Soccer Thread 2022-2023 - Page 8

miami_fan · 11-29-2022, 03:21 PM

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Originally Posted by RainMaker

Is there no one better than Sargent to play? Can't they move Weah up and have Gio in there?

Well if there was any question before, it has been confirmed that Haji Wright at least not as someone who needs to hold the ball up. At the very least Sargent did that well.

If it is just a nut shot, I would expect Pulisic to play on Saturday. But that Sargent injury looked like at the very least meniscus damage.

SirFozzie · 11-29-2022, 03:34 PM

Pulisic is gone to the hospital. Ruptured testicle? They're saying "Abdominal"...

GrantDawg · 11-29-2022, 03:40 PM

Nvm. Sir Fozzie got it

BishopMVP · 11-29-2022, 03:42 PM

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Originally Posted by JonInMiddleGA

Pretty much what I came into the thread to say. Talking heads hated on Moore and Wright afterwards which I kinda understood their explanations for but I thought Zimmerman was absolutely clutch.

Yeah Aaronson was needed (and an easy call) and I liked bringing Zimmerman in even if I'm not sure we know how to play a 5 man backline (though I didn't love pulling McKennie to do it). Unless Dest was dead tired not sure why Moore over him this game, would've preferred more ball possession, and Wright was just baffling. And finally I can't believe I'm saying this but it wasn't even Gio I wanted brought in (killing a 1-0 game when he'd have no support isn't his game) it was Jordan Morris. If you bring Jordan Morris to a World Cup that's when he's useful! Dude works hard at least, Haji Wright did not...

BishopMVP · 11-29-2022, 03:43 PM

Honestly with what they've shown just start Aaronson and play with multiple false 9's. If Pulisic is out, put Gio in that spot.

Ghost Econ · 11-29-2022, 03:52 PM

Pulisic misunderstood No Nut November.

SirFozzie · 11-29-2022, 04:22 PM

Hopefully Pulisic is ok. He's already posted something on IG from the hospital all fired up and swearing he'll be ready for Saturday.

https://www.facebook.com/foxsoccer/p...59649121362946

albionmoonlight · 11-29-2022, 05:18 PM

That sounds like a variation of would you rather/truth or dare that you would play in high school.

“you score a goal that lets the United States advance in the World Cup, but you get hit in the nuts so hard that you have to go to the hospital when you do it.”

Ksyrup · 11-29-2022, 06:08 PM

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Originally Posted by SirFozzie

Pulisic is gone to the hospital. Ruptured testicle? They're saying "Abdominal"...

Abdominal is where they ended up.

miami_fan · 11-29-2022, 06:15 PM

Christian Pulisic diagnosed with 'pelvic contusion' and listed 'day-to-day' after violent collision in USMNT's win over Iran

GrantDawg · 11-29-2022, 06:20 PM

Abdominal is where my nuts stayed most of that match.

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RainMaker · 11-30-2022, 01:23 AM

I still think they've got to find a way to get Reyna out there. Also maybe time to give Ferriera a chance.

Feels like leaving Pepi off was a big mistake.

Critch · 11-30-2022, 08:18 AM

Seems like Cristiano Ronaldo has signed to play for Al Nassr of the Saudi Arabian league for around $200million per year.

And seems like his old team Juventus is in serious trouble too. All their directors have resigned, apparently being investigated for false submissions to the Italian stock market and false accounting. They've been forced down the divisions before for dishonesty, this time they've added in serious illegal activities to get the Italian police involved too.

PilotMan · 11-30-2022, 08:43 AM

The ME Sheiks are learning that everyone really does have their price. Ted DiBiase was right all along.

miami_fan · 11-30-2022, 02:16 PM

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Originally Posted by RainMaker

I still think they've got to find a way to get Reyna out there. Also maybe time to give Ferriera a chance.

Feels like leaving Pepi off was a big mistake.

I would like to see Reyna come on as a impact sub but I don't know who I would take out of the starting lineup if everyone is still healthy. I guess Musah is the guy who have to cede his place to Gio. I am not convinced that Gio is fit enough to start especially if the U.S. is not dominating the ball. Ferriera should be given an opportunity for sure. I am not sure if leaving Pepi off was right or not. It would be nice to have another option I guess. He has been on fire in the Eredivisie the last couple of months but before that he went almost a year without getting a goal. We just don't have that top flight striker at this point. Hopefully one of the young guys develop into one.

miami_fan · 11-30-2022, 02:18 PM

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Originally Posted by PilotMan

The ME Sheiks are learning that everyone really does have their price. Ted DiBiase was right all along.

The man is just trying to make a living to feed his wife and children.

sovereignstar v2 · 11-30-2022, 02:41 PM

Mexico are out on goal diff at this moment in time.

Edward64 · 11-30-2022, 02:42 PM

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Originally Posted by sovereignstar v2

Mexico are out on goal diff at this moment in time.

Watching the game and surprised that I’m entertained by it

miami_fan · 11-30-2022, 02:55 PM

The announcers on Telemundo tried their best to be objective but now they are just lashing out at everyone. The Saudis for time wasting, Michael Oliver for buying it, and the Argentinians for not scoring their chances.

sovereignstar v2 · 11-30-2022, 02:56 PM

I goofed. They are out on fair play and need goal diff to change to get in.

sovereignstar v2 · 11-30-2022, 02:57 PM

KSA scores. Bye bye Mexico

Ghost Econ · 11-30-2022, 03:03 PM

While it would have been even sweeter if Mexico had gone out on fair play, it still feels almost as good as the US moving on.

HomerSimpson98 · 11-30-2022, 03:22 PM

That ending was pretty insane.

albionmoonlight · 11-30-2022, 04:09 PM

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Originally Posted by GrantDawg

Abdominal is where my nuts stayed most of that match.

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Mrs. A was working in the next room while I was watching. And after the match she was shocked to find out we had one based on the exasperated noises I made throughout the second half.

MIJB#19 · 11-30-2022, 05:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Ghost Econ

While it would have been even sweeter if Mexico had gone out on fair play

That would have felt just.

Edward64 · 11-30-2022, 08:03 PM

FWIW, I was watching the Mexico vs KSA game and wondered how much players run in a game.

How Far Do Soccer Players Run In A Game? (+ Most Athletic Players) â—‹ 2022

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On average soccer players run 7 miles per game with a high of 10 miles. This can be as low as 2 miles for a goalkeeper. This is a combination of short sprints and longer distances.

Critch · 12-01-2022, 09:03 AM

1978 World Cup, Argentina missed a penalty in their third group game (Kempes missed against Italy). Argentina went on to win the World Cup.

1986 World Cup, Argentina missed a penalty in their third group game (Maradona missed against Bulgaria). Argentina went on to win the World Cup.

2022 World Cup, Argentina missed a penalty in their third group game.

It's written in the stars.

Ghost Econ · 12-01-2022, 09:05 AM

Canada knows you don't go empty net in soccer, right?

sovereignstar v2 · 12-01-2022, 09:16 AM

That is not a penalty.

Critch · 12-01-2022, 10:59 AM

Lukaku. Dear oh dear. What a carthorse.

Ghost Econ · 12-01-2022, 11:09 AM

I don't think I've seen a team care less than Belgium. Did they not realize a draw sends them home?

Ksyrup · 12-01-2022, 12:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Critch

Lukaku. Dear oh dear. What a carthorse.

I felt bad for him, watching him after the match. However, he's fortunate he's not from Brazil...

Also, I didn't watch all 3 games, but Kevin de Bruyne seemed mostly invisible from what I watched. Which seems impossible.

Ksyrup · 12-01-2022, 12:38 PM

What's the worst loss a team that has made it through to the final 16 ever had in group stage? Costa Rica has a decent shot to make it through despite a 7-0 loss. That's got to be unusual, right?

whomario · 12-01-2022, 01:43 PM

Good grief... That save though

whomario · 12-01-2022, 02:11 PM

Spain about to eliminate Germany.

Well,never mind. They manage to do that themselves

Ksyrup · 12-01-2022, 02:20 PM

Damn, I've been watching the CR game and didn't even realize Japan scored twice. Since Fox is broadcasting both games, I don't understand why they can't show the other score in a box in the upper right corner instead of telling us we're watching the World Cup on Fox or FS1. Gee, thanks!

Ksyrup · 12-01-2022, 02:26 PM

Costa Rica!

This holding up for 25 more minutes though...

whomario · 12-01-2022, 02:26 PM

Lol what

whomario · 12-01-2022, 02:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Ksyrup

Costa Rica!

This holding up for 25 more minutes though...

German players nerves are shot.

Solecismic · 12-01-2022, 02:28 PM

They think everyone's watching with a cell phone glued to their hands, and have other apps that tell them what they want to know about other matches. I've noticed the NFL telecasts no longer have crawls. It really feels like I've stepped back 20 years in time when I watch games now. Expecting alcohol and Oldsmobile ads any week now.

Ksyrup · 12-01-2022, 02:29 PM

Or holding up for 5 minutes...

Lathum · 12-01-2022, 02:29 PM

These guys fighting over the ball, lol...

whomario · 12-01-2022, 02:32 PM

I repeat: lol what ?

Ghost Econ · 12-01-2022, 02:39 PM

I go to pick up my daughter from school and all hell breaks loose.

I hope Costa Rica win so they can go through on 6 points with -5 goal difference.

whomario · 12-01-2022, 02:41 PM

Too early, now Spain will stop trying

Ksyrup · 12-01-2022, 02:42 PM

Germany, again. This one is all but over.

Solecismic · 12-01-2022, 02:46 PM

Japan now hanging on for dear life and to avoid elimination with the German goal. Seems they've been in the back third for 30 straight minutes.

GrantDawg · 12-01-2022, 02:47 PM

Germans running away with it

GrantDawg · 12-01-2022, 02:50 PM

Japan trying to will the clock to move faster

whomario · 12-01-2022, 02:52 PM

Well,Spain is trying but not getting any good chances ...

Ginter finally getting on the pitch in his 3rd WC

11-29-2022, 03:34 PM	#352
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11-29-2022, 03:40 PM	#353
GrantDawg World Champion Mis-speller Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Covington, Ga.	Nvm. Sir Fozzie got it Last edited by GrantDawg : 11-29-2022 at 03:41 PM.

11-29-2022, 04:22 PM	#357
SirFozzie Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: The State of Insanity	Hopefully Pulisic is ok. He's already posted something on IG from the hospital all fired up and swearing he'll be ready for Saturday. https://www.facebook.com/foxsoccer/p...59649121362946 __________________ Check out Foz's New Video Game Site, An 8-bit Mind in an 8GB world! http://an8bitmind.com Last edited by SirFozzie : 11-29-2022 at 04:22 PM.

11-29-2022, 06:15 PM	#360
miami_fan Coordinator Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Land O Lakes FL	Christian Pulisic diagnosed with 'pelvic contusion' and listed 'day-to-day' after violent collision in USMNT's win over Iran __________________ "The blind soldier fought for me in this war. The least I can do now is fight for him. I have eyes. He hasn’t. I have a voice on the radio, he hasn’t. I was born a white man. And until a colored man is a full citizen, like me, I haven’t the leisure to enjoy the freedom that colored man risked his life to maintain for me. I don’t own what I have until he owns an equal share of it. Until somebody beats me and blinds me, I am in his debt."- Orson Welles August 11, 1946

11-30-2022, 08:43 AM	#364
PilotMan Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Seven miles up	The ME Sheiks are learning that everyone really does have their price. Ted DiBiase was right all along. __________________ He's just like if Snow White was competitive, horny, and capable of beating the shit out of anyone that called her Pops. Like Steam? Join the FOFC Steam group here: http://steamcommunity.com/groups/FOFConSteam

11-29-2022, 03:43 PM	#355
BishopMVP Coordinator Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Concord, MA/UMass	Honestly with what they've shown just start Aaronson and play with multiple false 9's. If Pulisic is out, put Gio in that spot.

11-29-2022, 03:52 PM	#356
Ghost Econ College Prospect Join Date: Oct 2020	Pulisic misunderstood No Nut November.

11-29-2022, 05:18 PM	#358
albionmoonlight Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: North Carolina	That sounds like a variation of would you rather/truth or dare that you would play in high school. “you score a goal that lets the United States advance in the World Cup, but you get hit in the nuts so hard that you have to go to the hospital when you do it.”

11-29-2022, 06:20 PM	#361
GrantDawg World Champion Mis-speller Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Covington, Ga.	Abdominal is where my nuts stayed most of that match. Sent from my SM-G996U using Tapatalk

11-30-2022, 01:23 AM	#362
RainMaker Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Chicago, IL	I still think they've got to find a way to get Reyna out there. Also maybe time to give Ferriera a chance. Feels like leaving Pepi off was a big mistake.

11-30-2022, 08:18 AM	#363
Critch lolzcat Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Herndon, VA	Seems like Cristiano Ronaldo has signed to play for Al Nassr of the Saudi Arabian league for around $200million per year. And seems like his old team Juventus is in serious trouble too. All their directors have resigned, apparently being investigated for false submissions to the Italian stock market and false accounting. They've been forced down the divisions before for dishonesty, this time they've added in serious illegal activities to get the Italian police involved too.

11-30-2022, 02:41 PM	#367
sovereignstar v2 hates iowa Join Date: Oct 2010	Mexico are out on goal diff at this moment in time.

11-30-2022, 02:55 PM	#369
miami_fan Coordinator Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Land O Lakes FL	The announcers on Telemundo tried their best to be objective but now they are just lashing out at everyone. The Saudis for time wasting, Michael Oliver for buying it, and the Argentinians for not scoring their chances. __________________ "The blind soldier fought for me in this war. The least I can do now is fight for him. I have eyes. He hasn’t. I have a voice on the radio, he hasn’t. I was born a white man. And until a colored man is a full citizen, like me, I haven’t the leisure to enjoy the freedom that colored man risked his life to maintain for me. I don’t own what I have until he owns an equal share of it. Until somebody beats me and blinds me, I am in his debt."- Orson Welles August 11, 1946

11-30-2022, 02:56 PM	#370
sovereignstar v2 hates iowa Join Date: Oct 2010	I goofed. They are out on fair play and need goal diff to change to get in.

11-30-2022, 02:57 PM	#371
sovereignstar v2 hates iowa Join Date: Oct 2010	KSA scores. Bye bye Mexico

11-30-2022, 03:03 PM	#372
Ghost Econ College Prospect Join Date: Oct 2020	While it would have been even sweeter if Mexico had gone out on fair play, it still feels almost as good as the US moving on.

11-30-2022, 03:22 PM	#373
HomerSimpson98 High School Varsity Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Cowtown, TX	That ending was pretty insane.

12-01-2022, 09:03 AM	#377
Critch lolzcat Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Herndon, VA	1978 World Cup, Argentina missed a penalty in their third group game (Kempes missed against Italy). Argentina went on to win the World Cup. 1986 World Cup, Argentina missed a penalty in their third group game (Maradona missed against Bulgaria). Argentina went on to win the World Cup. 2022 World Cup, Argentina missed a penalty in their third group game. It's written in the stars.

12-01-2022, 09:05 AM	#378
Ghost Econ College Prospect Join Date: Oct 2020	Canada knows you don't go empty net in soccer, right?

12-01-2022, 09:16 AM	#379
sovereignstar v2 hates iowa Join Date: Oct 2010	That is not a penalty.

12-01-2022, 10:59 AM	#380
Critch lolzcat Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Herndon, VA	Lukaku. Dear oh dear. What a carthorse.

12-01-2022, 11:09 AM	#381
Ghost Econ College Prospect Join Date: Oct 2020	I don't think I've seen a team care less than Belgium. Did they not realize a draw sends them home?

12-01-2022, 12:38 PM	#383
Ksyrup This guy has posted so much, his fingers are about to fall off. Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: In Absentia	What's the worst loss a team that has made it through to the final 16 ever had in group stage? Costa Rica has a decent shot to make it through despite a 7-0 loss. That's got to be unusual, right? __________________ M's pitcher Miguel Batista: "Now, I feel like I've had everything. I've talked pitching with Sandy Koufax, had Kenny G play for me. Maybe if I could have an interview with God, then I'd be served. I'd be complete." Last edited by Ksyrup : 12-01-2022 at 12:39 PM.

12-01-2022, 01:43 PM	#384
whomario Pro Starter Join Date: Jul 2007	Good grief... That save though __________________ “The only people for me are the mad ones, the ones who are mad to live, mad to talk, mad to be saved, desirous of everything at the same time, the ones who never yawn or say a commonplace thing, but burn, burn, burn, like fabulous yellow roman candles exploding like spiders across the stars and in the middle you see the blue centerlight pop and everybody goes "Awww!” Last edited by whomario : 12-01-2022 at 01:43 PM.

12-01-2022, 02:11 PM	#385
whomario Pro Starter Join Date: Jul 2007	Spain about to eliminate Germany. Well,never mind. They manage to do that themselves __________________ “The only people for me are the mad ones, the ones who are mad to live, mad to talk, mad to be saved, desirous of everything at the same time, the ones who never yawn or say a commonplace thing, but burn, burn, burn, like fabulous yellow roman candles exploding like spiders across the stars and in the middle you see the blue centerlight pop and everybody goes "Awww!” Last edited by whomario : 12-01-2022 at 02:15 PM.

12-01-2022, 02:20 PM	#386
Ksyrup This guy has posted so much, his fingers are about to fall off. Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: In Absentia	Damn, I've been watching the CR game and didn't even realize Japan scored twice. Since Fox is broadcasting both games, I don't understand why they can't show the other score in a box in the upper right corner instead of telling us we're watching the World Cup on Fox or FS1. Gee, thanks! __________________ M's pitcher Miguel Batista: "Now, I feel like I've had everything. I've talked pitching with Sandy Koufax, had Kenny G play for me. Maybe if I could have an interview with God, then I'd be served. I'd be complete."

12-01-2022, 02:26 PM	#387
Ksyrup This guy has posted so much, his fingers are about to fall off. Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: In Absentia	Costa Rica! This holding up for 25 more minutes though... __________________ M's pitcher Miguel Batista: "Now, I feel like I've had everything. I've talked pitching with Sandy Koufax, had Kenny G play for me. Maybe if I could have an interview with God, then I'd be served. I'd be complete."

12-01-2022, 02:26 PM	#388
whomario Pro Starter Join Date: Jul 2007	Lol what __________________ “The only people for me are the mad ones, the ones who are mad to live, mad to talk, mad to be saved, desirous of everything at the same time, the ones who never yawn or say a commonplace thing, but burn, burn, burn, like fabulous yellow roman candles exploding like spiders across the stars and in the middle you see the blue centerlight pop and everybody goes "Awww!”

12-01-2022, 02:28 PM	#390
Solecismic Solecismic Software Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Canton, OH	They think everyone's watching with a cell phone glued to their hands, and have other apps that tell them what they want to know about other matches. I've noticed the NFL telecasts no longer have crawls. It really feels like I've stepped back 20 years in time when I watch games now. Expecting alcohol and Oldsmobile ads any week now.

12-01-2022, 02:29 PM	#391
Ksyrup This guy has posted so much, his fingers are about to fall off. Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: In Absentia	Or holding up for 5 minutes... __________________ M's pitcher Miguel Batista: "Now, I feel like I've had everything. I've talked pitching with Sandy Koufax, had Kenny G play for me. Maybe if I could have an interview with God, then I'd be served. I'd be complete."

12-01-2022, 02:29 PM	#392
Lathum Favored Bitch #1 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: homeless in NJ	These guys fighting over the ball, lol...

12-01-2022, 02:32 PM	#393
whomario Pro Starter Join Date: Jul 2007	I repeat: lol what ? __________________ “The only people for me are the mad ones, the ones who are mad to live, mad to talk, mad to be saved, desirous of everything at the same time, the ones who never yawn or say a commonplace thing, but burn, burn, burn, like fabulous yellow roman candles exploding like spiders across the stars and in the middle you see the blue centerlight pop and everybody goes "Awww!”

12-01-2022, 02:39 PM	#394
Ghost Econ College Prospect Join Date: Oct 2020	I go to pick up my daughter from school and all hell breaks loose. I hope Costa Rica win so they can go through on 6 points with -5 goal difference.

12-01-2022, 02:41 PM	#395
whomario Pro Starter Join Date: Jul 2007	Too early, now Spain will stop trying __________________ “The only people for me are the mad ones, the ones who are mad to live, mad to talk, mad to be saved, desirous of everything at the same time, the ones who never yawn or say a commonplace thing, but burn, burn, burn, like fabulous yellow roman candles exploding like spiders across the stars and in the middle you see the blue centerlight pop and everybody goes "Awww!”

12-01-2022, 02:42 PM	#396
Ksyrup This guy has posted so much, his fingers are about to fall off. Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: In Absentia	Germany, again. This one is all but over. __________________ M's pitcher Miguel Batista: "Now, I feel like I've had everything. I've talked pitching with Sandy Koufax, had Kenny G play for me. Maybe if I could have an interview with God, then I'd be served. I'd be complete."