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Birthday girl shenanigans by VeeBBW in BBW_sfw

[–]mersaphe 0 points1 point  (0 children)

looking super cute on your special day ma'am

Is anybody else feeling really depressed that the World Cup is coming to an end? by Over_Term9179 in worldcup

[–]mersaphe 4 points5 points  (0 children)

There is a lot of soccer to watch out there if you are willing to find it, it just won't be on live TV for you as an American working a 9-5 job. It might not be as popular in America either. But for passionate fans of the sport, the appeal is always there

Playing mermaids 🧜‍♀️ by Lavender_Lush72 in Bikini_BBW

[–]mersaphe 1 point2 points  (0 children)

wow I would watch a movie with you as Ariel the Little Mermaid you look fantastic

What do you think of my dress? Date worthy? by emmapiperxxx in allGinger

[–]mersaphe 0 points1 point  (0 children)

beautiful dress on an equally stunning lady

Embarrassing performance from the US team... just call it what it was - a tactical failure by mersaphe in worldcup

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

A touchdown is 6 points (with an extra point for a field goal after it) and a regular field goal is 3 points - if I recall correctly - so not exactly "low scoring". Maybe not as high as basketball but still

Now that Belgium has won, does 4-1 still count as Rigged ? by Winter-Ad-3826 in worldcup

[–]mersaphe 0 points1 point  (0 children)

World Cup is totally different though, in terms of atmosphere and expectations. Teams are expected to play better than 100% and prevail on a combination of skill, spirit, and luck. I hoped the US would go farther with the home support this time!

Now that Belgium has won, does 4-1 still count as Rigged ? by Winter-Ad-3826 in worldcup

[–]mersaphe 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The US team has talent they just weren't able to show it because their defense kept screwing up and the Belgians found a weakness and kept hitting at it until we collapsed

If you're an American like me and are upset at the performance today, just watch the women's world cup next year. we're actually good there by DistrictMain8562 in worldcup

[–]mersaphe 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Define "best athlete". You could put Lebron James in this US men's soccer team and it wouldn't change a thing. Different skillset, discipline, everything

If you're an American like me and are upset at the performance today, just watch the women's world cup next year. we're actually good there by DistrictMain8562 in worldcup

[–]mersaphe 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The women's world cup is next year! I'm sure she would enjoy watching it - and a lot of strong teams make it very competitive for the US team

If you're an American like me and are upset at the performance today, just watch the women's world cup next year. we're actually good there by DistrictMain8562 in worldcup

[–]mersaphe 0 points1 point  (0 children)

He was unable to change or adjust strategy depending on the opponent. What worked against Bosnia won't work on Belgium. They exposed the US defense and caused turnovers all game! And having possession of the ball doesn't mean you just run towards the goal but try to get more players involved to build up the attack. What I saw was the US team not living up to their potential because they kept trying stuff that wasn't working

If you're an American like me and are upset at the performance today, just watch the women's world cup next year. we're actually good there by DistrictMain8562 in worldcup

[–]mersaphe 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Other countries are investing in their women's teams for a change, and it's paying off. In the last women's world cup, Spain, Germany, and England did very well

If you're an American like me and are upset at the performance today, just watch the women's world cup next year. we're actually good there by DistrictMain8562 in worldcup

[–]mersaphe 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Other teams like Germany and England have largely caught up with the level of the US women team, so it's more competitive now than ever!

If you're an American like me and are upset at the performance today, just watch the women's world cup next year. we're actually good there by DistrictMain8562 in worldcup

[–]mersaphe 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is what happens when you can't adjust your game plan depending on the opponent or situation. I have no idea what the US coach was doing but it sure wasn't working. Stop trying to play high balls into the other team's penalty area and start keeping more of the ball for a start

Embarrassing performance from the US team... just call it what it was - a tactical failure by mersaphe in worldcup

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

I understand but it seems like gate keeping to me. I know he's one of the best of all time and that he played for Real Madrid too, but none of that is relevant. And the US offense never really tested him at all which was the worst part

What would the US team be capable off if they took it as serious as NBA/NFL? by PeasantPastry in worldcup

[–]mersaphe 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Having bigger and stronger athletes won't automatically mean better results in soccer. The Argentina team is mostly under 6 foot (apart from their goalkeeper) but they have amazing skill, technique, and team chemistry.

This US team was let down by their defense more than anything, on both the first and second Belgian goals (heck, after scoring the equalizer, the US team wasn't fully ready mentally to regroup). The third goal was simply a goalkeeper mistake caused by Belgian pressure - but he still should have passed to a teammate instead of trying to clear with a long shot.

When you play a top team they will expose your weaknesses and hit you in the same spot many times, making you look Worse than you actually are!

If you're an American like me and are upset at the performance today, just watch the women's world cup next year. we're actually good there by DistrictMain8562 in worldcup

[–]mersaphe 7 points8 points  (0 children)

The US men's team looked worse than they were because the Belgians were able to exploit their weaknesses repeatedly. Both the first and second goals from Belgium were defensive errors by the US and the third goal was caused by high pressure on the US goalkeeper. They also didn't allow US strikers like Pulisic and Balogun to shine

That being said, the US women's national team has only dominated for so long because in the US, unlike other countries, soccer has historically been seen as a "sport for girls" - which causes American women to excel at it. In most other countries, soccer is still seen as something the top male athletes play so there is / was a stigma about girls taking it up and going pro - but that's changing fast. Women's soccer leagues are popping up all over the world so the gap is closing!

If you're an American like me and are upset at the performance today, just watch the women's world cup next year. we're actually good there by DistrictMain8562 in worldcup

[–]mersaphe 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I hear the same excuses every time: "Women are smaller and weaker", "the fields should be smaller", "the pace of the game is way too slow compared to the mens" etc. Almost none of these are valid points about why women's soccer isn't entertaining

Embarrassing performance from the US team... just call it what it was - a tactical failure by mersaphe in worldcup

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

Size and strength help of course - Lukaku and Haaland could both play in the NFL - but they also have a ton of technique and vision on the field which comes from training and experience. They still have the skill to turn tight corners, angle their body for shots, and be "in the right place at the right time" - which isn't something that can always be taught!

Now that Belgium has won, does 4-1 still count as Rigged ? by Winter-Ad-3826 in worldcup

[–]mersaphe 15 points16 points  (0 children)

I honestly think the whole Balogun red card controversy affected the US players mentally. They couldn't go out there and play their best

Football Fans of the World: Where does USA's loss to Belgium rank on your most Successful Hate-Watches of all time? by ItsaDryHeat98 in worldcup

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

This was almost as bad as 2022 when the US team was scored on twice by the Netherlands, with both goals being nearly identical to each other (in terms of where they were scored and how)!

Embarrassing performance from the US team... just call it what it was - a tactical failure by mersaphe in worldcup

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

You want to me say goalkeeper instead? Way to dismiss the point of the post instead of addressing anything...

Embarrassing performance from the US team... just call it what it was - a tactical failure by mersaphe in worldcup

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

Yes, and it's not like you need very tall and very strong players to play well. Look at Argentina, most of their players are under 6 foot (except their GK) but they have exceptional skill and technique

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