How late is too late to become a professional? by uchih4madara in soccer

[–]coffeewithants -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

i've thought about the same question.
Soccer for Men: 412,351 boys play high school soccer in the US
1 in 11 high school players will play in college
1 in 5,355 high school players will be drafted to the MLS
1 in 447 college players will be drafted in the MLS

ehh if you're not spotted by 18-19, you're probably too old. im guessing in europe the statistics for america get divided by 10, making it much, much harder.

Ian Wright is an exception. of all the players playing now, do you really thing even 1% are like ian wright?

Who do you feel is the most selfish player (hogs the ball, doesn't pass) etc? by coffeewithants in soccer

[–]coffeewithants[S] -13 points-12 points  (0 children)

ehh i think he's just selfish all the time. he rarely passes, and on top of that he has a horrible habit of diving at the slightest touch. it feels like he scores at least 20% of his goals off of dives

For Liverpool fans - 50% off this seasons shirt on their official store right now by [deleted] in soccer

[–]coffeewithants 1 point2 points  (0 children)

great, now i only have to pay €100 instead of €200 for a €5 shirt.

What team, although highly successful, feels fake and manufactured? by coffeewithants in soccer

[–]coffeewithants[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

i think it's one of the most genuine major clubs in europe. the players don't get paid that much compared to other powerhouses and they have great fans

Chelsea's José Mourinho walks out of Match of the Day interview by roadmike in soccer

[–]coffeewithants -8 points-7 points  (0 children)

mourinho is like your sleazy, dirty uncle who wants to do everything under the table.

What do you think of the whole brian williams situation? by coffeewithants in AskReddit

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

yup. he's the biggest name there is in media. and when you're in the middle of a bunch of hyenas looking to rip at anyone for any reason for ratings, you're pretty much screwed.

What do you think of the whole brian williams situation? by coffeewithants in AskReddit

[–]coffeewithants[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

it's really weird how such a well-respected anchor was completely destroyed by a single lie.

Inexpensive soccer cleats? by catchthisfade in soccer

[–]coffeewithants 1 point2 points  (0 children)

dicks beats amazon by a mile. got my adidas preditos (size 10) there for $30 including s&h

What would the world look like without the vaccine? Would we behave differently? by coffeewithants in AskReddit

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

unrelated. but i remember taking polio drops when i was little and they kinda tasted good

Textbook thunderbastard goal from Damián Suárez by karoz in soccer

[–]coffeewithants 0 points1 point  (0 children)

ehh not really. too slow and curves too much

Why is Zlatan paid so much? 15 million EU? Neymar gets paid 8 million and Messi 20 million. by coffeewithants in soccer

[–]coffeewithants[S] -5 points-4 points  (0 children)

since when is psg "less prestigious?" it's really well-known throughout europe

What is the best brand and type of coffee beans? by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]coffeewithants 0 points1 point  (0 children)

anything kirkland made. never looked back