edjr Posted June 15 Posted June 15 1 hour ago, supermike80 said: When does merica play again? juan time a week 1 Quote
cmh6476 Posted June 15 Author Posted June 15 of course one of my threads getting all kinds of attention is one I really don't care much about Quote
Voltaire Posted June 15 Posted June 15 Cape Verde! 0-0 tie vs Spain. That was awesome. Spain was completely bumfuzzled, they could not solve that team's defense, not one time, for 90 minutes plus stoppage time. Quote
Fireballer Posted June 15 Posted June 15 7 hours ago, peenie said: They want to win, they don’t care about representation. Please remember this post of yours. Not just related to sports, but in daily life Quote
Fireballer Posted June 15 Posted June 15 Just now, Voltaire said: Cape Verde! 0-0 tie vs Spain. That was awesome. Spain was completely bumfuzzled, they could not solve that team's defense for 90 minutes plus stoppage time. You could see at the end how frazzled Spain was when Pedri took that card on what would have been a break for CV. That keeper should be National hero Quote
supermike80 Posted June 15 Posted June 15 30 minutes ago, Voltaire said: Cape Verde! 0-0 tie vs Spain. That was awesome. Spain was completely bumfuzzled, they could not solve that team's defense, not one time, for 90 minutes plus stoppage time. Big fat reason why soccer is so boring to Americans. 0-0? What a snoozer Quote
Voltaire Posted June 15 Posted June 15 20 minutes ago, supermike80 said: Big fat reason why soccer is so boring to Americans. 0-0? What a snoozer Dude, that first attempt that hits the crossbar, comes back and the rebound is floating in when the goaltender peels himself off the ground and recovers just in time to reach up and knock it over the crossbar is insane. Despite the 0-0 tie, this was a one-sided affair. Spain was buzzing that whole game. They dominated time of possession but Cape Verde never broke. Quote
kilroy69 Posted June 15 Posted June 15 18 minutes ago, supermike80 said: Big fat reason why soccer is so boring to Americans. 0-0? What a snoozer I was just explaining this to my kid. Americans need scoring to keep their interest. Quote
supermike80 Posted June 15 Posted June 15 3 minutes ago, Voltaire said: Dude, that first attempt that hits the crossbar, comes back and the rebound is floating in when the goaltender peels himself off the ground and recovers just in time to reach up and knock it over the crossbar is insane. Despite the 0-0 tie, this was a one-sided affair. Spain was buzzing that whole game. They dominated time of possession but Cape Verde never broke. Awesome. 90 minutes for that. Woo hoo Quote
supermike80 Posted June 15 Posted June 15 3 minutes ago, kilroy69 said: I was just explaining this to my kid. Americans need scoring to keep their interest. Yeah. We do. Add to the fact that the field is WAYY to big in soccer. There is a lot of little or no movement, there are few scoring chances....and it's a snoozer. Now I will watch and root for the US. But it's just not a very exciting sport. However I do watch Golf. HA 1 Quote
jerryskids Posted June 15 Posted June 15 On 6/14/2026 at 2:32 PM, thegeneral said: Japan Netherlands with a great 2nd half On 6/14/2026 at 2:46 PM, Voltaire said: This Japan/Netherlands game has been the best one so far. Two really good teams that have both had good scoring chances. It was... until it wasn't. Japan ties the score near the end, woo hoo! It sets up an epic ending with both teams trying to pull out the win... ... oops, no, they just turtled and settled for the tie. Settling for a tie is un-Murcan. Full stop. 1 Quote
easilyscan Posted June 15 Posted June 15 USA USA! https://babylonbee.com/news/us-team-now-a-favorite-to-win-world-cup-after-bringing-on-lebron-james-to-flop Quote
Voltaire Posted June 16 Posted June 16 It'll be interesting to see how FIFA / California treats the Lion and Sun flag at this Iran game, Quote
MikeMatt Posted June 16 Posted June 16 22 hours ago, WhiteWonder said: subway from the stadium back to north philly Near Fishtown ? Quote
WhiteWonder Posted June 16 Posted June 16 32 minutes ago, MikeMatt said: Near Fishtown ? fern rock station? idk where fish town even is Quote
League Champion Posted June 16 Posted June 16 8 hours ago, MikeMatt said: Near Fishtown ? Delco Quote
Mike Hunt Posted June 16 Posted June 16 Not much of a soccer fan other than my daughters' games. But what is really cool at how the soccer fans from other countries are loving America and embracing the towns they are in. Many have never been here before and have been having the time of their lives. So many great stories to listen to. Quote
thegeneral Posted June 16 Posted June 16 1 hour ago, Mike Hunt said: Not much of a soccer fan other than my daughters' games. But what is really cool at how the soccer fans from other countries are loving America and embracing the towns they are in. Many have never been here before and have been having the time of their lives. So many great stories to listen to. Yesterday I went into downtown Seattle and it was awesome to walk around and see all the different jerseys in every bar and flooding the streets. Egypt and Belgium was the game so tons of those two of course but all the other countries too. During the 3rd match we had left a bar you could hear a roar when Uruguay scored to tie coming from all over the city. This is a great event. 1 Quote
cmh6476 Posted June 16 Author Posted June 16 19 hours ago, supermike80 said: Awesome. 90 minutes for that. Woo hoo Quote
Caine Mutiny Posted June 16 Posted June 16 2 hours ago, thegeneral said: Yesterday I went into downtown Seattle and it was awesome to walk around and see all the different jerseys in every bar and flooding the streets. Egypt and Belgium was the game so tons of those two of course but all the other countries too. During the 3rd match we had left a bar you could hear a roar when Uruguay scored to tie coming from all over the city. This is a great event. It’s been a terrific boost to local retail but sadly some economists believe it could have been even much bigger except that Trump has pissed off so much of the world that a lot of tourists have stayed away. Quote
kilroy69 Posted June 16 Posted June 16 I took germany for 50 bucks. Pays out 750 if they win. They have a super weak group and will not have to use their stars much to get out of group play. Keeping them safe from injury and tiring. Quote
League Champion Posted June 16 Posted June 16 2 hours ago, thegeneral said: Yesterday I went into downtown Seattle That's a Liberals dream place. Quote
Meglamaniac Posted June 16 Posted June 16 13 minutes ago, Caine Mutiny said: It’s been a terrific boost to local retail but sadly some economists believe it could have been even much bigger except that Trump has pissed off so much of the world that a lot of tourists have stayed away. TTTRRRRRRUUUUUUMMMMMMMMPPPPPPPPPPPPPP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 1 Quote
Meglamaniac Posted June 16 Posted June 16 16 minutes ago, Caine Mutiny said: It’s been a terrific boost to local retail but sadly some economists believe it could have been even much bigger except that Trump has pissed off so much of the world that a lot of tourists have stayed away. You are so full of crap The U.S. tournament is on track to be the most heavily attended in World Cup history, with 11 U.S. host cities accommodating massive crowds. The State Department estimates that upwards of 10 million visitors will travel across the U.S. during the summer tournament. Localized attendance and tourism surges have been most prominent in cities like Dallas, New York/New Jersey, and Kansas City, which are managing dedicated fan zones and massive viewing parties. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5] Quote
Caine Mutiny Posted June 16 Posted June 16 2 minutes ago, Meglamaniac said: You are so full of crap The U.S. tournament is on track to be the most heavily attended in World Cup history, with 11 U.S. host cities accommodating massive crowds. The State Department estimates that upwards of 10 million visitors will travel across the U.S. during the summer tournament. Localized attendance and tourism surges have been most prominent in cities like Dallas, New York/New Jersey, and Kansas City, which are managing dedicated fan zones and massive viewing parties. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5] https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2026-05-27/u-s-world-cup-hotel-bookings-are-disappointing-trump-is-major-reason Quote
nobody Posted June 16 Posted June 16 I like how the world cup is a complete free roll for the US. When we lose, it's like "meh. good try" if we somehow show well, everyone is like "fock yeah!" Quote
Caine Mutiny Posted June 16 Posted June 16 2 minutes ago, nobody said: I like how the world cup is a complete free roll for the US. When we lose, it's like "meh. good try" if we somehow show well, everyone is like "fock yeah!" You’ve never rooted for a mid-major school in March Madness? Quote
Meglamaniac Posted June 16 Posted June 16 1 minute ago, Caine Mutiny said: https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2026-05-27/u-s-world-cup-hotel-bookings-are-disappointing-trump-is-major-reason LOL An opinion piece from May, yea I'll take the actual numbers being reported that say it's likely to be the most heavily attended World Cup in history over a article written by Michael Hiltzik in the LA Times. These are the reasons you look so stupid so often Quote
posty Posted June 16 Posted June 16 8 minutes ago, Meglamaniac said: You are so full of crap The U.S. tournament is on track to be the most heavily attended in World Cup history, with 11 U.S. host cities accommodating massive crowds. The State Department estimates that upwards of 10 million visitors will travel across the U.S. during the summer tournament. Localized attendance and tourism surges have been most prominent in cities like Dallas, New York/New Jersey, and Kansas City, which are managing dedicated fan zones and massive viewing parties. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5] When one increases the amount of games from 64 to 104, it should be the most attended in history... 2 Quote
Meglamaniac Posted June 16 Posted June 16 Just now, posty said: When one increases the amount of games from 64 to 104, it will be the most heavily attended in history... And? Quote
nobody Posted June 16 Posted June 16 1 minute ago, Caine Mutiny said: You’ve never rooted for a mid-major school in March Madness? If you have a point, just state the point. Quote
Caine Mutiny Posted June 16 Posted June 16 Just now, Meglamaniac said: LOL An opinion piece from May, yea I'll take the actual numbers being reported that say it's likely to be the most heavily attended World Cup in history over a article written by Michael Hiltzik in the LA Times. These are the reasons you look so stupid so often It’s an opinion piece supported by actual numbers. There is no question that we could have had greater tourism if not for Trump’s idiocy. Quote
Meglamaniac Posted June 16 Posted June 16 1 minute ago, posty said: When one increases the amount of games from 64 to 104, it will be the most heavily attended in history... How about he current 2026 FIFA World Cup is averaging 64,276 spectators per match across North America, tracking to become the highest-attended tournament in history. Historic tournament averages range from 42,000 to 68,000, 1 Quote
Meglamaniac Posted June 16 Posted June 16 1 minute ago, Caine Mutiny said: It’s an opinion piece supported by actual numbers. There is no question that we could have had greater tourism if not for Trump’s idiocy. Numbers from May, how about numbers from 6/15 Quote
Caine Mutiny Posted June 16 Posted June 16 Just now, nobody said: If you have a point, just state the point. I thought I did. The reaction to the US (get really excited when they win, not disappointed when they lose) is true of all deep underdogs in sports. Quote
League Champion Posted June 16 Posted June 16 1 minute ago, Caine Mutiny said: It’s an opinion piece supported by actual numbers. There is no question that we could have had greater tourism if not for Trump’s idiocy. Not true at all. More people came because it's safer now. He wasn't going to deport tourists, stop your bullshitt. Quote
nobody Posted June 16 Posted June 16 6 minutes ago, Caine Mutiny said: I thought I did. The reaction to the US (get really excited when they win, not disappointed when they lose) is true of all deep underdogs in sports. Oh, so you didn't get my point. Quote
Caine Mutiny Posted June 16 Posted June 16 Just now, Meglamaniac said: Numbers from May, how about numbers from 6/15 Hotels are booked months in advance. Let’s see how this all shapes out when it’s done. I hope you’re right. There is no argument that the World Cup has been great for tourism. California alone is projected to make 1.2. billion in revenue. But it could have been a lot more. Some folks are staying home. And yes Trump is largely to blame. Quote
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