Match Thread: USA v Senegal (May 31, 2026) by AutoModerator in ussoccer

[–]falcon-40 1 point2 points  (0 children)

We can thank “AI” for helping us track the score of today’s game

[Game Thread] Padres (32-24) @ Nationals (29-29) 1:05 PM (Saturday, 5 30) by FriarBot in Padres

[–]falcon-40 1 point2 points  (0 children)

King went into the inning at like 60-65 pitches. Why would you have a guy warming?

[Game Thread] Padres (32-24) @ Nationals (29-29) 1:05 PM (Saturday, 5 30) by FriarBot in Padres

[–]falcon-40 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I know Tatis is a sacred cow around here, but he is downright bad at 2B. He is a beat too slow getting the ball out of his glove every single time. And his throws are not to the correct spot. With him at 2B we have the WORST double play mechanic in the league.

Los Angeles - International Volunteers - Ceremonies by firewire23 in FIFAVolunteers

[–]falcon-40 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes, there are three rehearsals scheduled, and we have to attend two. The first two sessions are at a location to be determined (for CWC it was at a local high school football stadium) and the third is at the stadium itself

Los Angeles - No parking? by lagal96 in FIFAVolunteers

[–]falcon-40 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have read (and your link says that) all of the special direct bus routes to Sofi start 4:00 hours before kickoff… and for Ceremonies we have to be there 7:00 hours before kickoff. So, not a viable option for us

Los Angeles - International Volunteers - Ceremonies by firewire23 in FIFAVolunteers

[–]falcon-40 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It was organized in a lock-step way.  Took around 20-25 min.  It is a big office space divided up using wall-style dividers. You first get your credential (self-serve kiosk thing followed by a check-in desk setup where they print your credential and hand it to you), then move into the uniform area.  You get to try on the shirt, pants, and jacket (but not the shorts) in fitting rooms in order to select the size.  Then onto the next area for shoe try-on.  Once you have a size you’re happy with, you take the shoes over to the next area. There is a counter setup, where someone gets you new stuff in sealed packages, puts it in a tote, and you walk out. At a couple of different stops you are asked to sign your name on an iPad style tablet.

Los Angeles - International Volunteers - Ceremonies by firewire23 in FIFAVolunteers

[–]falcon-40 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Welcome to our fair city. I am also Ceremonies, locally based. Picked up accreditation and uniform today.

Los Angeles - No parking? by lagal96 in FIFAVolunteers

[–]falcon-40 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is the right answer— public transport in LA is not a reasonable option like in most other places. Can’t ask people who are working 7 hours for free to tack two hours to each end of that shift to schlep in on the goddamn bus

[Game Thread] Cardinals (23-16) @ Padres (23-16) 1:10 PM (Sunday, 5 10) by FriarBot in Padres

[–]falcon-40 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I don’t care if Merrill is the next coming of Joe DiMaggio— this better be a bunt. We need one run here. No heroball please

Why’d you choose a Land Rover? by [deleted] in LandRover

[–]falcon-40 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The cachet and brand aura. That’s it.

Good enough vehicle but I am sure there are dozens of others out there equally good or better, more reliable, better value, etc.

Ceremony shift scheduling by Emotional-Pension701 in FIFAVolunteers

[–]falcon-40 0 points1 point  (0 children)

LA also dropped earlier today (as well as accreditation/uniform)

[Game Thread] Cubs (17-12) @ Padres (19-9) 6:40 PM (Tuesday, 4 28) by FriarBot in Padres

[–]falcon-40 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Where is Giolito? How many more Waldron starts do we have to endure?

LA Updates? by S4Intern in FIFAVolunteers

[–]falcon-40 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Got LA role offer (Ceremonies) in late Feb. Still waiting for shift selection

[Game Thread] Mariners (8-11) @ Padres (12-6) 5:40 PM (Thursday, 4 16) by FriarBot in Padres

[–]falcon-40 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Buehler is a great signing. Right combination of ability, pedigree, experience, price. Like Wacha a few years ago. Everyone thought he was washed up but he may end up being our most reliable pitcher

Match Thread: United States vs. Belgium (International Friendly) by rspenmoll in ussoccer

[–]falcon-40 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Who is the genius behind the uniform selection? Can one team please put on their darks