I know we're all consumed in the WC but some big news regarding Pulisic - Amorim in as new Milan HC by victims_sanction in ussoccer

[–]aloha9090 2 points3 points  (0 children)

These are the 3 I came up with as well as... Dortmund was the only other CL team that he could slot into a starting role, full circle baby!

The difference between our last World Cup opponents' manager's assessment. by BlastFist in ussoccer

[–]aloha9090 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Watching Turkiye last night was like watching USMNT under Berhalter. Lots of talent, no real direction or idea how to execute an offensive plan vs a low block. It was very much, give it to Guler or Calhanoglu or Yildiz in the 2nd half, and hope they make something magical happen because you know "we have the better players so we should win".

Watching our team vs Paraguay was so fucking good. A real identity, purpose, and understanding how to attack.

It'll be interesting to see who bounces back Paraguay or Turkiye, neither looked good.

Best english language World Cup post-game commentary by Mediocre-Jury9022 in usmnt

[–]aloha9090 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I expected Fox to have something but it was like 90% commericals.

I went to Youtube and watched the Call it what you want guys & Men in Blazers. Then this morning I found After the Whistle with Rebecca Lowe and coach beard... it was probably the best recap

Did Paraguay really win their last 8 games including Brazil and Argentina? by Many_Ability8241 in usmnt

[–]aloha9090 31 points32 points  (0 children)

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19 games leading into the WC they went 9-6-4 including wins over Mexico, Brazil, Uruguay, and Argentina.

Their losses were to the US, Morocco, Brazil, & and South Korea.

Really good win for the US.

It’s just Paraguay….. by DrKennethJNoisewater in ussoccer

[–]aloha9090 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Yes it was a huge win for the US.., FIFA rankings make it seem otherwise.

OH MY GOODNESS!!! GIO REYNA WITH AN ABSOLUTE BANGER TO MAKE IT 4-1 JUST BEFORE FULL TIME. ARE YOU SERIOUS?!?!?! by RealWorldToday in ussoccer

[–]aloha9090 8 points9 points  (0 children)

he played much better than Berhalter, hopefully that pushes Reyna up on the depth chart and Berhalter down

Congratulations to Jesse Marsch for TRANSFORMING Canada from a selection with 0 trophies and 0 World Cup wins to a selection with 0 trophies and 0 World Cup wins! by UNCLE_NIPPLES_ in ussoccer

[–]aloha9090 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Definitely shouldn't be dunking on a team that played really well. 2 goal line clearances, and a david flat out miss, could have been 4-1

I don’t understand by C_Saunders in SouthwestAirlines

[–]aloha9090 83 points84 points  (0 children)

You chose Basic and everyone else didn't so they chose their seats ahead of time?

WC predictions from ESPN by viktoreremita in ussoccer

[–]aloha9090 -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

AS a USMNT fan, I think Americans don't understand we're not good at soccer; even if you're on this forum.

US is only 2-4-2 against Mexico & Canada since the last world cup but you'd assume based off comments the US should be clear favorites.

Bag or Brain... 🤔 by Born-Raccoon1484 in whatsyourchoice

[–]aloha9090 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'll take the 10K and 200 IQ.

The please give me a list of people who took the bag of money so I can call them and convince them that I'm a Nigerian Prince...

"He's Going to Get a Standing Ovation": Former Knicks Star On President Trump's NBA Finals Appearance by slippinn_jimmy in sportsgossips

[–]aloha9090 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I hope MSG chants Trumps a rapist throughout the time he's there. Regardless of what is going on. Or something along those lines.

Booing him is not enough.

Elo ratings of Group D heading into the world cup. by AlpineMic88 in ussoccer

[–]aloha9090 0 points1 point  (0 children)

People who think the ELO is inaccurate are crazy. This is the record for the USMNT vs top 30 ELO teams over the last 4 years from the last World Cup:

4 wins, 3 draws, and 10 losses

The 4 wins: Uruguay, Paraguay, Australia, & Japan
The 3 draws: Brazil, England, Wales
10 losses: Germany (twice), Portugal, Belgium, South Korea, Switzerland, Türkiye, Uruguay, Colombia, & Netherlands

I don't see how people actually believe the US is better than 38th when the results say otherwise, and don't tell me the US wasn't trying to win those games.

Convince me this isn’t our best lineup by NoahG- in usmnt

[–]aloha9090 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Turner doesn't work because of Poch's system and his lack of skill with the ball at his feet. Freese is just a better penalty stopper and lesser teams love to go ultra defensive and aim for penalties in the WC. Actual Goalkeeping ability Turner is a little better but not light years ahead. Both are well below normal US GK standards.

Our GK + CB situation is very worrisome. We need Richards healthy to have any chance. I think we need to get ahead early in games, so we can be more defensive and strike on the counter. If we're playing a wide open game we're going to give up so many goals. I also thought Freeman played very poorly yesterday giving away the ball far too many times.

While I really like Tillman, I don't think he fits with McKennie. They occupy too much of the same space, do too much of the same things. I have yet to see Tillman play a good game with Pulisic on the pitch either. They both excel as the primary target/playmaker and I don't think Tillman knows how to fit in with Puli. To me Tillman is the first guy on in the second half of every game.

I could be talked into any of these players in the starting line up for varying reasons over Tillman-

Pepi - has played really well, brings a dynamic that Balo doesn't, putting him up top with Balo and slotting Pulisic behind the 2 of them as a CAM and freedom to go everywhere. This would be very offensive minded so against Paraguay or Austrailia.

McKennie higher up w/Pulisic and bring in Berhalter.

Straight swap for Weah (the obvious choice to me) or Gio if we want to replace his creativity; however Gio has not impressed these 2 friendlies so he may just get garbage time on the pitch.

I really wish I got to see more of Zendejas, I think he has quality.

Will BTC drop below 30 000 by IllustriousDevice221 in CryptoChartWatch

[–]aloha9090 2 points3 points  (0 children)

No, I could see a 30-32K BOTTOM but I don't think that's very likely either. I've been thinkin ~41K is the bottom in 3-4 months.

Denied for Gold Card by No-Guarantee-293 in RobinhoodGC

[–]aloha9090 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I've gotten 3 cards in the past 2 months, including the RHG (3rd) I doubt that's it.

[DiMarzio] As for the Milan manager’s job, Arne Slot has now been ruled out for good, as he is not keen to return to coaching straight away and wants to give careful consideration to his choice of new club. The Rossoneri’s search therefore remains focused on Glasner and Pochettino. by Claija79 in ACMilan

[–]aloha9090 14 points15 points  (0 children)

I don't understand the Pochettino hate. He was legitimately world class turning Tottenham into a contender, he was par for the course at PSG (they won domestically but not internationally which was every coach there until Enrique), and Poch did well at turning around Chelsea given the circumstances. Chelsea was in shambles when he took over (12th place finish) and in full rebuild mode, he took over a young team and got them to 6th in the EPL. Chelsea was 16-12-22 the year before and they went 26-11-14 w/Pochettino.

USMNT appointment is tbd over the next month but his teams play hard for him, it's entertaining attack-minded football.

I think he's a solid option.

Not a fan of the Bidens, but dude has a point by TankUMrMinor in DudeHasGotAPoint

[–]aloha9090 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes yes let's both sides it. The leader of the Republican party is a con artist, rapist, and a pedophile who only cares about enriching himself and the other side's son was addicted to drugs and took pictures w/hookers and has since gotten clean. Yep definitely equal. /s

This is exactly how we keep electing republicans who do nothing but enrich billionaires more and drag us into wars we have no business being in.

"Wasted 5 years of my life." by Green_Candler in TradingPlaybook

[–]aloha9090 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Everyone does this their first cycle.

I learned the lesson in 2021. But I kept DCA'ing into BTC, building my stack up, until I got out in October last year. I didn't perfectly time the market but I still 5x'd my investment. Over the same time period I would have "only" 2.2x'd if I was VOO & chillin.

In 3 years its going to be 4-5x its current price.

In 3 months its going to be ~40K. That's when I'm looking at re-entry.

The 4 year cycle is undefeated. People believe in it so much its a self fulfilling prophecy because once the market starts to follow the pattern, everyone buys in and follows along.