shotsup 832 Posted June 17, 2018 Don't care. Kids work at a German Biergarten so longer Germany lasts the better tips for them. That's the level of my interest. Go Krauts Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wiffleball 4,657 Posted June 17, 2018 At least this time there arent thousands of Africans blowing Venezuelans. Frick that was annoying. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Voltaire 4,572 Posted June 17, 2018 I was eating dinner last night and the TV was on, it was Argentina vs Iceland in the first half with the score tied 1-1. So I was rooting a bit for Iceland but there was no more scoring before the game went to halftime. I finished eating dinner and went upstairs. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mobb_deep 918 Posted June 17, 2018 I think soccer is cool and good. I guess Im in the wrong thread. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
titans&bucs&bearsohmy! 2,745 Posted June 17, 2018 It does very little for me to be honest. Im actually kinda glad the US isnt in it this time. Dont even have to pretend to give a fock. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hardcore troubadour 12,799 Posted June 17, 2018 How is it that Iceland qualifies for the tournament and the US doesn't? Iceland???? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mobb_deep 918 Posted June 17, 2018 How is it that Iceland qualifies for the tournament and the US doesn't? Iceland???? The short answer is FIFA uses some sort of convoluted system to decide how many teams from each region get in. Europe gets 14, the Americas get 6, Africa 5, Asia 6 and the host nation is automatically in. So America is fighting for 1 spot to get in with Argentina, Brazil, Mexico, Colombia, Costa Rica, Peru, etc. which are all good soccer countries. While Iceland is also fighting against some great nations, but has over 2x the odds of getting a spot. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the s is ilent 69 Posted June 17, 2018 A bunch of trotters with an occasional gooooooooooooal. The field is way to big. Spurts if athleticism that is more often than not defended. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hardcore troubadour 12,799 Posted June 17, 2018 The short answer is FIFA uses some sort of convoluted system to decide how many teams from each region get in. Europe gets 14, the Americas get 6, Africa 5, Asia 6 and the host nation is automatically in. So America is fighting for 1 spot to get in with Argentina, Brazil, Mexico, Colombia, Costa Rica, Peru, etc. which are all good soccer countries. While Iceland is also fighting against some great nations, but has over 2x the odds of getting a spot. Thakns. I read they are expanding the qualifiers by 12 teams so that big countries don't get shut out anymore. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
drobeski 3,061 Posted June 17, 2018 A sport so dumb even 5 year olds can play it 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thornton Melon 546 Posted June 17, 2018 Same as golf to me, except Im never gonna start playing soccer. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Frozenbeernuts 1,652 Posted June 17, 2018 I can't watch. It's as boring of a sport as there is. The acrobatic goals are a fun watch though Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kilroy69 1,011 Posted June 17, 2018 Soccer is for girls and boys who cant play other sports. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sho Nuff 720 Posted June 17, 2018 Soccer is for girls and boys who cant play other sports.Part of the reason the US isnt good...is there is still this mentality in this country. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kilroy69 1,011 Posted June 17, 2018 Part of the reason the US isnt good...is there is still this mentality in this country. because its true. If you are athletic in the us you play a real sport. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shotsup 832 Posted June 17, 2018 because its true. If you are athletic in the us you play a real sport. I'm more of a cocksmith if you will. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wiffleball 4,657 Posted June 17, 2018 Al Bundy's character on Modern Family absolutely nailed soccer. Well yeah, if you like watching a swarm of kids chasing a ball while zig-zagging across the field like a broken Roomba. Favorite line about soccer ever. God bless Al Bundy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wiffleball 4,657 Posted June 17, 2018 Soccer is for girls and boys who cant play other sports. I remember when I was a little Feller and the media would beat us over the head with the idea that in ten years, soccer would be the number one sport in the United States. Ten years after that, they were telling me that in 10 years a third of the world's population was going to die of AIDS. Obviously, neither prediction was true. But I can't help but think they're somehow related. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thornton Melon 546 Posted June 17, 2018 I remember when I was a little Feller and the media would beat us over the head with the idea that in ten years, soccer would be the number one sport in the United States. Ten years after that, they were telling me that in 10 years a third of the world's population was going to die of AIDS. Obviously, neither prediction was true. But I can't help but think they're somehow related. Soccer = the metric system 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
frank 2,154 Posted June 17, 2018 Soccer = the metric system Then why do they call it football? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mobb_deep 918 Posted June 17, 2018 Soccer = the metric system To be fair, the metric system is much better than the imperial system. Soccer isnt better than American football though. Its pretty good when played properly though. Americans just cant seem to figure out how to play correctly. Hell, I love soccer and cant even stomach the MLS. Just a terrible product. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Big Guy 1,400 Posted June 17, 2018 I remember when I was a little Feller and the media would beat us over the head with the idea that in ten years, soccer would be the number one sport in the United States. Ten years after that, they were telling me that in 10 years a third of the world's population was going to die of AIDS. Obviously, neither prediction was true. But I can't help but think they're somehow related. one of the smartest things you've ever said here but somehow still not making the connection Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shotsup 832 Posted June 17, 2018 one of the smartest things you've ever said here but somehow still not making the connection You need a tinfoil hat to understand Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
crackattack 513 Posted June 17, 2018 Present. terribly boring leasure activity. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
titans&bucs&bearsohmy! 2,745 Posted June 17, 2018 To be fair, the metric system is much better than the imperial system. Soccer isnt better than American football though. Its pretty good when played properly though. Americans just cant seem to figure out how to play correctly. Hell, I love soccer and cant even stomach the MLS. Just a terrible product. Yeah, the imperial system is stupid. I just cant seem to get the metric system though. I vaguely know how far one km is, but in terms of distances between cities or something, it means nothing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wiffleball 4,657 Posted June 17, 2018 Yeah, the imperial system is stupid. I just cant seem to get the metric system though. I vaguely know how far one km is, but in terms of distances between cities or something, it means nothing. Is really quite easy. 1 km equals 12 fortnights. Or 17 Stone. Which equals 34 cubits sterling. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
titans&bucs&bearsohmy! 2,745 Posted June 17, 2018 Is really quite easy. 1 km equals 12 fortnights. Or 17 Stone. Which equals 34 cubits sterling. I changed all my map apps over so that I would be forced to think in km instead of miles. Im doing better with distance. Weight? Fock if I know what a kilogram is. All I know is its more than a pound. Height? I know my own height in metric. Thats all I got there. Only know that cause people ask me all the focking time. Liters and mililiters I can handle, thanks to the good folks at the soda and wine industries. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RaiderHaters Revenge 3,615 Posted June 17, 2018 I played semi-pro soccer for a couple years, and I can't even stand to watch the garbage Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SUXBNME 1,346 Posted June 17, 2018 Played for 8 years. Great activity for youth. The pro game is completely unwatchable for me. Plus the players are a buch of poosays. FACT Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
titans&bucs&bearsohmy! 2,745 Posted June 17, 2018 I played semi-pro soccer for a couple years, and I can't even stand to watch the garbage Seems to me like the indoor variety would be much more entertaining to watch. Smaller field. No out of bounds. More action. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SUXBNME 1,346 Posted June 17, 2018 To be fair, the metric system is much better than the imperial system. And it's not even close. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RaiderHaters Revenge 3,615 Posted June 17, 2018 Seems to me like the indoor variety would be much more entertaining to watch. Smaller field. No out of bounds. More action. thats what I played after HS. Semi-pro indoor in Tijuana I did grow up watching the most successful sports franchise in all of sports history the San Diego Soccers Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shotsup 832 Posted June 17, 2018 thats what I played after HS. Semi-pro indoor in Tijuana Did the winning team get to Fock the Donkey after the game ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RaiderHaters Revenge 3,615 Posted June 17, 2018 Did the winning team get to Fock the Donkey after the game ? pretty much Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Big Guy 1,400 Posted June 17, 2018 Soccer is a cross between hockey and kickball. Even though I'm not a fan, I give it a small thumbs up as a real sport. NOTHING will ever compare to American Football though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
frank 2,154 Posted June 17, 2018 And it's not even close. Maybe it just seems far away in meters. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
naomi 347 Posted June 18, 2018 Playing indoor soccer one day a week was the most fun I had in high school. I took weight training and we would do plyometrics on Tues, and indoor soccer on Thurs. I sucked at it but it was still so much fun. Not into watching outdoor Soccer, but allegedly Sac Republic games are fun. Maybe Sux and I should see if there's any truth to that. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vuduchile 1,941 Posted June 18, 2018 Soccer was edjrs sport in high school. What more do you need to know? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peenie 1,696 Posted June 18, 2018 I think our Atlanta United soccer team is good. Not sure how they can qualify to get into the FIFA. Soccer players have sexy bodies. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cloaca du jour 2,072 Posted June 18, 2018 Its just stickless hockey for poor people. All you need are kids..a dog skull wrapped in paper and you can play. Dont have to be 7 ft tall...bench 350lbs and it is easily accesible to the masses. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites