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[AzIllini]

I took one for the team and put the WNBA game, Indiana vs Las Vegas, on in the background while I worked on something else today. I tried to watch it objectively. No CC and no main star for the Las Vegas team. Boring.

ESPN tried to liven it up a bit with sideline interviews but mostly the players say: "we need to play more physical". The announcers were boring and it seems like a poor imitation of the NBA.

CC is the best thing to happen to them and she can't play because of a back injury from the latest cheap shots. Stupid league and business model.

Only if CC is playing would I ever put on a WNBA team again. If others find it interesting good for them.

 

[dtrain79]

I took one for the team and put the WNBA game, Indiana vs Las Vegas, on in the background while I worked on something else today. I tried to watch it objectively. No CC and no main star for the Las Vegas team. Boring.

ESPN tried to liven it up a bit with sideline interviews but mostly the players say: "we need to play more physical". The announcers were boring and it seems like a poor imitation of the NBA.

CC is the best thing to happen to them and she can't play because of a back injury from the latest cheap shots. Stupid league and business model.

Only if CC is playing would I ever put on a WNBA team again. If others find it interesting good for them.

I don’t find any of it remotely compelling, including any game with Caitlin Clark.

 

[tjfleck6]

Par for the course for this traitor

 

[tjfleck6]

Yeah, I don't think Dems are headed towards competitiveness in Florida for a generation at this point. Will require coalitional shifts.

It also again shows how ridiculous the argument that "RDS only rolled in 2022 because he cleaned up the fraud" your buddies were making a few weeks ago. The state has undergone a profound GOP shift for quite awhile, but one that massively accelerated in 2020 for a host of reasons (Covid plus some of the geopolitics of Latin America).

RDS did all of the above. He did roll up the fraud. Combine that with an excellent record and the new Trump coalition (record Latino support) and one gets a massive victory.

 

[Uncoach]

 

[Uncoach]

 

[Uncoach]

The Democrats have a real problem on their hands.

 

[stoneaxe27]

The Democrats have a real problem on their hands.

I am sure those Damn Central Illinois liberal Democrats are going to run her out of business.

 

[Uncoach]

 

[AzIllini]

f you guys are going to watch the US vs Belgium ---- you need to know some soccer jargon:
1. 1. Clean sheet — a shutout. The other team scored zero goals.
2. Nil — zero. “Two-nil” means 2–0.
3. A brace — one player scored two goals in the match.
4. Nutmeg — kicking the ball between an opponent's legs and getting it back on the other side.
5. Pitch — the field.
6. Kit — the player's uniform, including shirt, shorts and socks.
7. Fixture — a scheduled game or match.
8. Sitter — an easy scoring chance that a player somehow misses.
9. Against the run of play — a team that's being outplayed suddenly scores.
10. Squeaky bum time — the tense final minutes when the result is still in doubt.

Plus: 1. Park the bus — play very defensively with nearly everyone behind the ball.
2. False nine — a center forward who drops back into midfield instead of staying up top.
3. Fox in the box — a striker who is especially dangerous near the goal.
4. On his bike — a player is sprinting away on a break.
5. In the mixer — put the ball into the crowded penalty area.
6. Put in a shift — worked hard all game.
7. Man on — warning that an opponent is coming from behind.
8. One-touch football — passing without controlling the ball first.
9. Woodwork — the goalposts or crossbar. “Hit the woodwork” means the shot hit the post or bar.
10. Hospital pass — a bad pass that puts a teammate in danger of getting clobbered.

I'm a casual fan but go USA! I hope I hear a few of these tonight.

 

[Semi-elite R2R athlete]

Just like everything else he touches, total embarrassment.

 

[illinimike]

Just like everything else he touches, total embarrassment.

More harm than good is his MO. Even if he did influence it he doesn't have to brag about it to help the uproar. But he does because he's him. Embarrassing.

 

[ILisBest]

The left shifting into the truly committed crazies away from working, productive people.

 

[ILisBest]

what happens to people in U S that can’t afford medical care? They die.

I just spent a four days with a few couples in Costa Rica. One couple lived in London for awhile and another couple grew up in Canada and their entire family is there. The Canadian couple states Canadian healthcare kills people everyday. He listed several examples. He was diagnosed with cancer in Dallas and was in treatment within a few days. He said his BIL in Canada died of cancer because of the time the system takes for scans and treatment. They now bring their close family here whenever there is something serious going on and pay out of pocket.

The guy that lived in London said other similar things about limited care and some just die

But you probably have it all figured out living in Florida.

 

[tjfleck6]

More harm than good is his MO. Even if he did influence it he doesn't have to brag about it to help the uproar. But he does because he's him. Embarrassing.

Proof that the deranged Icky and Mikey love them some Belgium this morning. Anything to spite Trump.

Awesome job by Trump getting “our” striker cleared to play. Sorry you losers are so offended by a President who answers the questions he is asked. Transparency is a thing of beauty and frankly Ronaldo had a suspension cleared and Messi thank God was not red-carded versus Algeria. It was awesome to bear witness to Messi set multiple records in Dallas.

As for the USA last night, Belgium showed their class without starting several world class players and were gifted a goal by Mr Freeze. A pretty easy win for them.

 

[tjfleck6]

Meanwhile the same losers upset by Trump getting a soccer suspension cleared totally supported a Nazi rapist who would help the Dems win the Senate.

 

[ILisBest]

Gun shot wound isn't the issue LOL. The Emergency Rooms have to provide Emergency Care. But if one goes in with symptoms that are not life threatening, an illness or just symptoms, they are told they can not be admitted until their life is threatened. When they wait a year or two and go back, they are terminal. Happens every day.

There are numerous avenues for US citizens to get treatment even if they are not terminal and don't have insurance.

 

[tjfleck6]

The Chinese loving Mexican soccer supporter says he can no longer support the Nazi rapist after he committed one too many sexual assaults.

 

[illinimike]

Proof that the deranged Icky and Mikey love them some Belgium this morning. Anything to spite Trump.

Awesome job by Trump getting “our” striker cleared to play. Sorry you losers are so offended by a President who answers the questions he is asked. Transparency is a thing of beauty and frankly Ronaldo had a suspension cleared and Messi thank God was not red-carded versus Algeria. It was awesome to bear witness to Messi set multiple records in Dallas.

As for the USA last night, Belgium showed their class without starting several world class players and were gifted a goal by Mr Freeze. A pretty easy win for them.

Not only did it fire up Belgium and obviously did us no good, it turned others that wanted us to win against us in the grand scheme of things. He actually put our team in a tough spot. He's a bombastic idiot, but it's no surprise he makes a QAnon dipshit like you love him.

 

[Uncoach]

Meanwhile the same losers upset by Trump getting a soccer suspension cleared totally supported a Nazi rapist who would help the Dems win the Senate.

Indeed.

 

[stoneaxe27]

There are numerous avenues for US citizens to get treatment even if they are not terminal and don't have insurance.

Name them!

 

[ILisBest]

I don’t find any of it remotely compelling, including any game with Caitlin Clark.

The product is awful. That is why it lights money on fire even though the woke media tries to prop it up. I am guessing the McDonalds HS AA team would blast the WNBA Allstars by 20 or 30 points. And I don't watch that product either

 

[Uncoach]

The Chinese loving Mexican soccer supporter says he can no longer support the Nazi rapist after he committed one too many sexual assaults.

What changed was they figured out this terrible person they supported for the General Election was going to lose. Guaranteed. Just like Biden was a mentally sharp wizard until he debated Trump and suddenly they had to get rid of him.

 

[Uncoach]

 

[ILisBest]

f you guys are going to watch the US vs Belgium ---- you need to know some soccer jargon:
1. 1. Clean sheet — a shutout. The other team scored zero goals.
2. Nil — zero. “Two-nil” means 2–0.
3. A brace — one player scored two goals in the match.
4. Nutmeg — kicking the ball between an opponent's legs and getting it back on the other side.
5. Pitch — the field.
6. Kit — the player's uniform, including shirt, shorts and socks.
7. Fixture — a scheduled game or match.
8. Sitter — an easy scoring chance that a player somehow misses.
9. Against the run of play — a team that's being outplayed suddenly scores.
10. Squeaky bum time — the tense final minutes when the result is still in doubt.

Plus: 1. Park the bus — play very defensively with nearly everyone behind the ball.
2. False nine — a center forward who drops back into midfield instead of staying up top.
3. Fox in the box — a striker who is especially dangerous near the goal.
4. On his bike — a player is sprinting away on a break.
5. In the mixer — put the ball into the crowded penalty area.
6. Put in a shift — worked hard all game.
7. Man on — warning that an opponent is coming from behind.
8. One-touch football — passing without controlling the ball first.
9. Woodwork — the goalposts or crossbar. “Hit the woodwork” means the shot hit the post or bar.
10. Hospital pass — a bad pass that puts a teammate in danger of getting clobbered.

I'm a casual fan but go USA! I hope I hear a few of these tonight.

I watched my first soccer game ever during the WC. I find it boring compared to football or basketball. We were in Costa Rica a couple of days ago at a local bar watching the WC. The fans were fun to watch. Very passionate over all of the flopping. To each their own as I am counting the days to football season rn.

 

[tjfleck6]

Not only did it fire up Belgium and obviously did us no good, it turned others that wanted us to win against us in the grand scheme of things. He actually put our team in a tough spot. He's a bombastic idiot, but it's no surprise he makes a QAnon dipshit like you love him.

You are a total ignorant dumbass. Yeah, Belgium needed inspiration to get motivated for a Round of 16 World Cup game. LOL.

Nope, Belgium was playing their 3rd game in Seattle and after 2 mediocre games have played well and scored 5, 3, and now 4 goals in their last 3 games. Coming off a remarkable come from behind victory they maintained their momentum despite sitting 2 studs in Doku and DeBruyne who would start all day and every day for the USA.

Toss in the no doubt Trump caused goalkeeping fiasco by the US and they never had a chance.

Mikey - sometimes it as simple as the better team and better coached team won last night. The Belgium coach replaced 2 starters with other guys and won.

And Mikey - it looks like the April friendly game versus Belgium was a leading indicator. Belgium spanked the US in that one 5-1 and I was unwise to dismiss the result - but I did know Belgium was a deeper team from that game.

 

[illinimike]

You are a total ignorant dumbass. Yeah, Belgium needed inspiration to get motivated for a Round of 16 World Cup game. LOL.

Nope, Belgium was playing their 3rd game in Seattle and after 2 mediocre games have played well and scored 5, 3, and now 4 goals in their last 3 games. Coming off a remarkable come from behind victory they maintained their momentum despite sitting 2 studs in Doku and DeBruyne who would start all day and every day for the USA.

Toss in the no doubt Trump caused goalkeeping fiasco by the US and they never had a chance.

Mikey - sometimes it as simple as the better team and better coached team won last night. The Belgium coach replaced 2 starters with other guys and won.

And Mikey - it looks like the April friendly game versus Belgium was a leading indicator. Belgium spanked the US in that one 5-1 and I was unwise to dismiss the result - but I did know Belgium was a deeper team from that game.

I know you didn't play sports so you don't understand. And we didn't lose because of him, it's an embarrassment that he inserted himself. But it did fire up Belgium. Again, 2 things can be true.

 

[Uncoach]

I know you didn't play sports so you don't understand. And we didn't lose because of him, it's an embarrassment that he inserted himself. But it did fire up Belgium. Again, 2 things can be true.

You missed where the Heads of State and other government officials talk with the head of FIFA regularly. You’d be singing a different tune today, as in being silent, had the US actually pulled off the upset. Instead for you, the supposed Trump voter, it’s just Orange Man bad! Trump didn’t provide any bulletin board material for Belgium. What Trump did was fire up the home team by trying to get a player back from a bad call. Bulletin board material is disrespecting comments about the other team. Belgium didn’t need anything extra to beat the USMNT. They just needed to be them and they were.

 

[illinimike]

You missed where the Heads of State and other government officials talk with the head of FIFA regularly. You’d be singing a different tune today, as in being silent, had the US actually pulled off the upset. Instead for you, the supposed Trump voter, it’s just Orange Man bad! Lightweight stuff you have there.

Nah. I'm a fan of separating politics and sports, and this is unprecedented so I'm not sure what you are talking about. I'm not sure you do either, flyweight!

 

[BigWill]

The product is awful. That is why it lights money on fire even though the woke media tries to prop it up. I am guessing the McDonalds HS AA team would blast the WNBA Allstars by 20 or 30 points. And I don't watch that product either

Years ago here, I mentioned a 2 on 2 hoops contest another Trooper and I had against 2 College women's hoopsters, 1 a forward 1 a guard. They were active starters on their college team, Mickey and I were on the NJSP South hoops team, but in our 30's.

We destroyed them in all facets of the game.

My Nephew Chief, was "dating" the 2 sisters, unbeknownst to either girl, for awhile, till discovered and was given the nickname of "pondscum" !

 

[illinimike]

You missed where the Heads of State and other government officials talk with the head of FIFA regularly. You’d be singing a different tune today, as in being silent, had the US actually pulled off the upset. Instead for you, the supposed Trump voter, it’s just Orange Man bad! Trump didn’t provide any bulletin board material for Belgium. What Trump did was fire up the home team by trying to get a player back from a bad call. Bulletin board material is disrespecting comments about the other team. Belgium didn’t need anything extra to beat the USMNT. They just needed to be them and they were.

The good part of this? It really isn't THAT big of a deal. I just want you to know that before you go find Dave Rubin's take on it.

 

[BigWill]

You are a total ignorant dumbass. Yeah, Belgium needed inspiration to get motivated for a Round of 16 World Cup game. LOL.

Nope, Belgium was playing their 3rd game in Seattle and after 2 mediocre games have played well and scored 5, 3, and now 4 goals in their last 3 games. Coming off a remarkable come from behind victory they maintained their momentum despite sitting 2 studs in Doku and DeBruyne who would start all day and every day for the USA.

Toss in the no doubt Trump caused goalkeeping fiasco by the US and they never had a chance.

Mikey - sometimes it as simple as the better team and better coached team won last night. The Belgium coach replaced 2 starters with other guys and won.

And Mikey - it looks like the April friendly game versus Belgium was a leading indicator. Belgium spanked the US in that one 5-1 and I was unwise to dismiss the result - but I did know Belgium was a deeper team from that game.

We just aren't in the class of even little European countries.

 

[BigWill]

I know you didn't play sports so you don't understand. And we didn't lose because of him, it's an embarrassment that he inserted himself. But it did fire up Belgium. Again, 2 things can be true.

OR it made no difference, something else that makes 3 things.

 

[illinimike]

OR it made no difference, something else that makes 3 things.

2 wrongs don't make a right, but 3 lefts do.

 

[BigWill]

The most overwhelming FACT that I have seen, is how MANY Europeans from most Countries are amazed, shocked about how NICE Americans treated/hosted them opposite of how the media has falsely portrayed America !

 

[BigWill]

2 wrongs don't make a right, but 3 lefts do.

Stay in step with consistent HATE America and Americans, left right , left right.

 

[Semi-elite R2R athlete]

Proof that the deranged Icky and Mikey love them some Belgium this morning. Anything to spite Trump.

Awesome job by Trump getting “our” striker cleared to play. Sorry you losers are so offended by a President who answers the questions he is asked. Transparency is a thing of beauty and frankly Ronaldo had a suspension cleared and Messi thank God was not red-carded versus Algeria. It was awesome to bear witness to Messi set multiple records in Dallas.

As for the USA last night, Belgium showed their class without starting several world class players and were gifted a goal by Mr Freeze. A pretty easy win for them.

I had no issue with the red card getting cleared and was pretty disappointed we lost.

Transparency my ***. Trump inserted himself when it wasn’t necessary and per usual was embarrassed.

 

[Semi-elite R2R athlete]

Meanwhile the same losers upset by Trump getting a soccer suspension cleared totally supported a Nazi rapist who would help the Dems win the Senate.

Ah yes. I didn’t think our president should brag about getting involved in the World Cup we were hosting so that means I support Nazi rapists. Imbecile.

 

[tjfleck6]

Ah yes. I didn’t think our president should brag about getting involved in the World Cup we were hosting so that means I support Nazi rapists. Imbecile.

Yeah, you love your raping Nazis loser. You would do anything for the Dems to win in November.

Not sure how the serial rapist Platner is your seque to Trump asking about the unjust red care. But your brain is vax damaged like your body, so that is the likely explanation.

I’m glad Trump gave the US the best chance to win with his request. You loved Joe and Kammy and are revolted by presidents and candidates who answer questions coherently. Trump got the US this World Cup via politicking, so you and Mikey are naturally offended

 

[Semi-elite R2R athlete]

You missed where the Heads of State and other government officials talk with the head of FIFA regularly. You’d be singing a different tune today, as in being silent, had the US actually pulled off the upset. Instead for you, the supposed Trump voter, it’s just Orange Man bad! Trump didn’t provide any bulletin board material for Belgium. What Trump did was fire up the home team by trying to get a player back from a bad call. Bulletin board material is disrespecting comments about the other team. Belgium didn’t need anything extra to beat the USMNT. They just needed to be them and they were.