Sibdane Posted September 9, 2021 Report Share Posted September 9, 2021 1 hour ago, markjazzbassist said: Side note pulisic injured again. He is made of glass, he is constantly injured with club and country. The less we rely on him the better just because he’s never fit. I hope the best for him but he’s been like this for a couple years now. Tbf Pulisic always puts his body on the line, and he’s been getting hacked at a ton. I agree in the sense that I wish we didn’t have to solely rely on him, but he’s far and away our most creative player. Solid win. I guess GB heard the criticisms around the subs and played it differently in this match. If so, then fair play to him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romey 1878 Posted September 9, 2021 Report Share Posted September 9, 2021 40 minutes ago, markjazzbassist said: Side note pulisic injured again. He is made of glass, he is constantly injured with club and country. The less we rely on him the better just because he’s never fit. I hope the best for him but he’s been like this for a couple years now. He should retire and prolong his club career. MikeO 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markjazzbassist Posted September 9, 2021 Report Share Posted September 9, 2021 42 minutes ago, Romey 1878 said: He should retire and prolong his club career. Good try but he’s not 32. If I am Chelsea fan I’m pissed off for sure Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghoat Posted September 9, 2021 Author Report Share Posted September 9, 2021 4 hours ago, Romey 1878 said: He should retire and prolong his club career. CONCACAF is such a grind in WCQ. It's not that teams are good - it's the fact they AREN'T good that makes it so rough. They play physical as fuck to level the skill gap. When you get an aggressive skilled attacker, they are going to kick the shit out of him to slow him down. Similar to what James experienced in the EPL, but with much less protection. The officiating in CONCACAF is woeful to start with, and when playing on the road, and the crowds are all over the ref from the opening whistle due to the the theatrics, crowding the ref after damn near every call....they just simply don't protect the players from the away team. It's a little better when we play stateside, at least we play on a quality pitch and the center ref isn't as intimidated by the crowd. Last night we played on a dry patchy pitch with a track around it. In El Salvador there were police with riot shields in the corners, and when we took corners, they used the shield to protect the player taking the corner from the shit thrown at them - over the 8' chain fence that separates the stands from the pitch. So yeah, if I am a Chelsea, and I have a $50M asset in his early 20's, the last thing I want is for him to be a star player for the US, going into that road environment on a regular basis. It would be like every UEFA away match being played in Albania or Belgrade or such. dunlopp9987 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romey 1878 Posted September 9, 2021 Report Share Posted September 9, 2021 8 minutes ago, Ghoat said: CONCACAF is such a grind in WCQ. It's not that teams are good - it's the fact they AREN'T good that makes it so rough. They play physical as fuck to level the skill gap. When you get an aggressive skilled attacker, they are going to kick the shit out of him to slow him down. Similar to what James experienced in the EPL, but with much less protection. The officiating in CONCACAF is woeful to start with, and when playing on the road, and the crowds are all over the ref from the opening whistle due to the the theatrics, crowding the ref after damn near every call....they just simply don't protect the players from the away team. It's a little better when we play stateside, at least we play on a quality pitch and the center ref isn't as intimidated by the crowd. Last night we played on a dry patchy pitch with a track around it. In El Salvador there were police with riot shields in the corners, and when we took corners, they used the shield to protect the player taking the corner from the shit thrown at them - over the 8' chain fence that separates the stands from the pitch. So yeah, if I am a Chelsea, and I have a $50M asset in his early 20's, the last thing I want is for him to be a star player for the US, going into that road environment on a regular basis. It would be like every UEFA away match being played in Albania or Belgrade or such. My tongue was firmly in my cheek, but I appreciate the depth of your response . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghoat Posted September 9, 2021 Author Report Share Posted September 9, 2021 4 hours ago, Romey 1878 said: My tongue was firmly in my cheek, but I appreciate the depth of your response . I know it was, but that was just more an opening to rant about how much I fucking hate our federation. Have I mentioned that? I mean riot shield for fuck's sake! Romey 1878 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dunlopp9987 Posted September 15, 2021 Report Share Posted September 15, 2021 Man oh man, I really hope Marsch can turn things around at Leipzig. Absolutely dreadful start to the season. It would be a horrible thing for US soccer if he flops at a big club like Leipzig. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dunlopp9987 Posted September 29, 2021 Report Share Posted September 29, 2021 Pulisic and Reyna left off the roster for next week's matches. Weston is back in. I think we'll be strong defensively, especially now having Richards on the team. I just worry where any midfield creativity is going to come from if Gregg plays Aaronson as a forward again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hf,Hr,Hwamp..PR Posted October 5, 2021 Report Share Posted October 5, 2021 Is it OK to talk MLS here? I couldn't find an MLS specific topic, I did search but if it should be somewhere else then mods feel free to move it. I've never really been that taken with franchise soccer, am huge NFL and NHL fan franchise not my issue, but for the beautiful british game, football, lower level aspiration dreaming of playing further up the pyramid the dejection of relegation the joy of a promotion, to me is integral to the joy of football, but because of the MLS closed shop system I've never had a team to be interested in, but now I'm trying to follow Minnesota United. So I wanted to ask especially our over the pond members what they think about Inchy's Minnesota side and how they have adapted as one of the newer settled franchises? I know they weren't really ready when called so to speak, but they seem to be now holding their own in a very one sided division. dunlopp9987 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dunlopp9987 Posted October 5, 2021 Report Share Posted October 5, 2021 2 hours ago, Hf,Hr,Hwamp..PR said: Is it OK to talk MLS here? I couldn't find an MLS specific topic, I did search but if it should be somewhere else then mods feel free to move it. I've never really been that taken with franchise soccer, am huge NFL and NHL fan franchise not my issue, but for the beautiful british game, football, lower level aspiration dreaming of playing further up the pyramid the dejection of relegation the joy of a promotion, to me is integral to the joy of football, but because of the MLS closed shop system I've never had a team to be interested in, but now I'm trying to follow Minnesota United. So I wanted to ask especially our over the pond members what they think about Inchy's Minnesota side and how they have adapted as one of the newer settled franchises? I know they weren't really ready when called so to speak, but they seem to be now holding their own in a very one sided division. Be glad to let you know about MNUFC, as they are my hometown team! Was actually at their game against Houston a couple weekends ago. Yes, they were a little unprepared for the jump up to MLS a few seasons ago, but after the first couple years we found our footing. Were in the playoffs in 2019, as well as reaching the US Open Cup Final (equivalent to the FA cup), and last year were whiskers away from making the MLS Cup Final. There tends to be a lot of #HeathOut calls whenever we're playing poorly, which I think is uncalled for. He has worked miracles with a team that doesn't attract the biggest names, and for the last three seasons has us punching well above our weight. Still firmly in the chase for a playoff spot again this season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hf,Hr,Hwamp..PR Posted October 6, 2021 Report Share Posted October 6, 2021 On 05/10/2021 at 19:32, dunlopp9987 said: Be glad to let you know about MNUFC, as they are my hometown team! Was actually at their game against Houston a couple weekends ago. Yes, they were a little unprepared for the jump up to MLS a few seasons ago, but after the first couple years we found our footing. Were in the playoffs in 2019, as well as reaching the US Open Cup Final (equivalent to the FA cup), and last year were whiskers away from making the MLS Cup Final. There tends to be a lot of #HeathOut calls whenever we're playing poorly, which I think is uncalled for. He has worked miracles with a team that doesn't attract the biggest names, and for the last three seasons has us punching well above our weight. Still firmly in the chase for a playoff spot again this season. My guess was that the difference between Phil Nevilles budget and Inchy's are not comparable probably couple of zeroes difference, so even the high paid players aren't paid that high, and geographically would guess difficult to attract most players, not being on east/west coast. Have seen couple of games of TV and they seem to be a hard working honest side, but lacking real quality, and they have held their own in the games I've seen, I see them very much a work in progress and probably few years from consistency to challenge for honours regularly. If they do sneak playoffs this season think they will be a good test for the opposition. Like all you guys who love EFC because of Tim H, Landon or whoever, my MLS team is Minnesota United because of Inchy, and will remain my MLS team even after Inchy's gone, I hope he is there long enough to enjoy some success. Sibdane 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghoat Posted October 10, 2021 Author Report Share Posted October 10, 2021 Can CONCACAF refs get any worse? Asking for a friend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dunlopp9987 Posted October 10, 2021 Report Share Posted October 10, 2021 38 minutes ago, Ghoat said: Can CONCACAF refs get any worse? Asking for a friend. Yeah that was especially terrible on Thursday. On an unrelated note, I just can't stand Taylor Twellman. He is just so arrogant, and is starting to turn into another Lalas for me. Very grateful that he won't be on commentary tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dunlopp9987 Posted November 9, 2021 Report Share Posted November 9, 2021 US/Mexico coming up in a few days. Just read an article on ESPN that highlights how these next two WCQ's might be the last hugely significant matches between these two. No qualifying for the 2026 WC due to being the hosts, and with the expanded format, 6 teams from CONCACAF will make it to the WC, meaning that US and Mexico will be all but assured to qualify. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dunlopp9987 Posted December 17, 2021 Report Share Posted December 17, 2021 Entered the lottery for tickets to the Feb 2nd WCQ here in Minneapolis against Honduras, and received notice last night that I got the tickets Ghoat and Sibdane 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dunlopp9987 Posted January 28, 2022 Report Share Posted January 28, 2022 Watching the US vs El Salvador game. They're all talking about the cold, and how it's the coldest USMNT game ever at kick-off. It's 30 degrees there in Columbus. For our home game here in Minneapolis next Wednesday, the high is 9 degrees Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sibdane Posted January 28, 2022 Report Share Posted January 28, 2022 3 hours ago, dunlopp9987 said: Watching the US vs El Salvador game. They're all talking about the cold, and how it's the coldest USMNT game ever at kick-off. It's 30 degrees there in Columbus. For our home game here in Minneapolis next Wednesday, the high is 9 degrees Coldest ever in Columbus? I specifically remember one game we played against Costa Rica(in CO?) where there was tons of snow. Bryan Oviedo was playing for Costa Rica(and Everton) at the time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dunlopp9987 Posted January 28, 2022 Report Share Posted January 28, 2022 9 hours ago, Sibdane said: Coldest ever in Columbus? I specifically remember one game we played against Costa Rica(in CO?) where there was tons of snow. Bryan Oviedo was playing for Costa Rica(and Everton) at the time. Yep, the snow classico! Snow doesn't always mean super cold temps. I think last night's game beat it by a couple degrees. And then that record is gonna be shattered in Minneapolis on Wednesday. Have a feeling it's gonna be some real shit football. None of those guys, on either side, will know how to play in single degree weather. Sibdane 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dunlopp9987 Posted January 30, 2022 Report Share Posted January 30, 2022 What a depressing fucking performance today. I think Gregg will take us to the WC where we will either crash out in the group stage or lose in the round of 16, and then I hope the USSF has the ambition to fire him and bring in a proper tactician. The job has to be one of the more appealing international jobs, so I doubt we would struggle to attract a top name. Sibdane 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sibdane Posted January 31, 2022 Report Share Posted January 31, 2022 15 hours ago, dunlopp9987 said: What a depressing fucking performance today. I think Gregg will take us to the WC where we will either crash out in the group stage or lose in the round of 16, and then I hope the USSF has the ambition to fire him and bring in a proper tactician. The job has to be one of the more appealing international jobs, so I doubt we would struggle to attract a top name. 100%. I wasn’t a fan of his hiring in the first place. I’d like to see if Marsch is interested in the role. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dunlopp9987 Posted January 31, 2022 Report Share Posted January 31, 2022 1 hour ago, Sibdane said: 100%. I wasn’t a fan of his hiring in the first place. I’d like to see if Marsch is interested in the role. I know everyone is on the Marsch for USMNT train, but I really don't want to see him give up on coaching in Europe so soon. Want him to find another club. We need as many coaches over there in the top 5 leagues as possible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dunlopp9987 Posted February 3, 2022 Report Share Posted February 3, 2022 Well that was an experience I'll never forget haha. Had toe warmers and hand warmers in my boots. But was shocked to see us actually play some decent football despite the conditions! MikeO 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romey 1878 Posted February 17, 2022 Report Share Posted February 17, 2022 Thought this might be of interest to you lot - Sibdane 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sibdane Posted February 17, 2022 Report Share Posted February 17, 2022 3 hours ago, Romey 1878 said: Thought this might be of interest to you lot - Really curious to see how he'd do. We haven't had a manager to really break through in Europe... unless you consider Marsch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dunlopp9987 Posted February 17, 2022 Report Share Posted February 17, 2022 3 hours ago, Romey 1878 said: Thought this might be of interest to you lot - While I very much want to see Jesse get another shot with a team in the top 5 leagues, this one concerns me. Yes, this job specifically makes sense for him, as he likes to play a high-pressing game just like Leeds already do. Unfortunately, he showed at Leipzig that he still has some work to do in terms of organizing a defense, and that is Leeds' biggest problem already. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romey 1878 Posted June 3, 2022 Report Share Posted June 3, 2022 https://www.theguardian.com/football/2022/jun/02/christian-pulisic-usmnt-fans-ticket-fans-soccer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Palfy Posted June 3, 2022 Report Share Posted June 3, 2022 17 minutes ago, Romey 1878 said: https://www.theguardian.com/football/2022/jun/02/christian-pulisic-usmnt-fans-ticket-fans-soccer We all know that football (soccer) is very much a bridesmaid of American sports, so didn’t really surprise as much as it did Pulisic. To our American friends is Cincinnati a big soccer loving area, the reason I ask is could they gain more support in other cities, although I do realise if you are trying to grow football in the states you need to take it to all areas of the country. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dunlopp9987 Posted June 5, 2022 Report Share Posted June 5, 2022 On 03/06/2022 at 04:28, Palfy said: We all know that football (soccer) is very much a bridesmaid of American sports, so didn’t really surprise as much as it did Pulisic. To our American friends is Cincinnati a big soccer loving area, the reason I ask is could they gain more support in other cities, although I do realise if you are trying to grow football in the states you need to take it to all areas of the country. Ohio is definitely a soccer state. They've got 2 MLS clubs, one of which is in Cincinnati. The reason for the low turnout I think was that a) it's a friendly against a team that doesn't have a big draw (say like Uruguay, who we're facing tonight) and b) ticket prices. They're way too expensive, especially considering it's a friendly. I think it's as much the Federation's fault as it is the fans. Palfy and Sibdane 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romey 1878 Posted January 5, 2023 Report Share Posted January 5, 2023 https://www.theguardian.com/football/2023/jan/05/soccer-parents-gregg-berhalter-gio-reyna-family-feud Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sibdane Posted January 9, 2023 Report Share Posted January 9, 2023 On 05/01/2023 at 03:56, Romey 1878 said: https://www.theguardian.com/football/2023/jan/05/soccer-parents-gregg-berhalter-gio-reyna-family-feud Pretty embarrassing. Feel mostly bad for Gio. Thought he handled comments from Berhalter after the WC well only for his parents(mom) to do this. Romey 1878 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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