12/13 CCL: The USSF (USA) Groups [R]

Discussion in 'CONCACAF Champions Cup' started by Nico Limmat, Jul 23, 2012.

  1. Nico Limmat

    Nico Limmat Member+

    Oct 24, 1999
    Dubai, UAE
    Club:
    Grasshopper Club Zürich
    Nat'l Team:
    Switzerland
    [​IMG]

    Group 2
    Herediano (CRC)
    Real Salt Lake (USA)
    Tauro FC (PAN)

    Group 3
    Olimpia (HON)
    Houston Dynamo (USA)
    FAS (SLV)

    Group 4
    Seattle Sounders FC (USA)
    Marathon (HON)
    Caledonia AIA (TRI)

    Group 5
    LA Galaxy (USA)
    Metapan (SLV)
    Puerto Rico Islanders (PUR)
     
  2. It's called FOOTBALL

    LMX Clubs
    Mexico
    May 4, 2009
    Chitown
    :thumbsup: for consolidating the groups. Paul Calixte and I noticed that there was more traffic when there were more groups per thread. I assume that's because the discussions were easier to get to, with less threads to keep track of.

    I'm not expecting any surprises this CCL, however, I do worry about record low attendance due to the unpopularity of the new format.

    socawarriors.com is a good site to see what the Trini fans are saying about this upcoming Concachampions.
     
  3. DonJuego

    DonJuego Member+

    Aug 19, 2005
    Austin, TX
    Club:
    Houston Dynamo
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Ok you Catrachos. I'm looking to visit Tegulcigalpa for the Olimpia v Houston Dynamo game on 8/30/12. I'm looking for travel tips, ticket acquisition tips, etc. I've got my airfare arranged. What is the best hotel? The Intercontinental Real looks close to the stadium. Is the area safe for a gringo to walk in?

    For any fans of either FAS or Olimpia who fancy attending the games in Houston I will be happy to help including helping you get good tickets, etc.
     
  4. jared9999

    jared9999 Member+

    Jan 3, 2005
    Naucalpan Estado de Mex
    Club:
    Club América
    Nat'l Team:
    Mexico
    Wondering who is going to be the mls spazzo this season to come hear and say the Galaxy is superior to all the mexican teams LOL..........jk


    no seriously i`m waiting for it:D
     
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  5. DonJuego

    DonJuego Member+

    Aug 19, 2005
    Austin, TX
    Club:
    Houston Dynamo
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    The Galaxy are not superior to all the American teams .....
     
  6. B2TO

    B2TO Member

    Aug 6, 2009
    Dallas / Monterrey
    Club:
    Club Tigres de la UANL
    Nat'l Team:
    Mexico
    LA Galaxy group is the easiest one!
    Isn't Metapan the team that was ridiculed 8 - 0 by UNAM? and 6 - 0 by Santos not too long ago?
    I'm sure Galaxy will beat them 12 -0 minimum! ;)
     
  7. Nico Limmat

    Nico Limmat Member+

    Oct 24, 1999
    Dubai, UAE
    Club:
    Grasshopper Club Zürich
    Nat'l Team:
    Switzerland
    Only to be beaten by the Puerto Rico Islanders in the next match. :D
     
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  8. Sebsasour

    Sebsasour Member+

    New Mexico United
    May 26, 2012
    Albuquerque NM
    Club:
    Philadelphia Union
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    I think Seattle and LA get through pretty easily. Houston and Salt Lake (especially after that loss) are gonna have a tough time but I think can do it. I don't see Toronto beating out Santos (though they did look fantastic yesterday)
     
  9. ceezmad

    ceezmad Member+

    Mar 4, 2010
    Chicago
    Club:
    Chicago Red Stars
    Nat'l Team:
    United States



    This one is actually Caledonia vs Seattle, it is incorrectly marked in the Concacaf YouTube.
     
  10. ceezmad

    ceezmad Member+

    Mar 4, 2010
    Chicago
    Club:
    Chicago Red Stars
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
  11. DonJuego

    DonJuego Member+

    Aug 19, 2005
    Austin, TX
    Club:
    Houston Dynamo
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    I'm assuming Herediano is the real rival for winning the group over RSL. By holding Herediano to only one goal in Costa Rica, RSL prevails by winning all three remaining games including beating Herediano at home by 2 goals. I think that is doable. I don't have a feel for the probability but very doable.

    My point is that the one-goal loss on the road to the main rival is not that bad a result for RSL. You indicate as much when you say RSL can advance -- I'm just thinking outloud as I analyze how exactly they can.
     
  12. ceezmad

    ceezmad Member+

    Mar 4, 2010
    Chicago
    Club:
    Chicago Red Stars
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Tauro kept it close with a 0 - 0 at the half, but RSL kept the pressure and eventually was able to score 2.

    Beckerman with a bad challenge, gets a straight red card. Good call IMO, a bit unlucky for Beckerman.
     
  13. ceezmad

    ceezmad Member+

    Mar 4, 2010
    Chicago
    Club:
    Chicago Red Stars
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Caledonia and Marathon 0 - 0.


    Houston taking care of business in El Salvador, up 2 - 0.
     
  14. ceezmad

    ceezmad Member+

    Mar 4, 2010
    Chicago
    Club:
    Chicago Red Stars
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Houston takes control of the group with a 3 - 1 win in El Salvador.
     
  15. asoc

    asoc Member+

    Sep 28, 2007
    Tacoma
    That 0-0 tie between Caledonia and Marathon is huge for the Sounders.
     
  16. ceezmad

    ceezmad Member+

    Mar 4, 2010
    Chicago
    Club:
    Chicago Red Stars
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Wow Metapan!
     
  17. Sebsasour

    Sebsasour Member+

    New Mexico United
    May 26, 2012
    Albuquerque NM
    Club:
    Philadelphia Union
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Sloppy play in the back from LA.
     
  18. Sebsasour

    Sebsasour Member+

    New Mexico United
    May 26, 2012
    Albuquerque NM
    Club:
    Philadelphia Union
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    ... And LA's back on track
     
  19. ceezmad

    ceezmad Member+

    Mar 4, 2010
    Chicago
    Club:
    Chicago Red Stars
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    That was fast, getting two back.
     
  20. ceezmad

    ceezmad Member+

    Mar 4, 2010
    Chicago
    Club:
    Chicago Red Stars
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Metapan doing pretty well in the losing effort, they are not getting dominated, they have been dangerous in the second half.
     
  21. DonJuego

    DonJuego Member+

    Aug 19, 2005
    Austin, TX
    Club:
    Houston Dynamo
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Keane deserved that red. Yes it was a bad call saying he dove, but his crap of remonstrating and wagging his finger is pure BS. Then acting like he won't play because of the ref? Unacceptable. Wish MLS refs would not put up with it.
     
  22. ceezmad

    ceezmad Member+

    Mar 4, 2010
    Chicago
    Club:
    Chicago Red Stars
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    But then the ref would not get work in MLS. :p
     
  23. Nico Limmat

    Nico Limmat Member+

    Oct 24, 1999
    Dubai, UAE
    Club:
    Grasshopper Club Zürich
    Nat'l Team:
    Switzerland
    Apparently four Metapan players were denied a visa to travel to the US. This has been happening to CONCACAF clubs for years. I first read about this issue 2005.

    It's hard to know the root cause of this since obviously no reason is given for a rejection. Maybe the teams could do a better job with the application, maybe the US State Department is just looking for reasons to reject applications from "certain" countries. The bottom line is it puts the visiting team at a clear disadvantage and I'm sure there would be quite a bit of outrage if Donovan for example would be denied entry to El Salvador in a reverse situation.
     
  24. ceezmad

    ceezmad Member+

    Mar 4, 2010
    Chicago
    Club:
    Chicago Red Stars
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    I would assume persons with criminal records or tat do not make enough money to qualify for a VISA, maybe confusion and their names are similar to some names on a "black list".
     
  25. Nico Limmat

    Nico Limmat Member+

    Oct 24, 1999
    Dubai, UAE
    Club:
    Grasshopper Club Zürich
    Nat'l Team:
    Switzerland
    As I mentioned on the MLS forum I've got no problem with genuine cases. The sheer number of these incidents over the years however lead me to believe that at least some of these decisions stem from political bias. As a sports fan I hate to see politics interfere with team rosters and therefore the results of a sporting event.
     

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