Meacon Keaton Posted July 1, 2012 Report Share Posted July 1, 2012 Yeah, I literally jumped out of my chair watching that. Beautiful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin Lineker Posted July 12, 2012 Admin Report Share Posted July 12, 2012 (Reuters) - CONCACAF could move its lucrative Gold Cup tournament outside its traditional home in the United States and also introduce a women's tournament as president Jeffrey Webb looks to refocus the scandal-hit body. Webb was elected president in May after the confederation for North and Central America and the Caribbean (CONCACAF) was thrown into turmoil after a financial scandal that led to the departure of former president Jack Warner. In an interview with Reuters, Webb said an investigation of past issues is being conducted in a bid to tackle problems from the era of Warner and former General Secretary Chuck Blazer. But while a detailed report on the organization's past is expected in about nine months, Webb wants to see energy put into future plans and a refocus on the grassroots. The biennial Gold Cup, the continental tournament, is the main source of revenue for the confederation and every edition since it began in 1991 has been held in the United States. Next year's Gold Cup will again be played in the United States but Webb feels it is time to consider alternatives for the 2015 edition and beyond. "We have to look at other options and opportunities. We have to look at Canada ... we must look at Mexico and some of the other countries as well," said Webb. "We have to. We are not going to approach it saying that it has to, it must, continue in the United States. I think we have a responsibility to all 40 countries to look at what is best for CONCACAF." Mexico jointly hosted the 1993 and 2003 tournaments with the United States and has plenty of stadium options, as does Canada. But alternatives outside of those countries are limited, unless there is a switch to joint-hosting. "There will only be a few countries that will have the facilities and capability of hosting a tournament," said Webb. As well as wanting to see an increase in resources for the club competition, the CONCACAF Champions League, the Cayman Islander said he wants the body to also look into fresh ideas for the women's game. "Should we have a women's Gold Cup? Should we have a women's club championship? What are we doing with women's football?" said Webb, adding that smaller age-group youth competitions could also be introduced. Women's tournaments in the region have generally served as qualifying events for the Women's World Cup rather than as stand-alone continental championships. CASH GIFTS CONCACAF found itself at the heart of a cash-for-votes scandal during the last FIFA presidential election, in which former Asian soccer chief Mohammed Bin Hammam was accused of giving cash gifts to Caribbean officials. Webb says the organization is now committed to open governance and is trying to change its image. "We do it one step at a time. We must of course regain our credibility. We must show people that we are transparent and serious about the business of football," said Webb. "We do have a responsibility to society at large. Hopefully over time we develop some stability and consistency and that will regain the credibility and integrity that the game deserves." The changes are likely to include moving CONCACAF's headquarters away from the controversial rented accommodation in a luxury apartment complex in Manhattan. "I really can't see from a business standpoint the necessity for it to be there. We will look at it and at various cities," said Webb. "Miami is really the hub for Central America and the Caribbean, it is one flight in and accessible for everyone." Webb said he is aware that bridges need to be rebuilt between the numerical majority in the Caribbean and the Central American countries who have sometimes felt isolated in the body and he wants to see cash put into developing facilities and programs across the entire region. "CONCACAF is the hub for 40 countries and I don't think it has adequately serviced that responsibility to the member countries. I think we should be sharing the wealth with those countries, helping them participate in competitions," said Webb. "I have a clear agenda that I want to focus on the field of play and on the players and on grassroots programs and player development. The game is about players, coaches and referees and that should be the foundation of the game." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest mr. potato head Posted July 13, 2012 Report Share Posted July 13, 2012 A Gold Cup in Canada could be quite cool actually. Though I imagine the travel would be murder. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoGo Yubari Posted July 13, 2012 Report Share Posted July 13, 2012 I wouldn't be opposed to a Gold Cup in Canada. Fuck, if they hold games in Vancouver I'd go because the USSF isn't giving Seattle shit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoGo Yubari Posted August 15, 2012 Report Share Posted August 15, 2012 So we're playing Mexico in Mexico tonight. No Dempsey, no Altidore, bunch of relatively unproven MLSers, apparently Maurice Edu is playing at CB. Proooobably gonna be a pretty decisive loss, but I don't think JK knows that and so is just going to use it as a chance to test people out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin Lineker Posted August 15, 2012 Admin Report Share Posted August 15, 2012 Match postponed? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HailtotheYo Posted August 15, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 15, 2012 Match postponed? ??? Yeah, looking at the roster and taking into account he's going to be slotting a couple of guys outside their spots ... this is just a "fuck off" match (but seriously, doing it against Mexico JK ? Jeebus). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoGo Yubari Posted August 16, 2012 Report Share Posted August 16, 2012 Match postponed? ??? Yeah, looking at the roster and taking into account he's going to be slotting a couple of guys outside their spots ... this is just a "fuck off" match (but seriously, doing it against Mexico JK ? Jeebus). Eh. It's our only friendly before the next set of WC Qualifiers. If not now, when? Classy as usual from the Mexican fans, booing the Star-Spangled Banner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HailtotheYo Posted August 16, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 16, 2012 Match postponed? ??? Yeah, looking at the roster and taking into account he's going to be slotting a couple of guys outside their spots ... this is just a "fuck off" match (but seriously, doing it against Mexico JK ? Jeebus). Eh. It's our only friendly before the next set of WC Qualifiers. If not now, when? Classy as usual from the Mexican fans, booing the Star-Spangled Banner. And doing the 'ol "laser pointer to Tim Howard's eyes" bit as well. Cameron is looking good though, that's promising. Also, Beckerman hasn't looked out of place oddly enough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoGo Yubari Posted August 16, 2012 Report Share Posted August 16, 2012 HOLY FUCKING SHIT BREK SHEA AND FISCAL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HailtotheYo Posted August 16, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 16, 2012 HOLY SHIT !!!!!!!!!!! Orozco Fizcal !!!!! GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL USA USA USA USA USA USA USA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HailtotheYo Posted August 16, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 16, 2012 DAMN THAT WAS CLOSE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HailtotheYo Posted August 16, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 16, 2012 TIM FUCKING HOWARD BITCH Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HailtotheYo Posted August 16, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 16, 2012 BWAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA That rag tag group takes the first ever win in Azteca :lmao: LOLMEXICO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoGo Yubari Posted August 16, 2012 Report Share Posted August 16, 2012 Big. Damn. Heroes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoGo Yubari Posted August 16, 2012 Report Share Posted August 16, 2012 For anyone who didn't see it, Tim Howard making yesterday a Very Bad, No Good Day for Chicarito: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoGo Yubari Posted September 8, 2012 Report Share Posted September 8, 2012 USA/Jamaica in the World Cup Qualifiers right now. Dempsey scored 36 seconds in! EDIT: That was when the good play from the US mostly stopped Now 2-1 in favor of Jamaica. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Szumi Posted September 8, 2012 Report Share Posted September 8, 2012 With no Donovan or Bradley, we just lost 2-1 to Jamaica, and from what I read, it was a deserved victory for the Raggae Boys. The Columbus match sure is gonna be a tight one now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoGo Yubari Posted September 8, 2012 Report Share Posted September 8, 2012 We absolutely sucked. Basically everyone is to blame with the possible exception of Dempsey because he had a valid excuse. Klinsmann playing Beckerman/Edu/Jones at the same time became exposed as an unbelievably atrocious decision pretty quick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HailtotheYo Posted September 8, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 8, 2012 Just watched a replay thanks to a friend who has BeIN ... holy hell that was ugly. Just FLAT all the way around. Bleh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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