Soccer thread (Champions League • PL • La Liga • Euros etc)

SCCats · Post by **SCCats** » Sun Jun 30, 2024 9:29 am

lol Southgate

SCCats · Post by **SCCats** » Sun Jun 30, 2024 9:44 am

Southgate might consider resigning at half time and see if a random assistant coach can get the tactics/subs right at the half

EastCoastCat · Post by **EastCoastCat** » Sun Jun 30, 2024 1:07 pm

Georgia is a fun team to watch.

SCCats · Post by **SCCats** » Sun Jun 30, 2024 1:29 pm

EastCoastCat wrote: ↑Sun Jun 30, 2024 1:07 pm Georgia is a fun team to watch.

This has been a very entertaining game. *cough* as opposed to this morning *cough*

SCCats · Post by **SCCats** » Mon Jul 01, 2024 7:28 pm

Bolivia has chosen a very interesting moment to score its first goal of the tournament (in 3 games, -7 goal differential).

SCCats · Post by **SCCats** » Mon Jul 01, 2024 7:32 pm

So the US immediately gives up a goal after being thrown a massive lifeline. The Uruguay player was offsides and they seem to blow the review.

Classic.

WildcatStunner · Post by **WildcatStunner** » Mon Jul 01, 2024 7:37 pm

Hopefully this is the end of berhalter

AzCatFan2 · Post by **AzCatFan2** » Mon Jul 01, 2024 7:41 pm

Fire Berhalter. Hire someone with Euro soccer experience. We waste way too much talent.

WildcatStunner · Post by **WildcatStunner** » Mon Jul 01, 2024 7:49 pm

It’s the same shit the entire berhalter era. Stagnant and disappointing offense

SCCats · Post by **SCCats** » Mon Jul 01, 2024 7:54 pm

Also our job -should- be highly sought after (HC of USA the host). So yeah, this should be the end of Greg.

We will see what happens.

SCCats · Post by **SCCats** » Mon Jul 01, 2024 8:09 pm

Panama and Canada are through to the knockouts, and we aren’t. Man that hurts.

SCCats · Post by **SCCats** » Tue Jul 02, 2024 3:44 pm

Demiral goals plus defense 10/10 performance for Turkey.

AzCatFan2 · Post by **AzCatFan2** » Sat Jul 06, 2024 11:50 am

England wins a penalty kick shootout in a major tournament? Strange things are afoot. Guess statistically, it was bound to happen.

Merkin · Post by **Merkin** » Sat Jul 06, 2024 11:56 am

Read where France has not scored a goal during play in their 5 games. Either PKs, own goals, or 0-0 ties.

SCCats · Post by **SCCats** » Sat Jul 06, 2024 1:07 pm

That cross from Guler for the Turkish goal was A+++

EastCoastCat · Post by **EastCoastCat** » Sat Jul 06, 2024 2:20 pm

Turkey was tough but gotta love the Final 4 teams. Bunch of powerhouse nations.

Been an unbelievable tournament with a ton of close games and great goaltending.

CalStateTempe · Post by **CalStateTempe** » Sat Jul 06, 2024 6:57 pm

Lotta passion on the field in the Brazil Uruguay match

EastCoastCat · Post by **EastCoastCat** » Sat Jul 06, 2024 6:58 pm

Slugfest

SCCats · Post by **SCCats** » Sat Jul 06, 2024 7:03 pm

Been a good game. It’s tough, but you’d expect it.

Also, that Panama team we lost to 2-1? Well they met a real team and got their ass handed to them 5-0 by Columbia.

Definitely time for Berhalter to go.

CalStateTempe · Post by **CalStateTempe** » Sat Jul 06, 2024 7:07 pm

Agree But you know he won’t cause ussf politics

CalStateTempe · Post by **CalStateTempe** » Sat Jul 06, 2024 7:44 pm

Joking aside im really enjoying watching this Brazil Uruguay match

SCCats · Post by **SCCats** » Tue Jul 09, 2024 12:03 pm

Here…we…go!

SCCats · Post by **SCCats** » Wed Jul 10, 2024 11:19 am

Left right left right! Kick their ass Netherlands!!

SCCats · Post by **SCCats** » Wed Jul 10, 2024 12:08 pm

A turnover, two dribbles and a rocket.

Damn Xavi!

SCCats · Post by **SCCats** » Wed Jul 10, 2024 12:16 pm

That’s a foul I think by Dumfries

Edit-ahh they’re going to look at it.

AzCatFan2 · Post by **AzCatFan2** » Wed Jul 10, 2024 2:02 pm

England is dangerous is added time. They do it again! Should be a great final with Spain v England.

azgreg · Post by **azgreg** » Wed Jul 10, 2024 2:27 pm

EastCoastCat · Post by **EastCoastCat** » Wed Jul 10, 2024 2:36 pm

Finally!

CalStateTempe · Post by **CalStateTempe** » Wed Jul 10, 2024 2:37 pm

Thank god.

Go get klopp, even though we’ll end up with another mls coach

FreeSpiritCat · Post by **FreeSpiritCat** » Wed Jul 10, 2024 3:14 pm

EastCoastCat wrote: ↑Wed Jul 10, 2024 2:36 pmFinally!

My sentiments exactly. He should have never been retained.

EastCoastCat · Post by **EastCoastCat** » Wed Jul 10, 2024 3:22 pm

CalStateTempe wrote: ↑Wed Jul 10, 2024 2:37 pm Thank god.

Go get klopp, even though we’ll end up with another mls coach

Love Klopp although his ‘pool teams were tough on my Gunners.

The only concern is can he coach a National versus Club team? It’s a big difference. But it is a splash the US side needs that’s for sure.

Get that Uruguay coach who knows how to be aggressive especially against the better quality teams.

AzCatFan2 · Post by **AzCatFan2** » Wed Jul 10, 2024 3:39 pm

Being a top Club Coach is a year-round job. Being a Country Coach allows someone to "work" while on vacation, when the players are playing for their clubs. Klopp doesn't want the figures rigors of being a Club guy. Coaching a country would be ideal.

The issue is money. Klopp would command a lot more than Berhalter was making. Worth every penny, but then there's the equality factor and the women's Coach salary.

EastCoastCat · Post by **EastCoastCat** » Wed Jul 10, 2024 3:55 pm

I think Klopp wants to take a break from all coaching tbh.

I’d argue his gig at Liverpool is easier to maintain then trying to go to a new country where he has no ties and trying to build up a program that has some talent but certainly not elite to a fan base where the sport is 4th in the country at best, with a team that’s middle of the pack in just the America’s, which is second fiddle to the Euro’s.

Why would he want the USMNT nightmare unless like you say they throw a boatload of money at him.

SCCats · Post by **SCCats** » Wed Jul 10, 2024 5:17 pm

AzCatFan2 wrote: ↑Wed Jul 10, 2024 3:39 pm Being a top Club Coach is a year-round job. Being a Country Coach allows someone to "work" while on vacation, when the players are playing for their clubs. Klopp doesn't want the figures rigors of being a Club guy. Coaching a country would be ideal.

The issue is money. Klopp would command a lot more than Berhalter was making. Worth every penny, but then there's the equality factor and the women's Coach salary.

Also, the US doesn’t even have to qualify for the World Cup. It’s kinda cruise control for a bit.

If someone was looking for that work/life balance at, let’s say, $8M a year, Klopp could do a lot worse than the USA job.

Of course if the Germans are smart they will make the same pitch to Klopp for the German job.

SCCats · Post by **SCCats** » Wed Jul 10, 2024 6:22 pm

This game is life or death for Uruguay.

This game is life or death for Columbia.

Q: Is it ever life or death for US players?

CalStateTempe · Post by **CalStateTempe** » Wed Jul 10, 2024 7:05 pm

EastCoastCat wrote: ↑Wed Jul 10, 2024 3:22 pm
CalStateTempe wrote: ↑Wed Jul 10, 2024 2:37 pm Thank god.

Go get klopp, even though we’ll end up with another mls coach
Love Klopp although his ‘pool teams were tough on my Gunners.

The only concern is can he coach a National versus Club team? It’s a big difference. But it is a splash the US side needs that’s for sure.

Get that Uruguay coach who knows how to be aggressive especially against the better quality teams.

I’d be over the moon if we got bielsa but why would he leave Uruguay?

I too agree that I’d rather have someone that coaches national teams rather than club.

CalStateTempe · Post by **CalStateTempe** » Wed Jul 10, 2024 7:08 pm

SCCats wrote: ↑Wed Jul 10, 2024 6:22 pm This game is life or death for Uruguay.

This game is life or death for Columbia.

Q: Is it ever life or death for US players?

Never.

For South American players, playing soccer is life and death from the moment they first touch a ball.

For the us, it’s a fun hobby that they are kinda good at.

Huge gulf in passions

SCCats · Post by **SCCats** » Sun Jul 14, 2024 11:38 am

Getting ready for blast off!!!

Go Spain!!

SCCats · Post by **SCCats** » Sun Jul 14, 2024 1:03 pm

Rodri coming off at half is a huge loss

SCCats · Post by **SCCats** » Sun Jul 14, 2024 1:07 pm

Quality

England has now been behind in all its knock out games (R16, R8, semis and final).

WildcatStunner · Post by **WildcatStunner** » Sun Jul 14, 2024 2:29 pm

Spain and Germany were the class of the Euro. It was a real shame that they had to meet each other before the final. That Spanish win was 100% earned and deserved.

AzCatFan2 · Post by **AzCatFan2** » Mon Jul 15, 2024 9:41 am

Columbia and Argentina were the class of the Copa, and the final didn't disappoint for the most part. Only disappointment was Messi not being able to finish, and James not having enough gas for extra time. But still, Argentina's depth was on display, and you get the feeling that even without Messi and Di Maria, Argentina will be a great team, and one to be reckoned with in 2026.

CalStateTempe · Post by **CalStateTempe** » Mon Jul 15, 2024 9:53 am

wtf happened before the game at the stadium? Seeing reports and it’s sad/disgusting how it got overrun and many ticketed fans were unable to enter

pc in NM · Post by **pc in NM** » Mon Jul 15, 2024 10:04 am

CalStateTempe wrote: ↑Mon Jul 15, 2024 9:53 am wtf happened before the game at the stadium? Seeing reports and it’s sad/disgusting how it got overrun and many ticketed fans were unable to enter

There were similar issues at many of the sites. Wait until the World Cup, for a shitshow...

AzCatFan2 · Post by **AzCatFan2** » Mon Jul 15, 2024 11:54 am

People rushed the stadium and tried to enter without tickets. Security wasn't ready for anything like this. Here's a story from a local S. Florida source: https://www.nbcmiami.com/news/local/sev ... m/3361851/

AzCatFan2 · Post by **AzCatFan2** » Wed Jul 17, 2024 1:16 pm

Former England coach, Gareth Southgate, has been linked to the USMNT job. Makes sense. Fits the desires for a Euro coach, and current US Soccer Exec is from Wales and knows Southgate well.

This article is how I feel. Southgate got results with England, but he wasn't the most attack minding, exciting coach. https://www.sportingnews.com/us/soccer/ ... 0506be0504

azgreg · Post by **azgreg** » Wed Jul 17, 2024 1:20 pm

CalStateTempe · Post by **CalStateTempe** » Wed Jul 17, 2024 1:22 pm

Gross.

I want Mauricio Pochettino

Edit saw Greg’s post - England will probably get pochettino

AzCatFan2 · Post by **AzCatFan2** » Wed Jul 17, 2024 1:27 pm

England has more talent, and is a higher ranked soccer country. But the US had the opportunity to play a WC on home soil, and does not lack for talent. And probably has more younger talent in the pool with experience than England. I agree that Pochettino likely chooses the Lions over the Yanks, but it's not a slam dunk decision.

EastCoastCat · Post by **EastCoastCat** » Wed Jul 17, 2024 2:36 pm

I thought England would go after Potter.

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