Comments on: US v. Slovenia – World Cup Player Ratings

By: Lanterne Rouge

Lanterne Rouge — Thu, 24 Jun 2010 11:44:33 +0000

Fair comment. The memory of De Rossi’s assault still makes me wince.

By: Elliott

Elliott — Wed, 23 Jun 2010 02:45:21 +0000

Lanterne-

Let’s keep this PG; my kids check out the blog from time to time.

I seem to recall McBride getting on the end of a pretty atrocious “red tide” vs. Italy last World Cup, so in terms of the ecological balance of US world cups and violence, we can let Dempsey off the hook. For now.

By: Lanterne Rouge

Lanterne Rouge — Tue, 22 Jun 2010 18:16:41 +0000

Donovan also resembled the Spreading Ceratium because of his tendency to spread his fingers as if brandishing an imaginary yellow card – foreheadsmackingly annoying and therefore truly neurovirulent. I presume Dempsey’s malicious elbow would designate him as a particularly virulent micro-organism, one capable of causing much pain: Helicobacter Pylori perhaps?

By: Elliott

Elliott — Sat, 19 Jun 2010 15:00:29 +0000

Brandon,

I just wish Donovan would look to take those shots anytime he gets near the box, rather than looking for teammates first.

I’m on cloud nine about the second half: a comeback for the ages with grit, determination, and attacking flair. However, early missteps may haunt us against Algeria or in the outrounds (if we make)

Anonymous,

England really put out a poor performance – I am shocked that Gerrard starts after his club season at Liverpool, while Carrick had an alright campaign for United (who were in competition for three trophies until April). I understand that Stevie is good for his 5-10 goals a season in the Premiership, but other aspects of his game (read: backpasses) seem to short circuit any sort of rhythm or possession.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Sat, 19 Jun 2010 08:17:04 +0000

Unlucky US, hopefully they will still make it through, they play with passion and heart, unlike England.

By: Brandon

Brandon — Fri, 18 Jun 2010 22:16:12 +0000

I completely agree about Donovan. I thought he played good and really put in a full shift today. The goal seemed to be a shot out of anger. I mean that is about as tight of an angle as you could get. He wanted to hurt that keeper! I am saddened that the ref spoiled getting a win but I am pleased with this result.