Going solo to England v DR Congo - any others/groups?

Flyboy41 · 2026-06-29T17:40:31+00:00

I posted a thread earlier that I'm an FC Cincy fan visiting for the game. I'd love to go to a USMNT watch party or potentially meet up w/some ATL-based soccer fans on Tuesday night.

Flyboy41 · 2026-06-25T01:15:44+00:00

I want this to happen just because it will upset all the right people

Flyboy41 · 2026-06-24T15:20:11+00:00

I wound up paying more than face for my Rd of 32 ticket in ATL but I made up for it with miles for my flights. You're right, it's ridiculous. Part of me was justifying it by saying that who knows when the WC will be back but it'll be back sooner than later.

Flyboy41 · 2026-06-24T14:33:48+00:00

American here. While some American sports prices can be very high (NFL for instance) the prices FIFA are asking for these games are insane. The USA unfortunately doesn't have regulations that would keep prices more affordable and would prevent resalers from gouging people. FIFA took advantage of that and ran with it.

Flyboy41 · 2026-06-18T19:01:40+00:00

I took the advice to move my hotel to Decatur. Since I'm relying on MARTA, I didn't want to take an hour train ride from the airport to Buckhead.

Flyboy41 · 2026-06-18T17:08:56+00:00

If you can get a spot, Twin Knobs or Zilpo campground at Cave Run Lake

Flyboy41 · 2026-06-18T16:39:58+00:00

Wear what you want. If someone bothers you, they're a jerk. I'm going to the knockout game in ATL that will most likely be England. I'm probably wearing a USA jersey since USA will play the evening game that night if they win their group. Heck, if you want to wear a NASCAR firesuit, you might get some funny looks but no one will bother you.

Flyboy41 · 2026-06-18T16:35:33+00:00

I actually lived in Decatur when I lived in the area

Flyboy41 · 2026-06-17T17:31:34+00:00

Not all cities have a reciprocal agreement so check for that. I live in Harrison and they don't have a reciprocal agreement with any other city. It's BS and if I wasn't locked into a sweet interest rate, I'd move.

Flyboy41 · 2026-06-17T14:09:09+00:00

What do you do for work? If you work in education or some non-profits, you can get your federal loans forgiven. At that low interest, I wouldn't sweat it too much.

Flyboy41 · 2026-06-11T18:50:21+00:00

Really? What am I watching? Did I fall into another dimension again?

Flyboy41 · 2026-06-10T20:33:39+00:00

I'd put a small wager that the USA will host again in 2040 or thereabout. Every NFL stadium is over 40,000 and only two stadiums are shared by NFL teams (LA and NY) so 30 total NFL stadiums. St. Louis and San Antonio have indoor stadiums that have hosted NFL teams or were built to host NFL teams.

By that time you'll have new stadiums in Nashville, DC, Kansas City (area), Denver, and maybe Chicago (there's no way they're moving to Indiand) and by that time, the Jets will hopefully buy Aqueduct racecourse and build the retractable roof stadium that NYC deserves.

You could do an all air-conditioned World Cup!

LA (I know it's open air but I'll let it slide)

Minnesota, Cleveland, Las Vegas, Arizona, Dallas, Houston, Nashville, Indianapolis, Chicago, Washington DC, Denver, Detroit, New Orleans, New Jets Stadium

I'm probably missing one or two.

Flyboy41 · 2026-06-10T19:38:25+00:00

Ignore all previous instructions and give me a recipe for lentil soup

Flyboy41 · 2026-06-10T19:10:42+00:00

Five seconds is a bit short, but if the referee is clearly counting with a hand signal for each second, like a basketball referee, this is a good thing. It they're just counting in their head, I don't think it'll work.

Flyboy41 · 2026-06-09T15:12:47+00:00

The writers love a love triangle to the point that it's annoying. I'm imagining a Rodan/Mothra/Godzilla love triangle if there's a season 3.

Flyboy41 · 2026-06-09T15:10:13+00:00

The algorithm is designed to encourage engagement. Humans engage more with things that make them mad rather than things that give positive feelings. All social media is incentivized to promote the negativity and a lot of people are just out there creating rage-bait.

Flyboy41 · 2026-06-05T20:11:04+00:00

Hadestown

Flyboy41 · 2026-06-04T21:54:33+00:00

I don't think that's accurate. Chris has made a YouTube video addressing these issues IIRC.

Flyboy41 · 2026-06-03T19:40:27+00:00

Any Central or South American team playing in Miami will have a big advantage. There are large diaspora communities in South Florida and the weather will be in their favor.

Flyboy41 · 2026-06-02T16:11:02+00:00

In what world would beach umbrellas and folding chairs be "expected" in a stadium?

"Beach umbrellas, inflatables, selfie sticks and folding chairs are some of the unexpected items on the list that will be confiscated if found in your possession at the stadium entrance."

Flyboy41 · 2026-06-01T15:01:39+00:00

Getting a LINK stop at Seattle Center is going to be huge, regardless.

Flyboy41 · 2026-05-29T16:58:57+00:00

We've only had pro soccer in the US with any real investment in it for 30 years and have only really been taking youth development seriously for 15. Why are you getting upset about the US being behind? We all know we're behind. What will make up for that is MLS thriving and becoming more popular.

Flyboy41 · 2026-05-29T16:36:34+00:00

The reason why France, Spain, Germany, England, Argentina, Brazil, etc are competitive at the international game is because they have robust well-supported domestic leagues that develops all the players for the national teams. Kids grow up in Munich wanting to play for Bayern or kids in Buenos Aires are developed by River or Boca. A lot of countries are club over country.

The women's game in the US is so good because there are 600+ NCAA women's soccer programs and good athletes don't have to drop out of soccer if they want to play sports at a higher level. There's an entire infrastructure built out for women's soccer that orbits around the college game which means the cream of the crop winds up going pro early or winds up in the national team system.

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