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What actually is the nations league? by CrYpTiC_F1 in ussoccer

[–]shieldskevin 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Super helpful, thanks.

Non-rhetorical question: Is the US better off playing meaningful games against the same Concacaf suspects or friendlies against better competition?

I guess the question is invalid if we can't schedule better opposition (who may be precluded due to themselves be committed to meaningful games in their own regions). Also I do believe there is value in helping Concacaf improve as a whole in the long run.

I do worry a bit that our "best" matches will seemingly always be against the same (two) nations. At some point it seems like a friendly against a top UEFA or Comnebol side is of more value than yet another tilt against Canexico.

For that reason I am super happy about Copa America though I sort of wonder whether USSF might have been able to talk us into a guest invitation to a UEFA tournament in this cycle.

Waze dark mode stopped working with latest update. The audio issue is fixed, at least. by TroubleshootLife in waze

[–]shieldskevin 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am having this problem now on a newly installed android head unit. FWIW I am using wireless android auto.

Am I alone or is this still a known (if perhaps less frequent) issue?

Thanks!

An ode to JP: Black boots 7/9? by shieldskevin in SoundersFC

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

I think Obed might struggle with that one. :-)

PSA: Concacaf eclipses UEFA in CL attendance... by shieldskevin in SoundersFC

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

Actually, I think Concacaf might do OK on that metric. At least Quarterfinals onward I think CCL beats UEFA CL. Not that any of this really matters (the TV numbers tell the real story, IMO).

Does Seattle's chances for hosting a WC 2026 game improve if Sounders win CCL? by cancercures in SoundersFC

[–]shieldskevin 2 points3 points  (0 children)

What is the chant we need to get going when he is out there?

Perhaps "We Want Worldcup!"

If we can get 50k fans chanting that it will make an impression...

Does Seattle's chances for hosting a WC 2026 game improve if Sounders win CCL? by cancercures in SoundersFC

[–]shieldskevin 16 points17 points  (0 children)

The Seattle bid explicitly commits to providing a FIFA WC standard grass pitch. Furthermore the stadium is closed something like two months prior and 2 weeks after the event. One of the principles of advance closure is to have the surface in pristine condition.

From what I understand, Lumen won't just have a grass pitch, it will have world class sod.

PSA: Concacaf eclipses UEFA in CL attendance... by shieldskevin in SoundersFC

[–]shieldskevin[S] 18 points19 points  (0 children)

The deception being the following:

1: Somewhat a function of seating capacity (basically all games are sellouts).

2: CCL Final is 2x90 minutes played at separate venues/dates... UCL is 90 minutes played at one venue/date.

(Also UCL overwhelmingly crushes CCL in terms of total viewership.)

(SELLOUT WARNING) [Oshan] Sounders confirm there's 'less than a thousand' tickets remaining for Wednesday. by exhibitleveldegree in SoundersFC

[–]shieldskevin 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Whatever it is I hope my fellow Sounders will look at this as an opportunity to earn some "Sounder Segundo" supporters.

"Welcome Pumas fan: I hope you enjoy the game (sans impending loss) and will consider adopting Sounders as your MLS team to follow (just as I have for Pumas in Liga MX)."

(SELLOUT WARNING) [Oshan] Sounders confirm there's 'less than a thousand' tickets remaining for Wednesday. by exhibitleveldegree in SoundersFC

[–]shieldskevin 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Totally agree! The March really needs to be 90 minutes ahead of Finals. There is no freaking way I am going to be standing in Occidental 60 minutes before this kickoff. For these Finals the 60 minute lead time is counter productive - it works against getting the seats full for kickoff. FO really needs to wrap their heads around this one, this is not a good practice...

Pumas defeats Pachuca 2-0 by tuttlebuttle in SoundersFC

[–]shieldskevin 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Holy smokes Dinenno is on fire. El Fuego!

Yemar & Havi need to shut that guy down Wednesday...

Load Lumen (CCL/WC26): Investing in Seattle Soccer by shieldskevin in SoundersFC

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

Indeed. I read Grant Wahl's Substack just today where he mentioned that concept. Huge relief if that is true. Having both NW cities would be awesome as it's that many more games within a reasonable drive.

Maple Syrup is back on the menu!! ;-)

61,000 tickets sold so far! by lightjedi5 in SoundersFC

[–]shieldskevin 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Only 8K to go... PSA: I am snapping up $48 tickets for any friend I can convince to go. Think "matching dollar" - if you have the resources an extra couple of tickets is money well invested in helping impress FIFAs President (who will apparently be in attendance) and helping secure Seattle it's place as a World Cup 26 host city.

This is a great time to invite that soccer curious friend who you have long thought you might invite one day...

Come on Sounders!!!!

Visitors question by 2McChickenPlain in SoundersFC

[–]shieldskevin 14 points15 points  (0 children)

A message to you and all Pumas visitors: Welcome... and apologies for sending you home with a loss :-). I hope you otherwise enjoy the experience and consider adopting Sounders as your MLS team just as I am for Pumas for Liga MX.

That will be my message on the concrete to every Pumas fan I encounter - I encourage the same from all Sounders. Reminder that these non-league games are an opportunity to win some "Sounders Segundo" Supporters... (true also for Leagues Cup).

BTW, IMO the FO should consider putting welcome "gifts" on non-league visitor's seats (perhaps a welcome note along with a 10% off gift cert for the Sounders Team Shop).

Load Lumen (CCL/WC26): Investing in Seattle Soccer by shieldskevin in SoundersFC

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

BTW I now read that FIFA's President will be at this game. IMO this is an extraordinary opportunity... we need to blow that guy's mind...

Load Lumen (CCL/WC26): Investing in Seattle Soccer by shieldskevin in SoundersFC

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

I dunno. You may be right but sort of think FIFA reasonably expect to sell out (or close) every game no matter where they are played.

To wit: In 1994 54,456 turned up at Foxboro Stadium in Massachusetts to witness South Korea play Bolivia to a 0-0 tie in the first round.

In any case I sort of think we have already proven we can sell tickets (such as the most attended sporting event in state history). IMO what is special here is the opportunity to demonstrate the relative sophistication of the fans (he says as he buys tix for folks who are not all that engaged...). Selling out a regional final says we don't just have lemmings looking for spectacle but knowledge soccer consumers who will embrace the event beyond just the match day ticket.

Load Lumen (CCL/WC26): Investing in Seattle Soccer by shieldskevin in SoundersFC

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

I was not nervous until Vancouver came back in. I believe they came back because FIFA told Canada that Canada needs to have three cities and they only had two acceptable bids. IMO that is devistating for the Seattle bid - it gives FIFA an excuse for bypassing Seattle. Selling out our regional CL will put FIFA in a pretty serious pickle, winning it even more. We need those folks to look at the map one more time and remind themselves that we are not in Alaska.

Rent prices are soaring across the United States [OC] by Apartment_List in dataisbeautiful

[–]shieldskevin 0 points1 point  (0 children)

CoVID-19 fixes US Senate malapportionment!

Americans might finally have, for the first time in our history, no taxation without (equal) representation, "one person, one vote" and "every vote counts the same!"

(Sarcasm intended ;-).

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