Yeah we stunk but let’s be realistic here. Belgium is better than us. All the European teams are.

… though I think we could have taken Germany.

(07-10-2026 08:14 PM)Bear Catlett Wrote:  Yeah we stunk but let’s be realistic here. Belgium is better than us. All the European teams are.

… though I think we could have taken Germany.

Pretty much how I felt. We played poorly against Belgium, but I didn't really expect a win. I would rather lose 4-1 than lose on a last second shot or penalty kick.

And we had a pretty decent run before that, albeit against lesser teams.

(07-10-2026 08:22 PM)TripleA Wrote:  

(07-10-2026 08:14 PM)Bear Catlett Wrote:  Yeah we stunk but let’s be realistic here. Belgium is better than us. All the European teams are.

… though I think we could have taken Germany.

Pretty much how I felt. We played poorly against Belgium, but I didn't really expect a win. I would rather lose 4-1 than lose on a last second shot or penalty kick.

And we had a pretty decent run before that, albeit against lesser teams.

That's a fair point, y'all. And yeah, Germany's fallen way, way off the past several years. What has happened to them?

I like England’s team. I hope they win.

I don't watch soccer but have lots of friends who live in the building I live in who are major fans. This morning I asked them how much better elite soccer is than MLS(which continues to improve), and they all agree it is like comparing the NFL to college football.

That makes me want to watch some of the two semifinal games.

(07-12-2026 01:05 PM)Bear Catlett Wrote:  I like England’s team. I hope they win.

I like England, but something tells me France will reclaim the trophy. That is, as long as Mbappe's healthy and ready to go in the semifinal round.

(07-10-2026 08:14 PM)Bear Catlett Wrote:  Yeah we stunk but let’s be realistic here. Belgium is better than us. All the European teams are.

… though I think we could have taken Germany.

The US was favored over Belgium. Belgium isn't that much better than the US. Their golden generation is now old. The US just crapped the bed.

(07-13-2026 07:36 AM)VA49er Wrote:  

(07-10-2026 08:14 PM)Bear Catlett Wrote:  Yeah we stunk but let’s be realistic here. Belgium is better than us. All the European teams are.

… though I think we could have taken Germany.

The US was favored over Belgium. Belgium isn't that much better than the US. Their golden generation is now old. The US just crapped the bed.

Dude, Belgium was kicking our a$$es with their three best guys on the bench.

We’re never going to compete with MLS level goalies. We need EPL level guys. Freese was basically a AA level pitcher pitching in the World Series.

(07-13-2026 08:18 AM)Bear Catlett Wrote:  

(07-13-2026 07:36 AM)VA49er Wrote:  

(07-10-2026 08:14 PM)Bear Catlett Wrote:  Yeah we stunk but let’s be realistic here. Belgium is better than us. All the European teams are.

… though I think we could have taken Germany.

The US was favored over Belgium. Belgium isn't that much better than the US. Their golden generation is now old. The US just crapped the bed.

Dude, Belgium was kicking our a$$es with their three best guys on the bench.

We’re never going to compete with MLS level goalies. We need EPL level guys. Freese was basically a AA level pitcher pitching in the World Series.

Yes, I know, that doesn't change the fact that the US was favored before the match started. There was a reason for that given the way Belgium had played up to that point. As they say, "That's why they play the games." I do agree we need an upgrade in goalie, which in the past has been a strength for the US. There's a young goalie (Diego Kochen) currently playing in FC Barcelona's La Masia academy. Hopefully he'll get a look in the future.

World Cup Freddy Returns to X With More on His Trip Across America - Including Amazing 4th of July

(07-13-2026 04:05 PM)CrimsonPhantom Wrote:  World Cup Freddy Returns to X With More on His Trip Across America - Including Amazing 4th of July

Don't have X but I imagine he's pissing off more Democrats by saying how great America is?

Anyway, should be great matches today and tomorrow. Just wish they weren't at 3 pm.

(07-14-2026 08:30 AM)VA49er Wrote:  

(07-13-2026 04:05 PM)CrimsonPhantom Wrote:  World Cup Freddy Returns to X With More on His Trip Across America - Including Amazing 4th of July

Don't have X but I imagine he's pissing off more Democrats by saying how great America is?

Anyway, should be great matches today and tomorrow. Just wish they weren't at 3 pm.

Democrats are miserable people from the time they wake up in the morning until the time they go to bed at night.

What they say shouldn't matter.

World Cup Freddy Makes It to the Great Smoky Mountains, Has Some Real American Firearm Fun

2nd worst British loss on US soil all-time, just a notch above # 3 on the list, the War of 1812.

(07-14-2026 08:30 AM)VA49er Wrote:  

(07-13-2026 04:05 PM)CrimsonPhantom Wrote:  World Cup Freddy Returns to X With More on His Trip Across America - Including Amazing 4th of July

Don't have X but I imagine he's pissing off more Democrats by saying how great America is?

Anyway, should be great matches today and tomorrow. Just wish they weren't at 3 pm.

Hey, 3 pm is perfect for old people.

And finally, someone who has enough sense to call them matches instead of games.

(07-16-2026 04:57 AM)TripleA Wrote:  

(07-14-2026 08:30 AM)VA49er Wrote:  

(07-13-2026 04:05 PM)CrimsonPhantom Wrote:  World Cup Freddy Returns to X With More on His Trip Across America - Including Amazing 4th of July

Don't have X but I imagine he's pissing off more Democrats by saying how great America is?

Anyway, should be great matches today and tomorrow. Just wish they weren't at 3 pm.

Hey, 3 pm is perfect for old people.

And finally, someone who has enough sense to call them matches instead of games.

I've been able to sneak away to catch the second half of each semifinal. Yesterday's match was amazing with the comeback. When will teams learn that one never provokes Messi? Mad Messi is best Messi. England found out the hard way.

(07-14-2026 08:30 AM)VA49er Wrote:  

(07-13-2026 04:05 PM)CrimsonPhantom Wrote:  World Cup Freddy Returns to X With More on His Trip Across America - Including Amazing 4th of July

Don't have X but I imagine he's pissing off more Democrats by saying how great America is?

Anyway, should be great matches today and tomorrow. Just wish they weren't at 3 pm.

Cup has been great lots of people having a great time. I knew it would be an incredibly successful cup. We’ll probably get copa again soon too.


Trump sticking his nose in on the red card issue and not keeping his mouth shut was an unfortunate black mark but otherwise a great tournament

Spain/Portugal/Morocco should make for some fun venues in 2030!

(07-16-2026 08:35 AM)ballantyneapp Wrote:  

(07-14-2026 08:30 AM)VA49er Wrote:  

(07-13-2026 04:05 PM)CrimsonPhantom Wrote:  World Cup Freddy Returns to X With More on His Trip Across America - Including Amazing 4th of July

Don't have X but I imagine he's pissing off more Democrats by saying how great America is?

Anyway, should be great matches today and tomorrow. Just wish they weren't at 3 pm.

Cup has been great lots of people having a great time. I knew it would be an incredibly successful cup. We’ll probably get copa again soon too.


Trump sticking his nose in on the red card issue and not keeping his mouth shut was an unfortunate black mark but otherwise a great tournament

I agree, I wish Trump had of just kept his nose out of it.

I am pleasantly surprised how this WC has changed the perception of the US in the eyes of many people from across the globe. They have realized they have been lied to by the 24 hr news and social media.

England played not to lose, and surprise, they lost. Why give the best player on planet Earth so much space to run free on the right side in the last quarter of the game? Absolutely hate when teams park everyone inside the 18 and hope for the best.