Costa Rica pondering making USA play at Estadio Ricardo Saprissa

Discussion in 'USA Men: News & Analysis' started by deuteronomy, Apr 3, 2013.

  1. deuteronomy

    deuteronomy Member+

    Angkor Siem Reap FC
    United States
    Aug 12, 2008
    at the pitch
    Club:
    Siem Reap Angkor FC
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
  2. Mr.Smartypants

    Mr.Smartypants Red Card

    Jul 1, 2010
    Club:
    University College Dublin
    Their home game, they can play it where they want.
     
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  3. Crimen y Castigo

    May 18, 2004
    OakTown
    Club:
    Los Angeles
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Exactly. I would be shocked if they didn't.
     
  4. Statman

    Statman Member+

    May 25, 2006
    Los Angeles
    Club:
    Real Madrid
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Let's preempt them and file a protest now. :)
     
  5. Winoman

    Winoman Drinkin' Wine Spo-De-O-De!

    Jul 26, 2000
    Club:
    DC United
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
  6. sidefootsitter

    sidefootsitter Member+

    Oct 14, 2004
    The funny thing is that better surface benefits them more because they're fairly skilled on the ball.

    Crappy surface just make them revisit Denver again.

    I think they'll be filing a protest against themselves.
     
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  7. Real Corona

    Real Corona Member+

    Jan 19, 2008
    Colorado
    Club:
    FC Metalist Kharkiv
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    I thought I saw an announcement that they were not thinking about it, but in fact had already arranged it.
     
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  8. Crimen y Castigo

    May 18, 2004
    OakTown
    Club:
    Los Angeles
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Ooooohh! So wish we had done that weeks ago.

    "March 27, 2013 -- The USSF filed a formal protest with FIFA today in light of reports that Costa Rica may consider the possibility in the future of deciding whether or not to stage a match against the United States on the artificial turf at Estadio Ricardo Saprissa during the current CONCACAF Qualifying tournament for the 2014 World Cup, or future World Cup Qualifying tournaments, other competions, and / or international exhibition matches as yet to be scheduled . . . ."
     
  9. sidefootsitter

    sidefootsitter Member+

    Oct 14, 2004
    Can one protest their protest preemptively?
     
  10. Stan Collins

    Stan Collins Member+

    Feb 26, 1999
    Silver Spring, MD
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    I was told there would be no history.
     
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  11. soccerusa517

    soccerusa517 Member+

    Jun 23, 2009
    Ohio
    Club:
    Columbus Crew
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Expected, better hold the training session in a parking lot for preparation.
     
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  12. Grumpy in LA

    Grumpy in LA Bringing It Since 1807™

    Sep 10, 2007
    Chicago
    Club:
    Los Angeles Galaxy
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    If only there were a saying involving noses, faces, and spite that covered this possibility.
     
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  13. jond

    jond Member+

    Sep 28, 2010
    Club:
    Levski Sofia
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    What's funny is all the CR fans who came in and slammed us for what happened in Den, yet rumors about CR playing in Saprissa to take advantage of the shitty turf has already been there for months.

    So bitch and moan about our surface while working to take advantage of a shitty surface against us when we visit. Zero hypocrisy there.

    Really what needs to happen is CONCACAF needs to increase their standards for pitches.
     
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  14. soccerfan

    soccerfan BigSoccer Supporter

    Mar 13, 1999
    New Jersey
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Wrong ! . crapy surface benefits the team with more skill, they lost to US but outplayed us, even in the snow. They had more possesion, created more scoring chances and had more shots on goal. A good surface benefits us, not them.
     
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  15. ImaPuppy

    ImaPuppy Member+

    Aug 10, 2009
    Using too many parentheses
    Club:
    Houston Dynamo
    Nat'l Team:
    American Samoa
    Lol, no.
     
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  16. Flipstar508

    Flipstar508 Member+

    Sep 7, 2006
    Worcester, MA
    Club:
    Chelsea FC
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    I agree. We don't rely on keeping the ball on the ground so we can deal with a bad surface over a team that wants to play pretty and keep possession.
     
  17. blacksun

    blacksun Member+

    Mar 30, 2006
    Seoul, Korea
    Club:
    San Jose Earthquakes
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    And yet the US played better in Denver early in the game when the snow was not bad. As the game went on, and the snow got worse, Costa Rica took control of the game.
     
  18. Chesco United

    Chesco United Member+

    DC United
    Jun 24, 2001
    Chester County, PA
    Club:
    DC United
    Nat'l Team:
    Argentina
    I figured they'd be playing the US at Saprissa before the Snow Bowl. That game just made it more likely that they'd choose the stadium without the running track.
     
  19. Flipstar508

    Flipstar508 Member+

    Sep 7, 2006
    Worcester, MA
    Club:
    Chelsea FC
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    I agree partly because that was a team missing at least 7 key players so that didn't surprise me.
     
  20. Foolishness

    Foolishness Member+

    Aug 15, 2012
    I'd also throw in the fact that we weren't attacking in numbers in the second half. We were content with a 1-0 win.
     
  21. sakibomb523

    sakibomb523 Member+

    Oct 13, 2009
    Orange County
    Club:
    AS Roma
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    does it even pass Fifa's turf rating anymore?
     
  22. SPA2TACU5

    SPA2TACU5 Member+

    Jul 27, 2001
    ATX
    Parking lots are great for soccer. I used to play on them a lot.

    It would make more sense to hold the training session in a bunker. 'Cause that's gonna be our game plan again :p
     
  23. MLSFan123

    MLSFan123 Member+

    Mar 21, 2011
    Boston Area
    Club:
    New England Revolution
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
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  24. SPA2TACU5

    SPA2TACU5 Member+

    Jul 27, 2001
    ATX
    Page 8:

    MULTI-USAGE
    Today, the financial situation has become one of the most important components of any football club. In order to cover the increasing costs, additional revenue streams are necessary. The newest generation of artificial surfaces with playing characteristics similar to natural turf, low maintenance, longer
    playing hours and the multi-usage possibilities meets the demands of a modern football field. It can be used almost 24 hours a day and seven days a week. In addition to training sessions and matches of various teams, it can be hired out to companies and municipalities for all kind of events.

    “… Besides hosting FIFA World Cup qualification
    matches, we have successfully held concerts
    and trade-shows on this field. We have almost
    recouped the investment within a year …”

    - Mario Jiménez
    Commercial Manager, Saprissa Stadium
     
  25. nowherenova

    nowherenova Member+

    Jul 20, 2003
    Formerly Terminus
    "took control"????:ROFLMAO: There was no semblance of "control" by either side in this match.
     

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