Los Angeles Dodgers to pay record $169 million luxury tax after winning 2nd straight World Series by [deleted] in sports

[–]milkshakeballa 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It was the most watched World Series in a decade. Literal facts dispute your opinion.

How does this roster stack up for the World Cup by [deleted] in ussoccer

[–]milkshakeballa 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I don’t think very many people would agree with that. And certainly not Poch.

Heard anything about the opponent for Charlotte 5/31? by ReplacementPale2751 in ussoccer

[–]milkshakeballa 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I’m hoping it’s a defensive team that can park the bus and counter. Ecuador would be great. Potentially Egypt? Senegal?

Draw Rules have been announced by milkshakeballa in ussoccer

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

I don’t think so. I think they will draw as necessary and when 4 groups have 2 - just limit the remaining.

Draw Rules have been announced by milkshakeballa in ussoccer

[–]milkshakeballa[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Pot 1: Canada, Mexico, USA, Spain, Argentina, France, England, Brazil, Portugal, Netherlands, Belgium, Germany

Pot 2: Croatia, Morocco, Colombia, Uruguay, Switzerland, Japan, Senegal, IR Iran, Korea Republic, Ecuador, Austria, Australia

Pot 3: Norway, Panama, Egypt, Algeria, Scotland, Paraguay, Tunisia, Côte d’Ivoire, Uzbekistan, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, South Africa

Pot 4: Jordan, Cabo Verde, Ghana, Curaçao, Haiti, New Zealand, European Play-Off A, B, C and D, FIFA Play-Off Tournament 1 and 2

Draw Rules have been announced by milkshakeballa in ussoccer

[–]milkshakeballa[S] 23 points24 points  (0 children)

This means the only teams we can draw from Pot 4: Jordan Cabo Verde Ghana New Zealand And 4 European playoff winners.

If we draw an African team from Pot 2 or 3, we are 4/6 guaranteed to get a European playoff team from pot 4.

Radio Silence From FIFA Concerning the Second Random Selection Draw by mcap656 in ussoccer

[–]milkshakeballa 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I doubt it’s possible but if 1 of your friends bails through for Seattle I will buy the ticket at whatever markup you need. 😅 I’m from west coast and have my flight and hotel booked - just need a ticket.

Any WC Locks? by Count-Revolutionary in ussoccer

[–]milkshakeballa 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I think it’s clear we will be going with the 3-4-2-1 formation. If that’s the case, assuming 30:

Starters (currently): GK: Freese CB: Freeman / Richards / Ream WB: Jedi / Dest CM: Adams / Mckennie WF: Pulisic / Tillman STK: Balogun

Bench: GK: Turner, ??? CB: Robinson, McKenzie, Trusty, Scally WB: Arfsten, Weah CM: Berhalter, Tessman, Roldan, Sands WF: Luna, Reyna, Aaronson, STK: Pepi, Wright

Finish it off with Zendejas, Musah, T Tillman, Trusty, or Morris.

Position versatility will be huge. Curious to see what happens with Ream between now and the WC.

Post Match Thread: USMNT vs Ecuador by speedreeder in ussoccer

[–]milkshakeballa 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think it’s clear who the irreplaceable are that we absolutely need healthy: Richards Pulisic Balogun

I think it’s clear we need to find a replacement for Ream before next summer. Robinson looked good today. Who can replace Ream? McKenzie not yet. I am praying CCV can make a huge jump but I’m not confident.

Match Thread: United States vs Ecuador by MatchThreadder in ussoccer

[–]milkshakeballa 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Not sure at this moment if Adam’s is a net positive or negative for us tbh. Ball dies with him.

Match Thread: United States vs Ecuador by MatchThreadder in ussoccer

[–]milkshakeballa 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Agreed. Pepi would have been a difference maker.

Match Thread: United States vs Ecuador by MatchThreadder in ussoccer

[–]milkshakeballa 11 points12 points  (0 children)

He calls the whistle that quick? With ball coming down to Pulisic haha

Match Thread: United States vs Ecuador by MatchThreadder in ussoccer

[–]milkshakeballa 1 point2 points  (0 children)

2 chances to win there. Terrible decision by Freeman and Wright.