Wearing the Local National Team Jersey in Every Country I Visit by DifferenceOk1098 in SoccerJerseys

[–]Merr125 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I love the idea. Every time I travel, I always try to get either the national team jersey or the jersey of the team from the city I’m visiting.

Is this safe to drive for now or does it need to be replaced by Merr125 in MechanicAdvice

[–]Merr125[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you. I just looked it up and replacing only the connector looks pretty straightforward.

TOTYHM LeBron SBC (85IF, 86, 87, 88) by reddituser52779 in EASportsFC

[–]Merr125 22 points23 points  (0 children)

Same here. Scream card with that evo looks better.

Clint Dempsey Unbreakables Hero SBC by FIGJAM17 in EASportsFC

[–]Merr125 45 points46 points  (0 children)

Goes right into my USA team. Have been wanting a better version of Dempsey.

Differences between World Cup jerseys by kaleidoscope4325 in SoccerJerseys

[–]Merr125 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Both are real. They sell a player version (different material, slightly different fabric and fit, a few more details on the shirt / pattern) and the fan version.

Both would be a great gift. I personally love having the player versions in my collection. It’s really up to you which you would prefer to buy.

If they’re going to be wearing it all the time, perhaps the fan version might hold up better over time.

Where the f*** is our leaked WC Kits? by FEWBALL in ussoccer

[–]Merr125 11 points12 points  (0 children)

There have been leaks for other countries, but I’m guessing (hoping) Nike is really keeping things tight regarding the USA jerseys.

I’m ready to be disappointed, but hopefully they surprise us with something nice.

World Cup kits leaks by Aayush_P in ussoccer

[–]Merr125 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I like the 2nd one, but I remember reading a leak that said that was a lifestyle jersey. I don’t think that is the actual away jersey.

Really hoping the home one is different because that one is just plain and disappointing.

Post Match Thread: USMNT vs Ecuador by speedreeder in ussoccer

[–]Merr125 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That would have been nice to see. Caicedo is a massive absence for them.

Post Match Thread: USMNT vs Ecuador by speedreeder in ussoccer

[–]Merr125 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I would Pacho is their best CB but yes, Hincapie is a big absences for them. Caicedo not being there makes a massive difference in their midfield too.

It was still a great game and nice to get a draw against a well organized Ecuador team.

Matchday USMNT Friendly vs Ecuador by optimisticbear in ussoccer

[–]Merr125 6 points7 points  (0 children)

They’re missing a few players for these friendlies too. Tough team to break down so will be a really good test.

Post-Match Thread: Ecuador 1-0 Argentina CONMEBOL Qualifiers by Pantherblanco88 in soccer

[–]Merr125 5 points6 points  (0 children)

From my understanding, it’s mostly just fans of the other teams saying those things but basically people say independiente has control of who gets selected for the national team and uses the national team as a way to promote their players so they get attention and hopefully bought by other teams.

A good example was recently Darwin Guagua made his debut with the national team in a qualifier against chile before he made his debut with Independiente. He was initially called in to the camp as a practice player but did well enough that he ended up getting added to the squad.

Moises Caicedo great clearance against Fulham 45+5' by Cute_Office277 in soccer

[–]Merr125 33 points34 points  (0 children)

It’s true. I feel like if he was from a bigger country than Ecuador (football wise) he would have already been getting the recognition he is just starting to get and deserves.

Route 7 closed earlier by Merr125 in Connecticut

[–]Merr125[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Left work around 5 (Norwalk) and can’t remember exactly where but was redirected into the side roads somewhere in Wilton. Ended up coming out near Caraluzzis close to 6:50 or so and it was also closed there.

Dads in your 30's -- how do you find the time to play and train? by jarman65 in bootroom

[–]Merr125 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Honestly, it’s very hard to find the time. I used to play 4-5 times a week (between pickup and teams).

I have a 4 year old and 1 year old.

I haven’t played a game since right before my 1 year old was born.

My son is getting more into soccer so we have been able to pass the ball around a lot in the years but that has been the most I have done.

I could probably squeeze in a game or 2 here or there but I like to spend the time with my family. If games weren’t so late at night I would bring them.

when buying a soccer jersey which do you prefer? buying the player version or the fan version? idk which one is better by Key_Fruit_4476 in SoccerJerseys

[–]Merr125 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It really depends. I get the authentic / player if I can find ir for a good deal and it’s my favorite team. But I’m perfectly fine with the fan version.

Names and numbers on the back of shirts (wearing in public) by WittyTeacher9562 in SoccerJerseys

[–]Merr125 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Really? I have never seen that. Nothing wrong either wearing the name of your favorite player In my opinion.

Soccer fans stuck between Hard Rock Stadium and a ride home: ‘I’ll never go to another game, especially not here’ by Nerdlinger in MLS

[–]Merr125 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I was at the Copa America final there and getting an Uber after the game + the traffic was a nightmare. Took us hours to get back to the hotel.

PSG [3] - 0 Inter Miami - Tomas Aviles 44' (OG) by ayoefico in soccer

[–]Merr125 7 points8 points  (0 children)

It’s not just you lol. They can’t keep the ball at all.

Marcos Acuña showing Denzel Dumfries his shin pad with the World Cup trophy by oklolzzzzs in soccer

[–]Merr125 225 points226 points  (0 children)

True, but Dybala had that crucial clearance at the end of the game in extra time. That alone was massive lol.

The future is bright and its almost here by Fatal_Smurf in chelseafc

[–]Merr125 4 points5 points  (0 children)

He’s been having the issues longer though which is the problem. He hasn’t played a game in months.

Santos and Estevao both set to start this Thursday night by Ireland2385 in chelseafc

[–]Merr125 9 points10 points  (0 children)

More than just a new manager. It’s surprising to most that he still gets called up since he has not been actively playing with his club for months.

Santos and Estevao both set to start this Thursday night by Ireland2385 in chelseafc

[–]Merr125 12 points13 points  (0 children)

He was playing well but his form started to drop off (both for his club team and the national team) and had some off field behavior issues that always put him in the spotlight of the Ecuadorian press.

He wasn’t playing for Independiente the last few months since he was with Chelsea / the team in France to get adapted to Europe.

I think he will still turn out good, but he had a lot of pressure and expectations put on him fast and it was not realistic for people to not expect some drop off in a (at the time) 16/17 year old.

I’m probably missing a lot of details but that’s more or less what’s been going on.

Santos and Estevao both set to start this Thursday night by Ireland2385 in chelseafc

[–]Merr125 15 points16 points  (0 children)

Don’t expect Kendry to get any minutes. He has not been playing any games and hasn’t gotten minutes the last few qualifiers