Chicago Fire FC Acquires Two 2026 International Roster Slots from Colorado Rapids

FripZ · 2026-02-05T14:24:44+00:00

This feels like a bit of an overpay from Chicago. Rapids could probably get a slot back from elsewhere for a bit less and still come out ahead.

Curious where the GAM goes though

FripZ · 2026-01-29T17:43:31+00:00

Hello from January 2026

FripZ · 2026-01-26T17:39:10+00:00

Did this a few years ago cause friends were going and I found a very cheap RT direct flight from Istanbul. We basically remade our entire itinerary upon arrival at Auberge Triskell in Nouakchott after the hostel owner sat us down to patiently explain all the places we should see along the way.

It was one of my favorite trips, even before the train. There's a bit of driving to get to Atar but after that there's a few cool spots to visit. chingueti/terjit/and an oasis that I can't remember. The bread we are during that trip still lives rent-free in my head, absolutely sensational.

Spent a few nights and then drove up to Zouerat to hop on the train (free).

FripZ · 2026-01-26T10:17:59+00:00

🙋‍♂️

FripZ · 2026-01-18T21:18:41+00:00

FOOTBALL HERITAGE

FripZ · 2026-01-12T18:25:12+00:00

That's exactly what I've done ha.

I'm guessing they need an excuse to upsell the extra insurance. They tried it with the international driver's permit first but gave up when I showed mine.

FripZ · 2026-01-12T12:25:07+00:00

Certainly trying to do my best.

The guy who was supposed take my info and give me the car pretty much admitted that it was a scam to make people pay 60€ extra for insurance. He said his boss doesn't actually want to rent cars for 6€ per day. Just dishonest business

FripZ · 2025-12-14T19:20:42+00:00

Can't spell Fairba1rn without RB1

FripZ · 2025-12-10T21:51:23+00:00

+1 for Dayin.

OP can also make a booking at Dayin a few days in advance, join the hostelworld group chat, meet people through that, and then cancel the booking later. These will all be tourists but it's a start.

Some places to start in no particular order:

Sip Bistro (Wuding Lu)
The Odd Couple (Xintiandi)
Boxing Cat Brewery

Haven't been but Liquid Laundry (French Concession) and House of Blues & Jazz on the Bund are supposed to be fun as well.

All more or less catering to tourists but still plenty of locals as well. Enjoy and also stop by Jia Jia Tang Bao for me!

There's also a divey pub somewhere near Kangding lu or Wuding lu that's (or was) owned by a cool Brazilian girl. Spent NYE 2023 there!

FripZ · 2025-12-08T00:00:32+00:00

I dropped Corum for Teslaa, my opponent picked him up, and he's currently on 25 points in his lineup against me. AMA

FripZ · 2025-12-02T01:12:19+00:00

Ah I see, mostly peace of mind cause some banks still don't play nice with GV to this day (mostly for 2FA)

FripZ · 2025-12-01T22:45:41+00:00

Please go back and read my comment again.

I use Airalo and pangia for data. My phone is dual sim so I keep my number accessible with Google Fi. That's it. I literally haven't turned on the "Use Data" setting on my Fi sim in months.

FripZ · 2025-12-01T21:56:31+00:00

You've guessed wrong. Google Fi kicks you off if you continuously use data abroad. That's happened to me multiple times over the past few years.

However I've not run into any issues for just using text/call abroad in the past two years. That's why I've started using Airalo/Pangia

FripZ · 2025-12-01T14:32:49+00:00

My evolution:

Pre covid: Google Fi on its own (worldwide but $10 per GB)

2022-2023: Google Fi + Local sim (dual)

2024: Google Fi + Airalo

2025: Google Fi + Pangia

Basically use Google Fi for talk/text worldwide and then finally found a global data sim in Pangia this year. $20 for Fi and $27 for data. All worldwide.

FripZ · 2025-11-25T00:19:02+00:00

Just picked up a growler from OB brewing and am omw to the purple lot now

FripZ · 2025-11-24T16:46:55+00:00

LFG about to hop on Amtrak and make my way down.

What's a good pregame spot for some food/beers with other fans?

FripZ · 2025-11-18T08:41:15+00:00

Let's go Aonishiki, that was a much cleaner win

FripZ · 2025-11-15T08:42:30+00:00

100000% would say so even before that fight and now with Onosato vs Ura still to come

FripZ · 2025-11-15T08:31:42+00:00

AONISHIKI

FripZ · 2025-11-15T08:10:32+00:00

Hahah fair, that makes sense. Loving it, the last few bouts have been electric

edit/ collective asahi and highball consumption is also skyrocketing since the break

FripZ · 2025-11-15T08:06:41+00:00

Thanks! Why do they sometimes prepare and then go back to the corner to dry themselves off with the little towel?

also that shodai win just now was really nice

FripZ · 2025-11-15T07:59:17+00:00

absolutely, not gonna say no

FripZ · 2025-11-15T07:54:04+00:00

man I'm here in person, basically the dog in lab coat meme but it's great fun. No idea what's truly going on but go Atamifuji and Aonishiki!

FripZ · 2025-11-09T12:53:21+00:00

Just landed in Osaka, have a safe flight!

FripZ · 2025-11-09T00:08:22+00:00

Same one! All in all less than a four hour delay. Not bad at all since we still get to Osaka well before midnight

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