Chongo94
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Very cool. McBride will always be one of my favorites.
2023-2024 European Football Thread
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Very cool. McBride will always be one of my favorites.
Purp
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Yeah, same here. I started really following English soccer when he became a fan favorite at Fulham. I kept up with it at arms length prior to that, but really got invested in it after that. The Super Whites were my side for quite a long time because they brought in so many Americans and had reasonable success with them. I still consider myself a Fulham supporter, but I had to get a new allegiance when they got relegated. I'd always enjoyed the Tottenham history/lore/misfortune so when Deuce transferred there it kinda sealed the deal for me as a Spurs fan. Similarly, I wasn't really a Cubs fan in baseball, but always liked the team and appreciated their place in history. When Jake went there and dominated, though, I became a huge fan. Same type of story except I stayed a big spurs fan after Deuce left and not so much with the Cubs after Jake left.
But I digress... McBride was the embodiment of all the great stereotypes (lunch pail, first one in last one out, etc.). The Fulham fans fell in love with him because of it and so did I. Just a rock solid competitor and succeeded at the highest levels abroad at a time when American field players weren't supposed to be anywhere near that class.
Purp
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Solid result in the friendly last night. Amazing what we can do when we have a plan in attack and defense. Michael Bradley seemed rejuvenated too. He lost me at Trinidad & Tobago, but if he continues what he showed last night he may win me back a little bit. I think I'll always be a little sour on him, though. Just can't ever get over T & darning T. Imagine that group last night with Adams, Sargent, McKinnie, Weah, Pulisic... We could have a lot of fun with this group for at least 2 world cup cycles.
Chongo94
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Completely forgot about it to be honest. Sounds like we did well then, good. I really think I’m at the point where, due to our national organization, the national team holds little interest for me anymore.
Kinda feels like we could have 5 Messi’s out there and US Soccer would still find a way to mess it up. Really cannot stand our national organization, such a clown show. I’ll support the team to be sure but my days of eagerly anticipating an international tourney we participate in are done for sadly.
Chongo94
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Interesting article. Cannot believe how Qatar has become decent (apparently) by Asian tournament quality standards so quick. Something smells there.
At least y’all Spurs fans get Son back sooner than you expected ha.
Qatar ready to make history in Asian Cup … but the world is not watching
https://www.google.com/amp/s/amp.th...tar-asian-cup-history-2022-world-cup-gulf-uae
At least y’all Spurs fans get Son back sooner than you expected ha.
Qatar ready to make history in Asian Cup … but the world is not watching
https://www.google.com/amp/s/amp.th...tar-asian-cup-history-2022-world-cup-gulf-uae
Purp
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We need him with our injury woes.
Purp
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I get a renewed sense of hope after each new manager comes on. I might be more enthusiastic right now about the future b/c the breadth of quality young talent in the pool is better than ever. I'm not sold that Berhalter is the answer, but I don't think he's going to hold us back as much as Boob Bradley seemed to and Arena after the Jurgen sacking. I'm actually a little eager to see them all try to figure out the international game together over the next cycle. The potential for growth there is exciting to me. I'm not expecting us to be a Spain, Brazil, Belgium, or Germany type of juggernaut. But in spite of our feckless federation leadership, I think the pieces are there to be a solid top 5 - 15 in the world side in a few years. Obviously we'll need to catch some good breaks along the way, but that's what being a fan is all about. I can see Qatar being another South Korea/Japan for us with a lot of young talent who don't know they're outclassed going in a little under the radar.
Unfortunately, I can also see us failing to qualify again. I consider Sunday night a step in the right direction, but I'm not putting too many eggs in the basket just yet.
Purp
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I wish they'd bring back Mourino. Chelsea too. Can he manage Chelsea and ManU at the same time? Please?
Chongo94
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European transfer deadline day today. England and Scotland go until 6 and/or 7, I believe. Italy and Germany have already closed. Not sure in regards to Spain.
Almirón from Atlanta broke Newcastle’s transfer record, which was set when they signed Michael Owen. We’ll see how he does...
Almirón from Atlanta broke Newcastle’s transfer record, which was set when they signed Michael Owen. We’ll see how he does...
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Purp
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Been sick all day so I've been out of it. Any noteworthy moves?
Chongo94
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Ehhh. Batshuayi went to Crystal Palace surprisingly. Nothing really big superstar wise in my opinion. More outs of the EPL than ins.
Serie A traded within itself pretty much.
Monaco made some moves but nothing that would surprise anyone I think when they dig into them.
Purp
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Hoping to see him with the nats in the next international window. Hoping to see all the young studs in Euroland. Nats back in action tomorrow against Costa Rica. Beat Panama in convincing fashion Sunday? so hopefully they keep the momentum going with the Ticos this weekend. I just want to see steady improvement and a commitment to a single style that is convincing.
Moose Stuff
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Moose Stuff
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Looks like he went the full 90 in an easy win for them.
Moose Stuff
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And here’s the video for Weah.....
This kid has been on absolute fire since joining Celtic.
This kid has been on absolute fire since joining Celtic.
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