World Cup 2026

[sioux rube]

That was absolutely embarrassing 

[Oxbow6]

....and Pulisic goes off injured. 

To say his World Cup was underwhelming would be an understatement. 

[LuvHockey]

Looks like we are short a full D core plus a decent goalie plus a premier striker up front. Other than that it’s a “good” team!

[Shawn-O]

The program is in the same place as it was over three decades ago. Not good enough.  

[sioux rube]

USA, showing the world why we invented another game we call football

[Oxbow6]

When your superstar is your softest player, you have no chance against top-tier teams.

[Oxbow6]

Richards and Ream have been just atrocious tonight.

[LuvHockey]

Well we get to watch quality teams play now on out. 

[sioux rube]

 

[cberkas]

Not surprised they lost with how easy the group was and favorable draw in the round of 32 this was expected. I personally would have liked them to be is a tougher group to better prepare them for the knockout rounds. 

US Soccer needs to follow what USA Hockey does with NTDP. They do have MLS Next and thanks to Beckham, MLS teams have academy teams like they do in England/Europe. Use a NTDP model to build the U23 Olympic team that would feed the World Cup team. 

One problem US Soccer has is the best players end up in other sports, like Chad Johnson and Pat McAfee both going to the NFL. 

[Blackheart]

3 hours ago, Oxbow6 said:

I can't hear from the Fox talking heads that Pulisic is the best USA soccer player of all time ever again. 

I don't get it either...every time I watch the guy he does little or nothing then gets hurt.

[cberkas]

Lalas is going to be extra annoying isn’t he. 

[Shawn-O]

Argentina showing how it’s done when down 2-0.  

[LuvHockey]

Pretty controversial call to block a 0-3 Egyptian score and lead. 
But even so- impressive to get 3 when needed! What a comeback. What a game!

[LuvHockey]

Man I hate shootouts (in hockey). 
But after watching a 120+ minute 0-0 soccer game it’s a welcome relief to see some scoring. 

[Blackheart]

28 minutes ago, LuvHockey said:

Man I hate shootouts (in hockey). 
But after watching a 120+ minute 0-0 soccer game it’s a welcome relief to see some scoring. 

Maybe soccer should adopt a 3 on 3 OT format.

[The Sicatoka]

Just now, Blackheart said:

Maybe soccer should adopt a 3 on 3 OT format.

With fireworks?

[Blackheart]

10 minutes ago, The Sicatoka said:

With fireworks?

Better check with MafiaMan on that.