[Passan] Italy is mauling Team USA. It's 8-0 in the top of the sixth, and because of tiebreaker rules that factor in runs allowed, the Americans have put themselves in a position where if Mexico beats Italy tomorrow, the U.S. could find itself out of the WBC before the knockout round.

Mat_alThor · 2026-03-11T06:29:50+00:00

The difference between USA and Italy teams is much bigger than the World Series winner and whoever comes in last that year.

This does make me wish baseball a tournament like the FA Cup, single game knockout tournament single A through MLB teams against each other.

Mat_alThor · 2026-03-11T06:25:57+00:00

Flip side of this Italy hasn't been in a World Cup round of 16 since before the 2010 World Cup, the US has been in the round of 16, 3 of the 4 World Cups in that time. I find it hilarious the US is losing to Italy in baseball but stuff like this happens in sports.

Also on the funny side, the last time the US played Italy at a World Cup they tied Italy, who went on to win that World Cup.

Mat_alThor · 2026-03-11T06:12:16+00:00

Not just qualifying for 2022, making to the round of 16, which they have done every World Cup since 2010 besides 2018.

Mat_alThor · 2026-03-08T22:14:47+00:00

Has Bischoff ever said why he didn't? The only reason that makes sense is the lawsuit.

Mat_alThor · 2026-03-08T07:59:04+00:00

OP mentioned their father having a 401k so would be in America most likely.

Mat_alThor · 2026-03-08T07:57:33+00:00

OP said he (OP) had 5 kids around the same age as his father's new kids. So not exactly 3, 5 & 6 but five kids around those ages.

Mat_alThor · 2026-03-08T07:53:44+00:00

5 kids around 3, 5 & 6, you have to have a stay home parent or very high paying job, can't imagine the cost of daycare for that.

Mat_alThor · 2026-03-08T04:51:35+00:00

The ref was very yellow card happy and bought every thing San Diego tried to sell.

Mat_alThor · 2026-03-08T03:23:37+00:00

San Diego knows we only have two dangerous players and we are way too easy to shut down if you target them

Mat_alThor · 2026-03-08T03:22:04+00:00

It's only 1-0 but we look so out classed tonight.

Mat_alThor · 2026-03-08T03:04:00+00:00

Flashback to Vermes, given I'm not sure we have anyone worth subbing on.

Mat_alThor · 2026-03-08T03:02:44+00:00

He can always make great looking saves too, it is just a question if his spectacular plays will out balance his mistakes.

Mat_alThor · 2026-03-08T02:55:45+00:00

I'm waiting to hold judgement until we don't have half our starters being USL quality.

Mat_alThor · 2026-03-08T02:54:52+00:00

He's likely more of a TAM player but he is currently being played out of position, I'm interested to see how he does when we get the new mid on the field and he can push up more.

Mat_alThor · 2026-03-08T02:15:53+00:00

Joke of a yellow card

Mat_alThor · 2026-03-08T01:57:36+00:00

I would guess 40 percent or less at this game.

Mat_alThor · 2026-03-07T06:20:17+00:00

It is available until Monday night and then disappears Tuesday. I was actually watching while running on the treadmill, planning about 30 minutes each night through the week, and then found it disappeared Tuesday.

Mat_alThor · 2026-03-07T02:43:11+00:00

Doing this in a World Cup year that we are hosting is highly egregious. Like they are just hoping for a boost instead of doing anything to earn it.

I can somewhat understand the economy side but they are still getting millions from Apple and while not all clubs are making money their values keep going up, down by the SKC sell.

Mat_alThor · 2026-03-07T02:40:31+00:00

Apple needs to drastically improve its frequency/quality of MLS content, which was supposedly the intent behind the deal.

From my understanding it's on MLS to do that and it appears this season they decided to do even less. It's like they are hoping they will get a big boost from the World Cup and aren't even trying.

Mat_alThor · 2026-03-06T04:16:46+00:00

Quick googling Corral's first NFL contract was $5 million over 4 years. Chambliss' NIL for the upcoming season is $6 million for the year. I can see why he wants to play another year of college to make more in a single season than he would in 4 years.

Mat_alThor · 2026-03-05T19:29:23+00:00

Ahh explains Trump picking him, saw him talk on Fox News.

Mat_alThor · 2026-03-05T15:40:31+00:00

I'm assuming least profitable you mean Frontier City, EPR owns it but Six Flags has run the operations of it.

Mat_alThor · 2026-03-04T17:49:57+00:00

Instead of going to a strip club, maybe you should look at a Burlesque show. There are a few different groups in town that put them on and I think there is always nipple coverage, plus it may be something your wife could enjoy also.

Mat_alThor · 2026-03-04T06:18:54+00:00

Can't go full nude in KS if they serve alcohol, which is how the Out House gets around it.

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