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The Rest Of The Sports World => Designated Hitters Make Baseball Better => Topic started by: Badger on October 26, 2022, 08:29:17 AM
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Starts November 20
(https://i.redd.it/e0rn2tk5x4w91.png)
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Pulling for Canada and the Krauts.
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Someone tell me how to feel.
https://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2022/11/berhalter-names-26-player-usmnt-roster-for-2022-fifa-world-cup
U.S. MEN’S NATIONAL TEAM - 2022 FIFA WORLD CUP ROSTER BY POSITION (CLUB/COUNTRY; CAPS/GOALS; HOMETOWN)
GOALKEEPERS (3):
Ethan Horvath (Luton Town/ENG; 8/0; Highlands Ranch, Colo.),
Sean Johnson (New York City FC; 10/0; Lilburn, Ga.),
Matt Turner (Arsenal/ENG; 20/0; Park Ridge, N.J.)
DEFENDERS (9):
Cameron Carter-Vickers (Celtic/SCO; 11/0; Southend-on-Sea, England),
Sergiño Dest (AC Milan/ITA; 19/2; Almere, Netherlands),
Aaron Long (New York Red Bulls; 29/3; Oak Hills, Calif.),
Shaq Moore (Nashville SC; 15/1; Powder Springs, Ga.),
Tim Ream (Fulham/ENG; 46/1; St. Louis, Mo.),
Antonee Robinson (Fulham/ENG; 29/2; Liverpool, England),
Joe Scally (Borussia Mönchengladbach/GER; 3/0; Lake Grove, N.Y.),
DeAndre Yedlin (Inter Miami CF; 75/0; Seattle, Wash.),
Walker Zimmerman (Nashville SC; 33/3; Lawrenceville, Ga.)
MIDFIELDERS (7):
Brenden Aaronson (Leeds United/ENG; 24/6; Medford, N.J.),
Kellyn Acosta (LAFC; 53/2; Plano, Texas),
Tyler Adams (Leeds United/ENG; 32/1; Wappingers Falls, N.Y.),
Luca de la Torre (Celta Vigo/ESP; 12/0; San Diego, Calif.),
Weston McKennie (Juventus/ITA; 37/9; Little Elm, Texas),
Yunus Musah (Valencia/ESP; 19/0; London, England),
Cristian Roldan (Seattle Sounders FC; 32/0; Pico Rivera, Calif.)
FORWARDS (7):
Jesús Ferreira (FC Dallas; 15/7; McKinney, Texas),
Jordan Morris (Seattle Sounders; 49/11; Mercer Island, Wash.),
Christian Pulisic (Chelsea/ENG; 52/21; Hershey, Pa.),
Gio Reyna (Borussia Dortmund/GER; 14/4; Bedford, N.Y.),
Josh Sargent (Norwich City/ENG; 20/5; O’Fallon, Mo.),
Tim Weah (Lille/FRA; 25/3; Rosedale, N.Y.),
Haji Wright (Antalyaspor/TUR; 3/1; Los Angeles, Calif.)
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Tim Weah has an interesting background:
"He is the son of former professional soccer player, Ballon d'Or winner, and President of Liberia, George Weah."
Plus he's a local kid.
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On one hand, Italy didn't qualify and the States aren't expected to do much.
Presents a convenient excuse not to watch, especially considering I know the stadiums built for the event were done by migrant slaves who were paid nothing and died at a toll we'll never actually know.
On the other hand...World Cup group betting is usually some of the easiest money you can make in sports gambling.
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Haji Wright over Ricardo Pepi seems ...dumb
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World Cup 2022
No Italy, Russia, Hungary, Norway, Slovakia, Romania, Republic of Ireland, Paraguay, Ivory Coast, Egypt, Algeria, Nigeria
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Haji Wright over Ricardo Pepi seems ...dumb
Don't get that one at all.
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The rumor is Pepi is injured but I don’t buy it. Geg and his MLS bias will bite the USMT in the derriere, I’d bet on it. It’s sad because this should be one of the best teams they’ve ever had. They have guys either young or in the prime of their careers playing at top European clubs now, playing in major competitions and it’s still a big question of whether they can get out of their group. Which, granted, isn’t an easy one.
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Still think it’s thoroughly irresponsible that they’re a) playing in the country they’re playing in and b) playing this time of the year. FIFA is crooked as freak.
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The rumor is Pepi is injured but I don’t buy it.
I don't get that either because why not just say he's hurt from the jump? It makes no sense to keep it a secret
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Still think it’s thoroughly irresponsible that they’re a) playing in the country they’re playing in and b) playing this time of the year. FIFA is crooked as freak.
Blatter came out a few days ago and said it was a mistake to award it to Qatar but it was Michel Platini's fault. I'm guessing he anticipates issues, he doesn't want to get blamed, and the check has long since cleared and the cash been washed.
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I don't get that either because why not just say he's hurt from the jump? It makes no sense to keep it a secret
It just all seems wrong for me. I’m not gonna sit here and pretend I know the situation but even though his recent form looks good on paper—he has 8 goal involvements in his last 9 club matches—his recent form hasn’t been highly regarded according to some on the Bird app.
If Geg isn’t putting forward his best 23 guys, no matter what, then I hate the guy already more than I do. To me, there’s no excuse not to have Pepi in, at the very least, the 23. I mean, he’s a big reason Geg wasn’t sacked in the first place and we all know he can score (and he’s good in the air). Another rumor is they’re saving him for the Olympics which seems too fuckin dumb to be true. Regardless, he should be going to Qatar, no doubt.
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Blatter came out a few days ago and said it was a mistake to award it to Qatar but it was Michel Platini's fault. I'm guessing he anticipates issues, he doesn't want to get blamed, and the check has long since cleared and the cash been washed.
I mean, it’s gotta be the worst kept “secret” ever. You go from Russia to Qatar. What the ever loving freak?? You have to play in November because of the heat, first of all, and then you got all these club paying hundreds of millions of *insert your currency here* to possibly blow a knee or Achilles out in a tournament most of them don’t care about (but freak the club owners too). Then you got guys like Chilwell, Kante and possibly Son who just got hurt who now may not represent their country now. And, that really does suck.
I mean…it’s always about the freaking money. Like you said the excrement is dusted and the money is clean…they’re playing in Qatar and they’re playing mid season. And, I’ll be watching every second of it i can too. :-\
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World Cup 2022
No Italy, Russia, Hungary, Norway, Slovakia, Romania, Republic of Ireland, Paraguay, Ivory Coast, Egypt, Algeria, Nigeria
World Cup 2022 update
No beer sales will be allowed in stadium sites. FTWC
https://amp.theguardian.com/football/2022/nov/18/qatar-bans-beer-from-world-cup-stadiums-fifa-u-turn
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Go Canada!...Go Krauts!
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Go Canada!...Go Krauts!
Would ya?
https://www.justapinch.com/recipes/main-course/pork/canadian-bacon-sauerkraut-pizza.html
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Would ya?
https://www.justapinch.com/recipes/main-course/pork/canadian-bacon-sauerkraut-pizza.html
nein
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nein
disagree....i'd eat the holy poutine out of that.
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Sauerkraut sounds like a great way to ruin a pizza.
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Sauerkraut sounds like a great way to ruin a pizza.
This is correct
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Whoever puts sauerkraut on a pizza is a total sociopath.
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https://www.nytimes.com/2022/11/19/sports/soccer/world-cup-gianni-infantino-fifa.amp.html
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جزیره پدوفیل باید نابود شود
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جزیره پدوفیل باید نابود شود
So you support oppressing the rights of women and the LGBTQ community. Good to know.
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England currently dickdancing on Iran 3-0 at the half
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England currently dickdancing on Iran 3-0 at the half
Iran must've been up late last night planting pipe bombs at the England hotel.
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جزیره پدوفیل باید نابود شود
You don't know futbol
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Iran must've been up late last night planting pipe bombs at the England hotel.
Actually, props to the sizable group of anti-Tehran Persians who were 'flagged' by security
https://www.nytimes.com/live/2022/11/21/sports/world-cup-updates#iranian-fans-with-persian-flags-are-denied-entry-to-the-england-game
update:
USA-1; Wales-nil
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That was an absolutely dominant first 35 minutes from the US. That was about as good as I’ve ever seen a USMT pass the ball. They seemed to take their foot off the pedal a bit after the goal but seemed to be finding their footing in stoppage time. I hope Geg doesn’t park the bus and the boys keep buzzing. Hell, even Tim Ream looked good in that half. Three points would be humongous.
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That was an absolutely dominant first 35 minutes from the US. That was about as good as I’ve ever seen a USMT pass the ball. They seemed to take their foot off the pedal a bit after the goal but seemed to be finding their footing in stoppage time. I hope Geg doesn’t park the bus and the boys keep buzzing. Hell, even Tim Ream looked good in that half. Three points would be humongous.
very annoyed that Ream is on this squad
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That was an absolutely dominant first 35 minutes from the US. That was about as good as I’ve ever seen a USMT pass the ball. They seemed to take their foot off the pedal a bit after the goal but seemed to be finding their footing in stoppage time. I hope Geg doesn’t park the bus and the boys keep buzzing. Hell, even Tim Ream looked good in that half. Three points would be humongous.
Super impressive start. 40 more minutes.
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Team looks great. Pulisic looks like excrement
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Not a huge fan of these substitutes but time will tell.
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Team looks great. Pulisic looks like excrement
I think Pulisic has actually looked great. Assisted the goal, several nice runs. Their offense is running through him. Like Robinson a lot too. He is super talented. Great wing back.
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I think Pulisic has actually looked great. Assisted the goal, several nice runs. Their offense is running through him. Like Robinson a lot too. He is super talented. Great wing back.
He's looked better in the second half and had the nice play on the goal so I might have been too harsh.
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What a stupid penalty.
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Unnecessary foul. I would have taken the draw pre-match, but now anything less than 3 wouldn’t feel right.
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What a stupid penalty.
I hate to crap on over aggressiveness but we’ve been guilty of it a few times today. Didn’t agree with Dest’s yellow, but the rest of them have been deserved.
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Weah off??
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Weah off??
At least Gregg's not Arena, lol. lmao.
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Smart play by Acosta to take that foul.
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Smart play by Acosta to take that foul.
Yeah, he had almost a killer giveaway a few minutes earlier but the foul was huge. Bale could have definitely scored from there.
lol, just hate Yedlin. Sorry.
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I know nothing about soccer, but that ref looked overwhelmed and inconsistent with his calls
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I know nothing about soccer, but that ref looked overwhelmed and inconsistent with his calls
I didn’t really have an issue with the ref. He got a few wrong, but he didn’t effect the outcome of the match at all imo.
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I am working and halfway pay attention.
Did we really only have one shot on goal?
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Now that the match is over. I didn’t like the subs at the time and I don’t like them now. Where is Gio too? Depth is definitely an issue. I think the team as a whole played well and if any team deserved the 3 it was us. Wales played better in the 2nd half, which had to be expected, but I thought for the most part, we handled it well and still looked like we could score a second at any time.
Unnecessary foul from Zimmerman though which was a killer. Bale’s back is to the net there, no reason to just dive in on him there. Just, contain, it was an easy foul for the ref to give.
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I am working and halfway pay attention.
Did we really only have one shot on goal?
Yep only one on net. Not concerned about that though, our attack was fine, hopefully our coach can make some minor adjustments and we can sustain that kind of pressure against England.
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I'd be cool to have Pepi on this team as a sub
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Seemed like we had a lot of chances on the attack, but we could never complete that last pass to get off great shot opportunities.
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So you support oppressing the rights of women and the LGBTQ community. Good to know.
Yes, policies set by their national soccer team.
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You don't know futbol
This post is why we couldn't beat Wales.
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Yes, policies set by their national soccer team.
As opposed to England's national soccer team, who are in fact pedophiles?
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As opposed to England's national soccer team, who are in fact pedophiles?
Statistically it's very likely.
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Statistically it's very likely.
Statistically less likely than one or more members of the Iranian team thinking that you should be stoned to death for letting your wife drive.
Anyway, we don't stand for pedos in the national team (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adam_Johnson_(footballer)).
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Anyway, we don't stand for pedos in the national team (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adam_Johnson_(footballer)).
Grooming before blooming - not cool
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https://twitter.com/mesmmarr/status/1595065291058331648?s=46&t=3eaHouxKsarTrAfPM-2-Kw
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https://twitter.com/mesmmarr/status/1595065291058331648?s=46&t=3eaHouxKsarTrAfPM-2-Kw
"Hola, Embajada de Argentina"
(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/7/70/Embassy_of_Argentina_in_London_2.jpg/180px-Embassy_of_Argentina_in_London_2.jpg)
"Hola, esto es Saudi Crown Prince Mohammad Bin Salman.."
(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/f/fd/Mohammad_bin_Salman_Al_Saud.jpg/187px-Mohammad_bin_Salman_Al_Saud.jpg)
"Hola Saudi Crown Prince, que pasa?"
(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/7/70/Embassy_of_Argentina_in_London_2.jpg/180px-Embassy_of_Argentina_in_London_2.jpg)
"Que pasa? Here's 'que pasa' ... tu equipo de futbol esta jugando Arabia Saudita"
(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/f/fd/Mohammad_bin_Salman_Al_Saud.jpg/187px-Mohammad_bin_Salman_Al_Saud.jpg)
"Looking forward to it mi amigo!"
(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/7/70/Embassy_of_Argentina_in_London_2.jpg/180px-Embassy_of_Argentina_in_London_2.jpg)
"Glad to hear it....listen, does the name Jamal Khashoggi ring a bell?"
(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/f/fd/Mohammad_bin_Salman_Al_Saud.jpg/187px-Mohammad_bin_Salman_Al_Saud.jpg)(http://[img]https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/3/3c/Jamal_Khashoggi_in_March_2018_%28cropped%29.jpg/171px-Jamal_Khashoggi_in_March_2018_%28cropped%29.jpg)[/img]
"Jamal Khashoggi??....quién es Jamal Khashoggi??"
(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/7/70/Embassy_of_Argentina_in_London_2.jpg/180px-Embassy_of_Argentina_in_London_2.jpg)
"Quién es Jamal Khashoggi?.....ESTO ES JAMAL KHASHOGGI!!!"
(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/d/d0/Jamal_Khashoggi.jpg)
"?..?.......ah!!....now I understand!....congratulations on your futbol team's upcoming upset win your majesty!!!!....."
(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/7/70/Embassy_of_Argentina_in_London_2.jpg/180px-Embassy_of_Argentina_in_London_2.jpg)
(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/5/52/Crown_Prince_Mohammad_bin_Salman_Al_Saud_-_2017.jpg)
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"Hola, Embajada de Argentina"
(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/7/70/Embassy_of_Argentina_in_London_2.jpg/180px-Embassy_of_Argentina_in_London_2.jpg)
"Hola, esto es Saudi Crown Prince Mohammad Bin Salman.."
(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/f/fd/Mohammad_bin_Salman_Al_Saud.jpg/187px-Mohammad_bin_Salman_Al_Saud.jpg)
"Hola Saudi Crown Prince, que pasa?"
(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/7/70/Embassy_of_Argentina_in_London_2.jpg/180px-Embassy_of_Argentina_in_London_2.jpg)
"Que pasa? Here's 'que pasa' ... tu equipo de futbol esta jugando Arabia Saudita"
(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/f/fd/Mohammad_bin_Salman_Al_Saud.jpg/187px-Mohammad_bin_Salman_Al_Saud.jpg)
"Looking forward to it mi amigo!"
(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/7/70/Embassy_of_Argentina_in_London_2.jpg/180px-Embassy_of_Argentina_in_London_2.jpg)
"Glad to hear it....listen, does the name Jamal Khashoggi ring a bell?"
(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/f/fd/Mohammad_bin_Salman_Al_Saud.jpg/187px-Mohammad_bin_Salman_Al_Saud.jpg)(http://[img]https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/3/3c/Jamal_Khashoggi_in_March_2018_%28cropped%29.jpg/171px-Jamal_Khashoggi_in_March_2018_%28cropped%29.jpg)[/img]
"Jamal Khashoggi??....quién es Jamal Khashoggi??"
(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/7/70/Embassy_of_Argentina_in_London_2.jpg/180px-Embassy_of_Argentina_in_London_2.jpg)
"Quién es Jamal Khashoggi?.....ESTO ES JAMAL KHASHOGGI!!!"
(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/d/d0/Jamal_Khashoggi.jpg)
"?..?.......ah!!....now I understand!....congratulations on your futbol team's upcoming upset win your majesty!!!!....."
(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/7/70/Embassy_of_Argentina_in_London_2.jpg/180px-Embassy_of_Argentina_in_London_2.jpg)
(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/5/52/Crown_Prince_Mohammad_bin_Salman_Al_Saud_-_2017.jpg)
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20221122/d91b0d7dadd1eda5268f65d643343cfb.jpg)
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Usa should rest everyone on a yellow card. England game is basically irrelevant. Just have to beat Iran.
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Usa should rest everyone on a yellow card. England game is basically irrelevant. Just have to beat Iran.
Yes, please do this. I don't know why US fans are all so fatalistic about this game, England have a long and storied history of failing to beat teams they should beat at major tournaments. I'm pretty nervous about this afternoon.
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It is dismally freaking sad that this even has to be legislated.
https://uk.news.yahoo.com/fifa-bans-fans-dressing-crusaders-051006538.html
If they want to throw these ignorant shitheads in a Qatari jail for the duration of the tournament I won't object a bit.
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Um this Haji Wright thing better work out…
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Usa should rest everyone on a yellow card. England game is basically irrelevant. Just have to beat Iran.
How is it irrelevant? You’re kidding right, because Wales bossed them so easily.
I hate this mentality. You realize Iran hates America with every ounce of its soul, right? And, we have Geg as a manger.
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Good first 45min from USA. Besides Turner’s save on Mount, England not too threatening and besides the first 10 or so minutes, we looked more the team to break through. A draw would be fine and obviously leave us in a pretty good spot, but that first 45 should give these guys the confidence to get 3 points. I want us to go for it. If this game is still tied with 20-25min left, I want to see Sargent or Aaronson come on and Reyna on. Let’s get it.
I would love to see Sargent in front of Pulisic and Aaronson with McKennie and Robinson as wingbacks but I don’t think Geg has the balls to do that. I do like Weah up there too, NGL. Could see Pulisic, Weah and Aaronson as your 10, 9 and 8 too.
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USA dominating midfield. Perfect game plan, England have brilliant goalscorers - deny them the ball and don't let them hurt you.
Changes needed by Southgate.
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USA dominating midfield. Perfect game plan, England have brilliant goalscorers - deny them the ball and don't let them hurt you.
Changes needed by Southgate.
This midfield is the best they’ve had in a long time. Bradley couldn’t clean Adams or Musah’s balls.
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Sergino Dest is having a game so far.
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Sergino Dest is having a game so far.
Tyler Adams too
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Tyler Adams too
I love Adams. Very underrated at Leeds. Wears his heart on his sleeve.
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I like this sub. McKennie is a bit off today, Aaronson is fresh. Still going for it, Geg is having a good day (so far). Lol, don’t like Dest coming off though. At all.
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OH excrement
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freak Walker Zimmerman again
the guy sucks derriere
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freak Walker Zimmerman again
the guy sucks derriere
I didn’t have volume, was he the one who made that god awful pass?
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I didn’t have volume, was he the one who made that god awful pass?
yes
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Geg getting excrement on Twitter, I don’t know. I have crapped on the guy a ton, he did good today. Played for the win the entire time.
We’ve set ourselves up nice. We can play with anyone. Iran is no push over but if we come out the way we’ve played most of this tourney so far, I think we advance. Problems are the 2 CBs and our depth. Other than that, there’s a lot to like about these guys and the way they compete.
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Played for the win the entire time.
up until that final set piece he did
not sure why he didn't have Pulisic just send it into the box
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Tyler Adams is part owner of the golf course I live on. Kind of an odd investment, but still. I know nothing about soccer or who he was before this.
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up until that final set piece he did
not sure why he didn't have Pulisic just send it into the box
Yeah I agree. He was tapping his watch and that was definitely something they practice. Turner has a great leg, just let him put it in the box.
The one thing he definitely fucked up on, and we already talked about this, is not having Pepi in the 23. That’s criminal as far as I’m concerned.
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USA were the team I thought they are today. Bags of pace and energy, controlled midfield, not quite enough guile up front. Quite happy to come away from that game with a point.
England and USA have qualification in their control now, win their next game against inferior opposition and both are through. Neither should be afraid of anyone coming out of Group A.
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Korea-Ghana has been pretty fun so far.
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Korea-Ghana has been pretty fun so far.
https://twitter.com/BBCSport/status/1597244254203559938?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Etweet
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Iran: gfy (after you’re done with the goat
https://www.football.london/international-football/iran-fifa-usa-world-cup-25616532.amp
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https://www.football.london/international-football/iran-fifa-usa-world-cup-25616532.amp
So because the social media team did something dumb, you want the players and coaches banned from competing in the remainder of the event, which also coincidentally allows your countries team to advance?
Did I get that right?
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So because the social media team did something dumb, you want the players and coaches banned from competing in the remainder of the event, which also coincidentally allows your countries team to advance?
Did I get that right?
Let's beat these Karens
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So because the social media team did something dumb, you want the players and coaches banned from competing in the remainder of the event, which also coincidentally allows your countries team to advance?
Did I get that right?
No, you got it completely wrong.
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Saw "Mike talks USA-Iran" pop up on my YouTube feed under the Mike Francesa podcast and had to listen.
Guest: "Thanks for having me on, maybe we'll even get you into soccer!"
Mike: "Nah, I don't think so"
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"Hola, Embajada de Argentina"
(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/7/70/Embassy_of_Argentina_in_London_2.jpg/180px-Embassy_of_Argentina_in_London_2.jpg)
"Hola, esto es Saudi Crown Prince Mohammad Bin Salman.."
(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/f/fd/Mohammad_bin_Salman_Al_Saud.jpg/187px-Mohammad_bin_Salman_Al_Saud.jpg)
"Hola Saudi Crown Prince, que pasa?"
(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/7/70/Embassy_of_Argentina_in_London_2.jpg/180px-Embassy_of_Argentina_in_London_2.jpg)
"Que pasa? Here's 'que pasa' ... tu equipo de futbol esta jugando Arabia Saudita"
(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/f/fd/Mohammad_bin_Salman_Al_Saud.jpg/187px-Mohammad_bin_Salman_Al_Saud.jpg)
"Looking forward to it mi amigo!"
(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/7/70/Embassy_of_Argentina_in_London_2.jpg/180px-Embassy_of_Argentina_in_London_2.jpg)
"Glad to hear it....listen, does the name Jamal Khashoggi ring a bell?"
(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/f/fd/Mohammad_bin_Salman_Al_Saud.jpg/187px-Mohammad_bin_Salman_Al_Saud.jpg)(http://[img]https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/3/3c/Jamal_Khashoggi_in_March_2018_%28cropped%29.jpg/171px-Jamal_Khashoggi_in_March_2018_%28cropped%29.jpg)[/img]
"Jamal Khashoggi??....quién es Jamal Khashoggi??"
(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/7/70/Embassy_of_Argentina_in_London_2.jpg/180px-Embassy_of_Argentina_in_London_2.jpg)
"Quién es Jamal Khashoggi?.....ESTO ES JAMAL KHASHOGGI!!!"
(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/d/d0/Jamal_Khashoggi.jpg)
"?..?.......ah!!....now I understand!....congratulations on your futbol team's upcoming upset win your majesty!!!!....."
(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/7/70/Embassy_of_Argentina_in_London_2.jpg/180px-Embassy_of_Argentina_in_London_2.jpg)
(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/5/52/Crown_Prince_Mohammad_bin_Salman_Al_Saud_-_2017.jpg)
straight up gold.
Saw "Mike talks USA-Iran" pop up on my YouTube feed under the Mike Francesa podcast and had to listen.
Guest: "Thanks for having me on, maybe we'll even get you into soccer!"
Mike: "Nah, I don't think so"
lmaoooo the more things change the more they stay the same.
He's actually been fairly pro Jets unlike the old days when he blatantly despised Rex.
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Pulisic is hurting. Is Pulisic at 60% better than anyone on the team that can sub in?
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On another note...Weah has missed a bunch of opps
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Sergino Dest had a hell of a first 45. Plus, Pulisic gives his all to get the goal. The more this match stays 1-0, the more desperate Iran will play and we should be able to take full advantage of that. We have great team speed and we transition wonderfully. Just stay in the lead the first 15-20min of the 2nd half and we should be through.
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Pulisic is hurting. Is Pulisic at 60% better than anyone on the team that can sub in?
Give him halftime to feel better. He has some time to recover now.
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Give him halftime to feel better. He has some time to recover now.
Aaronson is in for him.
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Aaronson is in for him.
Yep. I like it though. Give him a chance to recover. He doesn't recover, get him out.
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Robinson is a little too geeked up. First touch has been heavy the entire game.
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Has Gio Reyna fucked Geg's wife or something?
Acosta for McKennie is criminal.
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Wasn't Zimmerman the dude that fouled the guy on Wales that resulted in the penalty kick?
That dude worries me
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Find someone who loves you as much as Geg loves subbing off International players for MLS players.
Plus, I’d be surprised if Sargent doesn’t have some kind of ligament damage. That didn’t look good.
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Didn't know what to expect from Turner but he looks very good
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Why is Shaq Moore playing?
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One of the previews I was talking about was how Taremi is a major actor in the box.
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I have no idea why we took that shot at the end instead of trying to control space.
But we're through!
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US looked horrendous from the 60th minute on. Can't do that against the Dutch
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Wow. I didn’t realize how soft Iran is. Wow. Go down a little easier and then cry about it.
Wasn’t a huge fan of Geg’s tactics. I know we lose a ton of leadership and, more importantly, experience when Pulisic is out, but we’re playing not to lose that entire 2nd half. That’s not usually a formula for success. Zimmerman was actually pretty clutch the last 10 or 15 minutes, but our inexperience definitely was showing. Aaronson looked calm enough the last part of the game.
Needless to say, hope Pulisic and Sargent are ok. I’m not optimistic on Sargent, but Pulisic needs to be ok. The Netherlands are beatable, we need to play like we did against England to further advance. Our lack of depth is a problem. What does Geg have against Reyna?
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I have no idea why we took that shot at the end instead of trying to control space.
But we're through!
Wright needs to take that excrement to the flag. Every single time. I’m not a huge fan of his.
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Haji Wright is useless
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Haji Wright is useless
I’d like to think Ferrara gets a sniff if Sargent is out but this is the same guy who didn’t think Pepi should play ahead of 22 other guys.
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https://youtu.be/zcUs5X9glCc
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Haji Wright is useless
Shaq Moore needs to never see the field again as well
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I’d like to think Ferrara gets a sniff if Sargent is out but this is the same guy who didn’t think Pepi should play ahead of 22 other guys.
Dempsey excrement on Wright and mentioned Ferreira. I'd like to see our most promising young player possibly ever (Gio Reyna) get some more playing time. Not sure why Geg hates him.
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Dempsey excrement on Wright and mentioned Ferreira. I'd like to see our most promising young player possibly ever (Gio Reyna) get some more playing time. Not sure why Geg hates him.
It’s freaking mindblowing. Great player, plays for a big club and he can’t even get subbed on more than 20 minutes in 3 games? That’s why I hate this guy. Acosta is your first non-injury sub? And, then he doesn’t take the set piece which is probably his best quality? freak outta here.
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Shaq Moore needs to never see the field again as well
Lack. Of. Depth.
We’re advancing because our first XI are good, not because of the coach. Let’s see what he does with Sargent probably out for the Dutch. I’m not optimistic. Need #10 back.
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GWG scorer Pulisic's a Jet fan
https://twitter.com/ReportYank/status/1447233000048107526
https://twitter.com/nyjets/status/1597676712208351233
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GWG scorer Pulisic's a Jet fan
https://twitter.com/ReportYank/status/1447233000048107526
https://twitter.com/nyjets/status/1597676712208351233
#OurGuy
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GWG scorer Pulisic's a Jet fan
https://twitter.com/ReportYank/status/1447233000048107526
https://twitter.com/nyjets/status/1597676712208351233
Is that a Berrios jersey??
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Is that a Berrios jersey??
it's a custom Pulisic
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it's a custom Pulisic
Custom jerseys are an embarrassment but I'm willing to allow an exception for international soccer players crossing codes.
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Tehran: Let's go Great Satan
https://www.thebiglead.com/posts/iran-celebrate-usa-loss-world-cup-video-protest-01gk2q0rs18k
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Custom jerseys are an embarrassment but I'm willing to allow an exception for international soccer players crossing codes.
I agree custom jerseys are generally embarrassing, but I feel if you are also a pro athlete, it's more acceptable.
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Custom jerseys are an embarrassment but I'm willing to allow an exception for international soccer players crossing codes.
I think the organization gave it to him when he came to the game.
Pretty sure they sent out jerseys to a bunch of celebs and local athletes when the new unis launched.
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Iran: pronounced ’eliminated’
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LOL European "powerhouses".
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LOL European "powerhouses".
I did not expect USA to get farther than Germany.
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I did not expect USA to get farther than Germany.
About the only thing I've got right so far about this tournament so far is telling you fuckers that the US are a better team than you give them credit for.
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About the only thing I've got right so far about this tournament so far is telling you fuckers that the US are a better team than you give them credit for.
Between recent history and all the knowledgeable soccer guys being annoyed at the roster, my hopes weren't sky high.
Though I'm not really surprised we advanced, more disappointed that Germany didn't.
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Between recent history and all the knowledgeable soccer guys being annoyed
The "knowledgeable soccer guys" (and I don't just mean JO or even the US) have been talking for months about how excrement Christian Pulisic is and I think he's an outstanding player who has looked terrific every time I've seen him play for Chelsea this season. He's consistently thinking and seeing plays half a yard faster than his teammates.
Musah and Adams have been the standouts though. I'd never even heard of Yunus Musah before this tournament and he's been fantastic.
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The "knowledgeable soccer guys" (and I don't just mean JO or even the US) have been talking for months about how excrement Christian Pulisic is and I think he's an outstanding player who has looked terrific every time I've seen him play for Chelsea this season. He's consistently thinking and seeing plays half a yard faster than his teammates.
Musah and Adams have been the standouts though. I'd never even heard of Yunus Musah before this tournament and he's been fantastic.
So far I’ve been right about 2 things, the US being good and the Germans not being so good (which, granted, I haven’t said on this site). I’m not surprised the US made it through and I’m not surprised Germany is going home.
My complaint about the USA team which I’ve repeated ad naseum, is I’m not a fan of their coach. You can go back to the first page of this thread. The first 12 or 13 guys on the roster are class, play at high level clubs and play in major tournaments (for the most part). You know who slags on Pulisic? The English. Why? Because he’s American. Take a look at his stats for Chelsea. Now, I’m not saying you’re included in that opinion, but the average American footie fan loves Pulisic. The average English fan thinks he’s an overpaid American footballer who’s transfer fee was way too high. And, it’s not just him. When Dempsey played at Spurs, he got excrement too. And, I suspect, it was for the same reason. Guys like Donovan and Altidore didn’t help that stereotype, but Pulisic has more than pulled his own weight at Chelsea whether or not those supporters believe it or not.
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As far as I remember Dempsey actually was excrement at Spurs though, he was much better at Fulham. England has loved American goalies (Tim Howard, Casey Keller, Brad Friedel) but a lot of outfield players have struggled to be quite as successful in the Premier League. Brian McBride and John Harkes both did pretty well though, and we loved Ben Olsen at Forest although obviously that wasn't the top flight.
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As far as I remember Dempsey actually was excrement at Spurs though, he was much better at Fulham. England has loved American goalies (Tim Howard, Casey Keller, Brad Friedel) but a lot of outfield players have struggled to be quite as successful in the Premier League. Brian McBride and John Harkes both did pretty well though, and we loved Ben Olsen at Forest although obviously that wasn't the top flight.
Dempsey was a little past his prime by the time he played for Spurs and I think he was the victim of being on a pretty deep roster., whereas, he was more the main man at Fulham (him and Zamora iirc). He did score a few huge goals though. He got the GWG vs Man U, which was the first time Spurs had won at Old Trafford in like 15 years. No question his better years were for Fulham. He probably never makes the move to Spurs if Fulham doesn’t start struggling around the time he transferred. McBride probably was the standard pre-Dempsey. Guy was great in the air.
I do read that stupid bird app too often, but the fans who slag on Pulisic are usually international fans, and usually English. And, usually Chelsea supporters. I think most American supporters were looking at this as a breakout WC for most of our players, not the other way around. #freegioreyna
Just to add as an unrelated side note: man, has Dortmund produced some unbelievable players the last decade or so. Auba, Lewandowski, Kagawa, Perisic, Dembele, Haaland, Gotze, Pulisic, Bellingham, Sancho, I could go on and on. If Reus wasn’t always hurt, he’d probably had been sold too.
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The "knowledgeable soccer guys" (and I don't just mean JO or even the US) have been talking for months about how excrement Christian Pulisic is and I think he's an outstanding player who has looked terrific every time I've seen him play for Chelsea this season. He's consistently thinking and seeing plays half a yard faster than his teammates.
Musah and Adams have been the standouts though. I'd never even heard of Yunus Musah before this tournament and he's been fantastic.
musah is legit
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musah is legit
We’re fortunate he plays for us.
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the Germans not being so good (which, granted, I haven’t said on this site).
You should have warned me. Do you feel like you let the board down?
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You should have warned me. Do you feel like you let the board down?
That team is as soft as baby excrement (which is weird to say about a German team) and Hansi Flick is an overrated manager. Playing guys like a washed Muller, overrated Gundogan and out-of-form Sane. Their back 4 isn’t great either. I thought maybe they’d get out of the group playing Japan and Costa Rica, but they can’t beat any great teams right now. I know Gosens hasnt been great for Milan but not a fan of leaving him off the 23. Goretzka has really disappointed me too. I thought he’d be a great one. He’s still got time I guess.
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My boy Sonny with the hold up play on 4 defenders and then nutmegs the CB for the assist on the advancing-clinching goal. Unreal. freak you Uruguay.
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My boy Sonny with the hold up play on 4 defenders and then nutmegs the CB for the assist on the advancing-clinching goal. Unreal. freak you Uruguay.
TIL the term "nutmeg".
Thank you.
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TIL the term "nutmeg".
Thank you.
Do I want to know what a lemon party is? ;D
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Do I want to know what a lemon party is? ;D
lolol, likely not.
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TIL the term "nutmeg".
Thank you.
I haven't seen Son's goal and I trust Guinness, but there is a common misconception that a nutmeg is simply playing the ball between a defender's legs. To be a true nutmeg it has to also be collected on the other side by the same player - a pass through the opponent's legs to another player is not a nutmeg, nor is a shot.
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I haven't seen Son's goal and I trust Guinness, but there is a common misconception that a nutmeg is simply playing the ball between a defender's legs. To be a true nutmeg it has to also be collected on the other side by the same player - a pass through the opponent's legs to another player is not a nutmeg, nor is a shot.
Got it.
So a basketball player performs the equivalent "nutmeg" when they bounce the ball through the defender's legs to continue their dribble.
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Got it.
So a basketball player performs the equivalent "nutmeg" when they bounce the ball through the defender's legs to continue their dribble.
Exactly that.
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I haven't seen Son's goal and I trust Guinness, but there is a common misconception that a nutmeg is simply playing the ball between a defender's legs. To be a true nutmeg it has to also be collected on the other side by the same player - a pass through the opponent's legs to another player is not a nutmeg, nor is a shot.
Hmm. I never knew that. Since I’ve been a kid, any dribble or pass between a defender’s legs was referred to as a nutmeg. I’ve been a giant since I was small, big surprise there right?, so I’ve had people trying to do it to me for a long time.
Son didn’t score, he had the assist. He didn’t attempt to shoot.
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Big shock…don’t like Geg’s starting XI. At least he has Ferreira over Wright if Sargent is out. I’d rather Aaronson but, that would be asking too much.
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Pulisic hasn't been very effective on the corner kicks this WC
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Well that’s not a great start
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Our CBs cannot pass the ball at all.
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we're playing better but can't convert for excrement, story of the tournament
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This is why I found soccer so frustrating to watch.
US had the majority of TOP and had applied more pressure to the dutch. Dutch get two or three pressure plays and score twice.
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Desperate times/desperate measures…Aaronson in for Ferreira (who was useless) and Reyna in for Zimmerman and drop Adams back into a DM and play a 3-5-2. That last goal was a killer. We can’t finish, they can.
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This is why I found soccer so frustrating to watch.
US had the majority of TOP and had applied more pressure to the dutch. Dutch get two or three pressure plays and score twice.
That’s the game for you. It’s a technical sport. If you can’t finish, you won’t win. The Dutch are showing their experience.
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we're playing better but can't convert for excrement, story of the tournament
Need to start growing some better finishers in a lab somewhere.
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That’s the game for you. It’s a technical sport. If you can’t finish, you won’t win. The Dutch are showing their experience.
Like I said, it’s why I find it frustrating watching this sport.
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this is the first World Cup game i've watched this tournament...i'm probably jinxing you guys.
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https://twitter.com/paultenorio/status/1599069078899023873
plz
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Like I said, it’s why I find it frustrating watching this sport.
That’s why I enjoy watching it. Handling pressure/staying calm is what separates the good from the great.
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Reyna SZN
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Not having Aaronson in at this point is borderline criminal.
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LOL Haji
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JUST AS HE INTENDED
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Holy excrement. What a touch by Wright.
Yedlin big play there too.
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how have we just completely given up any attempts to even pretend to want to defend on multiple goals
inexcusable
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Too easy. Ream and Robinson too busy ball watching.
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Honestly. Robinson shouldn’t be on the field right now. He hasn’t been the same since he got hurt. Playing for your WC life, you have to have your best lineup out there.
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Fire Geg
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Tough game. Experience vs youth and experience wins. Hate to say it but Adams, Dest and Robinson all moments of lax/ball watching and the Dutch players took full advantage. How many caps combined between Memphis, Blind and Dumfries? That’s the difference. The Dutch will be a tough out.
I’m not gonna harp on the negative or Geg. The expectations rise now and there’s no reason why we shouldn’t be a very strong, experienced team playing on your home turf in ‘26. They need Pepi (or a guy like him) or a true goal scorer. Pulisic is a great player, but I see him as more of a 8/9 than a 10.
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Tough game. Experience vs youth and experience wins. Hate to say it but Adams, Dest and Robinson all moments of lax/ball watching and the Dutch players took full advantage. How many caps combined between Memphis, Blind and Dumfries? That’s the difference. The Dutch will be a tough out.
I’m not gonna harp on the negative or Geg. The expectations rise now and there’s no reason why we shouldn’t be a very strong, experienced team playing on your home turf in ‘26. They need Pepi (or a guy like him) or a true goal scorer. Pulisic is a great player, but I see him as more of a 9 than a 10.
The US needs to find a legit striker
(easier said than done though)
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The US needs to find a legit striker
(easier said than done though)
I like Sargent a lot and he's very young still.
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I like Sargent a lot and he's very young still.
nope, ginger
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I like Sargent a lot and he's very young still.
Not having Sargent was big today and I agree, I’m a fan of his. But, we’ve never had that true goal scorer. Dempsey was probably the closest we’ve had to that. We need a class striker and right now Pepi is our best chance of having one. Time will obviously tell.
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nope, ginger
Literally unplayable
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Literally unplayable
might be some room for Weasleys on England's roster
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Morocco upset Spain
https://www.aljazeera.com/sports/liveblog/2022/12/6/live-morocco-vs-spain-world-cup
Atlas Lions prevail over La Roja!
-Moroccan fans are sent into delirium as Hakimi seals a 3-0 penalty win over Spain after being 0-0 in regulation and extra time.
-People of Rabat, Casablanca, Chefchouen, and Tangiers. You are going into the quarter-finals.
-Spain are out of the World Cup.
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I know nothing about soccer but Brazil looked good yesterday in the 20 minutes I watched.
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I know nothing about soccer but Brazil looked good yesterday in the 20 minutes I watched.
Brazil and France look terrifying.
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Brazil and France look terrifying.
both have a player using this world cup to try and springboard into a ballon d'or
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Brazil and France look terrifying.
Not so much
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Cro-men with the Bra’sil ya later
This is gonna get Messi
(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/7/70/Embassy_of_Argentina_in_London_2.jpg/180px-Embassy_of_Argentina_in_London_2.jpg)
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(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20221210/ce7a9f6ba0a10f5a7d83f501a00b5806.jpg)
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Down 1-2 England’s Mason Mount bricked a would be tying PK over the crossbar - epic choke.
Speaking of choke, Portugal 0, Morocco 1
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Down 1-2 England’s Mason Mount bricked a would be tying PK over the crossbar - epic choke.
Speaking of choke, Portugal 0, Morocco 1
I assume you mean Kane?
Brutal way to lose.
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I assume you mean Kane?
Brutal way to lose.
Yeah, Mount did a similar thing later.
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How did Argentina lose to Saudi Arabia?
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Grenouilles up 1-0 over Morocco at the half
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i haven't watched every world cup final so i can't say this definitively, but if there has been a world cup final better than this one, i'd like to watch it
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i haven't watched every world cup final so i can't say this definitively, but if there has been a world cup final better than this one, i'd like to watch it
It's been very good, I have a shocking memory for individual games but it has to be up there. The WCF is usually pretty good though, there aren't ever excrement teams in it.
Shame about the result of this one though.
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It's been very good, I have a shocking memory for individual games but it has to be up there. The WCF is usually pretty good though, there aren't ever excrement teams in it.
Shame about the result of this one though.
agreed
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mbappe is really good.
i thought it was funny that the entire french team is black but the goalkeeper was white.
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(https://nypost.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2022/12/emiliano-martinez-2.jpg?quality=75&strip=all)
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mbappe is really good.
i thought it was funny that the entire french team is black but the goalkeeper was white.
band name?
The Black Crowes
The Black Eyed Peas
The Black Keys
The Black Frogs
les grenouilles noires!
argentine campeon
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…the hangover
https://www.batimes.com.ar/news/amp/argentina/argentinas-world-cup-party-ends-with-clashes-arrests-and-injuries.phtml
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https://www.reddit.com/r/argentina/comments/zssasf/_/