world cup soccer

[LukeDuke]

Every US soccer play was standing / hand over heart for the National anthem.

Hard to believe and refreshing!

[Cardinal]

Yep, it would be interesting to see if the U.S. brought their best athletes trained as life-long soccer players, but soccer is gaining steam here with MLS and college programs on the rise.

Politics aside these guys have represented well on the field and in the press. Hoping they stomp Iran in the dirt today. USA USA USA

[AtTheWall]

Not enough time to grow a MAN BUN as a BONAfide supporter

[manwitaplan]

Goal by USA.


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[Cardinal]

Pulisic sacrificed his testicles for America right there! Ouch

[Dale Moser]

I can't watch soccer very often because of the flopping, but I can get behind a national team for some world cup against terrorists.

The women's team can go to hell.

Qatar can go to hell. They built the entire infrastructure for the WC literally, with slave labor.

Most people who hate soccer don't understand it, and their only crutch is "iTs Tooo slOw"...

[Easttxbowman]

Originally Posted by Burntorange Bowhunter

Actually kids that suck at baseball, football and basketball play soccer. That's why we suck. Our best athletes play real sports.

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The most popular sport in the world but it has the the weakest players? Not a chance.
Those guys are the elite of sports, other sports players couldn't last 45' on the pitch. 6-10mi per game.

Yes the flopping is bad, but they are just gaming the system. Don't tell me football players do fake injuries to stop momentum or exaggerate pass interference.

[RR 314]

Originally Posted by Dale Moser

I can't watch soccer very often because of the flopping, but I can get behind a national team for some world cup against terrorists.

The women's team can go to hell.

Qatar can go to hell.

Most people who hate soccer don't understand it, and their only crutch is "iTs Tooo slOw"...

I still think soccer would be better if no offsides. If someone wanted to cherry pick you simply have to cover him. Can you imagine football or basketball where the ball could not be thrown if the recipient had the audacity to outrun the defender? Heaven forbid more goals would be scored.

[Easttxbowman]

Originally Posted by Dale Moser

I can't watch soccer very often because of the flopping, but I can get behind a national team for some world cup against terrorists.

The women's team can go to hell.

Qatar can go to hell. They built the entire infrastructure for the WC literally, with slave labor.

Most people who hate soccer don't understand it, and their only crutch is "iTs Tooo slOw"...

I saw a report that 4-500 laborers we're killed during the construction.

[RR 314]

Originally Posted by Easttxbowman

The most popular sport in the world but it has the the weakest players? Not a chance.
Those guys are the elite of sports, other sports players couldn't last 45' on the pitch. 6-10mi per game.

Yes the flopping is bad, but they are just gaming the system. Don't tell me football players do fake injuries to stop momentum or exaggerate pass interference.

I think he is right on concerning the US. That was his point. To quote Lewis Grizzard, “Soccer is for the kids too wormy to play football.” :-). Elite soccer players are in great cardio condition. No doubt. I think there are a ton of NBA players, as well as WR/DB/RB who would be elite soccer players if they played/focused on the sport. I don’t think many soccer players would be in the NBA or NFL if they had focused on football/basketball. Kevin McHale and Bill Laimbeer (sp) would have been great goalies. :-). We know Hakeem Olajuwon was a great goalie—he just didn’t wine as much as McHale and Laimbeer.

[Dale Moser]

Originally Posted by Easttxbowman

The most popular sport in the world but it has the the weakest players? Not a chance.
Those guys are the elite of sports, other sports players couldn't last 45' on the pitch. 6-10mi per game.

Yes the flopping is bad, but they are just gaming the system. Don't tell me football players do fake injuries to stop momentum or exaggerate pass interference.

And soccer players wouldn’t last two plays on an NFL field, or be able to compete at any other majors, zero. That’s a bad argument. No other sport on the planet can come close to the ridiculousness of floppy soccer players….but basketball princesses come closest.


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[justletmein]

This has actually been a pretty good match so far.

Originally Posted by Easttxbowman

The most popular sport in the world but it has the the weakest players? Not a chance.
Those guys are the elite of sports, other sports players couldn't last 45' on the pitch. 6-10mi per game.

Yes the flopping is bad, but they are just gaming the system. Don't tell me football players do fake injuries to stop momentum or exaggerate pass interference.

He's not wrong in the US, the soccer stars we put up all couldn't hang in the other sports so they end up playing soccer. The rest of the world, well none of them are good at football or baseball to start with so of course soccer is popular. lol...

[BigRed323]

Originally Posted by Dale Moser

And soccer players wouldn’t last two plays on an NFL field, or be able to compete at any other majors, zero. That’s a bad argument. No other sport on the planet can come close to the ridiculousness of floppy soccer players.


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These arguments are completely stupid. A NFL player wouldn’t last on a soccer field, an NBA player couldn’t last in an NHL game, and world champion gymnast Would do terrible in a professional basketball game. And I GUARANTEE you, about 99.99999% of TBH wouldn’t make it any professional sport so let’s continue to discuss elite athletes from our couches.

[Cardinal]

Originally Posted by BigRed323

These arguments are completely stupid. A NFL player wouldn’t last on a soccer field, an NBA player couldn’t last in an NHL game, and world champion gymnast Would do terrible in a professional basketball game. And I GUARANTEE you, about 99.99999% of TBH wouldn’t make it any professional sport so let’s continue to discuss elite athletes from our couches.

mic drop, well put.

[AtTheWall]

Burnadell - who's winning the game? What kinda popcorn are you munching?

[blackfoot1]

Looks to me like the ref is pulling for the USA…. We suck the second half..

[manwitaplan]

USA just won

1-0.


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[Landrover]

WE won!!!

Originally Posted by Cardinal

mic drop, well put.

[Landrover]

I hope the Iranian players are allowed to geaux home after this loss!

[muzzlebrake]

I know nothing bout kick ball but seems to me there should be a fence around the field to help keep the ball from going out of bounds so much.

[BigRed323]

That was an intense last few minutes!

USA!

[TeamAmerica]

USA! nice work. hope pulisic is healthy for the next game.

[RR 314]

Originally Posted by TeamAmerica

USA! nice work. hope pulisic is healthy for the next game.

He will be just fine. A little magic spray and good to go. Best $5.50 in the training world.

$5.50
Cold Spray is the Magic Spray that Instantly Treats Injuries


Cold Spray is probably most well known as the magic spray that athletic trainers apply to soccer players after they are injured on the field. Within seconds a gruesome injury seems to go away right before the fans very eyes and the player is right back in the thick of the action. This product of course is not actually magic, it is in often nothing more than an over the counter aerosol cold spray that you can buy off the shelf.

[BigRed323]

Originally Posted by RR 314

He will be just fine. A little magic spray and good to go. Best $5.50 in the training world.

$5.50
Cold Spray is the Magic Spray that Instantly Treats Injuries


Cold Spray is probably most well known as the magic spray that athletic trainers apply to soccer players after they are injured on the field. Within seconds a gruesome injury seems to go away right before the fans very eyes and the player is right back in the thick of the action. This product of course is not actually magic, it is in often nothing more than an over the counter aerosol cold spray that you can buy off the shelf.

Did you even watch the game? He literally got a knee to the nuts at full speed. Don’t care what country you’re from or what sport you play, we’re all equal when it comes to that. Lol

[Artos]

Great game...need #10 to heal up by Saturday.

[Pedernal]

Bad second half, glad the team survived what I believe is mistaken strategy. Hope the USA shows up with an offensive attack against Holland for an entire game.

[Chad_E]

A ton of American arrogance and ignorance on display in this thread instead of what should be there which is American support on the worldwide stage. Sometimes it is better to keep one's mouth shut and be thought a fool than open one's mouth and remove all doubt.

Tough game. Should have put more in the back of the net in the first half when given the chance.

[RR 314]

Originally Posted by BigRed323

Did you even watch the game? He literally got a knee to the nuts at full speed. Don’t care what country you’re from or what sport you play, we’re all equal when it comes to that. Lol

No sir. I was waiting to watch it in its entirety tonight without interruption. :-).

Yup, that will hurt. Was simply a joke about the ridiculousness of guys flopping around like they are shot and then they get a puff of cold air on them and they are magically fine--other than RBF. It truly is magical that its efficacy seems limited to soccer players.

You soccer boys get so defensive about the game. Laugh about the laughable. Enjoy the game, but you have to be able to laugh about the magical properties of cold air.

[Bayouboy]

Originally Posted by Landrover

What time?????

Remember Hi C Carter at LSU.

I can remember Redemptorist Playing Rapides High "my school" in the state semis in high school.



https://www.tigerdroppings.com/rant/...ame/105728263/

[Johnny Dangerr]

I hope Iran does not jail those guys...

[TxxAgg]

Originally Posted by RR 314

I still think soccer would be better if no offsides. If someone wanted to cherry pick you simply have to cover him. Can you imagine football or basketball where the ball could not be thrown if the recipient had the audacity to outrun the defender? Heaven forbid more goals would be scored.

Are you familiar with Rugby? You can only use sideways or backwards passes. Similar concept.

[Colton]

We advance! To me that is a successful World Cup for our national team considering how young they are. Especially after not even qualifying the last go around. USA USA USA

[justletmein]

Originally Posted by RR 314

No sir. I was waiting to watch it in its entirety tonight without interruption. :-).

Yup, that will hurt. Was simply a joke about the ridiculousness of guys flopping around like they are shot and then they get a puff of cold air on them and they are magically fine--other than RBF. It truly is magical that its efficacy seems limited to soccer players.

You soccer boys get so defensive about the game. Laugh about the laughable. Enjoy the game, but you have to be able to laugh about the magical properties of cold air.

It's a cute joke and I chuckled, but dude's actually hurt and was knocked out of the game and didn't return. Hopefully he's close to full strength and can play Saturday.

[Landrover]

Originally Posted by Bayouboy

Remember Hi C Carter at LSU.

I can remember Redemptorist Playing Rapides High "my school" in the state semis in high school.



https://www.tigerdroppings.com/rant/...ame/105728263/

Oh WOW.............now that is incredibly cool to learn!!!!! USA USA USA!!!!!!!

[rladner]

Originally Posted by muzzlebrake

I know nothing bout kick ball but seems to me there should be a fence around the field to help keep the ball from going out of bounds so much.

They have ball boys and girls to provide a spare ball. No different than any other sport. No nets to keep the ball in for Basketball, Football or Hockey.

Originally Posted by RR 314

I still think soccer would be better if no offsides. If someone wanted to cherry pick you simply have to cover him. Can you imagine football or basketball where the ball could not be thrown if the recipient had the audacity to outrun the defender? Heaven forbid more goals would be scored.

There's a reason that scoring a goal means so much. It ain't easy. How excited do you get when your basketball teams scores their 47th point out of 90? You're lucky to get a clap out of most people for that. Score in a World Cup soccer game and its party time. Hockey also has offsides and score lines are similar.


As for those who think soccer is too slow, I guess they prefer to watch a sport that has a 60 min time limit, but takes 3 hours to complete, cause, you know, that's not slow . For every minute of "play time" you get 2 minutes of not play time . And don't get me started on "actual playing time" (11 minutes). Carry on. Go USA. Let's take out the Dutch next

[Burnadell]

Originally Posted by AtTheWall

Burnadell - who's winning the game? What kinda popcorn are you munching?

I watched it, Rob. I was on the edge of my seat the whole time!!!

[Landrover]

Originally Posted by rladner

They have ball boys and girls to provide a spare ball. No different than any other sport. No nets to keep the ball in for Basketball, Football or Hockey.



There's a reason that scoring a goal means so much. It ain't easy. How excited do you get when your basketball teams scores their 47th point out of 90? You're lucky to get a clap out of most people for that. Score in a World Cup soccer game and its party time. Hockey also has offsides and score lines are similar.


As for those who think soccer is too slow, I guess they prefer to watch a sport that has a 60 min time limit, but takes 3 hours to complete, cause, you know, that's not slow . For every minute of "play time" you get 2 minutes of not play time . And don't get me started on "actual playing time" (11 minutes). Carry on. Go USA. Let's take out the Dutch next

A lot of truth there........lol!!!! I just enjoy sports that are competitive and this is definitely tough. I never made it to elite level but always admired the guys that outweighed me by 30 pounds that ran faster, jumped higher and had the ability to pursue a dream. Congrats on getting out of this round......but the strategy may need to change against the Dutch.

[Sackett]

Congrats to Team USA. Not a soccer fan, for all the previously mentioned reasons above and more, but proud of USMNT for representing and beating the Iranians. The same reason Basketball is huge here and continually gaining popularity around the world is the same reason “Soccer” is the most played sport, worldwide. All you need to play is a round ball, period. Most of the worlds population is below a proverbial “poverty” line and what better way to escape the barrio than excel at a sport that pays $$$, yet costs almost nothing to get started in.

Having said that, Ted Lasso is probably one of my favorite sports sitcoms, ever.

[Clint]

Originally Posted by TxxAgg

Are you familiar with Rugby? You can only use sideways or backwards passes. Similar concept.

Plus, there is the same offside rule on kicks.

[Smokeater]

Originally Posted by Pedernal

Bad second half, glad the team survived what I believe is mistaken strategy. Hope the USA shows up with an offensive attack against Holland for an entire game.

Dang, there's strategy in flopper?! They must have lungs like an antelope I do know that!

[Burntorange Bowhunter]

Nice win for the USA.

Good lord you soccer boys are goofy. Lol.

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[Colton]

🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[Bayouboy]

https://nypost.com/2022/11/30/us-wom...ium=SocialFlow

Soccer has gone from woke to Super Woke.

[Burntorange Bowhunter]

Adios Mexico.

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[rladner]

Holy crap that was some intense and exciting games today. Bye #2 Belgium, bye Germany. Going to be interesting the rest of the way

[7sdad]

Is this a big kickball tournament or something?

[basschump]

Originally Posted by 7sdad

Is this a big kickball tournament or something?

Biggest in the world. 4 billion people (1/2 of the worlds population) will watch some part of the tournament.

[BayouCat]

Interesting mix of teams in the 16.

[Pedernal]

Japan beat Germany and Spain. Huge surprise!!

[Dale Moser]

Originally Posted by Pedernal

Japan beat Germany and Spain. Huge surprise!!

Not the first time the japs have used that strategy…


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