Soccer/Football Thread Part 4

[Fire Tortorella]

I've been inspired to start watching soccer more. Guess I'll start with this USMNT game?

Anything I should know? Guys to keep an eye on?

Also, Martinique is...not a very good soccer team.

 

[Striiker]

Also, Martinique is...not a very good soccer team.

I figured.

I didn't even know they existed until today.

 

[PDX Flyer]

Yes to both Chelsea and the puke story. Don't disrespect such a beautiful spot ever again.

Not sure I've had double mountain. My brother law brought back some weird stuff this weekend when he flew back in:

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Great Notion is a neighborhood away. They are a quirky brewery that makes good stuff if your palate is into it.

 

[Starat327]

Great Notion is a neighborhood away. They are a quirky brewery that makes good stuff if your palate is into it.

I think that one's a pale ale with something else in it. I can't recall and it didn't make the trip to the beach with me.

 

[Fire Tortorella]

Good start for USMNT!

 

[CanadianFlyer88]

Glad Canada is no longer a pushover in CONCACAF. Both teams missing some key pieces, but Canada is really missing the quality of Davies and David in this tournament.

 

[Hollywood Cannon]

I have paid less attention to the Gold Cup than @Striiker but um... Qatar is in the Semifinals... wut?

 

[Jack Straw]

I have paid less attention to the Gold Cup than @Striiker but um... Qatar is in the Semifinals... wut?

They’re a guest invite since they’re hosting the next World Cup. No idea if they’re any good.

 

[Hollywood Cannon]

They’re a guest invite since they’re hosting the next World Cup. No idea if they’re any good.

Currently ranked #58 in the world. Not exactly a good look for the CONCACAF if they made the semifinals, IMO.

 

[CanadianFlyer88]

I have paid less attention to the Gold Cup than @Striiker but um... Qatar is in the Semifinals... wut?

As hosts of the next World Cup, they were actually supposed to participate in Copa America, too, but had to withdraw due to scheduling complications from Covid.

CONCACAF is a shit federation. It's Mexico on its own tier, the US alone in the next tier, and a number of teams that cycle through the next 4-6 best teams in the region.

Canada is arguably #3 right now (FIFA ranking is 70) and hasn't made a World Cup since its only appearance in 1986.

Long story short, it's not overly surprising that an invitee like Qatar could win a Gold Cup group and a knockout stage game.

Where it might get embarrassing is if they beat the US in the semis, assuming the US beats Jamaica.

Edit: FIFA rankings are pretty sketchy, but Qatar was the highest ranked team in their group (which they won) and is ranked higher than El Salvador, which was their QF opponent.

 

[Appleyard]

Sander Berge taking the piss... going to dominate in the Championship if he is not moved.

Good shirt purchase.

 

[CanadianFlyer88]

Celtic continues its fall from European relevancy.

They were knocked out of the Champions League by FC Midtjylland, which just happens to be under Seattle Sockeyes ownership in the Quackverse, so it was kind of a win-win situation for me.

 

[Fire Tortorella]

This US - Qatar game is such a CONCACAF shitshow

 

[Cody Webster]

The US scores in the 117th minute!!!

 

[Fire Tortorella]

USA USA

Dos a cero...in a way.

 

[Jack Straw]

First Spurs make a huge shit show of the search for a new manager and now this.

 

[Fire Tortorella]

First Spurs make a huge shit show of the search for a new manager and now this.

Based off of what we know about everything, I dont necessarily blame Kane in most of this. He definitely plays a part in the lack of silverware given his lack of production, but between firing Mourinho right before a cup final, replacing him with Ryan Mason, the gentlemans agreement he had with Levy, and sticking with the team without raising a stink when we missed champions league, I'm relatively OK with him requesting a transfer this summer.

 

[Jack Straw]

Based off of what we know about everything, I dont necessarily blame Kane in most of this. He definitely plays a part in the lack of silverware given his lack of production, but between firing Mourinho right before a cup final, replacing him with Ryan Mason, the gentlemans agreement he had with Levy, and sticking with the team without raising a stink when we missed champions league, I'm relatively OK with him requesting a transfer this summer.

Yeah, I mean obviously we don’t know everything that’s been said between Kane and the club but at this point it seems like he has plenty of justification for wanting out. I would much prefer he went to United rather than City though.

 

[Starat327]

There's going to be an insane amount of cash flying around the EPL this summer.

Its no wonder that Liga powerhouses and Juventus are still pushing through with Super League when they're letting star players walk for free because they're so broke.

 

[Hollywood Cannon]

There's going to be an insane amount of cash flying around the EPL this summer.

Its no wonder that Liga powerhouses and Juventus are still pushing through with Super League when they're letting star players walk for free because they're so broke.

Assault.

 

[Starat327]

Assault.

You guys actually have a manager now, and we're taking your best competitions best player, you'll be ok now.

 

[Hollywood Cannon]

You guys actually have a manager now, and we're taking your best competitions best player, you'll be ok now.

 

[Starat327]

Allegri is better than either of your last two, at least.

 

[Hollywood Cannon]

Allegri is better than either of your last two, at least.

I forgot about Sarri there for a second. I questioned when you said last two.

 

[Starat327]

I forgot about Sarri there for a second. I questioned when you said last two.

I try to forget about our year with Sarri as well. Amazing how the dude can win trophies and still nobody wants him around.