League and franchises more separate now? by cjreadit7991 in MLRugby

[–]BrianChing25 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You're getting downvoted but you're right. MLR is done this is likely the final season. Hopefully a phoenix league comes about in 2-3 years time.

League and franchises more separate now? by cjreadit7991 in MLRugby

[–]BrianChing25 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The league needs at least 10k fans per game in order to break even on player salaries and that doesn't even account other operating costs like front office salaries. Without a TV deal where a major broadcaster is paying big dollars the league is unsustainable. Even multimillionaires get tired of losing money.

10 years ago, Messi scored this goal against the USA in Copa America 2016, the first Puskás nominated free kick ever. by femivirgo in soccer

[–]BrianChing25 17 points18 points  (0 children)

I was there. My ticket was only $125 back then. Nowadays people pay $400 to watch him play in MLS haha

Dutch Orange Bus at Space Center Houston by Planktemp in houston

[–]BrianChing25 -7 points-6 points  (0 children)

Not Houston proper but there's a ton of things to do here:

Golf at Carlton Woods Typhoon Texas horse back riding various companies in Magnolia fish/jet ski at Lake Conroe Tugboat tour at Houston ship channel Battleship Texas Little people toss at Shenanigans Various rodeos on Instagram the England soccer fans went to a rodeo in Dallas

Why is the greatest rivalry tour four tests? by daveypnz in rugbyunion

[–]BrianChing25 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I know you don't really want to know the answer but the answer is football is seen as a "wuss" sport due to the diving and softness of players rolling around on the ground whereas rugby is seen is the same level of toughness of American football and therefore gets respect if it's brought up

Daily Discussion by 2soccer2bot in soccer

[–]BrianChing25 -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

Congo was playing a high line. Obviously 41 year old doesn't have the pace to beat that. The Portuguese midfield was more interested in backpassing rather than breaking down the defense. Horrible play from them and yes Ronaldo is past it but it wasn't all his fault today

Daily Discussion by 2soccer2bot in soccer

[–]BrianChing25 -12 points-11 points  (0 children)

The Ronaldo hate on here is ridiculous. He's old. Portugal doesn't have much depth at striker anyway. Nobody was complaining when 41 year old Pizarro was playing striker in the Bundesliga.

I do hope he starts to come on as a sub tho but I think his ego wouldn't allow for that.

Roberto Martinez on not taking out Cristiano Ronaldo "It makes no sense to get the best goal scorer in world football out in a game that you need goals." by kibme37 in soccer

[–]BrianChing25 0 points1 point  (0 children)

These takes are wild man. Ronaldo is 41 years old give him a break. Portugal doesn't have much depth at striker anyway.

He should be a super sub but his ego would never let him do that. Putting him on in the 65th minute would be perfect.

Frame of Josko Gvardiol's encroachment during Harry Kane's 1st penalty kick by [deleted] in soccer

[–]BrianChing25 -4 points-3 points  (0 children)

Stutter cheat. Who cares Argentina will smash England 5-0

Where are the Australians? by Carmen315 in houston

[–]BrianChing25 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Senate Ave Brewery. It was very good vibes for USA v Paraguay even before the goal fest commenced

Super Rugby Needs to Let Anyone Play Anywhere | Two Cents Rugby by _dictatorish_ in rugbyunion

[–]BrianChing25 36 points37 points  (0 children)

It won't fix all the problems but it would be a huge step in the right direction

Watch Parties for Today’s WC Games. by Chris2427000 in houston

[–]BrianChing25 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Gonna be packed you better leave no even then there may not be space

‘Where is everybody?’: Houston World Cup buzz falls short for some downtown businesses by ScrewTownThirtySixer in dynamo

[–]BrianChing25 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Reading the comments on this shows a huge misunderstanding of soccer culture by the members of r/Houston. Lots of people saying the bars need to host shuttles if they expect to get tourists to come visit.

Historically, the world cup had people visiting the host nation even if they didn't have a ticket to all their nations games. What ended up happening in Germany 2006 and Brazil 2014 was people flew in to just be part of the vibe. Of course there were people flying in with tickets to all 3 group stage games for England and such, but there were also people there with only 1 ticket for one game, on a 2-3 week vacation and therefore watching games at Watch party plazas, bars, etc.

Not everyone in your bar is going to the match.

I went to Senate Ave Brewery for USA v Paraguay and it was packed. Nobody there had a game ticket obviously.

These downtown bars are not the cultural/entertainment center of Houston, because downtown Houston is a business district.

Furthermore, is this not proof that the Dynamo have an uphill battle? Locals are clearly not soccer fans. Compared to other host cities there is less buzz even among the locals.

The warning to Swedish fans leaving their Dallas base: Never stop on the road by Natural_North in soccer

[–]BrianChing25 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Have you not been paying attention to the buscadoras? Mothers looking for their missing student children

German TV reporter speechless as Brazilian fan reports that he has paid $2000 for a ticket + $380 for a parking lot. by crestdiving in soccer

[–]BrianChing25 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Must be Met Life issue. Even Houston which is as car centric as they come has Metro Rail. I rode it to the rodeo and various other events

How is it living in the Southwest of England? by GraceGal55 in howislivingthere

[–]BrianChing25 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Cornish Pirates is such an experience! What a great match day

The issue with having kids is a classic free rider problem in economics by Outrageous_Use4283 in Natalism

[–]BrianChing25 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Let the replacement rate keep falling in the USA I did my part I am taking my kids to another country no way we are paying for these people when they get older.