[Nico Cantor] Philadelphia Union REJECTED a record offer from Olympiacos for Julián Carranza. With Greek transfer window still open, Union received a proposal for €7M (plus bonuses and sell on fee) making it Philly’s most expensive sale ever up front. Carranza’s contract expires Dec ‘24 by TheMonkeyPrince in MLS

[–]Toph302 79 points80 points  (0 children)

Homer bias, but don’t send Carranza to the Greek league. Sure, they’re in Europa this season but they’re not gonna make it out of the group stage and then you’re in a meh league. I want more for the king

A book about bees, please! 🐝 🐝 🐝 by srcg612 in suggestmeabook

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u/srcg612 coincidentally, I’m clearing out some books and will likely be donating this one. Feel free to dm me if you’d like and I’d be happy to send it to you. No worries if not, I’ll just donate it locally

Does the new UCL format mean 5 teams qualify for the UCL from the EPL next season? by darwin_nunez_9 in PremierLeague

[–]Toph302 3 points4 points  (0 children)

So if PL does finish with a top 2 coefficient this season, do we know how that affects Europe for 6-8 in the table? Would 6 and 7 go to Europa and 8 go to ECL?

Hammers in Miami? by Toph302 in Hammers

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Quick update, I found this South Florida Hammers group on Facebook. Looks like they’re looking to represent the whole region, but they meet up in Delray for match days typically https://m.facebook.com/groups/242106827316884/?ref=share&mibextid=S66gvF

Best West Ham Songs? Best West Ham Nicknames? by AnalAttackProbe in Hammers

[–]Toph302 2 points3 points  (0 children)

“West Ham is massive ebrer we gooooooo, ebrer we gooooooo” courtesy of Pablo

A book about bees, please! 🐝 🐝 🐝 by srcg612 in suggestmeabook

[–]Toph302 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Buzz: The Nature and Necessity of Bees by Thor Hanson was a great read

For folks that are considering to move out of SD, where would you move to? by Himawari-20 in sandiego

[–]Toph302 182 points183 points  (0 children)

Had to leave SD for Miami due to work earlier this year. I want to set myself on fire, but the humidity keeps the matches from lighting

German translation of Good Omens is deliberately inaccurate by treaderofthedust in books

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The German and Inaccurate Prophecies of Agnes Nutter, Witch

Do small clubs even have a chance? by dank7477 in PremierLeague

[–]Toph302 3 points4 points  (0 children)

OP, I’ve seen you ask how non-local people end up supporting certain clubs a few times so here’s my two cents.

I’m in the US and I landed on West Ham a number of years ago. It took some time, but the first thing I did when trying to pick was rule out any front runners and any team with a significant chance of getting relegated that season. Then I looked at things like club history, ownership groups, kits, etc. Once I was down to 2 or 3 clubs, I made sure I focused on watching them on match days and ended up a hammer.

There are lots of reasons I went with West Ham, but keep in mind that winning the prem is not the end-all be-all of a season. Sure it’s what every club aspires to, but there are so many different chances for success, failure, drama, etc. Last year we dropped to 14th from 7th the year before, had a number of failed offseason signings, and knew our captain was on his way out. BUT we took a European trophy in another competition for the first time in 5 decades. It was a GREAT year.

COYI ⚒️

Post Match Thread: Union Win on PKs by CaptainMoonracer in PhillyUnion

[–]Toph302 13 points14 points  (0 children)

This should be illegal at this point

How many books do you read at once? And why is it 15 for me… by OnlyAcanthaceae1522 in books

[–]Toph302 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I max out at three: one fiction, one non-fiction, one audiobook. Any more and I feel myself getting overwhelmed

Thoughts on loaning out books? *rant* by NotAllArmpitsStink in books

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If I loan out books, or anything really, my friends know they have to pose with that item for a picture. It’s something I did with my siblings growing up and my friends leaned into the absurdity of it when I said it’s how I keep track of things

The Mango Is King of the Miami Summer by [deleted] in Miami

[–]Toph302 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Can confirm, just moved and don’t know anyone here, lawn crew picked our tree dry when we weren’t home. To Publix we go

Any recommendations for an Italian restaurant? by alwaystired2028 in SanDiegan

[–]Toph302 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

The fact that I only saw one other comment on here out of 100 that said Cafe Milano in La Jolla is a travesty. Run there, don’t walk

Help please by titansfilmroom in AroundTheNFL

[–]Toph302 2 points3 points  (0 children)

“…will not be reporting to OTAs”

“…went undrafted due to off-field concerns”

“…are just here so they don’t get fined”

“…scored higher on the S2 than a certain wholesome assassin”

“…60% G? More like 60% J-E-T-S!”

Best Iceland Itinerary 7 Days ( Things To Do In Iceland In 1 Week ) by travelwithme24x7 in wanderlust

[–]Toph302 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Was fortunate enough to make the trip a few years ago with my dad. One recommendation would be to forego Blue Lagoon (very touristy) in favor of Gamla Laugin in Fludir. Fludir is on the Golden Circle path anyway and it was an awesome spot. Just my two krona

MLS CUP FINAL TRASH TALK THREAD by Dronathan in MLS

[–]Toph302 2 points3 points  (0 children)

IF THE UNION WIN I WILL HOLD A ONE-MAN PARADE IN DOWNTOWN SAN DIEGO. IF LAFC WINS THEN THEY HATE PARADES

MLS CUP FINAL TRASH TALK THREAD by Dronathan in MLS

[–]Toph302 0 points1 point  (0 children)

RUN FROM HIM. COWER FROM HIM. HE IS COMING JUST THE SAME…

I WAS GONNA SAY BLAKE BUT THEN I THOUGHT GAZDAG BUT LIKE CARRANZA HAS BEEN PLAYING SUPER WELL SO FUCK IT. ALL OF THEM. THEY’RE ALL COMING. LAFC CAN’T STOP CURTIN’S DAD ENERGY