didnt get to see the match being that i'm in Germany and dont have access to internet fast enough to handle the stream, how did the newbs play? how was Ryo? Jenkinson?

dunno. i'm watching USA / France right meow, i forgot about the friendly lol. i'm hearing rosicky scored?

the USMNT can learn so much from the ladies. no nonsense, no sense of being overawed, just get out onto the pitch and get the job done! liking the aggression the team is showing

Xavi appeals for Cesc Fabregas' Arsenal suffering to end - ESPN Soccernet

shut the F*CK up xavi, you annoying c*nt bastard

mini-commentary: USA is running France off of the field! going for a ball heading to the side lines, two American midfielders outsprint their French counterparts!

Rosicky scored goal #4, by a header no less.

I missed the first half, so I didn't get to see Myachi, et al.

On the WWC, ESPN3's player isn't launching for some reason. It's really pissing me off.

Got it working. I really love the way France's team play-- they're so fluid on the ball. Necib is a bit of a ball stopper, though.

In other news, I want to mate with Gaëtane Thiney.

the guardian is comparing this game to arsenal v. stoke. i had to laugh a little bit.

you can have thiney, i can haz the usa goalie? :)

rapinoe to the rescue!!!!!

OOOOOOH

THAT WAS THE CHANCE TO GO 2-1!!!!

f*ck!!!

THERE IT IS!!!!

Stoke City have the lead!

er....:wtf2:

edit: France shellshocked!!!!!!!!!!

I thought the same thing, actually. I hate the way the US team plays-- I like that they're winning, but I wish they kept the ball more.

& word to having Solo. Me & Thiney have some time to ourselves now.

honestly i like how japan plays more than the americans. so much more expansive, and sawa is a real engine in the midfield. but i'll be damned if USA isn't effective, and they truly have a 'never say die' attitude...not like the men's team.

watching sweden against japan right now...2nd half, japan OFF THE CROSSBAR on a great volley!

If you guys aren't watching Japan right now, this is RIDICULOUS. They are playing out of their minds!!!

3rd goal for Japan was glorious! LMAO they're calling Nadesico Japan the womens' version of Barcelona!!!

They're pretty god damn impressive.

Even behind 3-1, Japanelona hold the ball that the Swedish have to drop nine defending & leave only a forward up front to try to run on to long balls.

How is it that the JWNT can play this well, and the JMNT suck!?

They did make it to the quarterfinals of the WC-- that's hardly sucking.

True, I was being a little sarcastic and overwhelmed at how the women's team is manhandling a pretty good (albeit injured) Swedish squad. Incredible stuff to watch right now, I'm loving this!