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There are two key MLS playoff series kicking off today, and European soccer action looms, but the U.S. Under-17 national team's final World Cup group match should garner plenty of attention on this Soccer Sunday.
The U.S. Under-17 team is coming off a 1-0 win vs. Malawi and can progress to the knockout round of the Under-17 World Cup with a draw or win vs. the United Arab Emirates today (10am, ESPNU).
THe ultimate MLS rivalry heads into post-season mode as Chivas USA takes on the LA Galaxy at Home Depot Center (5pm, ESPN2), but not before the league's most familiar playoff foes face off when Chicago meets New England (2pm, FSC).
If you will be watching today's action, please feel free to share your thoughts, opinions and some play-by-play in the comments section below.
Enjoy the action (Sunday's soccer TV schedule is after the jump):
TODAY'S SOCCER ON TV
6:30am– ESPN360.com- Ajax vs. Feyenoord
7am– Setanta USA- Spartak Moscow vs. FK Rostov
9am– RAI- Sampdoria vs. Bari
9am– ESPN360.com- Roma vs. Bologna
9am– FSC/FSE/ESPN360.com- Livorno vs. Inter Milan
9:48am– ESPN360.com- USA vs. United Arab Emirates (Under-17 World Cup)
9:48am– ESPN360.com- Malawi vs. Spain (Under-17 World Cup)
11am– FSC/FSE- Birmingham City vs. Manchester City
1pm– Azteca America- Morelia vs. Chivas de Guadalajara
1pm– Telemundo- Toluca vs. Queretaro
1pm– FSE- Sunderland vs. West Ham United (Delayed)
2pm– FSC/FSE- Chicago Fire at New England Revolution
2pm– ESPN360.com- Korea Republic vs. Algeria (Under-17 World Cup)
2pm– ESPN360.com- Italy vs. Uruguay (Under-17 World Cup)
3:45pm– FSC/RAI- Palermo vs. Genoa
5pm– Univision- Club America vs. Jaguares
5pm– ESPN2/ESPN Deportes/ESPN360.com-Chivas USA vs. Los Angeles Galaxy
9pm– Telefutura- Santos Laguna vs. UNAM Pumas
Looks we have a tough draw, huh? As I read it, if we hold on to 2nd, and Italy gets at least a point against Uruguay, we’ll have to play the Azzurri.
You think that might be because they’re playing other kids?
I don’t think you can watch CONCACAF matches while in a CONCACAF country.
That’s what mine is saying
Shinsky looks a little gassed on the left.
turns out direct tv has galavision, nevermind 🙂
i’ve been watching for 30 seconds and i have seen more attacking prowess and confidence than with the senior team
Unfortunately the FIFA stream isn’t allowed here in the UK. Oh well. Hopefully get to watch the Round of 16
Gil’s really found his legs in this game — looks really good. Now, we get our first look at the kid from Birmingham.
We have a Packwood sighting!
Duran is getting beat in midfield, he needs some defensive help.
They just look so danged comfortable on the ball…it’s kind of amazing really.
I’m in Austria watching the FIFA stream.
Wasn’t supposed to be a reply to madmax but, whatever…
Is it just me or is Shinsky quick as heck? I didn’t see the Malawi game but against Spain he was sloppy and selfish on the ball and he continually tried to take that Spanish defender to the corner and never did get past him losing ball after ball. However, today against this kid from UAE he exploded past him a few times.
That feed back to McInerney was beautiful…Unfortunately Jack missed the shot.
oooof…that was nerve jangling by the US keeper.
What was that Earl Edwards?
Thomas, are you watching the FIFA stream from within the United States?
P.S. Anybody have a working stream, I could smack somebody that I am never able to watch these guys play.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Poppy
Ran onto a ball 15 yards out and skyed the left footer.
Gil and Jerome continue to be unimpressive in attack
ANOTHER chance wasted by Jerome.
whats the little red flower like patch epl teams are wearing???
I really like Gil’s vision on calmness on the ball. He has looked really sloppy in front of goal, though. As I type this, he gets robbed with great save by the UAE keeper. Jerome wanted the ball on the right, but I can’t fault Gil for shooting.
The US possession and passing has been outstanding Gene, they’ve owned the possession for the entire game and their pass completion percentage must be very very high. The field looks messy but doesn’t seem to be having much impact on the ball’s roll.
That tiebreaker sounds very odd… I would be worried about underhanded results.
P.S.
GREAT save from the UAE keeper.
what a save.
The field for the USA v. UAE looks terrible and the game is nearly unwatchable. We are a bit better at moving the ball around, but not by much.
I think if you’re outside the states you can watch at fifa.com.
http://fifa2.feedroom.com/
Gil wastes another chance by refusing to shoot first time.
Hey fellas,
I’m watching on the US Soccer matchtracker. Has anybody found a working stream? I’m not having much luck on the usual sites. I’m in England though, that could be part f the problem.
Let them go to penalties or something.
Announcer said that disciplinary record would be the determining factor in getting to the second round if goals for and against is the same. What a joke.
(SBI-Not just disciplinary record, but actual behavior, as in how they interact with officials and opponents. That would involve using observations by tournament officials at matches. Talk about a crazy possibility.)
Good point about Adam in Kabul. Stay in one piece, man.
Crazy stuff from the commentator, apparently if this score holds one of the tie-breakers for the third-place teams to get into the knockout round could be on-field behavior. No, not cards, but actual behavior. That’s amazing.
So true… Out of the player pool you monster!
Second half is underway. No subs for either side and the lower part of the left side of the net is loose. Ref tried taping it but there’s still a hole there. Will be interesting to see if someone hits one into that side-netting.
Poladichuk.
Great name, maybe greatest name.
I think Jerome is gassed. expect him off 15 minutes in. For those of you down on Shinsky, you can see the speed, desire and footwork are there if rough.
Gil had a nice layoff to Poda—? (can’t remember his last name) who has had a nice tourney I think. great shot that Mcinerney cleaned up.
if ball possession is the benchmark then this team has done REAL well in this tourney. They need some finishers, but they have controlled every game.
The CB scare me on the counters, like all US CB’s they’re slow. but with a lead you can see Herold and Polak playing back
Go US
and to ADAM in Kabul, keeep safe
Anyone else have a clue what is going on with the FIFA feed?
I’ve watched the whole first half on 360 and the boys, remember everybody these are just boys who can’t even vote, look good. Keeping possession and pressure on the UAE. The first goal was worked well with several chances to really put the game away but both were saved by the keeper. Let’s not right off the future of USA soccer because we are not beating the UAE by 37 at the half. Give the boys a break and be positive for once. GO USA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Nice shot of the mic and a dude hitting VHS tape boxes together. Way to go FIFA.
Looks like they are playing on field turf. The black stuff is the rubber pellet “dirt”.
It’s field turf, and the black stuff are rubber crumbs/pellets used to keep the plastic strands that substitute as blades of grasss standing vertical. Frankly it works well, but they get all over you and with them being both black and rubber, it really makes the field VERY hot. Not to mention they get in your shoes and that gets a little annoying.
US has been more skillful, Shinsky and McInerny much better, Jerome and Gil not shown much so far.
Too bad they don’t seem to be so sharp in the attacking third.
UAE can thank their keeper that it’s this close.
This USA team is so damned skilled. They are calm on the ball, have a nice touch, and of course, like any US squad, have pace.
Unfortunate not to be up by at least two. Hopefully we won’t pay for those misses.
Watts has quality service from the back, something we’ve never had on the senior team.
(SBI-He’s a recently-converted defensive midfielder, and I’m still not sold on centerback being where he ultimately winds up playing.)