2011 World Cup Open Thread: Lauren Cheney's USA v. Colombia

by Nestor on Jul 2, 2011 10:21 AM PDT in Other Sports

UCLA alum Lauren Cheney of USA (R) celebrates the first goal with her team mate Carli Lloyd (L) during the FIFA Women's World Cup Group C match between USA and Korea at Rudolf-Harbig-Stadion on June 28, 2011 in Dresden, Germany. (Photo by Boris Streubel/Getty Images)

Good morning everyone. I know there are lot of soccer fanatics on BN. So I am throwing up a quick open thread to watch our women's national team playing in its second world cup game against Colombia. The game is already in second half with about 30 minutues to go. Yanks are up 3-0 and the second goal was set up by none other than our Lauren Cheney.

Lauren Cheney is looking awesome as she is off to a fantastic start in this World Cup as she scored the first goal for Team USA:

Cheney was relentless in the attack, repeatedly peppering North Korean goalkeeper Hong Myong Hui. Hong managed to corral all of Cheney's shots until the 54th minute, when Wambach sprinted up the left flank, turned a North Korean defender around with a nifty step and then served up a perfect cross that Cheney headed into the net. The goal erased all the nerves the Americans had been feeling, and they dominated the North Koreans the rest of the game. [...]

"That feeling is surreal," Cheney said. "To be on the field, it's just pure joy."

She will tell you though that it is all about her team and the team is off to a great start. Follow them in this open thread. Also, for those who missed it, video of Cheney's goal after the jump.

Here was Lauren's goal (and game winner) against North Korea:

And a little bonus ... just weeks ago she hit this incredible game winner against Mexico:

PURE. JOY.

GO USA. GO BRUINS.

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Our women

They are DOMINATING right now.

by Nestor on Jul 2, 2011 10:28 AM PDT reply actions

And Lauren's in the middle of it

Her passing’s set up a couple of the goals, and she’s taking the corner kicks. She might have a goal or two , but the team’s trying to get Abby Wambach off the schneid.

by Herodotus on Jul 2, 2011 10:33 AM PDT reply actions

Yep

Seems to me Lauren has emerged as the key striker up front.

by Nestor on Jul 2, 2011 10:35 AM PDT up reply actions

It's almost tough to call her a striker

She’s found a home in the hole behind Wambach, sometimes looking to be a withdrawn forward and other times like an attacking midfield. It’s impressive the way she’s been able to find space and change her role several times in a match depending on what’s available to her.

Two roads diverged in a wood and I – I tweeted my followers to ask which I should take

by Ryan Rosenblatt on Jul 2, 2011 11:39 AM PDT up reply actions

Nestor, It's so nice seeing you around more.

by bluetoo on Jul 2, 2011 11:09 AM PDT reply actions

Thanks bluetoo

I don’t have the bandwith to contribute like the old days but always like being among Bruins, and I will do my best to chip in here and there.

by Nestor on Jul 2, 2011 3:21 PM PDT up reply actions

3-0 Congratulations USA!

by LA Bruin on Jul 2, 2011 11:35 AM PDT reply actions

It'll be interesting to see what Sundhage does going forward

Rapinoe played well and gives our team balance on the left and Cheney has been the engine in our attack. Logically that would mean sitting Rodriguez, but Sundhage has some sort of crush on Rodriguez and keeps playing her no matter how obvious it seems to sit her.

Either way, onto the quarterfinals, well done girls.

Two roads diverged in a wood and I – I tweeted my followers to ask which I should take

by Ryan Rosenblatt on Jul 2, 2011 11:37 AM PDT reply actions