The most popular tournament in the world has finally come to a reality after 4 long years. 32 teams battle it out for the once every four year tournament known as the FIFA World Cup.
USA Eliminated from the World Cup, and did not qualify for the tournament for the first time since 1986. USA plans and vows to be back as a power house for the 2022 FIFA World Cup.
USA, Mexico, and Canada will host the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with USA hosting 60 of the 80 matches. Below is a link for the 2026 possible venues for play, Arrowhead being one of the possibility's as a venue for the cup.
Originally Posted by Carr4MVP:
I understand that but it stunk to watch. It is the main reason why people have a bias against soccer. It is like faking injuries in football.
I'm certainly not advocating for it. It was pathetic. But I get why they did it. If you're(not you personally)going to follow soccer, it comes with the territory especially in talent wise lopsided international matches, like this one. [Reply]
Originally Posted by Why Not?:
I'm certainly not advocating for it. It was pathetic. But I get why they did it. If you're(not you personally)going to follow soccer, it comes with the territory especially in talent wise lopsided international matches, like this one.
Well said. It is a necessary evil.
Quick question, are you a Hawaii grad or fan? If so, we should have a fun signature bet on the Army-Hawaii game. [Reply]
Originally Posted by Carr4MVP:
Well said. It is a necessary evil.
Quick question, are you a Hawaii grad or fan? If so, we should have a fun signature bet on the Army-Hawaii game.
Born and raised on Oahu and my dad is a grad, so I'm a huge fan. However, in this case huge and dumb don't correlate. You'd have to give me points. This team is going to be brutal and God awful on the road. [Reply]
Originally Posted by Why Not?:
Born and raised on Oahu and my dad is a grad, so I'm a huge fan. However, in this case huge and dumb don't correlate. You'd have to give me points. This team is going to be brutal and God awful on the road.
I am good for that. Like I said, it is a friendly bet. The signature wouldn't be anything vulgar.
Haha. Don't worry, it will get better soon. I generally pull for Hawaii when they are not playing Army. You guys are fun to watch. Great traditions and bowl game. [Reply]
Originally Posted by Carr4MVP:
I am good for that. Like I said, it is a friendly bet. The signature wouldn't be anything vulgar.
Haha. Don't worry, it will get better soon. I generally pull for Hawaii when they are not playing Army. You guys are fun to watch. Great traditions and bowl game.
Thanks. I pull for all the service academy schools unless they are playing UH. [Reply]
Originally Posted by Carr4MVP:
Well said. It is a necessary evil.
Quick question, are you a Hawaii grad or fan? If so, we should have a fun signature bet on the Army-Hawaii game.
Fuck that "necessary evil" bs. I'm a soccer fan, and think the flopping is beyond ridiculous, and hurts the game. If a match is lopsided, then take your lumps and get better - don't try to game the refs. It's bush league. [Reply]
Originally Posted by Shag:
**** that "necessary evil" bs. I'm a soccer fan, and think the flopping is beyond ridiculous, and hurts the game. If a match is lopsided, then take your lumps and get better - don't try to game the refs. It's bush league.
Ideally, sure. But in a WC situation where you have to at least draw to survive another day, you're gonna do whatever you think you need to in order to survive [Reply]
Originally Posted by Carr4MVP:
C'mon Iceland! Don't lose to Nigeria.
Nigeria has been very impressive today. Iceland needs to figure out how to add some offense to their system. Good run to the WC and they're not eliminated yet but they don't quite look ready to take the next, next step. [Reply]
Originally Posted by Why Not?:
Ideally, sure. But in a WC situation where you have to at least draw to survive another day, you're gonna do whatever you think you need to in order to survive
Only because there aren't repercussions, and it's somehow accepted by soccer fans. You don't see it in other sports to anywhere near the same degree. Players should be embarrassed trying to pull this shit off. [Reply]