OT: World Cup

[HuskyHawk]

Uruguay has some great chances hitting the post and just couldn't get it by the keeper. Ronaldo is still very quick with his cross-overs but the defenders do do a great job of staying home. Great shoulder pass though.

Go USA!

Maybe it's because I'm a Manchester United follower, so I see him. He's out now, because he simply doesn't have the work rate to play a high pressure system, which is what Ten Hag wants. I can't blame him, he's old, it's not what he wants to do. Portugal has a really good, young team. It's deceptive because Ronaldo is old, but they aren't an old squad. Bruno is tremendous, such a heady, savvy player. Makes everyone else better. I wouldn't mind seeing them finally win a WC.

Uruguay is always pretty entertaining to watch. The forgotten South American side in the shadow of Brazil and Argentina.

 

[Kolumbo]

Maybe it's because I'm a Manchester United follower, so I see him. He's out now, because he simply doesn't have the work rate to play a high pressure system, which is what Ten Hag wants. I can't blame him, he's old, it's not what he wants to do. Portugal has a really good, young team. It's deceptive because Ronaldo is old, but they aren't an old squad. Bruno is tremendous, such a heady, savvy player. Makes everyone else better. I wouldn't mind seeing them finally win a WC.

Uruguay is always pretty entertaining to watch. The forgotten South American side in the shadow of Brazil and Argentina.

Hmmm, Messi and Ronaldo to the MLS?

 

[ZooCougar]

Hmmm, Messi and Ronaldo to the MLS?

Retirement league.

 

[HuskyHawk]

Hmmm, Messi and Ronaldo to the MLS?

It's on the speculative list. It would be interesting because the Revolution would make the most sense. Huge need at striker and a large Portuguese population in the area. MLS really? Doubt he has the Hollywood aspirations Beckham had, and he is already the most followed account on Instagram globally. I have no idea. I don't think money is the issue compared to quality of life and winning. Napoli or Lisbon maybe. The Saudi's offered him huge money, but why would he suffer there?

Where will Cristiano Ronaldo go next? Former Manchester United player's options

Portugal forward Cristiano Ronaldo left Manchester United last month after a controversial interview in which he said he had no respect for manager Erik ten Hag. With the January transfer window close, what is his next move?

www.reuters.com

Cristiano Ronaldo: which club could sign him next?

As he faces up to his future away from Old Trafford, where could the Portugal international go next?

theathletic.com

 

[ZooCougar]

It's on the speculative list. It would be interesting because the Revolution would make the most sense. Huge need at striker and a large Portuguese population in the area. MLS really? Doubt he has the Hollywood aspirations Beckham had, and he is already the most followed account on Instagram globally. I have no idea. I don't think money is the issue compared to quality of life and winning. Napoli or Lisbon maybe. The Saudi's offered him huge money, but why would he suffer there?

Where will Cristiano Ronaldo go next? Former Manchester United player's options

Portugal forward Cristiano Ronaldo left Manchester United last month after a controversial interview in which he said he had no respect for manager Erik ten Hag. With the January transfer window close, what is his next move?

www.reuters.com

Cristiano Ronaldo: which club could sign him next?

As he faces up to his future away from Old Trafford, where could the Portugal international go next?

theathletic.com

The Revs make zero sense. Ronaldo is going to a team in Miami, Atlanta or California.

 

[HuskyHawk]

The Revs make zero sense. Ronaldo is going to a team in Miami, Atlanta or California.

Come one....I have lots of Portuguese friends in the are. Yeah, probably Miami or LA.

 

[ColchVEGAS]

It will solely come down to money. I doubt he lands in the MLS currently and he may actually be willing to take less money to stay home and play for Sporting FC where it all started...that is a long shot because he is very money driven. I believe he has made comments in the past about his reluctance to ever join the MLS.

 

[ZooCougar]

Come one....I have lots of Portuguese friends in the are. Yeah, probably Miami or LA.

It’s not like you need a local population of Portuguese to sell Ronaldo tickets.

 

[meyers7]

Netherlands and Senegal out of Group A. IF we get through we play one of them (most likely Netherlands). Big IF though.

 

[HuskyHawk]

Just saw this. Not sure if true.

 

[HuskyHawk]

The Revs make zero sense. Ronaldo is going to a team in Miami, Atlanta or California.

Yes, and as a fan, it is just wishful thinking. Revs need a striker (and as I'm reminded when I watch Canada, a replacement for Buchanan). He'd be a great fit.

 

[HCCForever]

It’s not like you need a local population of Portuguese to sell Ronaldo tickets.

I am not Portuguese and would go see Ronaldo play especially in Orlando or Miami.

 

[Forte]

don't see where the points come from here... no hard shots on goal yet

 

[storrsroars]

don't see where the points come from here... no hard shots on goal yet

If the US wants to score, they have to be willing to take some Iranian's junk in the face.

And they did!

 

[Husky25]

In a run that probably should not have happened, The US nearly scored (offsides) a 2nd goal in minute 6 of 5 minutes extra time.

US Needs to look out for Rope a Dope and keep the pressure on Iran.

 

[Waquoit]

It’s not like you need a local population of Portuguese to sell Ronaldo tickets.

He can play for Rhode Island FC. They sell more Ronaldo jerseys in any other player.

 

[storrsroars]

whew.

 

[Forte]

WOW!

 

[meyers7]

MotherF*$%^, GGG pissed me off sooooooooooo much. What a CLOWN.

Thank God for the players.

 

[upstater]

I'm not sure I ever want to see Haji Wright in there again! Gave me a heart attack.

 

[housekeys]

We won despite the poor coaching. Horrible substitutions. And the equivalent of the "prevent defense". Questionable coaching decisions. The best defense is often an aggressive offense.

We won, so I am happy.

 

[SubbaBub]

Team was gassed at the end. Starting changes worked out well. Subs other than Arronson for 15 minutes and Zimmerman at the end, were garbage.

The formation change, while necessary due to fatigue almost cost us. Weah was a barrel of wasted opportunity, Musah had his pocket picked several times.

Dest and Robinson were huge and a beautiful goal. Looks like Pulisic will be out for Netherlands. My guess is he cracked a rib or two.

 

[meyers7]

We won despite the poor coaching. Horrible substitutions. And the equivalent of the "prevent defense". Questionable coaching decisions. The best defense is often an aggressive offense.

We won, so I am happy.

For 20 freaking minutes.

 

[SubbaBub]

For 20 freaking minutes.

Hated seeing it but given how tired the midfield and Robinson were, it's understandable. The offensive subs did nothing to relieve the pressure.

 

[housekeys]

For 20 freaking minutes.

Exactly. We were just sitting ducks at that point. Basically a strategy of crossing your fingers that there are no miss-kicks, lazy hand balls, goalie miss-judgments and at the mercy of the ref. Arghhhhh.