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A really long, but very good read on the failures of the USMNT: https://www.theringer.com/2018/6/5/...ory-jurgen-klinsmann-sunil-gulati-bruce-arena
Loved it. Parker played like a madman, and our keeper made some fantastic saves towards the end. The collision between Miazza (sp) and the former Gunner who shall not be named was, however, horrific. More blood than a fake, big-time TV champeenship rasslin' match.
They're French, so I'm sure they'd do so happily.
They get the last laugh though. While they're likely making a deep run in Russia, our Yanks will be watching on TV.
Stylin' and profilin'...Sweet threads!Have you guys seen the Nigerian Team's travel attire? It's awesome!
Have any of you seen a good World Cup Pick'em contest? I was hoping to find one where you can pick results of individual games but can't seem to find one anywhere.
- Yahoo had a pretty good one in 2010 & 2014 but I don't think they are doing it this year.
- ESPN has one but they have a bunch of junk mixed in with it...I don't care to pick who scores goals, which team scores more each half, how many yellow cards there are, etc.
- Fox Sports has one but you only pick group winners, then knockout stage winners.
- Yahoo had a pretty good one in 2010 & 2014 but I don't think they are doing it this year.
- ESPN has one but they have a bunch of junk mixed in with it...I don't care to pick who scores goals, which team scores more each half, how many yellow cards there are, etc.
- Fox Sports has one but you only pick group winners, then knockout stage winners.
Lopetegui fired as Spain boss 3 days before their first World Cup match, for taking the Real Madrid job.
His record w/Spain: 14W 6D 0L - 61GF 13GA GD+48
Wow.
His record w/Spain: 14W 6D 0L - 61GF 13GA GD+48
Wow.
2026 World Cup is coming back to the USA! I'm saving my money now.
http://www.espn.com/soccer/fifa-wor...exico-canada-joint-bid-wins-fifa-hosting-vote
USA!
USA!
USA!
(and Mexico & Canada)
http://www.espn.com/soccer/fifa-wor...exico-canada-joint-bid-wins-fifa-hosting-vote
USA!
USA!
USA!
(and Mexico & Canada)
Yep, just gotta make sure we don't miss out on Qatar 2022 now.
If we fail to qualify for Qatar 2022 we should stop playing soccer in this country. The USMNT has a lot of young talent and should qualify without issues IMO.
By the way, when do we get to have the great debate about how to pronounce Qatar?
With Mercedes-Benz being one of the stadiums that will be used, I'm hoping Atlanta United season tix holders will get first crack at them.
Are you sure about that? I thought one of the initial problems with the united bid was the prospect of using turf and/or fake grass (rolling in the sod on top of the turf) stadiums, and that the final bid eliminated those possibilities?
This is one big ego-laden insane move by the Spanish federation. Who cares if he took the Real job? Let the man win the WC and ride out into the international sunset.
Heard on the radio this afternoon that sites are not determined at this point. The US apparently has 23 potential sites and they will break that down and choose 16.
Turf is going to be an issue. Some of these sites will either need to replace it with grass, at least temporarily, or give up on the desire to host.
Turf is going to be an issue. Some of these sites will either need to replace it with grass, at least temporarily, or give up on the desire to host.
I'm pretty sure that if he has too, Uncle Arthur can afford to convert the turf. He made certain when the Benz was built that it met specification for FIFA pitches, and included warm up and cool down areas outside the dressing rooms just for this bid.
Welcome to the Prem, Emery. CIteh to start, and the North London derby a week later? Good luck with that.
I'm no Gooner obviously, but it seems as if your schedule down the stretch is quite favorable.
Yeah last 5 games, if we have anything to play for, should be very favorable for us. Also, someone made the point on Facebook that we might be getting lucky to face city the first match since most of their World Cup stars may still be on extended breaks.
Fixtures are out for 2018/2019 season...
Thoughts, Gooners?
I need to be very nice to my father-in-law so he gets me a ticket to the Fulham match on Jan. 1.
I like Chelsea's sched as well. Much more balanced wrt to how/when we play the Big 6 clubs. Also like that we don't play any big 6 club in the Festive period.
Biggest dislike is that 4/5 of our home games against the big 5 are in the first half of the campaign.
Also like how it worked out for who our opponents are before and after the Europa matches. Have some big games, but they are all prior to the Thursday match -> so no Thursday then Sunday against a big 6 club.
Biggest dislike is that 4/5 of our home games against the big 5 are in the first half of the campaign.
Also like how it worked out for who our opponents are before and after the Europa matches. Have some big games, but they are all prior to the Thursday match -> so no Thursday then Sunday against a big 6 club.
You know that CHELSEA aren't Spurs right? North London derby ain't week 2?
I know that, but Chelsea is also in N. London, and I see that match referred to all the time as a N. London derby as well.
Yep, makes it that much easier to drag my sorry butt out of bed at 6 tomorrow for the 1st of 4 games. The World Cup is always an embarrassment of riches for me.
Have you guys seen the Nigerian Team's travel attire? It's awesome!
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If there was a World Cup for the Networks to have the US miss then this it. I LOVE seeing Brazil, Argentina, and Germany all struggle. Someone is going to win this one that’s not the favorite. This is turning into NCAA tournament level excitement.
Jack is leaving Arsenal after 17 years at the club.
I, for one, am terribly sad to see him go.
https://twitter.com/search?q=jack+w...&ref_src=twsrc^google|twcamp^serp|twgr^search
I, for one, am terribly sad to see him go.
https://twitter.com/search?q=jack+w...&ref_src=twsrc^google|twcamp^serp|twgr^search
While I am sad to see him go, I fully understand the decision by both sides. He wants to play football and eventually earn a spot with the National team. For the club he really doesn't fit anywhere at this point, and might not even be good enough for what Arsenal is trying to do. On top of it, he wants too much money in his contract given his injury concerns, so he really needs to leave at this point.
Speaking of Arsenal news, I was rather shocked the other day when I read they extended the contract of Xhaka. I personally didn't think he has been that great for the club, and I honestly thought he might be one of the players on the transfer list to head out and bring in some cash to spend elsewhere.
Speaking of Arsenal news, I was rather shocked the other day when I read they extended the contract of Xhaka. I personally didn't think he has been that great for the club, and I honestly thought he might be one of the players on the transfer list to head out and bring in some cash to spend elsewhere.
Xhaka is shyte. Ridiculous extension. Makes no sense at all.
I was convinced that Xhaka and Iwobi had dirt on Wenger...it was the only explanation for them getting so much playing time. But it appears their dirt must be on Sven, Raul, and Ivan.
Late reply, but I've never seen/heard Chelsea referred to as North London. Chelsea is West London.
Regardless, it'll be a huge early season test for both clubs hoping to return to UCL and (likely) 2 new managers.
I'll be that guy that points out Wiki actually says SW London.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chelsea,_London
Maybe I just heard "London Derby". I've been known to be wrong before, but I wouldn't want that to get around.
One thing I'm NOT wrong on: Coming back on the MARTA train last night from Atlanta United's Open Cup game, ended up having to stand by a couple of Spurs supporters. Even the American version of these people are beyond contemptible. 'Course, with Arsenal's demise the last two years, my best retort had to be weak sauce like, "Still waiting for Hotpants' first Prem title, aren't we?"
One thing I'm NOT wrong on: Coming back on the MARTA train last night from Atlanta United's Open Cup game, ended up having to stand by a couple of Spurs supporters. Even the American version of these people are beyond contemptible. 'Course, with Arsenal's demise the last two years, my best retort had to be weak sauce like, "Still waiting for Hotpants' first Prem title, aren't we?"
