I have more respect for an advertiser that keeps the game commercial-free than for an advertiser who needs to interrupt the game. But I guess the advertisers want their full screen.

I didn't even know there WAS a Gold Cup. And I enjoy soccer.

I use to watch ESPN when all they had was Aussie rules Football, and Rugby on.  Those were actually very good shows.

I had not heard of them winning the cup, but did catch where they beat Brazil (owner of more World Cups than any other nation, BTW) 2-0!

Congrats to the Americans on a great victory!

have more respect for an advertiser that keeps the game commercial-free than for an advertiser who needs to interrupt the game

I agree. Although there are so many advertisers blazoned across on the wall/fence surrounding the football field, but yeah, I guess to them full-screen is it or nothing!

I didn't even know there WAS a Gold Cup. And I enjoy soccer.

Yes! My hubby keeps me on my toes and reminds me if I forget!

had not heard of them winning the cup, but did catch where they beat Brazil (owner of more World Cups than any other nation, BTW) 2-0!Congrats to the Americans on a great victory!

Yes, they played the game yesterday for the final against Mexico! They're really good!

Most of the time they do show the big matches commercial-free. I know the World Cup matches were.


I think they are getting better. Younger and more athletic but I wouldn't call them really good just yet. They're playing Argentina next without their 'A' players. I hope they don't get embarrassed.

What a game that was. Feilhaber's goal was an absolutely beautiful strike. It's the type of shot you expect to see in a highlight reel in a video game. My roommate had DVR'd it, and I became fearful because I saw that the length of the recording would have covered extra time. I was biting my nails up until the final whistle, since Mexico kept getting chances at the end.

How about that point blank open goal that Beasley missed. That would have lowered my blood pressure quite a bit.

It was especially nice to see the victory since I'd had to play a game that conflicted with it where we unfortunately lost.

Go US.

Younger and more athletic but I wouldn't call them really good just yet.

In general, I'd prefer that (I think no having that for the last world cup really hurt the team), though they do need a veteran controlling the middle of the field to truly be contenders. Somebody like Reyna, but who isn't as injury prone.

Not to say that the guys there now couldn't fulfill that, but I haven't really seen it from them yet.

oh and the fact that so many players saw field time during this tournament, leading to a successful outcome, is quite a credit to the team's depth.

I know the World Cup matches were.

Yes, for the most part without commercial interruptions.

think they are getting better. Younger and more athletic but I wouldn't call them really good just yet.

Definately much better! Hey, they're winning so they're getting good!lol!

What a game that was.

Yep!

Not to say that the guys there now couldn't fulfill that, but I haven't really seen it from them yet.

They're getting there though.

oh and the fact that so many players saw field time during this tournament, leading to a successful outcome, is quite a credit to the team's depth.

Yep and the coach!