3GamesToLove Posted September 7, 2016 Share Posted September 7, 2016 I think CONCACAF qualifying is tougher than people think. The culture/facilities shock in a lot of those countries is an adjustment for the US and Europe-based players to make, and oftentimes with passionate (or even hostile) crowds. Is it tougher than CONMEBOL? Nope. But it's not a cakewalk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LittleHurt05 Posted September 8, 2016 Author Share Posted September 8, 2016 QUOTE (3GamesToLove @ Sep 7, 2016 -> 12:55 PM) I think CONCACAF qualifying is tougher than people think. The culture/facilities shock in a lot of those countries is an adjustment for the US and Europe-based players to make, and oftentimes with passionate (or even hostile) crowds. Is it tougher than CONMEBOL? Nope. But it's not a cakewalk. I always say the same thing about the road games, so I don't necessarily disagree. Costa Rica's field is concrete and many of those stadiums are very sub-par and crazy atmospheres. But you only have to finish 3rd in the HEX and three teams are ranked 80th or lower. That's the biggest factor, whereas Europe has similar groups of 6, but you have to finish 1st to qualify, and 2nd only gets you a playoff berth. Some of the road games may be tougher in some ways, but in the end, it's a much easier road. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sonik22 Posted September 8, 2016 Share Posted September 8, 2016 QUOTE (LittleHurt05 @ Sep 8, 2016 -> 07:50 AM) I always say the same thing about the road games, so I don't necessarily disagree. Costa Rica's field is concrete and many of those stadiums are very sub-par and crazy atmospheres. But you only have to finish 3rd in the HEX and three teams are ranked 80th or lower. That's the biggest factor, whereas Europe has similar groups of 6, but you have to finish 1st to qualify, and 2nd only gets you a playoff berth. Some of the road games may be tougher in some ways, but in the end, it's a much easier road. Agreed. Also, even finishing top 4 in the HEX is usually a good bet, especially this go around to qualify as the 4th place team in CONCACAF enters a playoff against the 5th place team from the Asian Football Confederation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chw42 Posted September 8, 2016 Share Posted September 8, 2016 QUOTE (Sonik22 @ Sep 8, 2016 -> 09:19 AM) Agreed. Also, even finishing top 4 in the HEX is usually a good bet, especially this go around to qualify as the 4th place team in CONCACAF enters a playoff against the 5th place team from the Asian Football Confederation. Why the hell does CONCACAF get less guaranteed spots than the AFC? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sonik22 Posted September 8, 2016 Share Posted September 8, 2016 QUOTE (chw42 @ Sep 8, 2016 -> 10:36 AM) Why the hell does CONCACAF get less guaranteed spots than the AFC? Really doesn't make any sense but it carries to 2022 as well... http://www.fifa.com/worldcup/news/y=2015/m...ed-2610611.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chw42 Posted September 8, 2016 Share Posted September 8, 2016 QUOTE (Sonik22 @ Sep 8, 2016 -> 11:30 AM) Really doesn't make any sense but it carries to 2022 as well... http://www.fifa.com/worldcup/news/y=2015/m...ed-2610611.html I get that AFC has slightly more depth than CONCACAF, but they really should have a equal amount of guaranteed spots. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3GamesToLove Posted September 11, 2016 Share Posted September 11, 2016 Nothing like a 4-nil win away from home featuring a magisterial performance from Christan Eriksen to set up for Spurs' first CL campaign in six years. Pumped for Wednesday. (I was there in 2010, by the way. I went to the home match against Inter--the day after my 21st birthday. Probably the best live sporting event I've ever witnessed) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LittleHurt05 Posted September 15, 2016 Author Share Posted September 15, 2016 At least Legia had the coolest tifo on MatchDay 1. And the most pepper sprayed stewards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiSox_Sonix Posted October 3, 2016 Share Posted October 3, 2016 Bob Bradley hired at Swans. Finally getting his chance. He's earned it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LittleHurt05 Posted October 4, 2016 Author Share Posted October 4, 2016 I find this crazy, the MLS won't allow teams more than 4 charter flights a season, so the entire team must fly commercial the majority of the year. http://www.latimes.com/sports/soccer/la-sp...snap-story.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LittleHurt05 Posted October 18, 2016 Author Share Posted October 18, 2016 The Legia Warsaw humiliation tour continues in Madrid tonight. Fans are already fighting police outside before the team gives up 38 goals to Real. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LittleHurt05 Posted November 2, 2016 Author Share Posted November 2, 2016 Legia tied Real Madrid! And of course it was in front of an empty stadium cause of the prior hooligans in the first UCL game. I wonder if it helped not being in front of the crazies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LittleHurt05 Posted November 11, 2016 Author Share Posted November 11, 2016 Is Argentina gonna miss the world Cup? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LittleHurt05 Posted November 12, 2016 Author Share Posted November 12, 2016 I'm the only one still posting here but DOS A CERO! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zenryan Posted November 12, 2016 Share Posted November 12, 2016 Another Jurgen milestone!! Lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chw42 Posted November 12, 2016 Share Posted November 12, 2016 Starting out with 5 at the back was ridiculous. Once they made the switch to the 442, the game went a lot better. Still, absolutely awful set piece defending at the end of the game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LittleHurt05 Posted November 12, 2016 Author Share Posted November 12, 2016 Jurgen just always has to tinker a little bit with everything. Pulisic showed his talent, but he surprisingly looked #shook (J4L) at times. I think CONCACAF is not as friendly as the Champions League despite the talent drop. John Brooks is the man Even if they lose at Costa Rica they should be fine, they just can't have any careless f*** ups but a tie would be big. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aryzner Posted November 12, 2016 Share Posted November 12, 2016 Really, really disappointing result tonight. Have to get a result in Costa Rica. I hate that I am worried that this team may not have what it takes to make the World Cup. Ridiculous as that may sound, I am always extremely concerned until we're actually qualified. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LittleHurt05 Posted November 16, 2016 Author Share Posted November 16, 2016 That Chile - Uruguay game was amazing. It's gonna feel like a different sport watching the USMNT next. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitesoxfan99 Posted November 16, 2016 Share Posted November 16, 2016 Michael Bradley is completely done. He is just horrendous now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aryzner Posted November 16, 2016 Share Posted November 16, 2016 What a f***ing embarrassment. Klinsmann needs to go ASAP. I can't believe this but we may not go to the World Cup. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitesoxfan99 Posted November 16, 2016 Share Posted November 16, 2016 This is also about the worst I've ever seen Brooks play. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aryzner Posted November 16, 2016 Share Posted November 16, 2016 I turned it off. This squad is not good enough for the World Cup. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitesoxfan99 Posted November 16, 2016 Share Posted November 16, 2016 Klinsmann has to be fired after this Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buehrle>Wood Posted November 16, 2016 Share Posted November 16, 2016 (edited) Can't imagine Klinsmann survives tonight. Edited November 16, 2016 by Buehrle>Wood Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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