England v USA May 28

[cal-trin]

England set for USA clash (http://ukpress.google.com/article/ALeqM5hsGVtHhaXuX_Dgpoar3eohzH3SXg)


The Football Association are close to sealing an agreement for a friendly between England and the USA at Wembley on May 28.
It is understood that talks with US soccer chiefs have reached an advanced stage and that the match is highly likely to take place.
England are also expected to play a friendly in the Caribbean against Trinidad and Tobago in early June.
A friendly against the USA would inevitably lead to hopes that David Beckham would play for England in order to boost interest in the match in the States.
If Beckham is not picked by England manager Fabio Capello for the friendly against France in Paris later this month then the May date would be the next opportunity for the Los Angeles Galaxy midfielder to win his 100th cap.
Capello said recently that Beckham would be part of his plans if he is match fit and playing well.
The France game takes place before the start of the Major League Soccer season so Beckham will only have had pre-season matches under his belt.
The last time England played the USA was in a friendly in Chicago in May 2005.
Kieran Richardson, now at Sunderland, scored both goals for England and Clint Dempsey, currently playing for Fulham, netted for the home side.

[Placid Casual]

Can we have this in English instead of retard please?

[three lions]

Any trolling in this thread will be deleted and carded. Thanks.

[iCEMANGSCCC]

Looking forward to this match as it will be a test for both teams, moreso for the USA.

[art]

England set for USA clash (http://ukpress.google.com/article/ALeqM5hsGVtHhaXuX_Dgpoar3eohzH3SXg)

FWIW the article made an error, MLS would have been in season for almost 2 months by the time of this game, Beckham should be fully fit unless he gets hurt again.

[rochester rhinos]

So its in the US not at Wembley like some have said

The other tread on this is 8 pages long and dosent look nearly as credible

[green94]

So its in the US not at Wembley like some have said


Uh...

The Football Association are close to sealing an agreement for a friendly between England and the USA at Wembley on May 28.

[three lions]

There has still yet to be one credible mention from The FA that this match is going to happen. I'll believe it when I see it...

[Shaydee]

FWIW the article made an error, MLS would have been in season for almost 2 months by the time of this game, Beckham should be fully fit unless he gets hurt again.

but as the article states the France game at the end of March is before the MLS season starts

[Beckhamania]

There has still yet to be one credible mention from The FA that this match is going to happen. I'll believe it when I see it...

Agreed, but man would I love to see it happen though. I wonder how our boys would stack up against yours? On form I think the U.S. could give England a run for their money, but unfortunately I think England has too much quality for us to overcome.

I'd say 3-1 in favor of England should the match take place.

[cal-trin]

From the Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/pages/live/articles/sport/football.html?in_article_id=527393&in_page_id=1779)

Capello was joined yesterday by FA chief executive Brian Barwick and the governing body's new independent chairman, Lord Triesman.
While Barwick confirmed that England would meet the U.S. at Wembley in May before travelling to Trinidad and Tobago for a further friendly, ...

[rochester rhinos]

From the Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/pages/live/articles/sport/football.html?in_article_id=527393&in_page_id=1779)If Barwick said its confirmed then the two threads should be merged into an official thread.What do you think mod?

[three lions]

If Barwick said its confirmed then the two threads should be merged into an official thread.What do you think mod?

If it was confirmed, The FA, BBC, and Sky Sports would be all over it. Still have yet to hear from a credible source. This is the latest from The FA website. Fabio Capello, Lord Triesman and Brian Barwick meet up at Soho Square. Not one mention of this game. http://www.thefa.com/England/SeniorTeam/NewsAndFeatures/Postings/2008/03/FansForum_5Mar.htm

[Placid Casual]

If Barwick said its confirmed then the two threads should be merged into an official thread.What do you think mod?

What 2 threads? There is only this one open in this forum.

[rochester rhinos]

The one in the USA forum we should spread the love

[Shaydee]

The one in the USA forum we should spread the love

oh god. three lions would never get to the fire station with all the the moderating he'd have to do.

[sinner78]

so what is their best team these days??



--------howard---------


---?-----gooch-------?--------bocanegra


beasley-----bradley------dempsey----?


-------altidore------donovan

[Placid Casual]

Beasley is injured. Got knee knack.

[scarshins]

so what is their best team these days??



--------howard---------


---?-----gooch-------?--------bocanegra


beasley-----bradley------dempsey----?


-------altidore------donovan

we don't have one :D

lots of players getting caps now, mix and match.

[Shaydee]

so what is their best team these days??



--------howard---------


---?-----gooch-------?--------bocanegra


beasley-----bradley------dempsey----?


-------altidore------donovan


It's been more like this lately

--------------Howard

Cherundolo--Gooch-Bocanegra--Bornstein

Donovan--Bradley--Edu---Beasley and Convey injured, so maybe Adu or Lewis

------Altidore---Dempsey