 1

9:30 pm            Mexico vs Honduras                  ESPN 2

Friday, July 3

International friendly

 7 p.m.,            United States men vs. Guatemala (at LP Field, Nashville, Tenn.) Fox Sports 1 

7:30 pm            Copa America 3^rd place game  beIn Sports

Saturday, July 4

4 pm                 WWC – 3^rd 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

Copa America Schedule

Gold Cup Schedule

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 –  2^nd to 6^th 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. 2^nd to 6^th 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.

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

Proud Member of the Brick Yard Battalion – http://brickyardbattalion.com/ , Sam’s Army – http://sams-army.com/

Earn Your Degree or Professional Certificate Online –http://www.collegenetwork.com/online/ts

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 2^nd 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 1^st division squad Morelia before kicking off the fall season on July 5 at NYC and July 11^th 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

This US Win was Ugly  Yahoo –

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

Women’s World Cup bracket

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

WWC Printable Bracket

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

MLS Power Rankings SI

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 –  2^nd to 6^th 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. 2^nd to 6^th 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 – 3^rd 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

Copa America Schedule

Gold Cup Schedule

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 –  2^nd to 6^th 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. 2^nd to 6^th 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

Proud Member of the Brick Yard Battalion – http://brickyardbattalion.com/ , Sam’s Army – http://sams-army.com/

Earn Your Degree or Professional Certificate from Purdue U Lean 6 Sigma Online –http://www.collegenetwork.com/online/ts

So the US ladies finally put together a solid performance – I love having Alex and Abby at forward– they had some solid combinations up front and should have score a couple during the run of play. Of course former Gator Abby Wambach is a monster on set pieces and she came thru again at the end of the half.  The US Defense continues to be the strength of the team with Johnston and Sauerbrunn just shutting things down in the middle.  The US still needs to manufacture more goals and should be averaging at least 2 per game with the firepower they have.  But considering Alex Morgan (simply one of the best players in the world) just now played ¾ of a game for the first time in 3 months – and had multiple chances is a good sign.  There still seems be a lack of consistency in the midfield – and honestly Jill Ellis is still WAY too conservative for me.  When Nigeria went down a player in the 70^th minute the US had no excuse for not pushing forward for the safety clinching 2^nd and 3^rd goals – instead they inserted defenders for forwards and mids and looked just to hold on. Didn’t look like the best team in the world to be honest.  That being said winning the group sends the US ladies thru with a much easier road which should take them to at least the Semi-Finals.

In local news the Indy 11 put up perhaps their best ever home victory with a 3-0 thrashing of Edmonton, the 2 straight wins under interim coach Tim Regan moves them from 11^th to 5^th overall in the NASL heading into the summer break. If you followed the blog over the weekend you know the Carmel FC U13 and U14 girls advanced to Regional play in the President’s Cup in St. Louis where the U13’s finished a solid 2-1 and 2^nd in their group while the U14s gave up just 1 goal in group play to finish 0-1-2.  Good jobs ladies – and congrats to the FC Pride U14 boys team for being the only Indiana team to advance to Nationals in July.

U10/12 CFC Girls Coach Andy Martin, Manager Lisa Martin and the family Martin at the US first World Cup game in Winnipeg -send your pics if made the trek up north for WWC action. (I’m jealous).

US Ladies

US beats Nigeria on Wambach Goal

Morgan Starts and Sparks US Win Jeff Carlisle ESPN FC

US Advances on Tough D and Wambach Goal – Grant Wahl SI

Johnston, Sauerbrunn anchor defense in win over Nigeria – SI- Liviu Bird

The Daily W with Julie Foudy

Hays: Wambach sparks U.S. — again

#HowSheDoesIt: Carli Lloyd makes the plays

Abby Wambach plays starring role in U.S. win

Three observations: U.S. wins 1-0, clinches Group D

World Cup: Key stat takeaways from U.S. win

Abby Wambach’s Goal Powers U.S. Past Nigeria

Women’s World Cup 2015 schedule

Women’s World Cup bracket

What we Learned Day 12 WWC

 US Men

Dempseys Actions in Cup Game Warrant Suspension  Jason Davis – ESPNFC

Dempsey Tossed in Seattle vs Portland Cup game for ripping Red Card

US Gold Cup top 35 Announced for Tourney starting July 7^th.

US Improving Under Klinsmann

Gonzalez Hails Great Week for US

US U20s lose Quarterfinal on PKs 5-6

Game Story US U20s US Soccer.com

US U20s accomplished A lot – Peter Nolan Got Soccer

U20 World Cup Final 4 Set

US 20 Star Gedion Zelalem Eyes Arsenal Breakthrough Season

NASL and MLS + US Open Cup 

Indy 11 Dominate Spring Finale vs Edmonton with 3-0 Home win

Indy 11 Win Big in Spring Finale Indy Star

Indy 11 Musings for this Week

11 Climb to 5^th place for the Spring Season

Get Tickets for Indy 11 Friendly vs Mexican Side Morelia June 28^th Game at the Mike

NASL Plays of the Week 11

Carmelo buys new NASL Team Puerto Rico FC

MLS Power Rankings Seattle on Top ESPN

Must See Week 15 Moments

Dempsey Tossed in Seattle vs Portland Cup game for ripping Red Card

WORLD

Italy falls to Portugal – misses WC Qualifier Seeding

Smaller Countries Close to Euro Championship Place

Argentina beat Uruguay on Aguero goal Copa

How to Fix FIFA –NY Times

Brazil loses to Columbia in Copa – Neymar suspended

GAMES THIS WEEK

Fri, June 19  

5 pm Mexico vs Paraguay  COPA beIN sports

7:30 pm Chile vs Bolivia  COPA beIN Sports

Sat, June 20

1 am         U20 WC Final  Brazil vs Serbia (who beat the US in PKs) Fox Sports 1

3 pm         Uruguay vs Paraguay  COPA beIn Sports

4 pm         Germany (1B) vs. Sweden (3D), 4 p.m. (Fox Sports 1)

5:30 pm     Argentina vs Jamaica  COPA beIn Sports

7:30 pm     China (2A) vs. Cameroon (2C), 7:30 p.m. (Fox Sports 1)

Sun, June 21

1 pm         Brazil (1E) vs. Australia (2D), 1 p.m. (Fox Sports 1)

4 pm         France (1F) vs. South Korea (2E), 4 p.m. (Fox Sports 1)

5 pm         DC United vs New England – MLS – ESPN2

5:30 pm     Brazil vs Venezuela   COPA beIn Sports

7:30 pm     Canada (1A) vs. Switzerland (3C), 7:30 p.m. (Fox Sports 1)

10 pm         Real Salt Lake vs Sporting KC – Fox Sports 1

Mon, June 22

5 pm         Norway (2B) vs. England (2F), 5 p.m. (Fox Sports 1)

8 pm         United States (1D) vs. Colombia (3F), 8 p.m. (Fox Sports 1)

Tues, June 23

10 pm       Japan (1C) vs. Netherlands (3A), 10 p.m. (Fox Sports 1)

June 24-June 27  Copa QuarterFinals  7:30 pm beIn Sports

Wed,, June 24

7:30 pm     Chile vs Uraguay  Copa  beIn Sports

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

4 pm         Australia vs ??  WWC Quarters – Fox Sports 1

7:30 pm     Canada vs  TBA?  WWC Quarters  Fox Sports 1

7:30 pm     Brazil vs Paraguay Copa  beIn Sports

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, June 29

7:30 pm    Copa Semi – Finals beIn Sports

June 30, July 1

7 pm        WWC Semi-Finals Fox US Would play July 1

Friday, July 3

International friendly

6:30 p.m., Fox Sports 1 and UniMás: United States men vs. Guatemala (at LP Field, Nashville, Tenn.)

Saturday, July 4

4 pm       WWC – 3^rd Place Match – Fox

5 pm        Copa America Finals – beIn Sports

Sunday, July 5

7 pm       WWC –FINALS – Fox

Tuesday, July 7 – GOLD CUP STARTS

7:30        US Men vs Honduras Fox Sports 1

WOMEN’S WORLD CUP TV SCHEDULE ON FOX

http://www.livesoccertv.com/competitions/international/copa-america —  Copa Schedule

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.

Soccer Camps – Boys and Girls -Ages 6 – 14

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)

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

Carmel High Boys – Youth Soccer Camp –  2^nd to 6^th 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. 2^nd to 6^th Graders only – Cost $35 to CHS –- First 100 players to sign up. CHS_Camp_1508

Initial Roster for US Men’s Gold Cup starting July 7

Goalkeepers: Brad Guzan (Aston Villa), Bill Hamid (D.C. United), Nick Rimando (Real Salt Lake), William Yarbrough (Club León)

Defenders: Ventura Alvarado (Club América), DaMarcus Beasley (Houston Dynamo), Matt Besler (Sporting Kansas City), John Brooks (Hertha Berlin), Timmy Chandler (Eintracht Frankfurt), Brad Evans (Seattle Sounders), Greg Garza (Club Tijuana), Omar Gonzalez (LA Galaxy), Michael Orozco (Pubela), Tim Ream (Bolton Wanderers), Brek Shea (Orlando City), DeAndre Yedlin (Tottenham Hotspur)

Midfielders: Kyle Beckerman (Real Salt Lake), Alejandro Bedoya (Nantes), Michael Bradley (Toronto FC), Joe Corona (Club Tijuana), Brad Davis (Houston Dynamo), Mix Diskerud (New York City FC), Fabian Johnson (Borussia Mönchengladbach), Perry Kitchen (D.C. United), Alfredo Morales (Ingolstadt), Lee Nguyen (New England Revolution), Gyasi Zardes (LA Galaxy), Graham Zusi (Sporting Kansas City)

Forwards: Juan Agudelo (New England Revolution), Jozy Altidore (Toronto FC), Clint Dempsey (Seattle Sounders), Alan Gordon (LA Galaxy), Aron Jóhannsson (AZ), Jordan Morris (Stanford University), Chris Wondolowski (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

Proud Member of the Brick Yard Battalion – http://brickyardbattalion.com/ , Sam’s Army – http://sams-army.com/

Earn Your Degree or Professional Certificate Online –http://www.collegenetwork.com/online/ts

US LADIES LOOK TO WIN GROUP TONITE vs NIGERIA

US Defense Clutch vs Sweden Grant Wahl SI

US Looks to Shake of Mediocre play in Group D tonite

What US Needs to do to Win World Cup – Leander Schaerlaeckens  Yahoo

US Expects Fight from Nigeria – Pro Soccer Talk

Klingenberg stands Tall on Line to Save US – Grant Wahl SI

Abby Says US Would Score more Goals on Grass

World Cup Fox Coverage Ratings

Seeding Messed Up for this World Cup SI

Shannon Boxx eyes World Cup Title Despite Illness – SI

US vs Sweden breaks TV Records

American Outlaws Bridge the Divide between Men and Women – The Goalkeeper

Rapinoes Biggest Fan in Jail

What We Learned Day 10 of World Cup

What to Expect today Day 11

World Cup Standings

Indy 11 Watch Party at Fishers Chatham Tap Tonite 7 pm Coverage Starts

The Martins U12G and U10G and Coach Andy – Support the US Women in Winnepeg for the first 2 Group Games.

WORLD SOCCER

US Open Cup Action Tonite Online – including Portland vs Seattle

Italy Must win Friendly tonight for top 8 seeding in World Cup

Venezuela shocks Columbia in Copa

Neymar Saves Brazil in Copa

Chile Mexico Draw 3-3

USA WOMEN -Advancement Scenarios:

GROUP D

Team	GP	W	L	T	GF	GA	GD	Pts.
United States	2	1	0	1	3	1	2	4
Australia	2	1	1	0	3	3	0	3
Sweden	2	0	0	2	3	3	0	2
Nigeria	2	0	1	1	3	5	-2	1

The U.S. Women’s National Team is assured advancement to the knockout stage if it finishes Group D in first or second place.

USA will finish in first place if:

• It beats Nigeria
• It ties Nigeria and Australia vs. Sweden finishes in a tie
• It ties Nigeria and Sweden beats Australia by one goal
• It loses to Nigeria by one goal and Sweden ties Australia

If the USA finishes first in Group D, the team would play the third place finisher of Group B/E/F on June 22 in Edmonton.

USA will finish in second place if:

• It ties Nigeria and Australia beats Sweden
• It ties Nigeria and Sweden beats Australia by more than two goals
• It ties Nigeria and Sweden beats Australia by two goals, but Sweden has more “Goals For” than USA
• It loses to Nigeria by one goal and there is a winner between Australia and Sweden
• It loses to Nigeria by two goals, Australia and Sweden tie, and the USA has more “Goals For” than Australia

If the USA finishes second in Group D, the team would play Brazil on June 21 in Moncton.

The USA can also advance if it finishes as one of the top four third-place finishers across the six World Cup groups. Advancement as a third-place team will not be assured until the Group Stage concludes on June 17. The U.S. cannot finish below third place in the group. Though Nigeria would pass the U.S. with a multi-goal margin of victory, it is not possible for both Sweden and Australia to overtake the U.S.

USA could finish in third place if:

• It loses to Nigeria by two or more goals

If the USA finishes third in Group D and advances, the team could play the winner of Group B on June 20 in Ottawa – or – play the winner of Group A on June 21 in Vancouver.

GAMES THIS WEEK

Tuesday 16 June
5:00 PM – Ecuador v. Japan (Group C, Winnipeg) – FOX Sports 1
5:00 PM – Switzerland v. Cameroon (Group C,– Edmonton) – FOX Sports 2
8:00 PM – Nigeria v. USA (Group D, BC Place Stadium – Vancouver) – FOX
8:00 PM – Australia v. Sweden (Group D,– Edmonton) – FOX Sports 1

Wednesday 17 June
4:00 PM – Mexico v. France (Group F,– Ottawa) – FOX
4:00 PM – England v. Colombia (Group F, Montreal) – FOX Sports 1
7:00 PM – Costa Rica v. Brazil (Group E, Moncton) – FOX Sports 1
7:00 PM – Korea Republic v. Spain (Group E, Ottawa) – FOX Sports 2

Fri,  June 19

9:30 pm    U20 WC – 3^rd Place Game  Fox 2

Sat, June 20

1 am         U20 WC Final  Fox Sports 1

3 pm         Uruguay vs Paraguay  beIn Sports

Sun, June 21

1 pm         WWC – Sweet 16

4 pm         WWC – Sweet 16

5 pm         DC United vs New England – MLS – ESPN2

5:30 pm     Brazil vs Venezuela   beIn Sports

7:30 pm     WWC – Sweet 16

10 pm         Real Salt Lake vs Sporting KC – Fox Sports 1

Mon, June 22

5 pm         WWC – Sweet 16

8 pm         WWC – Sweet 16

Sun, June 28

5 pm         NY City FC hosts NY Red Bulls – MLS – ESPN

7 pm         Portland Timbers host Seattle Sounders – Fox Sports 1

Friday, July 3

International friendly

6:30 p.m., Fox Sports 1 and UniMás: United States men vs. Guatemala (at LP Field, Nashville, Tenn.)

Tuesday, July 7 – GOLD CUP STARTS

7:30        US Men vs Honduras Fox Sports 1

WOMEN’S WORLD CUP TV SCHEDULE ON FOX

http://www.foxsports.com/foxsportsgo  Women’s World Cup online – if your cable provider supports – also check the smartphone app.

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
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 before 6/30 @ River Road Fields.  SOLD OUT

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

US Men Beat World Cup Champs 2-1, US Women vs Sweden Fri Night, U 20 Men Advance to Elite 8 

USA 2 Germany 1 at Germany are you kidding me.  The US men’s National Team thoroughly outplayed the Germans from about the 35 minute mark thru the end as they win another big game (yes a friendly but still – do you think Loew wanted to lose to his mentor?? – NO WAY) at the home of a top 5 in the world team. First  forward Bobby Wood’s – (from California – playing in Germany’s 2^nd division) goal last week beat the Netherland’s in the last minute, and now his spectacular goal in the 85^th minute beat the Defending WORLD CUP CHAMPION Germany.  And no this wasn’t just the B team – this was an A minus team for both squads  – but honestly does this show the USA might just be a little deeper than Germany and the Dutch?  Listen I will be the first to admit that I have questioned the mastermind of US coach Juergan Klinnsmann more than once – wondering if we are actually moving forward as a soccer playing country.  But I have to admit – the last 2 games with young guys coming off the bench and young guys starting at defense – is beginning to show the US’s ability to take it to other teams – to possess and control and take the attack to some of the better teams in the world.  Again its just a friendly but after winning on the road at Italy, Mexico, the Netherlands, and now Germany we have to admit the US is doing things that we have rarely if ever done before.  I have to assume the next FIFA rankings will have the US in the Top 15 for the first time in a while (that’s what beating # 1 and #5 in the World could do).

Now to the game- so Brad Guzan continues to show why he is ready to take the #1 gloves from Tim Howard.  He made some big saves in both games this week – and the Gold Cup this summer will just give him more time to establish himself between the pipes for the US – while hopefully leading him to bigger opportunities in Europe than Aston Villa.  Bradley continued to show his worth as an attacking mid – maybe Jurgy is right that Bradley should be an attacking mid not a d mid for the US.  He certainly proved dangerous in the last game (when he was man of the match) and this game he had an assist and almost scored.  Now the defense is another story – I thought the center back pairing of Brooks and Alvarado looked shaky at best, Timmy Chandler on the right was horrific again –(how he can be seen as better than Cameron at right back who starts in the EPL is beyond me).   Gold cup is going to need to return to either Gonzalez and Belzer or some combination including at least 1 of them.

Meanwhile, the US Ladies face their biggest match in group play vs Sweden – former US coach now Swedish coach Pia Sundhage has started her mind games calling the US players out – It should make for an interesting battle – Friday Night 8 pm on Fox.

U13 Girls Carmel FC – Pregame Photo at Regionals in St. Louis

Finally 2 Carmel FC girls teams have advanced to the President’s Cup Regional Finals in St. Louis, a first ever for the club.  The U13s won 2-0 Thurs, while the U14s tied their game 0-0. Pool play continues thru Sat AM with the finals on Sunday – check out the ole ballcoach https://theoleballcoach.wordpress.com and the Facebook page- https://www.facebook.com/carmelfchq for updates over the weekend and Best of luck ladies!!

US Ladies World Cup 

Sweden Coach Pia Sundhage rips former US players

Former US Coach now Sweden Coach calls out US Players

What you need to Know for the Game – goal.com

Hays: U.S. women better with Rapinoe on field

How Jill Ellis became the highest profile coach in the World ESPNW

US Ladies Attack a Concern

Hope Solo remains US insurance policy ESPN FC

Cool USA Ladies – Nike Spot

USA wins first Game –Grant Wahl SI

US Game Highlights

Hope Solo Saves US in 1^st Game – NY Times

Hopes Early Saves

US class saves game vs Australia Grant Wahl – SI

US Gamestory

US Men + U 20s

Bradley keys historic win over WC Champ Germany Jason Davis ESPN FC

US Scheduling tough Games pays off SI – Brian Strause

US Players Rankings ESPN FC

Klinnsman following formula that built Germany back up – ESPN FC

US finds Identity – beat Germany 2-1  Armchair Anyalyst MLS

Klinsmann thrill with confidence shown

10 Takeaways from US Win over Germany Goal.com

US Bob Bradley coaching miracles at Stabaek – MLS Soccer.com

US Wins and Advance in U20 World Cup

MLS + Indy 11 

Indy 11 comes from behind to beat Ft. Lauderdale on the road behind Pineda’s Brace

11 Pineda named NASL Player of the Week

Indy 11 New Era

NASL Outsider- Wild Week – Reckless Challenge

June 13 Tickets Still Available for $10

MLS Power Rankings  June 8

Canadian MLS Teams Climbing

Kaka assesses his MLS Start for Orlando

MLS Save of the Week

Want to Be a Ballboy or Ballgirl for the Indy 11 Games?   Sign up to be a McDonald’s Ball Manager – Visit the IndyEleven.com “Contests” page for full details … and sign up by TUESDAY AT 5:00 PM for consideration for this Saturday’s match at “The Mike: http://indyxi.co/XIContests

GAMES ON TV 

Thursday 11 June
3:45 pm    Spain vs Costa Rica  – ESPN 3 Men

4:00 PM – Germany v. Norway (Group B, Lansdowne Stadium – Ottawa) – FOX Sports 1
6:00 PM – China PR v. Netherlands (Group A, Commonwealth Stadium – Edmonton) – FOX Sports 2
7:00 PM – Côte d’Ivoire v. Thailand (Group B, – Ottawa) – FOX Sports 1

7:30 pm    Chile vs Equador  – Copa America –  beIn Sports
9:00 PM – Canada v. New Zealand (Group A,  – Edmonton) – FOX Sports 1

Friday 12 June
2:45 pm    Italy vs Croatia – ESPN2 –Euro Qualifying

5:00 PM – Australia v. Nigeria (Group D,  Winnipeg) – FOX Sports 1
7:00 PM – Switzerland v. Ecuador (Group C,  Vancouver) – FOX Sports 1
8:00 PM – USA v. Sweden (Group D, Winnipeg Stadium – Winnipeg) – FOX
10:00 PM – Japan v. Cameroon (Group C, – Vancouver) – FOX Sports 1

Saturday 13 June
12 noon – Armenia vs Portugal ESPN – Euro Qualifying

1:00 PM – France v. Colombia (Group F,– Moncton) – FOX
4:00 PM – Brazil v. Spain (Group E,– Montreal) – FOX Sports 1
4:00 PM – England v. Mexico (Group F,– Moncton) – FOX
5:30 pm    Argentina vs Paraguay  beIn Sports

7:00 PM – Korea Republic v. Costa Rica (Group E, Montreal) – FOX Sports 2

7:30 pm    Indy 11 vs Edmonton – Channel 8  + ESPN3

Sunday, June 14

12:30 AM   US U-20s  vs  Serbia Elite 8 – Fox Sports 1 – U-20 World Cup

2:45 pm    Belarus vs Spain – Fox Sports 2 Euro Qualifying

5:30 pm    Brazil vs Peru  – beIn Sports –Copa America

7 pm        Orlando City vs DC United – Fox Sports 1 MLS

Monday 15 June
4:00 PM – Thailand v. Germany (Group B,– Winnipeg) – FOX
4:00 PM – Côte d’Ivoire v. Norway (Group B,– Moncton) – FOX Sports 1
7:30 PM – Netherlands v. Canada (Group A,– Montreal) – FOX Sports 1
7:30 PM – China PR v. New Zealand (Group A,– Winnipeg) – FOX Sports 2

7:30 pm –  Chile vs Mexico – beIn Sports – Copa America

Tuesday 16 June
5:00 PM – Ecuador v. Japan (Group C, Winnipeg) – FOX Sports 1
5:00 PM – Switzerland v. Cameroon (Group C,– Edmonton) – FOX Sports 2
8:00 PM – Nigeria v. USA (Group D, BC Place Stadium – Vancouver) – FOX
8:00 PM – Australia v. Sweden (Group D,– Edmonton) – FOX Sports 1

Wednesday 17 June
4:00 PM – Mexico v. France (Group F,– Ottawa) – FOX
4:00 PM – England v. Colombia (Group F, Montreal) – FOX Sports 1
7:00 PM – Costa Rica v. Brazil (Group E, Moncton) – FOX Sports 1
7:00 PM – Korea Republic v. Spain (Group E, Ottawa) – FOX Sports 2

Fri,  June 19

9:30 pm    U20 WC – 3^rd Place Game  Fox 2

Sat, June 20

1 am         U20 WC Final  Fox Sports 1

3 pm         Uruguay vs Paraguay  beIn Sports

Sun, June 21

1 pm         WWC – Sweet 16

4 pm         WWC – Sweet 16

5 pm         DC United vs New England – MLS – ESPN2

5:30 pm     Brazil vs Venezuela   beIn Sports

7:30 pm     WWC – Sweet 16

10 pm         Real Salt Lake vs Sporting KC – Fox Sports 1

Mon, June 22

5 pm         WWC – Sweet 16

8 pm         WWC – Sweet 16

Sun, June 28

5 pm         NY City FC hosts NY Red Bulls – MLS – ESPN

7 pm         Portland Timbers host Seattle Sounders – Fox Sports 1

Friday, July 3

International friendly

6:30 p.m., Fox Sports 1 and UniMás: United States men vs. Guatemala (at LP Field, Nashville, Tenn.)

Tuesday, July 7 – GOLD CUP STARTS

7:30        US Men vs Honduras Fox Sports 1

WOMEN’S WORLD CUP TV SCHEDULE ON FOX

http://www.foxsports.com/foxsportsgo  Women’s World Cup online – if your cable provider supports – also check the smartphone app.

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
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 before 6/30 @ River Road Fields.

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

6/14/15

So the Carmel FC U13 Girls ran into a buzzsaw in their final game of Regional Pool play losing 3-0 on Sat am. They finished 2-1-0 and finished 2nd in their group overall.   A fantastic job by coach Baco, the other coaches and the girls in representing our first Carmel FC teams into President’s Cup Regional play.

The U-14 girls finished up pool play with a hard fought 0-0 tie, coach Cecilia’s girls only gave up 1 goal across 3 games in pool play as they battled injuries down the stretch.  The ladies finished up 0-2-1 overall and look to possibly move into MRL play next season.

6/12/15

Hard fought 1-0 loss for our CFC U14 Girls to the NWC Alliance Team from Ohio Friday morning. Now at 0-1-1 heading into their final game vs KHSC Mossinger from KY Sat at 10:30 am.

The Carmel FC U13 Girls won their 2nd game in Regional Pool play 2-1 vs Ohio’s Soccer Vision Academy behind goals from Olivia Fray (7th minute) and Libby Miller (37th minute).  Now standing at 2-0-0 with a 4 to 1 goal differential they play again Sat at 8:30 am vs Illinois’ Strikers FV. The Championship game is Sunday AM.

U13 Girls take 2-1 lead early 2nd half – goal by Libby Miller.

The CFC U13 Girls tied 1 -1 with Ohio team at the 20 minute mark.  Goal by Olivia Fray.

6/11/15

The U13 Carmel FC Girls won their first game 2-0 at Regionals vs The Tri City Storm of North Dakota -goals by Lexi Calvert and Megan Prince. Their 2nd game in pool play is 8:30 am tomorrow vs N. Ohio’s Soccer Vision Academy, then Sat 8:30 am vs Illinois’ Strikers FV.

U13 Girls Carmel FC – Pregame Photo at Regionals in St. Louis

The U14 girls tied the ACPV United Landry of Miz 0-0 in their first game of pool play.  They play the NWC Alliance Team from Ohio tomorrow at 10:30 am. followed by the KHSC Mossinger from KY Sat at 10:30 am.

Best of luck ladies!!  Keep checking the ole ballcoach and Facebook pages for updates.

 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