(08-15-2021 09:51 AM)SouthernMiss3613 Wrote: [ -> ]The USMNT is up to #10 in the world. I know soccer isn't a big deal in this country, but it looks like they are at least trying to build something.
I will believe THAT when I see better results on the pitch.
(08-15-2021 12:51 PM)THUNDERStruck73 Wrote: [ -> ] (08-15-2021 09:51 AM)SouthernMiss3613 Wrote: [ -> ]The USMNT is up to #10 in the world. I know soccer isn't a big deal in this country, but it looks like they are at least trying to build something.
I will believe THAT when I see better results on the pitch.
It would be nice to qualify for a major tournament.
It’s been awhile.
(08-15-2021 09:51 AM)SouthernMiss3613 Wrote: [ -> ]The USMNT is up to #10 in the world. I know soccer isn't a big deal in this country, but it looks like they are at least trying to build something.
We are, and have been working on improving the national team. We are not a top 10, or even 20 team at the moment. In four years time, I believe we have the potential to be there. We have a lot of young players playing at very high levels right now, and that is going to help us more than anything else. I know people have been saying it for decades, but the future of US soccer is as bright as ever right now in my opinion.
(08-15-2021 01:29 PM)ThunderingHerdFan Wrote: [ -> ] (08-15-2021 12:51 PM)THUNDERStruck73 Wrote: [ -> ] (08-15-2021 09:51 AM)SouthernMiss3613 Wrote: [ -> ]The USMNT is up to #10 in the world. I know soccer isn't a big deal in this country, but it looks like they are at least trying to build something.
I will believe THAT when I see better results on the pitch.
It would be nice to qualify for a major tournament.
It’s been awhile.
We qualified for 2026. The only major tournament we haven’t qualified for is the last World Cup. Anybody putting stock in the Olympic qualifying paid no attention to how little effort we put into that.
Gooooooal Pedro Dolabella at 57:46
#1 Marshall 1
#4 UNC 0
Exhibition at Chapel Hill
At 65:15 in the 2nd
Final ended up being 1-1 with no overtime played.
(08-15-2021 08:45 PM)HerdZoned Wrote: [ -> ]Gooooooal Pedro Dolabella at 57:46
#1 Marshall 1
#4 UNC 0
Exhibition at Chapel Hill
At 65:15 in the 2nd
C’mon it’s just an exhibition, please limit yourself to three “o”s in Goooal!
For one starstruck fan in Arizona, it was like a dream come true: heartthrob Australian actor Chris Hemsworth had reached out on Facebook wanting to meet.
When Hemsworth’s purported manager began requesting $25,000 in cash to arrange the meet and greet, it still seemed too hard to resist. Investigators say the victim eventually forked over $50,000 before realizing it was a scam.
Federal prosecutors say the fraud was part of a broad romance scam ring centered around West Virginia, that involved at least two former Marshall University students, one of whom became a professional soccer player, and a group of Nigerian and Ghanian nationals living around the U.S. Nine of them were indicted in June.
On Tuesday, one of the former Marshall students, Romello Thorpe, 25, pleaded guilty to money laundering, admitting that while he was a student he had allowed his bank account to be used to receive payments from victims his co-conspirators had lured in.
Thorpe then would wire the money back to the other defendants and keep a portion for himself, according to his plea agreement. A civil engineering student from Washington, D.C., Thorpe told prosecutors he wasn’t aware of the full scope of the fraud but knew his co-conspirators were up to something nefarious.
The other former Marshall student named in the indictment, Abdul Osumanu, has since gone on to play professional soccer as a defender for Union Omaha in the USL League One. He has pleaded not guilty. After Osumanu was indicted the team announced he had been “removed from team activities,” pending further review. A message left with the team wasn’t immediately returned.
clt says this is very concerning
Agreed. I can’t believe some Charlotte alum was dumb enough to fall for a scam like that.
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clt says Charlotte is the soccer elite flagship
Marshall Unanimous Preseason Pick
Also:
Vitor Dias picked as Offensive Player of the Year
Nathan Dossantos picked as Defensive Player of the Year
I don't know how you could do anything but pick Marshall as #1 this year. They have earned it. I do think getting through the conference will be tougher this year--for all of us. That is a good thing.
clt says Charlotte is the soccer flagship with highest average preseason rank
(08-23-2021 01:45 PM)Nugget49er Wrote: [ -> ]I don't know how you could do anything but pick Marshall as #1 this year. They have earned it. I do think getting through the conference will be tougher this year--for all of us. That is a good thing.
CUSA has 5 real solid soccer programs and if they all play to their potential I think all 5 could earn an NCAA bid. I hope the new coaching staff at South Carolina can get them back on track. It wasn't to long ago they won CUSA. Would also like to see ODU and UAB bounce back.
UK has to replace their GK Facusse but they have the St John's starting GK from last year as a transfer. I know nothing about Coastal Carolina but I know they are usually solid. It will be interesting to see how they do now that the competition will be turned up a few notches.
(08-23-2021 01:45 PM)Nugget49er Wrote: [ -> ]I don't know how you could do anything but pick Marshall as #1 this year. They have earned it. I do think getting through the conference will be tougher this year--for all of us. That is a good thing.
Agreed. But preseason rankings don’t mean anything. This has been a tough soccer conference and as you said, will be even tougher this year... it’s honestly possible to get 5 teams in if we all perform OOC.
(08-20-2021 08:09 AM)ghostofclt! Wrote: [ -> ]
clt says Charlotte is the soccer elite flagship
Charlotte and FAU OWN the EAST!!
(08-20-2021 08:09 AM)ghostofclt! Wrote: [ -> ]
clt says Charlotte is the soccer elite flagship
Lady Owls lost at Miami last night... 0-1