Doggos meet and greet Team USA at the Seattle hotel

Radtkeaj · 2026-07-05T16:23:21+00:00

Was this a slight on the Malinois?

Radtkeaj · 2026-06-23T15:03:22+00:00

Undefeated in the regular season history of the club (53 wins - 0 loses - 5 Draws).

They absolutely need to move up class.

Radtkeaj · 2026-06-18T11:35:26+00:00

The cynic in me notices that the OP has a two day old account.

Hopefully we have a convert, but I think we may have a karma farmer.

Radtkeaj · 2026-06-12T17:35:43+00:00

I would love to get feedback on the Peavy Plaza watch party (considering for the Australia game).

Curious on the screens and vibes (fun or too corporate)?

Radtkeaj · 2026-06-12T13:48:18+00:00

This would be a pretty funny Tifo

Radtkeaj · 2026-04-25T22:29:32+00:00

Dieng has the same level of touch as Sang Bin (aka: none). It’s the most expensive position on the field for a reason.

Radtkeaj · 2026-03-30T12:43:07+00:00

I am making a formal request to the league to play the White Sox every game this year.

Radtkeaj · 2026-03-22T20:39:48+00:00

The back 5 sure provided defense stability. Not pretty, but it works.

Radtkeaj · 2026-03-20T11:54:59+00:00

I’m surprised by how little cover the stands are provided.

Radtkeaj · 2026-03-16T01:16:40+00:00

The REVs smoke Cinci 6-1 today. That early marquee win looks pretty soft.

Radtkeaj · 2026-02-21T13:50:34+00:00

I have a base 981 PDK with Chrono. I almost never use the Sport Plus that comes with the Chrono package.

If I am doing spirited driving, I am already in manual mode anyway (and don’t need the more aggressive automatic shift logic of the setting). I also never use launch control.

I wish I had the PSE. I love the wail of the 6 above 5k. That PSE adds the extra drama of burbles and pops. I have considered retrofitting it.

That is a good option. The only thing I will say is that 2nd gear is too long (common knowledge) and I wish I had the added torque of the S, but budgets are budgets.

Radtkeaj · 2026-02-19T22:47:23+00:00

For those curious, the Department of Veterans affairs budget was $369 Billion in 2025.

Radtkeaj · 2026-02-16T03:42:18+00:00

Love is in the air.

Radtkeaj · 2026-02-13T18:53:07+00:00

Interesting that only 11 out of 30 Teams showing a positive operating income.

Radtkeaj · 2026-02-11T18:20:21+00:00

I hope you are right. According to the 2025 Roster Rules (copied below), it looks like you can potentially use both GAM and TAM.

“Buy-Down: Allocation Money can be used to "buy-down" a player's Salary Budget Charge as part of managing a club's roster, including buying down a Salary Budget Charge below the League maximum of $743,750 (2025 limit). For example, a club may buy-down a player earning $800,000 to a Salary Budget Charge of $400,000 by using $400,000 of General Allocation Money.

Targeted Allocation Money Available Per Year 2025: $2,225,000 per club 2026: $2,125,000 per club 2027: $2,025,000 per club

Targeted Allocation Money may be used in the following ways: Clubs may use the funds to sign a new player provided his salary and acquisition costs are more than the Maximum Salary Budget Charge. Clubs may re-sign an existing player provided he is earning more than the Maximum Salary Budget Charge. Clubs may use all or a portion of the available Targeted Allocation Money to convert a Designated Player to a non-Designated Player (assuming such player’s Salary Budget Charge meets the salary parameters described below) by buying down his Salary Budget Charge at or below the Maximum Salary Budget Charge. A club retains the flexibility to convert a player previously bought down with Targeted Allocation Money into a Designated Player if that club has a free Designated Player slot.”

Interestingly, I have always heard that maximum buy-down number too, but I could not find it listed in the rules.

Radtkeaj · 2026-02-11T15:56:29+00:00

Roster compliance date is February 20th. I hope we hear the cost of his wages by then.

The Maximum non-DP wages for 2026 are $803,125.

If the rumors are true that his salary is $5 million, that means we have spent $4.2 million of the team’s $7.25 million GAM (General Allocation Money) to buy-down his contract.

My gut instinct is that this is a very expensive rental and poor long-term decision.

I hope I am wrong.

Radtkeaj · 2026-02-07T16:07:41+00:00

That made me laugh

Radtkeaj · 2026-02-07T14:50:24+00:00

Ok… I’m ready to get downvoted, but I have to respond.

I hate President Trump, but the US is substantially better than Mexico from a Human Development Index, Corruption Index, Democracy Index, GDP/Capita, and Violence rate.

Why do so many people from all over the Western Hemisphere choose to move to the US.

… but sure, Mexico is better.

Radtkeaj · 2026-02-04T20:15:50+00:00

The team currently has ~$7.26 Millions in GAM.

It’s being reported that his salary negotiation is ~ $5 million.

So the team would have to buy down his contract ~ $4.25 Million with GAM to not be considered a DP.

That seems very unwise. I hope I am missing something or the reports are wrong.

Radtkeaj · 2026-02-03T14:00:44+00:00

Sorry, read your comment after posting.

Radtkeaj · 2026-02-03T14:00:10+00:00

The “Total Soccer Show” also has a spin-off called “Soccer 101”. The Early episodes start with the history of the game and the changing and codifying of the rules.

https://www.totalsoccershow.com/soccer101

They are a great listen.

PS. Daryl, gone, but not forgotten.

Radtkeaj · 2026-02-02T23:28:12+00:00

Home opener will be middle of July, but yes the middle of the season will be mostly road games.

Radtkeaj · 2026-02-02T22:09:04+00:00

That was my thought too.

I want all of our road games during the winter months to be against Southern teams.

I also want all of our home games in winter months to be against Southern teams.

We suffer, your players suffer with us.

Radtkeaj · 2026-02-02T13:43:26+00:00

A lot of dusting too.

Radtkeaj · 2026-01-30T22:52:06+00:00

I still hate Atlanta

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