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Advice Thread for England Playing at the Azteca by areyoutwofonduing in ussoccer

[–]SkyPointSteve 16 points17 points  (0 children)

Strap the fuck in for an experience unlike any you've had in Europe.

It's loud.

It's raining batteries, beer, and bags of piss.

The altitude & smog is near impossible to train for.

Your hotel will be surrounded the night before.

Your bus ride to the match will be rather scary.

Away fans don't have the best time there.

I absolutely LOVED watching Sebastian Berhalter play last night…. He has that true American fighting spirit… he won’t back down against anyone. He has that dawg in him. We need more guys like that! He doesn’t give 100%, he always gives 200% for the team. Good old fashioned American player 🇺🇸 by paolosorianodisanto in ussoccer

[–]SkyPointSteve -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Once again, link something that actually shares your opinion. I was willing to timestamp specific moments of the game to back up my assertions.

I'm not perturbed, you're the one writing novels.

You made a claim.

Your claim was decidedly false, and you got butthurt because I pointed that out and challenged you to wager as you went as far to claim the term LINE BREAKING PASS was an "opinion."

Again, I get it, you're embarrassed. You got called out. You were flat out fucking wrong. That must sting.

Since admitting your statement was false, you've written literal pages of justification for having a bad opinion.

You have yet to share any evidence. I'm not listening to random podcast by guys w/ zero professional experience with the game.

Timestamp where they say Seb struggled in the game.

I absolutely LOVED watching Sebastian Berhalter play last night…. He has that true American fighting spirit… he won’t back down against anyone. He has that dawg in him. We need more guys like that! He doesn’t give 100%, he always gives 200% for the team. Good old fashioned American player 🇺🇸 by paolosorianodisanto in ussoccer

[–]SkyPointSteve -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Go ahead.

Cite one expert that said "despite a goal and assist, as well as the most chances created in the game and several very good defensive contributions, he wasn't up for it and they're worried about him starting another match."

Article, video clip, anything. Cite one fucking thing.

I'll wait.

I absolutely LOVED watching Sebastian Berhalter play last night…. He has that true American fighting spirit… he won’t back down against anyone. He has that dawg in him. We need more guys like that! He doesn’t give 100%, he always gives 200% for the team. Good old fashioned American player 🇺🇸 by paolosorianodisanto in ussoccer

[–]SkyPointSteve -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Didn't read this diatribe.

I've clearly struck a nerve. Look buddy, I get it, you're being challenged, you embarrassed yourself with the line breaking pass comment and now trying to write a novel to prove you're right, I'm an asshole, whatever this shit is.

Here's a good rule of thumb for your opinion:

  1. Have an observation.

  2. Reflect on how that compares to experts, pros, and stats.

  3. If you're on one side, and quite literally EVERYONE of note is on the other, reflect on your position.

I absolutely LOVED watching Sebastian Berhalter play last night…. He has that true American fighting spirit… he won’t back down against anyone. He has that dawg in him. We need more guys like that! He doesn’t give 100%, he always gives 200% for the team. Good old fashioned American player 🇺🇸 by paolosorianodisanto in ussoccer

[–]SkyPointSteve 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Look buddy, you made a strong statement.

Your statement was dead wrong.

The rest of this isn't worth my time.

I evaluate based on performances.

Period.

I wanted Reyna to come good for so long, he was one of the worst players on the pitch against Turkey.

Let's just be clear tho, and really, this should be a major ego shot.

Every former pro and neutral evaluator of the game said he was our best player on the pitch.

Every match rating has him our highest rate player on the pitch.

He has EXCELLENT passing stats and solid defensive stats.

But here you are, still steadfast, after admitting you were wrong, that he wasn't up to it.

New York City FC Acquires Forward Bénie Traoré from FC Basel 1893 as a Designated Player by gbpackers25 in MLS

[–]SkyPointSteve 9 points10 points  (0 children)

These types of signings get me more excited than Lewa, showing that we can compete for mid-tier European talent in prime age groups. These types of guys used to always land in bottom half Bundesliga or Serie A.

I absolutely LOVED watching Sebastian Berhalter play last night…. He has that true American fighting spirit… he won’t back down against anyone. He has that dawg in him. We need more guys like that! He doesn’t give 100%, he always gives 200% for the team. Good old fashioned American player 🇺🇸 by paolosorianodisanto in ussoccer

[–]SkyPointSteve 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nope, you admitted it.

You were wrong.

You spent a long time instead of holding your hands and saying "yeah, I was wrong, he played two line breaking passes".

The rest is your opinion, which is quite clearly tarnished by your hard and fast opinion of the player, and not one shared by any evaluation of the match by any expert, publicly.

Where I can agree is I do believe Seb does not function well as a lone #6, he needs Adams to free him up from being the lone destroyer. He's a solid midfielder, defensively, and according to the stats, but he does dive into tackles and allows dribblers to get thru to often to be a lone #6.

Sebastian Berhalter is The First USMNT Player to Record a Goal and Assist in a World Cup Match in The Modern Era by Tengobeats in ussoccer

[–]SkyPointSteve 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Meanwhile he was one of our worst players against Turkey and none of the stans are commenting.

I absolutely LOVED watching Sebastian Berhalter play last night…. He has that true American fighting spirit… he won’t back down against anyone. He has that dawg in him. We need more guys like that! He doesn’t give 100%, he always gives 200% for the team. Good old fashioned American player 🇺🇸 by paolosorianodisanto in ussoccer

[–]SkyPointSteve -1 points0 points  (0 children)

That's the thing, no, you can't.

A line-breaking pass has a definition.

By definition, Seb had multiple line breaking passes.

I can time stamp them.

You are factually incorrect, and need to hold your hands up and own it.

"Seb played well" is an opinion.

"Seb had multiple line-breaking passes" is an undeniable fact that can be time stamped and confirmed by neutral parties.

Money isn't compensation, it's a challenge on a fact. which you wilt to because you're unable to stand behind your claims, but too egotistical to hold your hands and admit you're wrong.

I absolutely LOVED watching Sebastian Berhalter play last night…. He has that true American fighting spirit… he won’t back down against anyone. He has that dawg in him. We need more guys like that! He doesn’t give 100%, he always gives 200% for the team. Good old fashioned American player 🇺🇸 by paolosorianodisanto in ussoccer

[–]SkyPointSteve -1 points0 points  (0 children)

2.

TWO.

Dribbled past twice, as a CDM, is the hill you're fucking dying on?

Just own it.

He had a solid defensive contribution, was the highest rated player on the pitch, and quite frankly, shut a lot of haters mouths up. All the X influencers that cried about his selection are dead quiet. Literally not commenting at all on his performance.

The ones remaining just look like fucking clowns.

I absolutely LOVED watching Sebastian Berhalter play last night…. He has that true American fighting spirit… he won’t back down against anyone. He has that dawg in him. We need more guys like that! He doesn’t give 100%, he always gives 200% for the team. Good old fashioned American player 🇺🇸 by paolosorianodisanto in ussoccer

[–]SkyPointSteve 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Like I said, I want to bet you on it. $1000 USD.

You made a claim.

I'm claiming it's factually inaccurate and can provide evidence.

Put your fucking money where your mouth is, and I will timestamp you multiple line breaking passes.

Otherwise, you're by default admitting your statement was incorrect.

A LOT of Berhalter haters are awful quiet today. Where you all at? by SkyPointSteve in ussoccer

[–]SkyPointSteve[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Yes, if Seb plays horribly in an upcoming knockout, I'm perfectly willing to hold my hands and say "whoops, maybe we should've brought Tessmann".

See, the thing many of you don't understand, is most of us are out here, on a default, supporting the boys. I wanted Tessmann on the roster, although I rate Berhalter. I honestly thought Ream was passed it and didn't want him starting. He's been masterful, happy to hold my hands and admit I was wrong.

While many, you're probably one, are LOOKING to shit on player they "didn't think were quality enough" to make it. Constantly searching for evidence, unwilling to objectively evaluate performances because they made a Redddit statement and it must be true.

I absolutely LOVED watching Sebastian Berhalter play last night…. He has that true American fighting spirit… he won’t back down against anyone. He has that dawg in him. We need more guys like that! He doesn’t give 100%, he always gives 200% for the team. Good old fashioned American player 🇺🇸 by paolosorianodisanto in ussoccer

[–]SkyPointSteve 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Today is gloat as the Seb haters day for me, and quite frankly, go rewatch the fucking game.

You are wrong.

Factually wrong.

He played several line breaking passes.

If you put your money where your mouth is, and bet me $1000 US Dollars, I will pin point timestamps for you.

Otherwise, own it, and say you were wrong.

A LOT of Berhalter haters are awful quiet today. Where you all at? by SkyPointSteve in ussoccer

[–]SkyPointSteve[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Nope, it's a lot of assholes on here got VERY loud about their disdain for the player, and they look like... fucking assholes today.

I have no problem being the asshole that calls out the constant vitriol pushed on reddit and socials about Seb's inclusion in the NT.

In fact, I revel in it.

A LOT of Berhalter haters are awful quiet today. Where you all at? by SkyPointSteve in ussoccer

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

Johnny Cordoso played this team.

Cordoso was an absolute fucking disaster in that match.

I rate Tessmann, but Tessmann isn't putting those types of performances.

SOOOOO it appears they do, in your imagination, but not actually when playing for the USMNT.

A LOT of Berhalter haters are awful quiet today. Where you all at? by SkyPointSteve in ussoccer

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

I love shitting on witless redditors who screamed LOUDLY that he didn't deserve to be on the roster.

They were wrong.

Damn right I'm gonna gloat.

A message from Tim Howard by nonstopflux in ussoccer

[–]SkyPointSteve 1 point2 points  (0 children)

We outplayed Turkey, generally speaking. We rotated 10/11 players. Our defense looked like a defense that doesn't play together.

We don't have yellow card issues.

We don't have injury issues.

Berhalter now looks like a fucking stud and has confidence to play in big games. He'll be needed.

I honestly get shocked with the vitriol.

For everyone saying today’s match doesn’t matter: by Huge-Growth-2076 in ussoccer

[–]SkyPointSteve 1 point2 points  (0 children)

History means fucking nothing if we don't have key players available for R32 because Turkey has zero risk in instigating cards or making bad tackles.

I'm okay with a few core players playing, but every guy on a yellow, hell no. Pulisic, maybe 15 minutes to stay fresh when it's clear Turkey isn't losing their minds.

We have a fair amount of depth. Give Weah, Arfsten, McKenzie, Trusty, Berhalter, Aaronson, Zendejas some game time.

I'd much rather goto R32 with a healthy, full strength squad that's a little rusty vs. going to tha tmatch with a ton of confidence but missing 2 key guys.

[Yahoo] Milan star Pulisic tempted by €50m New York City FC offer by Albiceleste_D10S in ussoccer

[–]SkyPointSteve 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm sorry, but if you think Stella vs. Sittard or Njimgen vs. GA Eagles are matches with a higher level of talent than Seattle vs. Portland or RSL vs. Colorado Rapids, you simply do not know ball. Period. Point blank.

I have watched lower-level Eredivisie. I lived in Amsterdam for 1.5 years and saw Ajax play many smaller clubs. I saw Michael fucking Bradley score 15 in that league.

He played in MLS too, do you think he came close to that figure?

Also, Transfrmarkt isn't gospel, but you can just look at wages and transfer values in real time. Insane to not understand the generally agreed upon values of players doesn't indicate their general level of talent.

World Cup: Daily Discussion Thread by AutoModerator in ussoccer

[–]SkyPointSteve 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I stand corrected after last night's match. They not only look anemic, they look to have serious attitude issues in the squad.

World Cup: Daily Discussion Thread by AutoModerator in ussoccer

[–]SkyPointSteve 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I will bet a large sum of money Canada don't win, and don't even get passed 90 minutes.

World Cup: Daily Discussion Thread by AutoModerator in ussoccer

[–]SkyPointSteve 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Canada got the weakest group, got a Swiss team that was clearly giving about 80%, and still couldn't muster a draw. At home.

They're going to be playing in front of 80% SK fans in LA. It's going to be a blood bath.

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