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Quote: Originally Posted by jamiec47

MAKING THEM DREAM SEASON 1 PS4 LEGENDARY Spoiler Match 10 Newcastle 0-1 Liverpool Kane 88 (PEN) The first chance of a dull game came early on when Sturridge ran clear but Krul excellently made the save to deny him. Not much was happening and we had to wait till the second half for another clear-cut chance, Mignolet making an excellent save to deny a screamer by Obertan. We got the lead from the spot late on when Tiote brought down Kane in the box and the young man stepped up to fire home. Markovic came close to grabbing a second late on but the ball was played behind him and it got caught under his feet, resulting in him firing wide. Champions League Group Stage Match 4 Liverpool 1-0 FC Basel Sturridge 4 Basel have a knack for winning in England but Sturridge's early goal from Kane's through ball broke the curse. Studge then came close again, firing just wide from 25 yards. Vaclik then made an incredible save to deny Ibe's curling effort. Basel's only real chance of the game came when Delgado fired just wide from the edge of the box. Unfortunately for us, Kane broke his ankle and will be out for 3 months, leaving Sturridge as our only fully fit striker for the Chelsea match. Match 11 Liverpool 3-0 Chelsea Gerrard 17 (PEN) Henderson 22 Coutinho 60 In an unfamiliar 4-5-1 formation I expected us to get battered, but the complete opposite happened. Gerrard gave us the lead from the penalty spot after Coutinho was brought down by Terry and minutes later, Henderson smashed into the top near corner to double our advantage. Chelsea rarely threatened and Sturridge came close before Coutinho slotted in from Markovic's cut back across goal. Henderson fired just wide late on as we blew Chelsea away. Match 12 Crystal Palace 1-1 Liverpool Chamakh 49 Balotelli 57 Speroni made a good save to deny Balo in the first chance of the match, diving low to parry the ball away. We dominated the half but struggled to break them down due to our weak team. Our lack of making good on our possession came back to haunt us as Chamakh headed in from a good cross to give Palace the lead. Balo's free kick took a deflection and looped high into the air, dropping in behind Speroni for the equaliser. Substitute Gerrard forced a great save from Speroni as the ball took a bobble that neatly made it beat the keeper and fellow sub Sterling had his rebound denied brilliantly. Enrique hit the post in stoppage time and Palace held on for a draw. Champions League Group Stage Match 5 Liverpool 1-0 Real Madrid Lallana 87 We won this massive match to guarantee first place in the group in dramatic circumstances. The first chance of the match came to Khedira who thundered the ball goal-wards but Mignolet made an excellent save. Sturridge then countered from the corner and when he, Lallana and Coutinho were in the box vs Pepe and the keeper, they linked up, only for Coutinho's thunderous effort to smash off the post. Migs made a great save on the stroke of half time, sticking a hand up to deny Bale a chipped goal. The second half was a midfield battle until Sterling played Lallana through who calmly storked into the bottom corner. Match 13 Liverpool 1-0 Stoke Sturridge 90 This game was something else. We had 17 shot, 14 on target. That shows how good Begovic was today. 10 of those 14 were unbelievable saves. He stopped a Sturridge toe poke for point blank range. Screams from Moreno and Henderson. Multiple point blank saves from Sterling, Balo, Sturridge and Coutinho. Balo hit the bar from a header. Stoke had 0 shots, but we couldn't beat Begovic. The goal was deserved, but Begovic will feel hard done by. He made a wonderful save to deny Balo but the defender didn't clear it and Sturridge bundled it in. What a game for us that if there was another keeper in there, it would have probably been 7 or 8. League Table 1. Manchester City 31 2. Liverpool 28 3. Arsenal 26 4. Spurs 25 5. Everton 25 6. Stoke 19 ----- 18. Hull 11 19. Leicester 10 20. QPR 10 Champions League Group B 1. Liverpool 15 2. LOSC Lille 7 3. Real Madrid 6 4. FC Basel 1 Manager Thoughts Form picking up this month. We have played better on the whole. Balotelli and Lambert returned from injury which is an upside. The Champions League continues to be our best competition and we had some massive wins this month against Chelsea and Real Madrid. It was a wonderful display against Chelsea in an unfamiliar formation which resulted in a flourishing attacking display. Against Real we defended very well which is a significant improvement on last month. Clyne kept Ronaldo in his pocket and Moreno kept Bale in his. Mignolet continues to play well. We were unlucky against Palace not to win but I'm proud of the lads as they were a weak side, playing the likes of Bishop, Rossiter and Flanagan.

What an impressive month. A lot of 1-0 wins, but the way you handled Chelsea and then Real Madrid was outstanding. The only thing that kept the month from being absolutely perfect was the 1-1 draw against Crystal Palace. Big month, and you climbed within 3 pts of City.

[texasbum06]

United States Men's National Team
FIFA 15 - Season 2

United By Team, Driven By Passion

USMNT Announces New Manager

Klinsmann is out after the German manager just couldn't seem to kick the theme of conceding late goals. His contract was set to run through the 2018 World Cup, so his removal is a surprise across the country. Many expected the United State's to go with an American manager to replace Klinsmann, and the whispers were true. Tex Bumosix, current manager of Deportivo La Coruña in La Liga will be splitting his duties and taking over the squad.

Bumosix inherits a squad that went out in the round of 16 at the last World Cup. The nation is hungry to be recognized across the world as a legitimate soccer power, but a lot of work needs to be done for that to happen. The country has the resources, and with the increasing popularity, this is a good time for the young manager to take over. A lot will be expected from him due to this, but the American is up for the job stating, "To get the chance to manage my home country is a dream come true. I've follow this team and these players for a long time, and I know that they are capable of so much. It is my goal to help them realize the potential we have as a soccer nation."

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Deportivo La Coruña
FIFA 15 - Season 2

Blanquiazules’

November 2015

RC Deportivo 2 - Levante UD 1
DEP - Barral 6', 41'
LEV - Victor 71'
MOTM: Barral

Aquino sent a low ball across the face of the goal that was deflected to Barral who slotted it between the keeper's legs to open the scoring against his old club. Barral continued his revenge when Aquino sent a ball in from the right wing and he rose up to head it into the top right corner. Victor pulled one back afte Insua intercepted the ball but had it take a weird bounce and Victor scooped it up and fired a shot off of the keeper's hands and in.

Europa League Group Stages
RC Deportivo 1 - PSV Eindhoven 3
DEP - Keko 23'
PSV - de Jong 8', Hendrix 11', Hiljemark 71'
MOTM: Schaars

Schaars threaded the ball through Valeron's legs for de Jong to hit first time for a quick goal on the near post. Lopo made a sliding clearance that Hiljemark collected outside of the box and sent it ahead to Hendrix on the right side of the goal for a left footed shot inside the near post. Barral worked his way free to the left side of the goal and sent a low cross in that Keko tapped in on the back post. Schaars sent a cross in from the right wing that fell to the ground in the middle of the box and Hiljemark ran in and hit it on the half to the left side of the goal.

Real Madrid 0 - RC Deportivo 1
DEP - De Tomas 52' (PEN)
MOTM: Lux

De Tomas was played through on the right side of the box and Riedewald came from behind and pulled him down by his shirt to concede a penalty. In a great display of composure, De Tomas stepped forward and used a hesitation to send Casillas the wrong way and finish on to the right side of the goal to give Deportivo the win against his old club.

RC Deportivo 2 - Sevilla FC 0
DEP - Costa 44', Romero 89'
MOTM: Romero

Urreta played the ball to Costa on the left side of the box and he trapped the ball as the defender ran past and then fired a shot inside the far post. De Tomas played the ball to Romero on the right side just past midfield and he made a great run down the field getting into the box and slotting it home on the near post to put the game away.

Atletico Madrid 0 - RC Deportivo 1
DEP - Barral 15'
MOTM: Lux

Juan Dominguez conded a penalty in the 4th minute but Lux made a fantastic save on Mandzukic's penalty attempt to keep Atletico off the board. In the 15th minute Costa got free down the left side of the box and avoided a challenge before sending the ball low across the goal for Barral to tap in on the back post for the only goal on the match.

RC Deportivo 3 - FC Barcelona 0
DEP - Guardado 30', Barral 68', Urreta 88'
MOTM: Guardado

Guardado lined up a free kick from 30 yards out and curled the ball around the left side of the wall and into the top left corner. Guardado beat two men down the left wing and sent a cross into the box picking out Barral for header into the top right corner. Urreta put the match away after Barral found him coming down the right side of the box and he hit a right footed shot across the goal inside the left post.



League Table


Europa League


Abegondo Academy
Bruno Carmona (Spain) - 16 years old, 70-74 OVR 89-94 POT, RM, Winger
Carlos Alberto (Argentina) - 16 years old, 47-57 OVR 66-82 POT, LM/CM, Unknown
Daniel Lugano (Argentina) - 15 years old, 44-58 OVR 67-91 POT, LM/CM/RM/CB, Unknown
Diego Rodriguez (Argentina) - 16 years old, 52-66 OVR 76-94 POT, CM/RM/CB Unknown
Humberto Sanchez (Mexico) - 15 years old, 46-48 OVR 74-80 POT, LB, Defensive Minded
Jorge Asenjo (Mexico) - 16 years old, 53-57 OVR 87-93 POT, CDM, Defensive Minded
Jose Baquero (Argentina) - 15 years old, 41-51 OVR 68-84 POT, LW, Attacker
Jose Enrique (Argentina) - 15 years old, 45-55 OVR 67-83 POT, LW/LM, Unknown
Pablo Mosquero (Mexico) - 16 years old, 39-43 OVR 74-82 POT, CB, Physically Strong
Pablo Munoz (Argentina) - 15 years old, 44-62 OVR 70-94 POT, LM/CM/RM/CB, Unknown
Pedro Reyes (Argentina) - 16 years old, 47-65 OVR 74-94 POT, RW/CM/RM/RB, Unknown

Deportivo La Coruña Player of the Month

Germán Lux


Germán Lux was in top form this month, allowing only 1 goal in against Levante with Fabricio taking over the duties in goal for the PSV game before Lux finished out the month with 4 straight clean sheets against a tough schedule of opponents. His penalty save against Atletico was a testament to his dominance this month.

Manager Comments

Academy Update - Our scouting trip to Argentina wrapped up with the additions of Daniel Lugano, Pablo Munoz, and Pedro Reyes. We have now relocated the scout on a quick trip to Portugal before he comes back to Spain to continue local scouting.

League Form - Our league form was outstanding taking every point available. The defense was fantastic conceding only 1 goal in league play, and the back 4 have really cemented themselves into the starting XI. More importantly, the play of Germán Lux behind them couldn't be better at the moment. We have moved past Atletico into 3rd, and if this continues who knows how high we could end up.

Europa League - The loss to PSV this month was the only sore spot. It knocked us down to 3rd in the group table, and our next match against Everton is a must win. If we beat Everton at home it puts us into a great position going into the match against Austria Wien. I will do everything possible to be sure our players are ready to go against Everton.

International Job - I have taken an offer to manage my home country, the United States. This is a dream come true, and it was something I just couldn't pass up. This won't effect my ability to manage Deportivo La Coruña in any way. I am confident that I can split my time and not falter in my commitment to either job.



International Friendly
United States 1 - Poland 0
USA - Diskerud 79'
MOTM: Chandler

Shea sent a low cross into the box that rolled across to the other side where Chandler chased it down and sent the ball back in for Diskerud to head home for the deciding goal of the match.

International Friendly
United States 5 - Hungary 0
USA - Altidore 19' 80', Zardes 41', 89', Hyndman 90'
MOTM: Zardes

Altidore picked up the ball at midfield and pushed the counter on his own getting to just a yard outside the box before firing a stunning shot into the top right corner. Zardes attacked the space on the right side of the box that Altidore had just vacated and slotted it past the keeper on the near post. Gatt played the ball ahead to Altidore on the right side of the box and he struck the ball across the goal into the top left corner. Hydman got past the defense on the counter and attacked the right side of the goal before playing it across for Zardes to slide in and tap it home. Green found Shea down the left wing and he sent a cross into the box to pick out Hyndman for a well placed header into the top right corner.

[jamiec47]

Quote: Originally Posted by texasbum06

Deportivo La Coruña FIFA 15 - Season 2 Blanquiazules’ Spoiler November 2015 RC Deportivo 2 - Levante UD 1 DEP - Barral 6', 41' LEV - Victor 71' MOTM: Barral Aquino sent a low ball across the face of the goal that was deflected to Barral who slotted it between the keeper's legs to open the scoring against his old club. Barral continued his revenge when Aquino sent a ball in from the right wing and he rose up to head it into the top right corner. Victor pulled one back afte Insua intercepted the ball but had it take a weird bounce and Victor scooped it up and fired a shot off of the keeper's hands and in. Europa League Group Stages RC Deportivo 1 - PSV Eindhoven 3 DEP - Keko 23' PSV - de Jong 8', Hendrix 11', Hiljemark 71' MOTM: Schaars Schaars threaded the ball through Valeron's legs for de Jong to hit first time for a quick goal on the near post. Lopo made a sliding clearance that Hiljemark collected outside of the box and sent it ahead to Hendrix on the right side of the goal for a left footed shot inside the near post. Barral worked his way free to the left side of the goal and sent a low cross in that Keko tapped in on the back post. Schaars sent a cross in from the right wing that fell to the ground in the middle of the box and Hiljemark ran in and hit it on the half to the left side of the goal. Real Madrid 0 - RC Deportivo 1 DEP - De Tomas 52' (PEN) MOTM: Lux De Tomas was played through on the right side of the box and Riedewald came from behind and pulled him down by his shirt to concede a penalty. In a great display of composure, De Tomas stepped forward and used a hesitation to send Casillas the wrong way and finish on to the right side of the goal to give Deportivo the win against his old club. RC Deportivo 2 - Sevilla FC 0 DEP - Costa 44', Romero 89' MOTM: Romero Urreta played the ball to Costa on the left side of the box and he trapped the ball as the defender ran past and then fired a shot inside the far post. De Tomas played the ball to Romero on the right side just past midfield and he made a great run down the field getting into the box and slotting it home on the near post to put the game away. Atletico Madrid 0 - RC Deportivo 1 DEP - Barral 15' MOTM: Lux Juan Dominguez conded a penalty in the 4th minute but Lux made a fantastic save on Mandzukic's penalty attempt to keep Atletico off the board. In the 15th minute Costa got free down the left side of the box and avoided a challenge before sending the ball low across the goal for Barral to tap in on the back post for the only goal on the match. RC Deportivo 3 - FC Barcelona 0 DEP - Guardado 30', Barral 68', Urreta 88' MOTM: Guardado Guardado lined up a free kick from 30 yards out and curled the ball around the left side of the wall and into the top left corner. Guardado beat two men down the left wing and sent a cross into the box picking out Barral for header into the top right corner. Urreta put the match away after Barral found him coming down the right side of the box and he hit a right footed shot across the goal inside the left post. League Table Europa League Abegondo Academy Bruno Carmona (Spain) - 16 years old, 70-74 OVR 89-94 POT, RM, Winger Carlos Alberto (Argentina) - 16 years old, 47-57 OVR 66-82 POT, LM/CM, Unknown Daniel Lugano (Argentina) - 15 years old, 44-58 OVR 67-91 POT, LM/CM/RM/CB, Unknown Diego Rodriguez (Argentina) - 16 years old, 52-66 OVR 76-94 POT, CM/RM/CB Unknown Humberto Sanchez (Mexico) - 15 years old, 46-48 OVR 74-80 POT, LB, Defensive Minded Jorge Asenjo (Mexico) - 16 years old, 53-57 OVR 87-93 POT, CDM, Defensive Minded Jose Baquero (Argentina) - 15 years old, 41-51 OVR 68-84 POT, LW, Attacker Jose Enrique (Argentina) - 15 years old, 45-55 OVR 67-83 POT, LW/LM, Unknown Pablo Mosquero (Mexico) - 16 years old, 39-43 OVR 74-82 POT, CB, Physically Strong Pablo Munoz (Argentina) - 15 years old, 44-62 OVR 70-94 POT, LM/CM/RM/CB, Unknown Pedro Reyes (Argentina) - 16 years old, 47-65 OVR 74-94 POT, RW/CM/RM/RB, Unknown Deportivo La Coruña Player of the Month Germán Lux Germán Lux was in top form this month, allowing only 1 goal in against Levante with Fabricio taking over the duties in goal for the PSV game before Lux finished out the month with 4 straight clean sheets against a tough schedule of opponents. His penalty save against Atletico was a testament to his dominance this month. Manager Comments Academy Update - Our scouting trip to Argentina wrapped up with the additions of Daniel Lugano, Pablo Munoz, and Pedro Reyes. We have now relocated the scout on a quick trip to Portugal before he comes back to Spain to continue local scouting. League Form - Our league form was outstanding taking every point available. The defense was fantastic conceding only 1 goal in league play, and the back 4 have really cemented themselves into the starting XI. More importantly, the play of Germán Lux behind them couldn't be better at the moment. We have moved past Atletico into 3rd, and if this continues who knows how high we could end up. Europa League - The loss to PSV this month was the only sore spot. It knocked us down to 3rd in the group table, and our next match against Everton is a must win. If we beat Everton at home it puts us into a great position going into the match against Austria Wien. I will do everything possible to be sure our players are ready to go against Everton. International Job - I have taken an offer to manage my home country, the United States. This is a dream come true, and it was something I just couldn't pass up. This won't effect my ability to manage Deportivo La Coruña in any way. I am confident that I can split my time and not falter in my commitment to either job. International Friendly United States 1 - Poland 0 USA - Diskerud 79' MOTM: Chandler Shea sent a low cross into the box that rolled across to the other side where Chandler chased it down and sent the ball back in for Diskerud to head home for the deciding goal of the match. International Friendly United States 5 - Hungary 0 USA - Altidore 19' 80', Zardes 41', 89', Hyndman 90' MOTM: Zardes Altidore got picked up the ball at midfield and pushed the counter on his own getting to just a yard outside the box before firing a stunning shot into the top right corner. Zardes attacked the space on the right side of the box that Altidore had just vacated and slotted it past the keeper on the near post. Gatt played the ball ahead to Altidore on the right side of the box and he struck the ball across the goal into the top left corner. Hydman got past the defense on the counter and attacked the right side of the goal before playing it across for Zardes to slide in and tap it home. Green found Shea down the left wing and he sent a cross into the box to pick out Hyndman for a well placed header into the top right corner.

Good month overall I'd say. It is brilliant to beat Real Madrid, Sevilla, Atletico and Barca, 3 of the biggest teams in Spain. Even if 2 of them aren't doing great, they still have that quality to destroy you. Climbing into 3rd as well, it looks like you'll be securing a Champions League spot and if you keep up the good form I could see you pulling yourself into the title race. You need to pick up in Europe though because if you drop out at this stage it will put a downer on the season.

[redsox4evur]

Quote: Originally Posted by texasbum06

Spoiler Deportivo La Coruña FIFA 15 - Season 2 Blanquiazules’ November 2015 RC Deportivo 2 - Levante UD 1 DEP - Barral 6', 41' LEV - Victor 71' MOTM: Barral Aquino sent a low ball across the face of the goal that was deflected to Barral who slotted it between the keeper's legs to open the scoring against his old club. Barral continued his revenge when Aquino sent a ball in from the right wing and he rose up to head it into the top right corner. Victor pulled one back afte Insua intercepted the ball but had it take a weird bounce and Victor scooped it up and fired a shot off of the keeper's hands and in. Europa League Group Stages RC Deportivo 1 - PSV Eindhoven 3 DEP - Keko 23' PSV - de Jong 8', Hendrix 11', Hiljemark 71' MOTM: Schaars Schaars threaded the ball through Valeron's legs for de Jong to hit first time for a quick goal on the near post. Lopo made a sliding clearance that Hiljemark collected outside of the box and sent it ahead to Hendrix on the right side of the goal for a left footed shot inside the near post. Barral worked his way free to the left side of the goal and sent a low cross in that Keko tapped in on the back post. Schaars sent a cross in from the right wing that fell to the ground in the middle of the box and Hiljemark ran in and hit it on the half to the left side of the goal. Real Madrid 0 - RC Deportivo 1 DEP - De Tomas 52' (PEN) MOTM: Lux De Tomas was played through on the right side of the box and Riedewald came from behind and pulled him down by his shirt to concede a penalty. In a great display of composure, De Tomas stepped forward and used a hesitation to send Casillas the wrong way and finish on to the right side of the goal to give Deportivo the win against his old club. RC Deportivo 2 - Sevilla FC 0 DEP - Costa 44', Romero 89' MOTM: Romero Urreta played the ball to Costa on the left side of the box and he trapped the ball as the defender ran past and then fired a shot inside the far post. De Tomas played the ball to Romero on the right side just past midfield and he made a great run down the field getting into the box and slotting it home on the near post to put the game away. Atletico Madrid 0 - RC Deportivo 1 DEP - Barral 15' MOTM: Lux Juan Dominguez conded a penalty in the 4th minute but Lux made a fantastic save on Mandzukic's penalty attempt to keep Atletico off the board. In the 15th minute Costa got free down the left side of the box and avoided a challenge before sending the ball low across the goal for Barral to tap in on the back post for the only goal on the match. RC Deportivo 3 - FC Barcelona 0 DEP - Guardado 30', Barral 68', Urreta 88' MOTM: Guardado Guardado lined up a free kick from 30 yards out and curled the ball around the left side of the wall and into the top left corner. Guardado beat two men down the left wing and sent a cross into the box picking out Barral for header into the top right corner. Urreta put the match away after Barral found him coming down the right side of the box and he hit a right footed shot across the goal inside the left post. League Table Europa League Abegondo Academy Bruno Carmona (Spain) - 16 years old, 70-74 OVR 89-94 POT, RM, Winger Carlos Alberto (Argentina) - 16 years old, 47-57 OVR 66-82 POT, LM/CM, Unknown Daniel Lugano (Argentina) - 15 years old, 44-58 OVR 67-91 POT, LM/CM/RM/CB, Unknown Diego Rodriguez (Argentina) - 16 years old, 52-66 OVR 76-94 POT, CM/RM/CB Unknown Humberto Sanchez (Mexico) - 15 years old, 46-48 OVR 74-80 POT, LB, Defensive Minded Jorge Asenjo (Mexico) - 16 years old, 53-57 OVR 87-93 POT, CDM, Defensive Minded Jose Baquero (Argentina) - 15 years old, 41-51 OVR 68-84 POT, LW, Attacker Jose Enrique (Argentina) - 15 years old, 45-55 OVR 67-83 POT, LW/LM, Unknown Pablo Mosquero (Mexico) - 16 years old, 39-43 OVR 74-82 POT, CB, Physically Strong Pablo Munoz (Argentina) - 15 years old, 44-62 OVR 70-94 POT, LM/CM/RM/CB, Unknown Pedro Reyes (Argentina) - 16 years old, 47-65 OVR 74-94 POT, RW/CM/RM/RB, Unknown Deportivo La Coruña Player of the Month Germán Lux Germán Lux was in top form this month, allowing only 1 goal in against Levante with Fabricio taking over the duties in goal for the PSV game before Lux finished out the month with 4 straight clean sheets against a tough schedule of opponents. His penalty save against Atletico was a testament to his dominance this month. Manager Comments Academy Update - Our scouting trip to Argentina wrapped up with the additions of Daniel Lugano, Pablo Munoz, and Pedro Reyes. We have now relocated the scout on a quick trip to Portugal before he comes back to Spain to continue local scouting. League Form - Our league form was outstanding taking every point available. The defense was fantastic conceding only 1 goal in league play, and the back 4 have really cemented themselves into the starting XI. More importantly, the play of Germán Lux behind them couldn't be better at the moment. We have moved past Atletico into 3rd, and if this continues who knows how high we could end up. Europa League - The loss to PSV this month was the only sore spot. It knocked us down to 3rd in the group table, and our next match against Everton is a must win. If we beat Everton at home it puts us into a great position going into the match against Austria Wien. I will do everything possible to be sure our players are ready to go against Everton. International Job - I have taken an offer to manage my home country, the United States. This is a dream come true, and it was something I just couldn't pass up. This won't effect my ability to manage Deportivo La Coruña in any way. I am confident that I can split my time and not falter in my commitment to either job. International Friendly United States 1 - Poland 0 USA - Diskerud 79' MOTM: Chandler Shea sent a low cross into the box that rolled across to the other side where Chandler chased it down and sent the ball back in for Diskerud to head home for the deciding goal of the match. International Friendly United States 5 - Hungary 0 USA - Altidore 19' 80', Zardes 41', 89', Hyndman 90' MOTM: Zardes Altidore got picked up the ball at midfield and pushed the counter on his own getting to just a yard outside the box before firing a stunning shot into the top right corner. Zardes attacked the space on the right side of the box that Altidore had just vacated and slotted it past the keeper on the near post. Gatt played the ball ahead to Altidore on the right side of the box and he struck the ball across the goal into the top left corner. Hydman got past the defense on the counter and attacked the right side of the goal before playing it across for Zardes to slide in and tap it home. Green found Shea down the left wing and he sent a cross into the box to pick out Hyndman for a well placed header into the top right corner.

Great month!!! Minus the L at the beginning of the month to PSV. Taking a clean sweep in Madrid is great by any standards now matter the team. And you better bring a WC to the States!!! They are good up and coming team. Zardes as you saw is a beast. And you should have a great 1-2 with him and Jose up top. The real lack of a top position at the WC is going to be in goal. With Tim Howard at 37/38 years old he will be gone by then.

[texasbum06]

Quote: Originally Posted by redsox4evur

Great month!!! Minus the L at the beginning of the month to PSV. Taking a clean sweep in Madrid is great by any standards now matter the team. And you better bring a WC to the States!!! They are good up and coming team. Zardes as you saw is a beast. And you should have a great 1-2 with him and Jose up top. The real lack of a top position at the WC is going to be in goal. With Tim Howard at 37/38 years old he will be gone by then.

Picking the team for the first set of friendlies was so fun. I know the USMNT like the back of my hand and all of the young prospects. It is pretty cool actually knowing who to try out and give chances to develop. As for my keeper come WC 2018, Guzan should be up for the challenge.

[indiblue]

After a couple of kick-off games with Sampdoria, I think I've figured out how I want to handle this: a core of 5 to 7 Italian players, 2 to 3 British imports, and the rest from countries whose players tend to gravitate towards Serie A (Serbia, Croatia, Sweden, Denmark, Greece, Netherlands, Poland). I'm still playing around with different formations, so it'll be a while before I decide exactly which players to pursue.

EDIT: Pretty sure it'll be the narrow 4-4-2 diamond with a free-roaming winger at CAM.

[Keano16]

Quote: Originally Posted by BiloxiSmitty

Valencia CF 2015/16 Spoiler La Liga – Match 5 – Estadio Mestalla 9/13/15 Valencia CF 3 – 2 Athletic Bilbao 5’ Feghouli 70’ Rodrigo 85’ Benat 86’ Rodrigo 90’ Borja Viguera MOTM Rodrigo (2 goals) Champions Cup Game 1 – Allaniz Arena 9/16/15 Bayern Munich 1 – 3 Valencia CF 11’ Rodrigo 69’ R. Lewandowski 73’ Rodrigo 81’ Alex MOTM – Rodrigo La Liga – Matchday 6 – Rayo Vallecano RVM 3 – 4 Valencia CF 8’ Vinicius Araujo 20’ Adryan 43’ R. De Paul 56’ Miku 65’ Jozabed 77’ Bueno 82’ R. De Paul MOTM – Rodrigo De Paul La Liga – Matchday 7 – Estadio Mestalla Valencia CF 3 – 0 Celta Vigo 22’ Pastore 26’ David Costas (Red) 39’ Pastore 76’ Rodrigo MOTM – Javier Pastore (2 goals) La Liga - Matchday 8 – Bernbau Real Madrid 3 – 4 Valencia CF 42’ S. Aguero 48’ S. Aguero 49’ C. Ronaldo 64’ P. Piatti 75’ Sergio Ramos (RED) 75’ Rodrigo (pen) 80’ Rodrigo 84’ Rodrigo MOTM – Rodrigo (3 goals) Champions Cup Matchday 2 – Anfield Liverpool 1 – 1 Valencia CF 31’ Ruben Vezo (RED) 65’ Lallana 71’ Piatti MOTM – Pablo Piatti

Really good month with a lot of goals! That Real game looked fun but also nerve wrecking I bet! A draw at Anfield isn't that bad.

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MAKING THEM DREAM SEASON 1 PS4 LEGENDARY Spoiler Match 10 Newcastle 0-1 Liverpool Kane 88 (PEN) The first chance of a dull game came early on when Sturridge ran clear but Krul excellently made the save to deny him. Not much was happening and we had to wait till the second half for another clear-cut chance, Mignolet making an excellent save to deny a screamer by Obertan. We got the lead from the spot late on when Tiote brought down Kane in the box and the young man stepped up to fire home. Markovic came close to grabbing a second late on but the ball was played behind him and it got caught under his feet, resulting in him firing wide. Champions League Group Stage Match 4 Liverpool 1-0 FC Basel Sturridge 4 Basel have a knack for winning in England but Sturridge's early goal from Kane's through ball broke the curse. Studge then came close again, firing just wide from 25 yards. Vaclik then made an incredible save to deny Ibe's curling effort. Basel's only real chance of the game came when Delgado fired just wide from the edge of the box. Unfortunately for us, Kane broke his ankle and will be out for 3 months, leaving Sturridge as our only fully fit striker for the Chelsea match. Match 11 Liverpool 3-0 Chelsea Gerrard 17 (PEN) Henderson 22 Coutinho 60 In an unfamiliar 4-5-1 formation I expected us to get battered, but the complete opposite happened. Gerrard gave us the lead from the penalty spot after Coutinho was brought down by Terry and minutes later, Henderson smashed into the top near corner to double our advantage. Chelsea rarely threatened and Sturridge came close before Coutinho slotted in from Markovic's cut back across goal. Henderson fired just wide late on as we blew Chelsea away. Match 12 Crystal Palace 1-1 Liverpool Chamakh 49 Balotelli 57 Speroni made a good save to deny Balo in the first chance of the match, diving low to parry the ball away. We dominated the half but struggled to break them down due to our weak team. Our lack of making good on our possession came back to haunt us as Chamakh headed in from a good cross to give Palace the lead. Balo's free kick took a deflection and looped high into the air, dropping in behind Speroni for the equaliser. Substitute Gerrard forced a great save from Speroni as the ball took a bobble that neatly made it beat the keeper and fellow sub Sterling had his rebound denied brilliantly. Enrique hit the post in stoppage time and Palace held on for a draw. Champions League Group Stage Match 5 Liverpool 1-0 Real Madrid Lallana 87 We won this massive match to guarantee first place in the group in dramatic circumstances. The first chance of the match came to Khedira who thundered the ball goal-wards but Mignolet made an excellent save. Sturridge then countered from the corner and when he, Lallana and Coutinho were in the box vs Pepe and the keeper, they linked up, only for Coutinho's thunderous effort to smash off the post. Migs made a great save on the stroke of half time, sticking a hand up to deny Bale a chipped goal. The second half was a midfield battle until Sterling played Lallana through who calmly storked into the bottom corner. Match 13 Liverpool 1-0 Stoke Sturridge 90 This game was something else. We had 17 shot, 14 on target. That shows how good Begovic was today. 10 of those 14 were unbelievable saves. He stopped a Sturridge toe poke for point blank range. Screams from Moreno and Henderson. Multiple point blank saves from Sterling, Balo, Sturridge and Coutinho. Balo hit the bar from a header. Stoke had 0 shots, but we couldn't beat Begovic. The goal was deserved, but Begovic will feel hard done by. He made a wonderful save to deny Balo but the defender didn't clear it and Sturridge bundled it in. What a game for us that if there was another keeper in there, it would have probably been 7 or 8. League Table 1. Manchester City 31 2. Liverpool 28 3. Arsenal 26 4. Spurs 25 5. Everton 25 6. Stoke 19 ----- 18. Hull 11 19. Leicester 10 20. QPR 10 Champions League Group B 1. Liverpool 15 2. LOSC Lille 7 3. Real Madrid 6 4. FC Basel 1 Manager Thoughts Form picking up this month. We have played better on the whole. Balotelli and Lambert returned from injury which is an upside. The Champions League continues to be our best competition and we had some massive wins this month against Chelsea and Real Madrid. It was a wonderful display against Chelsea in an unfamiliar formation which resulted in a flourishing attacking display. Against Real we defended very well which is a significant improvement on last month. Clyne kept Ronaldo in his pocket and Moreno kept Bale in his. Mignolet continues to play well. We were unlucky against Palace not to win but I'm proud of the lads as they were a weak side, playing the likes of Bishop, Rossiter and Flanagan.

A lot of 1-0's but the points are what matters and you are picking them up and starting catch City. Great results against Chelsea and Real! You are doing amazingly well in Europe! (Unlike IRL )

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Deportivo La Coruña FIFA 15 - Season 2 Blanquiazules’ Spoiler November 2015 RC Deportivo 2 - Levante UD 1 DEP - Barral 6', 41' LEV - Victor 71' MOTM: Barral Aquino sent a low ball across the face of the goal that was deflected to Barral who slotted it between the keeper's legs to open the scoring against his old club. Barral continued his revenge when Aquino sent a ball in from the right wing and he rose up to head it into the top right corner. Victor pulled one back afte Insua intercepted the ball but had it take a weird bounce and Victor scooped it up and fired a shot off of the keeper's hands and in. Europa League Group Stages RC Deportivo 1 - PSV Eindhoven 3 DEP - Keko 23' PSV - de Jong 8', Hendrix 11', Hiljemark 71' MOTM: Schaars Schaars threaded the ball through Valeron's legs for de Jong to hit first time for a quick goal on the near post. Lopo made a sliding clearance that Hiljemark collected outside of the box and sent it ahead to Hendrix on the right side of the goal for a left footed shot inside the near post. Barral worked his way free to the left side of the goal and sent a low cross in that Keko tapped in on the back post. Schaars sent a cross in from the right wing that fell to the ground in the middle of the box and Hiljemark ran in and hit it on the half to the left side of the goal. Real Madrid 0 - RC Deportivo 1 DEP - De Tomas 52' (PEN) MOTM: Lux De Tomas was played through on the right side of the box and Riedewald came from behind and pulled him down by his shirt to concede a penalty. In a great display of composure, De Tomas stepped forward and used a hesitation to send Casillas the wrong way and finish on to the right side of the goal to give Deportivo the win against his old club. RC Deportivo 2 - Sevilla FC 0 DEP - Costa 44', Romero 89' MOTM: Romero Urreta played the ball to Costa on the left side of the box and he trapped the ball as the defender ran past and then fired a shot inside the far post. De Tomas played the ball to Romero on the right side just past midfield and he made a great run down the field getting into the box and slotting it home on the near post to put the game away. Atletico Madrid 0 - RC Deportivo 1 DEP - Barral 15' MOTM: Lux Juan Dominguez conded a penalty in the 4th minute but Lux made a fantastic save on Mandzukic's penalty attempt to keep Atletico off the board. In the 15th minute Costa got free down the left side of the box and avoided a challenge before sending the ball low across the goal for Barral to tap in on the back post for the only goal on the match. RC Deportivo 3 - FC Barcelona 0 DEP - Guardado 30', Barral 68', Urreta 88' MOTM: Guardado Guardado lined up a free kick from 30 yards out and curled the ball around the left side of the wall and into the top left corner. Guardado beat two men down the left wing and sent a cross into the box picking out Barral for header into the top right corner. Urreta put the match away after Barral found him coming down the right side of the box and he hit a right footed shot across the goal inside the left post. League Table Europa League Abegondo Academy Bruno Carmona (Spain) - 16 years old, 70-74 OVR 89-94 POT, RM, Winger Carlos Alberto (Argentina) - 16 years old, 47-57 OVR 66-82 POT, LM/CM, Unknown Daniel Lugano (Argentina) - 15 years old, 44-58 OVR 67-91 POT, LM/CM/RM/CB, Unknown Diego Rodriguez (Argentina) - 16 years old, 52-66 OVR 76-94 POT, CM/RM/CB Unknown Humberto Sanchez (Mexico) - 15 years old, 46-48 OVR 74-80 POT, LB, Defensive Minded Jorge Asenjo (Mexico) - 16 years old, 53-57 OVR 87-93 POT, CDM, Defensive Minded Jose Baquero (Argentina) - 15 years old, 41-51 OVR 68-84 POT, LW, Attacker Jose Enrique (Argentina) - 15 years old, 45-55 OVR 67-83 POT, LW/LM, Unknown Pablo Mosquero (Mexico) - 16 years old, 39-43 OVR 74-82 POT, CB, Physically Strong Pablo Munoz (Argentina) - 15 years old, 44-62 OVR 70-94 POT, LM/CM/RM/CB, Unknown Pedro Reyes (Argentina) - 16 years old, 47-65 OVR 74-94 POT, RW/CM/RM/RB, Unknown Deportivo La Coruña Player of the Month Germán Lux Germán Lux was in top form this month, allowing only 1 goal in against Levante with Fabricio taking over the duties in goal for the PSV game before Lux finished out the month with 4 straight clean sheets against a tough schedule of opponents. His penalty save against Atletico was a testament to his dominance this month. Manager Comments Academy Update - Our scouting trip to Argentina wrapped up with the additions of Daniel Lugano, Pablo Munoz, and Pedro Reyes. We have now relocated the scout on a quick trip to Portugal before he comes back to Spain to continue local scouting. League Form - Our league form was outstanding taking every point available. The defense was fantastic conceding only 1 goal in league play, and the back 4 have really cemented themselves into the starting XI. More importantly, the play of Germán Lux behind them couldn't be better at the moment. We have moved past Atletico into 3rd, and if this continues who knows how high we could end up. Europa League - The loss to PSV this month was the only sore spot. It knocked us down to 3rd in the group table, and our next match against Everton is a must win. If we beat Everton at home it puts us into a great position going into the match against Austria Wien. I will do everything possible to be sure our players are ready to go against Everton. International Job - I have taken an offer to manage my home country, the United States. This is a dream come true, and it was something I just couldn't pass up. This won't effect my ability to manage Deportivo La Coruña in any way. I am confident that I can split my time and not falter in my commitment to either job. International Friendly United States 1 - Poland 0 USA - Diskerud 79' MOTM: Chandler Shea sent a low cross into the box that rolled across to the other side where Chandler chased it down and sent the ball back in for Diskerud to head home for the deciding goal of the match. International Friendly United States 5 - Hungary 0 USA - Altidore 19' 80', Zardes 41', 89', Hyndman 90' MOTM: Zardes Altidore picked up the ball at midfield and pushed the counter on his own getting to just a yard outside the box before firing a stunning shot into the top right corner. Zardes attacked the space on the right side of the box that Altidore had just vacated and slotted it past the keeper on the near post. Gatt played the ball ahead to Altidore on the right side of the box and he struck the ball across the goal into the top left corner. Hydman got past the defense on the counter and attacked the right side of the goal before playing it across for Zardes to slide in and tap it home. Green found Shea down the left wing and he sent a cross into the box to pick out Hyndman for a well placed header into the top right corner.

What a month! I counted 4 clean sheets and wins against the big 3 and Sevilla who are no push overs. The only blip was Europe but you are still in with a shout for that. Great job on moving up to 3rd btw. Good to see you have taken the USA job and looks like you haven't had any problems adjusting!