Author Topic: Pre-season USA tournament (Read 102972 times)

tommy LFC · « **Reply #40 on:** February 1, 2014, 07:56:09 pm »

Potentially Liverpool and United in a friendly? No thanks.

ThePeetmix · « **Reply #41 on:** February 1, 2014, 07:57:10 pm »

Quote from: tommyLFC on February 1, 2014, 07:56:09 pm

Potentially Liverpool and United in a friendly? No thanks.

Why would you not want another opportunity to stuff them?

tommy LFC · « **Reply #42 on:** February 1, 2014, 08:03:02 pm »

Quote from: ThePeetmix on February 1, 2014, 07:57:10 pm

Why would you not want another opportunity to stuff them?

I hate the sight of them at the best of times.

And now both clubs will probably have a half team full of kids and reserves..... and it will just be a sponsorship jizz fest.

That's not what the rivalry is about. Would never want to play that shower in a friendly.

john_mac · « **Reply #43 on:** February 1, 2014, 08:44:27 pm »

Quote from: tommyLFC on February 1, 2014, 08:03:02 pm

I hate the sight of them at the best of times.

And now both clubs will probably have a half team full of kids and reserves..... and it will just be a sponsorship jizz fest.

That's not what the rivalry is about. Would never want to play that shower in a friendly.

You'd have loved Colin Bell's testimonial Merseryside (Lpool & Everton combined team) v Mancland (City & United) 1978. Mistake!

newterp · « **Reply #44 on:** February 1, 2014, 08:46:04 pm »

Philly for me and the family

4pool · « **Reply #45 on:** February 1, 2014, 09:02:13 pm »

Quote from: Gerrvindh on February 1, 2014, 05:05:23 pm

How do you buy tickets for these? I've never been to a game before so a bit of a noob, I'm in Chicago then and really want to go to the Olympiacos game.

If it is anything like the last US tour...you need to contact your local branch, they will have a block of tickets in the "Kop end". The club will have a block of tickets for this.

Then they will go on sale through Ticketmaster.

brownbear11 · « **Reply #46 on:** February 1, 2014, 09:51:45 pm »

I'd like to see them in Miami, but hard to buy tickets without guaranteeing I'll see Liverpool in the semis or final. Ugh.

houkura · « **Reply #47 on:** February 1, 2014, 10:16:53 pm »

Quote from: Gerrvindh on February 1, 2014, 05:05:23 pm

How do you buy tickets for these? I've never been to a game before so a bit of a noob, I'm in Chicago then and really want to go to the Olympiacos game.

They'll be available at ticketmaster, the stadium box office and there will be online sales. Just be ready when it's officially announced-they sell pretty quickly.

AndyInVA · « **Reply #48 on:** February 1, 2014, 10:52:33 pm »

Charlotte is only 2 hours from me

That's staggering close. Baltimore last year was seven hours and seemed like nothing at the time

Hopefully will be drinking lots in Charlotte with some people

CarraG238 · « **Reply #49 on:** February 1, 2014, 11:07:17 pm »

I went to the game against Spurs in Baltimore two years ago in the middle of the day in August and it was the most humid day I could ever remember.

Targeting the game in Philadelphia, although it's terrible that not much is around the stadiums down there.

pudgethemidget · « **Reply #50 on:** February 2, 2014, 02:07:22 am »

Quote from: Chakan on February 1, 2014, 02:06:35 pm

Holy shit! Didn't see August 2nd!

Liverpool vs Manchester City Charlotte, NC!

Ahhhhh well yeah!

I know right, I'm stoked!

psycllone · « **Reply #51 on:** February 2, 2014, 02:15:48 am »

I wish we had a game against Madrid ! Would have loved to see flanno face-off against CR-Ladyboy-7.

DanA · « **Reply #52 on:** February 2, 2014, 02:24:54 am »

Likely at World Cup:
GK: Mignolet
Defence:Johnson, Sakho, Toure
Midfield: Gerrard, Lucas?, Henderson
Wide Players: Sterling?
Strikers: Sturridge, Suarez

Not at world cup:
GK: Jones, Ward
Defence: Agger, Skrtel, Flanagan, Enrique, Robinson, Ilori, Wisdom, Kelly, McLaughlin
Midfield: Allen, Coutinho, Alberto, Rossiter, Texiera, Branagan
Wide players: Ibe, Assaidi, Wilson
Strikers: Aspas, Borini

Hopefully we sign players like Konoplyanka and M'Vila early in the window.

CarraG238 · « **Reply #53 on:** February 2, 2014, 02:30:40 am »

There's probably an outside shot of Coutinho making the Brazil squad for the World Cup.

Kop Yank · « **Reply #54 on:** February 2, 2014, 02:57:08 am »

Going to the Philly game for sure. Great stadium with a view of the skyline.

I recomend the Holiday inn by the stadium. Easy walking distance.

Can't wait!!

gjr1 · « **Reply #55 on:** February 2, 2014, 03:06:19 am »

Brad Jones may also make the Aussie World cup squad as you're required to take 3 keepers.

zabadoh · « **Reply #56 on:** February 2, 2014, 03:07:13 am »

Quote from: psycllone on February 2, 2014, 02:15:48 am

I wish we had a game against Madrid ! Would have loved to see flanno face-off against CR-Ladyboy-7.

Not likely as Cronaldo will be at the World Cup.

exiledintheUSA · « **Reply #57 on:** February 2, 2014, 04:03:22 am »

Charlotte Flights and hotels pre-booked - bring it on.

bigjinks · « **Reply #58 on:** February 2, 2014, 04:12:13 am »

ex-Pat in Philly Here. Everyone welcome in our fair city www.facebook.com/lfcphiladelphia. There is another Philly group but they're 45 mins to an hour outside the city. We meet in center city - usually at Tir Na Nog.

mindvirus · « **Reply #59 on:** February 2, 2014, 05:13:42 am »

Deffo going to this.

kenworthy · « **Reply #60 on:** February 2, 2014, 05:40:19 am »

Quote from: lordcisse on February 1, 2014, 02:04:53 pm

bit odd that if you get to the final you play 3 days in a row

Those dates will change. Especially considering the travel. The info was a leak on the Guinness/ICC website (organizer) and has now been cleaned up. The real release of this info wasn't due for a few more weeks.

Stay tuned for Ticket info: http://internationalchampionscup.com

Also, there is some incentive to do well in this thing even with the youngsters. The purse last year for the winning team Real Madrid was quite hefty, including a rumored 20m just to appear. Ronaldo scored twice in the final in front of 80,000 including this beauty: http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=4gs0V7JrX24&app=m

OzBomber · « **Reply #61 on:** February 2, 2014, 06:27:22 am »

Quote from: gjr1 on February 2, 2014, 03:06:19 am

Brad Jones may also make the Aussie World cup squad as you're required to take 3 keepers.

Doubt it. Hasn't played for Australia for three years. Three keepers will likely be Matt Ryan (Club Brugge), Mitch Langerak (Dortmund) and on of Federici (Reading) and Galekovic (Adelaide). Pretty sure I remember him saying in an interview a while back that he's not overly interested in playing for his country anymore, more just wanting to enjoy his experience at Liverpool.

Brooklyn · « **Reply #62 on:** February 2, 2014, 06:48:43 am »

Fuckin hell that they're not in NY. Oh well, I'll try to make the trek to Philly.

DanA · « **Reply #63 on:** February 2, 2014, 10:43:21 am »

Quote from: zabadoh on February 2, 2014, 03:07:13 am

Not likely as Cronaldo will be at the World Cup.

We could still play them in the final or 3/4 playoff and by then he'll likely be back.

Not too Xabi · « **Reply #64 on:** February 2, 2014, 12:24:30 pm »

Definitely going to try and go over to Chicago for the Olmpiakos game.

The Mrs has been hassling me to book a city break there for ages, she may find me suddenly caving in to her demands

Number 7 · « **Reply #65 on:** February 4, 2014, 05:38:35 pm »

http://www.liverpoolfc.com/news/latest-news/154621-reds-set-to-return-to-united-states

Liverpool Football Club today announced the club will return to the United States this summer to take part in the Guinness International Champions Cup as part of their 2014 pre-season tour.

The Reds will join the likes of AC Milan, Inter Milan, Manchester City, Manchester United, Olympiacos, Real Madrid and AS Roma in competing in the tournament.

Liverpool's chief commercial officer, Billy Hogan, said: "We were last in the USA in 2012 and thoroughly enjoyed our visit, so we are delighted to be invited to take part in the Guinness International Champions Cup and revisit again this year.

"This will be the club's seventh visit to North America, where we know we have a huge fan base, and being part of this tournament will allow us to bring the club closer to those supporters and engage with them once again."

For the competition, the teams will be divided into two groups and will play at least three matches before the winners of Group A and Group B meet in the final at the Sun Life Stadium in Miami on Monday, August 4.

The G in Gerrard · « **Reply #66 on:** February 4, 2014, 05:40:04 pm »

This the tournament that'll be on Sky

john_mac · « **Reply #67 on:** February 4, 2014, 06:00:40 pm »

Quote from: The G in Gerrard on February 4, 2014, 05:40:04 pm

This the tournament that'll be on Sky

Imagine given the participants that a few companies will want it

The G in Gerrard · « **Reply #68 on:** February 4, 2014, 06:03:52 pm »

Quote from: john_mac on February 4, 2014, 06:00:40 pm

Imagine given the participants that a few companies will want it

Yeah it's deffo on Sky

http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11669/9150267/guinness-international-cup-liverpool-manchester-city-and-manchester-united-set-for-usa

iamrobk · « **Reply #69 on:** February 4, 2014, 06:13:57 pm »

Should be going to the game in Philly. Well, I better, seeing as I live here.

On a related note, apparently MLS is trying to put together a small pre-World Cup tournament in the US as well, with like 8 national teams or so. So there should be plenty of football in the US this summer.

Chakan · « **Reply #70 on:** February 4, 2014, 06:14:53 pm »

Definitely going to the Charlotte game.

ncred · « **Reply #71 on:** February 4, 2014, 06:18:31 pm »

Quote from: Chakan on February 4, 2014, 06:14:53 pm

Definitely going to the Charlotte game.

same. pretty pumped about it actually

Chakan · « **Reply #72 on:** February 4, 2014, 06:19:30 pm »

Quote from: ncred on February 4, 2014, 06:18:31 pm

same. pretty pumped about it actually

Yeah should be a good day out. Easy train ride, BOA stadium, all good.

gallden · « **Reply #73 on:** February 4, 2014, 07:45:14 pm »

Quote from: exiledintheUSA on February 1, 2014, 03:08:56 pm

Be a bit like the Spurs game in Baltimore......

That's the hottest the earth has ever been. Unbearable.

simply_red · « **Reply #74 on:** February 4, 2014, 07:49:20 pm »

Will we still have to take part in this tournament if we're going to play Europa League football next season ?

I read somewhere that Manchester United's US summer tour could be scuppered if they are forced to play Europa League qualifiers.

john_mac · « **Reply #75 on:** February 4, 2014, 07:53:08 pm »

Quote from: simply_red on February 4, 2014, 07:49:20 pm

Will we still have to take part in this tournament if we're going to play Europa League football next season ?

I read somewhere that Manchester United's US summer tour could be scuppered if they are forced to play Europa League qualifiers.

Everything subject to European fixtures. Lpool will be in states regardless

ericthered10 · « **Reply #76 on:** February 4, 2014, 07:55:52 pm »

Quote from: Chakan on February 4, 2014, 06:14:53 pm

Definitely going to the Charlotte game.

Most likely me as well with a full convoy coming down from ole virginny. Please let it not be as dog dick hot and boring as it was at M&T Bank year and a half ago.

kenworthy · « **Reply #77 on:** February 4, 2014, 09:14:32 pm »

Yes, Sky in UK and Fox Sports 1 & 2 in U.S.

rhylred · « **Reply #78 on:** February 4, 2014, 09:17:56 pm »

Quote from: gallden on February 4, 2014, 07:45:14 pm

That's the hottest the earth has ever been. Unbearable.

think there were more on the concourse underneath for the second half!loved the bars by the Orioles stadium though...looking forward to this one....

kenworthy · « **Reply #79 on:** February 4, 2014, 09:19:01 pm »

Quote from: gallden on February 4, 2014, 07:45:14 pm

That's the hottest the earth has ever been. Unbearable.

I was fried. Remember going back to the hotel room and passing out for 3 hours afterwards.