United States v Canada: CONCACAF Olympic Qualifying Women's Soccer Final Gamethread
by Dave Clark on Jan 29, 2012 4:33 PM PST
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PrintWhile both teams already qualified for the London 2012 Olympiad there is a certain amount of pride at play. For Canada's women this is an opportunity to declare that they deserve to be in that top tier of teams challenging for Gold or Women's World Cups. With the Great White North hosting the 2015 Women's World Cup it is matches like this and their second straight 20k+ crowd that demonstrate that they are a top nation in the women's game.
The United States women and Coach Pia Sundhage made it quite clear in this tournament that they are out to prove not just that they are the world's number one, but that no one else in CONCACAF is even close. In the group stage they had a +31 goal differential with 3 shutouts. In the semifinal they notched another shutout and another three goals. Canada was a clear #2 with a total goal differential of +14 and two shutouts.
Tonight's lineup for the USA is Solo; Mitts, Rampone (c), Sauerbrunn, O'Hara; Rodriguez, Lloyd, Lindsey, Rapinoe; Morgan, Wambach
For the Canadians; McLeod; Sesselmann, Woeller, Chapman, Gayle; Scott; Kyle, Schmidt, Parker; Sinclair, Julien
This is your gamethread for tonight's "meaningless" game in front of 25,000 raging in Red & White on NBC Sports Network (Comcast 34/626 or check listings) at 5PM Pacific.
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I think this is NBC Sports Network's first soccer event
During the NHL All-Star Game they aired a few of their MLS promos, but this will give us an idea about how they do with soccer
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Thanks for this.
I actually didn’t realize this was on TV and thought I was going to be stuck with the stream.
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by SounderJunkie on Jan 29, 2012 4:56 PM PST up reply actions
Same boat.
So glad I don’t have to put up with another bad CONCACAF.com stream. Thanks for the heads-up, S@H!
by The King of Norway on Jan 29, 2012 5:01 PM PST up reply actions
Game about to begin, and still haven't seen any MLS promos.
Did I miss anything?
by The King of Norway on Jan 29, 2012 5:10 PM PST up reply actions
No
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Still didn't see any MLS promos at halftime.
Seems like a missed opportunity for both network and league.
by The King of Norway on Jan 29, 2012 6:11 PM PST up reply actions
totally agree
nor direct promos for the Olympics
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I guess your thread wins. :P
Interesting notes:
The 2008 tournament ended with the same teams, that game resulted in the US winning in penalties.
Will Sydney Leroux play against Canada in the city she was born?
The game is airing on CONCACAF TV here: http://www.concacaftv.premiumtv.co.uk/page/Home/
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Thanks for the legal link
and other notes, and your previous FanPost
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The final match in the CONCACAF Olympics qualifying tournament begins tonight at 5pm. The last two teams standing are Canada and the United States. The prevailing wisdom for this game has the US expected to win, but it would be foolish to take this for granted. This is precisely the same matchup as the 2008 Olympic qualifier. In that game, the US Women did in fact win, but only after penalties.
The Canadian women are a strong team and anything could happen today. Luckily for us, one of the best Canadian women in this tournament is Sydney Leroux. Born in Vancouver, where this game will be held, Leroux is a dual citizen playing on the US Team. It will certainly be interesting to see if she subs into this game.
The match will be airing today at 5pm pacific on CONCACAF TV. I was planning on making it to the game, but unfortunately it’s not going to be possible. I’ll be watching from home with some friends while wearing my ‘Los Gringos’ scarf. I hope some of you can join me for discussion
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by Dave Clark on Jan 29, 2012 4:42 PM PST reply actions 1 recs
The USA will win this just like we won the Pig War
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pig_War
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Pia told Canadian media that Sinclair is 2nd best in world
behind Marta I assume.
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"We want to win this tournament'
Pia
Every game is a victory
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I'm tempted to see if Glenn Davis will answer his phone if I call him right now
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Interesting that they have them doing both the studio pre-game and the play-by-play.
It makes it feel kind of small-time.
by The King of Norway on Jan 29, 2012 5:16 PM PST up reply actions
scene setting shots of Vancouver always make me want to be there
Love that town
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I can't wait to go to a game in the new BC Place this season.
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by SounderJunkie on Jan 29, 2012 5:10 PM PST up reply actions
BC Place is pretty impressive looking from the outside.
Been in V-town a lot lately on business and stay in a hotel close to it. Need to get there during a game, and we’re already making plans to see the Women’s World Cup games there in 2015.
by The King of Norway on Jan 29, 2012 5:12 PM PST up reply actions
Seattle Sounder Alex Morgan!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!111
I’m sorry, not a Sounder
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She's an honorary Sounder.
Saw her in attendance at a Reserves game at Starfire last year, and she walked into the locker room with the team (and Servando, natch), so she qualifies.
by The King of Norway on Jan 29, 2012 5:15 PM PST up reply actions
She was also in the supporters section in Vancouver when we played the Whitecaps. Very early scouting for this match, I’m sure.
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by SounderJunkie on Jan 29, 2012 5:17 PM PST up reply actions
Is there any rule against MLS signing women?
I want Wambach in a Sounders jersey
by Tohoya on Jan 29, 2012 6:15 PM PST up reply actions 1 recs
Alex Morgan! Yeah!
Nice to see her start and make an impact right away.
by The King of Norway on Jan 29, 2012 5:14 PM PST reply actions
Agreed.
She didn’t even appear as a sub on Tuesday, it was looking like she was almost being pushed out by Leroux.
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by SounderJunkie on Jan 29, 2012 5:15 PM PST up reply actions
Seems unfair to expect Rapinoe to make that cross every time, Chastain.
Once in a lifetime event.
by The King of Norway on Jan 29, 2012 5:18 PM PST reply actions
We look like we're making some really lazy passes right now.
Canada looks less aggressive, but actually more organized at the moment.
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Canada looking dangerous!
Nervy moment in the box, and I winced when Solo collided with Julian.
by The King of Norway on Jan 29, 2012 5:28 PM PST reply actions
with Solo's health I don't like those
can’t lose her for the Olympics
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Has the team publicly addressed the injury with her leg that was so evident earlier in the tournament?
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by SounderJunkie on Jan 29, 2012 5:31 PM PST up reply actions
Yeah she looks a little unsteady right now.
And Canada looks the more dangerous of the two sides.
by The King of Norway on Jan 29, 2012 5:32 PM PST up reply actions
that was just brilliant play
solid combination play
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Shot from distance leads to a rebound goal
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Another A-A connection
We have the best team in the world.
by The King of Norway on Jan 29, 2012 5:39 PM PST reply actions
The only question up front right now is how long Morgan will be able to maintain this speed.
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Two assists and a goal.
That’s a great shift even if she comes out at the half.
by The King of Norway on Jan 29, 2012 5:42 PM PST up reply actions
Completely agreed.
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by SounderJunkie on Jan 29, 2012 5:44 PM PST up reply actions
Megan Rapinoe is a badass
Love her, but she should have gotten a card there.
by The King of Norway on Jan 29, 2012 5:46 PM PST reply actions
I missed the actual contact,
but I was amused that it seemed to be an argument between her and her twin sister on the opposing team.
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by SounderJunkie on Jan 29, 2012 5:48 PM PST up reply actions
Ha!
It’s funny because it’s true.
by The King of Norway on Jan 29, 2012 5:54 PM PST up reply actions
I'm torn
I really want to see Sinclair do what Sinclair does, but another shutout for Hope would be great too.
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I'm not.
I want to see the US win this with a tournament long shut-out.
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by SounderJunkie on Jan 29, 2012 5:53 PM PST up reply actions
Solo just not going to allow anything.
A brick wall, she is.
by The King of Norway on Jan 29, 2012 5:53 PM PST up reply actions
If 3 goals is a hatrick, what's 3 assists?
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Speaking of hats, was just reminded of this on Twitter.
Canada is the USA’s hat. Hats can’t play soccer.
by The King of Norway on Jan 29, 2012 5:58 PM PST up reply actions
That's how a keeper leaves a line!
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I'd kind of like to see Solo come out at halftime.
She won’t like it, but there’s no good reason to keep her in right now. And I want her in London.
by The King of Norway on Jan 29, 2012 6:00 PM PST reply actions
Bah, Pia doesn't listen to me.
Solo makes a great save right away, rendered unnecessary by the AR and her yellow-and-red flag.
by The King of Norway on Jan 29, 2012 6:13 PM PST up reply actions
Cheney in for Wambach
Appears to be the only sub?
by The King of Norway on Jan 29, 2012 6:13 PM PST reply actions
Lindsey close!
Nice leave by A-Rod, Lindsey brings it around the defender smartly, but bends the kick just over the bar.
by The King of Norway on Jan 29, 2012 6:15 PM PST reply actions
Anyone else notice the CONCACAF homepage?
They have tonight’s 2010 Women’s World Cup qualifying match available for streaming.
The Seattle Sounders are just reDQulous
Yeah, but watching it on NBC is better. :-)
Support your new network, MLS fans.
by The King of Norway on Jan 29, 2012 6:18 PM PST up reply actions
Morgan just dribbles through everyone
2+2=Servando’s girl?
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Any knowledgable Canadian fans know why Diana Matheson isn't playing?
One of my favorite players from the World Cup.
by The King of Norway on Jan 29, 2012 6:21 PM PST reply actions
I know this is a Sounder blog and all ...
But we should probably start referring to Servando Carrasco as “Alex Morgan’s boyfriend” instead of the other way around.
by The King of Norway on Jan 29, 2012 6:22 PM PST reply actions
She may actually be more well-known after today
She certainly will be after the Olympics
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I think she was already more well known after the goal int he last World Cup.
However, that was as much for her looks as her soccer talent. I think it is good for her to show how good she is on the field.
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by SounderJunkie on Jan 29, 2012 6:24 PM PST up reply actions
If hadn't been for Japan's comeback in the World Cup
She’d already be famous for the winning goal in the Final.
by The King of Norway on Jan 29, 2012 6:25 PM PST up reply actions
I agree with this
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I wonder how much endorsement money she lost
When we conceded again
To be honest, I pretty much already do this in my head.
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by SounderJunkie on Jan 29, 2012 6:23 PM PST up reply actions
Oh now I just feel sorry for Canada
Bringing in Leroux seems like just rubbing it in.
by The King of Norway on Jan 29, 2012 6:28 PM PST reply actions
If I were a Canadian fan, I'd be booing.
Especially in her hometown.
by The King of Norway on Jan 29, 2012 6:30 PM PST up reply actions
That was decisively some booing when she had the ball there.
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by SounderJunkie on Jan 29, 2012 6:32 PM PST up reply actions
Leroux nutmegs a defender
Just to say eff you to the crowd.
by The King of Norway on Jan 29, 2012 6:32 PM PST reply actions
I believe that we decided in the last women's game thread,
that when we are watching Women’s soccer, it is simply called a ‘meg’.
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by SounderJunkie on Jan 29, 2012 6:32 PM PST up reply actions
Nutmegan made me laugh.
But old habits die hard. I have to keep reminding myself that Alex Morgan will not be awarded the “man of the match”.
by The King of Norway on Jan 29, 2012 6:34 PM PST up reply actions
This team reminds me of the 2007-08 team
Lost in the World Cup in a game they should have won, came back pissed in the Olympics and took it all.
by The King of Norway on Jan 29, 2012 6:36 PM PST reply actions
US holding possession well now
Look thoroughly in control. I’m happy to keep the ball as far away from Solo as possible.
by The King of Norway on Jan 29, 2012 6:41 PM PST reply actions
Good gravy, Morgan is on fire.
Nearly tallied a third assist.
by The King of Norway on Jan 29, 2012 6:44 PM PST reply actions
Cross your fingers.
She’s still got time for a hat trick.
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by SounderJunkie on Jan 29, 2012 6:50 PM PST up reply actions
I love Pia.
Genuinely sorry to hear she’s leaving the post as coach. She was really good for this team when she came in.
by The King of Norway on Jan 29, 2012 6:47 PM PST up reply actions
Side conversation: anybody watch Santos-Tijuana this morning?
Santos looked scary. We got a tough draw for our first competitive games of 2012.
by The King of Norway on Jan 29, 2012 6:45 PM PST reply actions
Was happy to hear Chastain mention the importance of a connector
Midfielders need credit too.
by The King of Norway on Jan 29, 2012 6:50 PM PST up reply actions
Canada's coach about to have a coronary.
And at such a young age. Sad.
by The King of Norway on Jan 29, 2012 6:51 PM PST reply actions
RIP: Michael Buble?
All Canadians look alike.
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by SounderJunkie on Jan 29, 2012 6:53 PM PST up reply actions 1 recs
US Women defeat CONCACAF 38-0
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by SounderJunkie on Jan 29, 2012 6:56 PM PST reply actions 1 recs
That's a wrap!
Such a dominating performance by this team in this tournament. NO GOALS CONCEDED.
by The King of Norway on Jan 29, 2012 6:56 PM PST reply actions
Perfection
is always a nice thing to see.
Top Scorers in this Tournament
Wambach – 6
Rodriguez – 6
Lloyd – 6
Leroux – 5
Morgan – 4
O’Reilly – 4
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by SounderJunkie on Jan 29, 2012 7:01 PM PST reply actions 1 recs
Wasn't able to watch, how was the new network?
I met a possum.
by s0merand0mdude on Jan 29, 2012 10:44 PM PST reply actions
Not bad, but it was obviously a minimum staff.
We had the same two people doing in game commentary and the halftime show. Also, neither of them were Arlo White.
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by SounderJunkie on Jan 29, 2012 11:25 PM PST up reply actions
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