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Andre Le Fuckface posted:Our press won't care unless they reach the semis and then they'll be hyped up massively before failing Women's football has been hyped up a bit by the BBC which is what I'm largely going off. To be honest we're so desperate for a cup I doubt it matters much to the press now.
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I'm really hyped for this as a huge fan of the USWNT.
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I might watch this if I don't forget to see if Costa Rica manage to make it out of that tough group. Players to watch: Shirley Cruz She's probably the most successful costa rican footballer in history, won the women's CL twice with Lyon and plays for PSG now.  Gloriana Villalobos She's like 15 but has played for the U-17 and the senior teams, has a great future and looks like she could be Bryan Ruiz's little sister. 
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Jun 6, 2015 06:45
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My wife would read me the riot act if she caught me watching this.
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Pantsuit posted:Women's football has been hyped up a bit by the BBC which is what I'm largely going off. To be honest we're so desperate for a cup I doubt it matters much to the press now. The BBC have been all over women's football since Team GB™ did well at the Olympics (and coincidentally since they've sold the rights to every other sport). They've even been promoting Women's Sport Week. If England even so much as win a game they'll claim it as a victory for their campaign.
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Jun 6, 2015 09:28
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I can't get enough of are Dan
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Jun 6, 2015 11:23
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Hmm yes, women's football, that's definitely something I care about
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Jun 6, 2015 11:30
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ill be rooting for the anime babes cuz my bro in law is a real life anime dude even though he doesn't even like football and would rather watch basketball instead
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Women's World Cup 2015: One billion TV viewers expectedquote:More than 400m viewers tuned into the Women's World Cup in Germany four years ago, and tournament organisers Fifa hope that increased interest from broadcasters and a captive North American audience can boost ratings in order to help the sport grow. Huh.
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Jun 6, 2015 12:28
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Aah yes... women. What can I tell you about women? First of all they are small and have long hair.
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Jun 6, 2015 13:14
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Not sure who to support. I know I don't want any of the 'superpowers' to win (USA, Deutschland, Nippon) so maybe I'll root for Canada or Brazil because Marta is the only player I know.
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Jun 6, 2015 13:31
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I think France and Sweden were decent last time, too. England will fail to get out of their group, thus matching the performance of the men's team and proving the women's game is just as good.
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Jun 6, 2015 13:56
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England have Aluko and she's pretty good. I've seen a few of her golazos at least.
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Jun 6, 2015 14:30
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I have been to Moncton.
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Today's matches - Group A Group A is sort of intriguing. For sure, they do have one of the weaker groups overall, but it's not really clear who will gain the 2nd spot. Canada shouldn't mess up, but still... Canada vs. China PR 6 PM EST Referee: Kateryna MONZUL (UKR) Assistant Referee 1: Natalia RACHYNSKA (UKR) Assistant Referee 2: Sanja RODAK (CRO) Fourth official: Stephanie FRAPPART (FRA) Canada - As mentioned in the OP, their best player is Christine Sinclair, who was and probably still is one of the top forwards in the world. She, along with Abby, I think are slowing down a bit, but she's still a very intelligent striker and a good passer. She's also quite good at free kicks in the area. Starting at 2:05 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-RjKfMW24CQ They were 3rd in the 2012 Olympics, and they have a pretty good coach in Herdman. I think their CMs are probably above average relatively, esp. their DMs, but not as good as, say, France's CMs (France's CMs are world class though). China - Definitely not as strong as in the 90s when they were probably top 3 and also had Sun Wen (named player of the century) but IIRC, they supposedly did well in the AFC tournament so they may be making a bit of a comeback. That said, they don't seem to have done so well outside of the AFC... Recently tied Seattle Reign in a friendly. New Zealand vs. Netherlands 9 PM EST Referee: Quetzalli ALVARADO (MEX) Assistant Referee 1: Mayte CHAVEZ (MEX) Assistant Referee 2: Enedina CAUDILLO (MEX) Fourth official: Melissa BORJAS (HON) NZ - They're getting better. They made it to the playoffs last WWC, winning their first game. They usually make it through on the basis of strong, tightly compact defense then counter attacking. Their most famous player is probably Ali Riley to US fans, a very good fullback. Netherlands - This is their debut in the WWC with the expanded tournament. They're not a bad team - it's just Germany, France, Sweden, and England have all historically been better as all of those are top 10ish teams. I don't think I've seen them recently, but IIRC, wing play seemed good. Most famous player is probably Manon Melis, who's done very well in Sweden's league (good league in women's soccer). https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DQ1te6FEFEQ Katreus fucked around with this message at 21:15 on Jun 6, 2015 |
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Katreus posted:probably just a few problems with actually scoring (forwards) and gk. Most famous player is probably Manon Melis, who's done very well in Sweden's league (good league in women's soccer). I think you're forgetting Miedema. She's only 18 but already one of the best strikers out there. Top scorer in qualification as well.
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Jun 6, 2015 15:31
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Messyass posted:She's only 18 Thank God for that
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Antares posted:I think France and Sweden were decent last time, too. Yeah, France has Louisa Necib who I recall as being both good at football and the kind of woman Pissflaps' wife would get very angry about if he watched this, as shown here: 
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Jun 6, 2015 18:12
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Looking forward to some sick injuries from artificial turf
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Jun 6, 2015 18:23
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are there any underage women playing in this tournament who I should be ignoring completely?
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Jun 6, 2015 18:23
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matches start in the middle of the night in Europe, no way I'm gonna watch that live
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Jun 6, 2015 18:27
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*decides to support womens football* "Honey what are you watching on TV?" "A 15 year old girl sweating and moaning! Its awesome!" *loses girlfriend and goes to prison for supporting womens football*
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Jun 6, 2015 18:52
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Can we get some formations in code tags
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Jun 6, 2015 19:16
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One thing I have noticed in my many years of watching Women's football, they don't flop as much as the men.
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Jun 6, 2015 20:43
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Let's all watch this and not tell our wives.
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Jun 6, 2015 20:56
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Daric posted:One thing I have noticed in my many years of watching Women's football, they don't flop as much as the men. Sports bras were a hell of an invention.
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Jun 6, 2015 21:06
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If you have some time, there's a documentary on the Canada WNT. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nO2EjyK8v1U
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Katreus posted:If you have some time, there's a documentary on the Canada WNT. Is there any nudity?
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Chas McGill posted:Not sure who to support. I know I don't want any of the 'superpowers' to win (USA, Deutschland, Nippon) so maybe I'll root for Canada or Brazil because Marta is the only player I know.
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The Thai ladies can really pass
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African AIDS cum posted:The Thai ladies can really pass
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Jun 6, 2015 21:43
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men's football is dead, it's all on alex morgan and homare sawa now
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African AIDS cum posted:The Thai ladies can really pass
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Jun 6, 2015 21:48
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African AIDS cum posted:The Thai ladies can really pass
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Jun 6, 2015 21:50
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African AIDS cum posted:The Thai ladies can really pass
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Jun 6, 2015 22:05
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LOL. Fox built their Canadian studio right next to a seaplane base. When the planes are running you can't hear the talking.
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Jun 6, 2015 22:12
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It's happening everyone, Christine Sinclair gonna score a triple hat trick and dunk right over China Public Relations.
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Lol. The women's World Cup opening song by Sarah McGloughlin featured a literal mom and childe getting out of a minivan before cutting to commercial. Off to a good start Fox.
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Gazprom FIFA Oh yeah
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Eh there is nothing else to watch this summer ~smacks left wall~ ~smacks right wall~ ~kicks feet up on the table~ This thread should be a good place to call home for a few weeks ~sighs contentedly~
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