The World Cup Thread

[LIuconn]

I think all current and former players who chipped in were critical of LD.

FWIW, Jurgen isn't rooting for Mexico

 

[ZooCougar]

In the Southwest United States there are millions of Mexicans and Wells Fargo is the number 1 bank.
Even none Spanish speaking Mexican Americans support their ancestors country over their own USA team .
It sucks. No US fan should or could support our arch rival.

This is what makes zero sense. Those people don’t need to be convinced to watch. And most Americans don’t need a team to root for to watch the World Cup.

Does FOX really think they can get a bunch of non Mexicans to suddenly gather in groups of thousands like they did 4 years ago to support Mexico?!?

 

[Da_Aisijimo_Gou]

CR7 has been a no show plenty of times incl vs. the US. That said he single-handedly earned that point from Spain

David De Gea's hands object!

 

[UCFBfan]

This is what makes zero sense. Those people don’t need to be convinced to watch. And most Americans don’t need a team to root for to watch the World Cup.

Does FOX really think they can get a bunch of non Mexicans to suddenly gather in groups of thousands like they did 4 years ago to support Mexico?!?

I think Fox realized they shelled out a crap ton of money for the WC and then the US crapped the bed and didn't qualify. All their story lines were gone and so they're hoping they can find some way to get throngs of people out to watch games.

In reality, many in the US will watch anyway. However, the casual fan is not tunes in and sure as heck won't tune in because they're being told to support Mexico.

 

[intlzncster]

1. No self respecting US fan or player can root for Mexico in spite of their epic performance today.
2. LD was given the shiv by USSF and has a right to be bitter about it.
3. See #1, not a smart move LD even if you live and play in Mexico now.

I kinda think LD is just a tone deaf sorta dude. He's always been a march to his own drummer kinda guy, a bit of a space cadet even.

 

[intlzncster]

The refereeing has been just fine so far. Let's hope they keep it up.

World powers aren't skating by on reputation alone - should make the group stage go down to the bitter end, and one big name won't get out.

One thing I know for certain. Russia absolutely will not get screwed on a big call. If that referee wants to ever return home.

 

[SubbaBub]

I kinda think LD is just a tone deaf sorta dude. He's always been a march to his own drummer kinda guy, a bit of a space cadet even.

This is true. He's like ARod in that way. It's the primary reason the best US player ever didn't reach his full potential. He lacked the drive to be the best he could be, was happy just being the best US domestic player.

 

[bobbygt]

One thing I know for certain. Russia absolutely will not get screwed on a big call. If that referee wants to ever return home.

Which would be really unfortunate. I've watched 6-7 games already and the reffing has been the best I've seen in a while.

 

[HuskyHawk]

Which would be really unfortunate. I've watched 6-7 games already and the reffing has been the best I've seen in a while.

Replay has improved things. At a minimum, it can cause the overtly corrupt referees to reconsider.

 

[LIuconn]

These 'park the bus' games are getting really boring. Just wait until the WC goes to 48 teams...

 

[outlaw]

These 'park the bus' games are getting really boring. Just wait until the WC goes to 48 teams...

waiting, patiently, because this will be the greatest WC ever

is it 2026 yet?

 

[Da_Aisijimo_Gou]

One thing I know for certain. Russia absolutely will not get screwed on a big call. If that referee wants to ever return home.

As if no one planted that seed ...

Given the russkies are playing at home ... and on-field refs and off-field VAR refs likely prefer not to be shipped home from Russia in boxes, russya actually may advance.

 

[HuskyHawk]

So just when I thought England looked great, like the talented and young side they are, they did something monumentally stupid and gave Tunisia a penalty goal. They are masters of the self inflicted wound.

 

[Fairfield_1st]

If all those teams fail, I tend to root for Argentina as a fallback position ("Little Italy"). Forza Messi...

Wouldn't Argentina be "Little Germany"?

 

[Fairfield_1st]

I usually cheer on a game by game basis. And sometimes for Arsenal players.

Outside of the US I have no rooting interest. I'll watch games with Liverpool guys (hoping they don't get hurt) and the big match ups.

 

[intlzncster]

Ouch, poor Tunisia. Minutes away from a great result and then a complete breakdown off a corner. Nobody in Kane's zipcode on that one.

 

[intlzncster]

As if no one planted that seed ...

Zero recollection of reading that haha

 

[Waquoit]

Tunisia didn’t deserve a result. I feel worse for Egypt.

 

[Da_Aisijimo_Gou]

 

[intlzncster]

That was a hell of a slam irl. WWE worthy.

 

[dvegas]

I’m telling you the USSF needs to go after Juan Carlos Osorio hard. He knows the US and the American player.

Has it been mentioned Juan Carlos Osario is a graduate of SCSU (Southern CT) ?

 

[LIuconn]

As I was watching I thought the left back had to clear the ball to the moon. Instead he got cute with it, gave up the corner and Harry made them pay.

They could have escaped but didn't deserve to

 

[LIuconn]

Has it been mentioned Juan Carlos Osario is a graduate of SCSU (Southern CT) ?

Men In Blazers interviewed him months (year?) ago and it was exceptional.

 

[dvegas]

Ray Reid coaching tree UCONNHUSKIES.COM :: University Of Connecticut Official Athletic Site

 

[Purple Stein]

Does he have any eligibility left? We could use a DB who can tackle in space.