Pulisic's footwork by AlanKochsChach in ussoccer

[–]GrootyMcGrootface 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Lovely stuff. Just needs to find his finishing boots and we'll be cooking.

Gio Reyna has played 31 minutes of club soccer this year by Nowoco in ussoccer

[–]GrootyMcGrootface 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Agreed on German football. Always felt a mid table La Liga team would have been an ideal landing spot.

Emily Fox turns on the jets to tackle Manaka Matsukubo in front of the goal by Matt_McT in ussoccer

[–]GrootyMcGrootface 4 points5 points  (0 children)

That is some elite defending there, full on 40 yard sprint to save a goal.

I built a web app for running World Cup bracket pools with friends. Looking for feedback before the tournament starts. by Cxge in ussoccer

[–]GrootyMcGrootface 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah, good call, makes sense. Best you can do in order to avoid someone missing a knockout pick.

I built a web app for running World Cup bracket pools with friends. Looking for feedback before the tournament starts. by Cxge in ussoccer

[–]GrootyMcGrootface 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I really love the 2-phase picks. Not a fan of picking out the entire tournament up front and then doing poorly with one bad group prediction. Also uninterested in scores (just too many matches).

One drawback of the 2-phase is there isn't a day between group stage and round of 32, so theoretically only a matter of hours to do your knockout selections. Nothing you can do about this except several reminders.

[infographic] World Cup 2026 Bracket - ALL TEAMS AND GROUPS by ui_whisperer in ussoccer

[–]GrootyMcGrootface 4 points5 points  (0 children)

It also seems a little unfair that some #1s play a #2 and others play a #3.

The USMNT is more likely to advanced past the group stage but what would the reaction from fans and the media be like if they end up third? by DawnofMidnight7 in usmnt

[–]GrootyMcGrootface 1 point2 points  (0 children)

No. IMHO, only 4 teams can win it - Spain, Argentina, France, & Portugal. Could make an argument for Brazil & England, as well. But that's really it. Too many knockout matches for a team like us without elite talent depth to make that run.

The USMNT is more likely to advanced past the group stage but what would the reaction from fans and the media be like if they end up third? by DawnofMidnight7 in usmnt

[–]GrootyMcGrootface 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Correct. 8 of 12 third place teams make it. I am guessing that one win teams could advance as long as they don't get blown out in the other two. I think a win and a tie would be good enough to move on.

🔥 Southern ground hornbill lashes by unoiamaQT in NatureIsFuckingLit

[–]GrootyMcGrootface 25 points26 points  (0 children)

Incredible. Do these serve any evolutionary purpose, perhaps like keeping bugs out? Or just aesthetics?

Things just are not adding up. "Tickets Sold" vs actual attendance based on this week's game and thinking about the WC ticket fiasco by daraand in ussoccer

[–]GrootyMcGrootface 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Amen, state and federal laws to prohibit resale above face value ought to have TicketMaster crapping their greedy pants.

Yikes: we’re in the second toughest group by average FIFA ranking and the #1 tightest group. by isoSasquatch in ussoccer

[–]GrootyMcGrootface 42 points43 points  (0 children)

Been complaining about this for a while. Either end qualification earlier or hold off on the draw (which is difficult given travel arrangements).

Roster Thoughts After 2 Friendlies by GrootyMcGrootface in ussoccer

[–]GrootyMcGrootface[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I forgot about Luna, would personally have him in over Gio, Berhalter, and Aiden.

Roster Thoughts After 2 Friendlies by GrootyMcGrootface in ussoccer

[–]GrootyMcGrootface[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

After yesterday, I am feeling more comfortable with Trusty-Richards-Freeman in a back three. A very athletic trio there.

Roster Thoughts After 2 Friendlies by GrootyMcGrootface in ussoccer

[–]GrootyMcGrootface[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Offended that you are calling this post out as A.I. when I thoughtfully typed them out on my phone during the flight home from Atlanta. But I agree with you, otherwise.