complaining about a start time, especially on a Friday night?

come on...

3/22/2013 11:33:16 AM

^^Seriously? Reread my post. I'm clearly aware it's 8 pm Denver time.

My point was that from a national TV perspective, you'd think they'd want more people watching, and would try to get the game on at least an hour or two earlier. A game that finishes around midnight is going to have a more difficult time pulling in ratings.

3/22/2013 11:41:30 AM

I agree with ^


7:00 local time would have been better.

3/22/2013 12:11:23 PM

3/22/2013 9:46:59 PM

The gods are with us.

3/22/2013 10:02:24 PM

Costa Rica forced to play in the snow? We Gott this!

3/22/2013 10:02:29 PM

Holy fuck...look at those weather conditions. Does anyone remember off the top of their head when we've played a national game of importance in snow or sleet before? I know we've played in rain, but this is pretty unique.

3/22/2013 10:05:16 PM

^^ I doubt many of our guys ever play in the snow. They postpone matches a lot in the UK for snow or very cold weather. And it's not like the Californians, Southerners, Floridians, or Texans are climatized to it.

^ We've not played an important match vs. Canada since 1997. That'd be the last time we've played up there.

[Edited on March 22, 2013 at 10:08 PM. Reason : /]

3/22/2013 10:07:31 PM

There's no way snow and cold weather helps the Costa Ricans more than us.

3/22/2013 10:08:32 PM

This is one reason by the way I hope Greenland someday joins CONCACAF.

3/22/2013 10:10:00 PM

Having lived in Costa Rica, I can't imagine what the ticos are thinking right now. It's quite likely many of their players have never even seen snow before, let alone played in it!

Yay Ian Darke!!!

3/22/2013 10:10:43 PM

I can barely see the ball on TV...

3/22/2013 10:12:55 PM

These bald players like Guzan and Bradley are gonna be sick as hell by the time the Mexico game rolls around next week

[Edited on March 22, 2013 at 10:13 PM. Reason : I can't see it at all on my stream]

3/22/2013 10:13:07 PM

Quote :

"Steven Goff ?@SoccerInsider 4m 8 Costa Rican starters from N Euro or "northern" MLS clubs. Five Americans #usmnt #ticos "

3/22/2013 10:14:36 PM

oh shit that's a terrible knock

3/22/2013 10:20:12 PM

ouch, Beasley and Gonzalez slam heads, DMB down

3/22/2013 10:20:13 PM

this is straining the fuck out of my eyes

3/22/2013 10:20:55 PM

Am I the only one who doesn't have any problem with Bocanegra being left off? I mean, there's no way he's in proper form for next summer, given that he has been on the decline for a while. Isn't it better to get the guys in who might serve in those roles and get them a little battle testing when it counts?

3/22/2013 10:22:07 PM

Who the hell thought a march soccer game in Denver was a good idea?

3/22/2013 10:23:53 PM

Quote :

"Just what the doctor ordered"

Dempsey 16'

3/22/2013 10:28:15 PM

I see Beasley still weighs 90 pounds.

3/22/2013 10:31:26 PM

This is nuts.

Also, wazza31 totally missed the point of my post on the last page. But since he's a Brit, not that bright, and shouldn't be posting in this thread in the first place, I'll let it slide.

[Edited on March 22, 2013 at 10:36 PM. Reason : .]

3/22/2013 10:33:55 PM

We look good...controlling possession, not seeming to be bothered too much by the snow, aggressive play. Altidore is looking strong up front.

3/22/2013 10:34:47 PM

Yep this is crazy...I like it.

3/22/2013 10:39:33 PM

Quote :

"Crap .. if abandoned, it's a full 90 minute replay. http://www.concacaf.com/staticFiles/c9/90/0,,12813~168137,00.pdf We have to finish this game."

3/22/2013 10:45:48 PM

Peru-Chile is quite the lively match going on simultaneously

3/22/2013 10:46:51 PM

how was that not a penalty for us?

3/22/2013 10:53:48 PM

Quote :

"It's not one of those games where you just lie around in the snow"

3/22/2013 10:59:39 PM

Quote :

"Am I the only one who doesn't have any problem with Bocanegra being left off"

Nah. Me last page -

Quote :

"Bocanegra is fucking 33 years old. We have to play new guys at some point"

Everybody saying this game is ugly or whatever and I honestly don't think it's any uglier than our 2nd half against Honduras or the entire friendly in Houston before it. We look pretty good so far. Beasley's working out well at LB. Cameron has had a couple of bad giveaways that should probably have been punished but all in all, not a bad game. Gotta give Jozy some props too. He's playing very well.

3/22/2013 11:15:11 PM

oh boy

game being stopped

now this is ridiculous

[Edited on March 22, 2013 at 11:41 PM. Reason : ..]

3/22/2013 11:26:23 PM

Quote :

"Bocanegra is fucking 33 years old. We have to play new guys at some point."

We started Beasley tonight at LB because we don't have any backs.

3/22/2013 11:27:52 PM

well wtf refereeing going on

3/22/2013 11:28:51 PM

Beasley can keep up.

3/22/2013 11:29:06 PM

I don't know how the linesmen can see the touch and goal lines

3/22/2013 11:31:50 PM

I like Ian Darke, but enough about this being "farcical". Why is it ridiculous to play a GAME in the snow? Because the passes won't be neat and tidy? No wonder Americans think this is a sport for pussies. This game is awesome.

[Edited on March 22, 2013 at 11:35 PM. Reason : fackin autocarrekt]

3/22/2013 11:34:25 PM

Besides visibility, the play hasnt seemed any worse than pouring rain.

3/22/2013 11:37:21 PM

Jermaine Jones is a fucking idiot.

3/22/2013 11:39:59 PM

Should have been a yellow on jones

3/22/2013 11:40:13 PM

LOL at Ian Darke reading that SportsClips ad.

3/22/2013 11:43:58 PM

^ yeah - had my wife and I cracking up

3/22/2013 11:45:41 PM

^^i lol'd at that too

3/22/2013 11:52:46 PM

Starting to get really ugly now.

3/22/2013 11:55:46 PM

agreed. also stupid foul there. 50/50 but you gotta keep your hands down. Don't give them a chance to call you...

[Edited on March 22, 2013 at 11:59 PM. Reason : ]

3/22/2013 11:59:32 PM

He went straight through the Costa Rican player's back. Definitely a foul.

3/23/2013 12:00:20 AM

we just need to finish this without any injuries here.

3/23/2013 12:01:31 AM

5 minutes added

3/23/2013 12:02:27 AM

well done boys

3/23/2013 12:07:39 AM

Delight in Denver!!!

3/23/2013 12:07:44 AM

YEAH!!!!!!!!!!!

3/23/2013 12:07:54 AM

3pts is all that matters tonight.

3/23/2013 12:10:08 AM