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B Maverick
Footballguy
Uhhh, Everton Sacks Dyche hours before their FA Cup match?
Did they not think he could lead them to a win over Peterborough United?
Oh and in a fun turn, Tyler Young is on the bench for Peterborough. His dad, Ashley Young is on the bench for Everton.
Did they not think he could lead them to a win over Peterborough United?
Oh and in a fun turn, Tyler Young is on the bench for Peterborough. His dad, Ashley Young is on the bench for Everton.
El Floppo
Footballguy
I've been following that story this week. Would be amazing for both to play at the same time. BBC had a headline today "Young and Younger"
Ramsay Hunt Experience
Footballguy
Bigbottom gets an itchy trigger finger when it comes to gingers.
TennesseeJed
Footballguy
Dinsy Ejotuz
Footballguy
It's not quite Fever for the Flava, but it's pretty damn amazing...
Dinsy Ejotuz
Footballguy
The Gator
Footballguy
El Floppo
Footballguy
McBokonon
Footballguy
I've read this is still likely as well.HAPPY TRANSFER WINDOW IS OPEN DAY!!!
The one Newcastle rumor I think might really happen is Miggy to Charlotte. I’ve been looking for a reason to pick an MLS team and this might do it for me, @Desert_Power
Not official but it now seems likely Miggy is returning to Atlanta.
El Floppo
Footballguy
I was really hoping he would.I've read this is still likely as well.HAPPY TRANSFER WINDOW IS OPEN DAY!!!
The one Newcastle rumor I think might really happen is Miggy to Charlotte. I’ve been looking for a reason to pick an MLS team and this might do it for me, @Desert_Power
Not official but it now seems likely Miggy is returning to Atlanta.
McBokonon
Footballguy
I've read this is still likely as well.HAPPY TRANSFER WINDOW IS OPEN DAY!!!
The one Newcastle rumor I think might really happen is Miggy to Charlotte. I’ve been looking for a reason to pick an MLS team and this might do it for me, @Desert_Power
Not official but it now seems likely Miggy is returning to Atlanta.
@Desert_Power looks like you’re getting Zaha though. I’m interested in seeing that.
B Maverick
Footballguy
I imagine he will have a very Nani like time in MLSI've read this is still likely as well.HAPPY TRANSFER WINDOW IS OPEN DAY!!!
The one Newcastle rumor I think might really happen is Miggy to Charlotte. I’ve been looking for a reason to pick an MLS team and this might do it for me, @Desert_Power
Not official but it now seems likely Miggy is returning to Atlanta.
@Desert_Power looks like you’re getting Zaha though. I’m interested in seeing that.
Desert_Power
Footballguy
Not a bad consolation prize there. The team really struggled to score consistently last season.I've read this is still likely as well.HAPPY TRANSFER WINDOW IS OPEN DAY!!!
The one Newcastle rumor I think might really happen is Miggy to Charlotte. I’ve been looking for a reason to pick an MLS team and this might do it for me, @Desert_Power
Not official but it now seems likely Miggy is returning to Atlanta.
@Desert_Power looks like you’re getting Zaha though. I’m interested in seeing that.
Ramsay Hunt Experience
Footballguy
I tried to convince @bigbottom to hire Big Sam, but my DMs were too late.
Desert_Power
Footballguy
Is that a good thing? It looks like he had decent stats there but can't say I paid much attention.I imagine he will have a very Nani like time in MLSI've read this is still likely as well.HAPPY TRANSFER WINDOW IS OPEN DAY!!!
The one Newcastle rumor I think might really happen is Miggy to Charlotte. I’ve been looking for a reason to pick an MLS team and this might do it for me, @Desert_Power
Not official but it now seems likely Miggy is returning to Atlanta.
@Desert_Power looks like you’re getting Zaha though. I’m interested in seeing that.
B Maverick
Footballguy
I think that is good. Nani seemed to enjoy his time and team and even elevated Orlando. I think he had a good impact on the team and I can see Zaha doing the same.Is that a good thing? It looks like he had decent stats there but can't say I paid much attention.I imagine he will have a very Nani like time in MLSI've read this is still likely as well.HAPPY TRANSFER WINDOW IS OPEN DAY!!!
The one Newcastle rumor I think might really happen is Miggy to Charlotte. I’ve been looking for a reason to pick an MLS team and this might do it for me, @Desert_Power
Not official but it now seems likely Miggy is returning to Atlanta.
@Desert_Power looks like you’re getting Zaha though. I’m interested in seeing that.
I fear KDB may have more of a Lampard/Gerard type of time in MLS. Nothing to write home about.
B Maverick
Footballguy
Seems to be a few teams circling Rashford and Garnacho.
Sadly, I think Rash needs to move on for his own benefit. Fresh start, probably out of England. Rebuild his confidence and career.
Garnacho is still young enough where I would keep him and see if he can develop. Not sure he fits in Amorim's system and is not yet clinical in front of goal. Can he learn? Maybe. Wouldn't give up yet.
I hope United doesn't do something stupid and sell them to an EPL team. Esp not Chelsea.
Sadly, I think Rash needs to move on for his own benefit. Fresh start, probably out of England. Rebuild his confidence and career.
Garnacho is still young enough where I would keep him and see if he can develop. Not sure he fits in Amorim's system and is not yet clinical in front of goal. Can he learn? Maybe. Wouldn't give up yet.
I hope United doesn't do something stupid and sell them to an EPL team. Esp not Chelsea.
El Floppo
Footballguy
Thought I saw where United won't sell Rash to anybody in EPL.
Desert_Power
Footballguy
That makes sense, thanks.I think that is good. Nani seemed to enjoy his time and team and even elevated Orlando. I think he had a good impact on the team and I can see Zaha doing the same.Is that a good thing? It looks like he had decent stats there but can't say I paid much attention.I imagine he will have a very Nani like time in MLSI've read this is still likely as well.HAPPY TRANSFER WINDOW IS OPEN DAY!!!
The one Newcastle rumor I think might really happen is Miggy to Charlotte. I’ve been looking for a reason to pick an MLS team and this might do it for me, @Desert_Power
Not official but it now seems likely Miggy is returning to Atlanta.
@Desert_Power looks like you’re getting Zaha though. I’m interested in seeing that.
I fear KDB may have more of a Lampard/Gerard type of time in MLS. Nothing to write home about.
I have always thought KDB had a tendency to disappear in many games which is probably a poor fit in the MLS, I agree.
B Maverick
Footballguy
Yeah I did see that too. I also saw they were open to selling Mainoo which would be a terrible idea. So you never know with them.
Desert_Power
Footballguy
Wayne Rooney looks unrecognisable as football icon dresses up weeks after Plymouth sacking
The Manchester United, Everton and England legend was dismissed on New Year's Eve
www.gbnews.com
B Maverick
Footballguy
RIP DENNIS LAW
Man Utd and Scotland legend Law dies aged 84
The United Trinity or the Holy Trinity refers to the Manchester United trio of George Best, Denis Law and Sir Bobby Charlton
Man Utd and Scotland legend Law dies aged 84
The United Trinity or the Holy Trinity refers to the Manchester United trio of George Best, Denis Law and Sir Bobby Charlton
titusbramble
Footballguy
NewlyRetired
Footballguy
https://x.com/FabrizioRomano
Fabrizio Romano
@FabrizioRomano
Atlanta United are closing in on Miguel Almirón deal with Newcastle as move’s being completed.Transfer fee around £10m.
Fabrizio Romano
@FabrizioRomano
Atlanta United are closing in on Miguel Almirón deal with Newcastle as move’s being completed.Transfer fee around £10m.
El Floppo
Footballguy
Record purchase for them?
NewlyRetired
Footballguy
no I think Pity Martinez was their record but it would likely depend on the $ to pound exchange.
Atlanta originally bought Miggy years ago and sold him to Newcastle for I think a league record fee.
El Floppo
Footballguy
CletiusMaximus
Footballguy
The FIFA Club World Cup. Where Dreams Come True.
https://x.com/fifacwc/status/1881794462264737917?s=61&t=62Da5fZeZmqWXLc5Xd-abw
https://x.com/fifacwc/status/1881794462264737917?s=61&t=62Da5fZeZmqWXLc5Xd-abw
NewlyRetired
Footballguy
All the clubs in the top two divisions in Norway have voted to eliminate VAR starting next season. It is now up to the Norway FA as to whether to follow along or not with the recommendation from the clubs.
El Floppo
Footballguy
I want to give that an emoji, but I'm shuked about which one
NewlyRetired
Footballguy
For an event I think is going to be a tough sell, the ticket prices are ridiculous. I think in some stadiums the absolute last row in the nosebleeds are over $100, where anything in the lower bowls is in the many many hundreds per seat.
CletiusMaximus
Footballguy
I checked on tickets for the final earlier today. Seats in the back rows of the very top sections for about $1,100. The modern dynamic pricing strategies make sense though. Anyone looking to buy tickets now is probably someone planning ahead, securing tickets, travel, rooms, etc. and is likely to pay more for peace of mind. I'm sure they are withholding many of the best seats to maximize what they get as much as possible, creating a false sense of demand and similar nefarious pricing tricks.
NewlyRetired
Footballguy
Maybe I am completely misjudging the interest level in this event.
CletiusMaximus
Footballguy
I don't think so. I think these current prices are just part of the algo. I expect to see stadiums half-full of spectators who paid ridiculous prices.
NewlyRetired
Footballguy
Given the stadium sizes, I think half full would be a fantastic accomplishment at these prices.
Dinsy Ejotuz
Footballguy
Dinsy Ejotuz
Footballguy
Mrs. Dinsy signed us up for all the FIFA alerts on tix.
Few days ago she forwarded something and then came down to see if she understood it right. More or less, "buy this ridiculously overpriced thing that has nothing to do with World Cup tix and improve your odds of getting World Cup tix."
After I said, "yeah -- you got it," she walked away muttering "bunch of crooks". Proving she'd understood it perfectly.
Desert_Power
Footballguy
Is that all seats or just some special deal?
I got tickets to Bayern match in Charlotte, you could get them slightly cheaper through the club itself later.
The R16 game scheduled here has about the same prices as the Copa semi last year. Skipped those for now as I cannot imagine either game selling out. Obviously the international game is a different flavor, particularly with that rowdy Colombian fan base.
Dinsy Ejotuz
Footballguy
I don't think it was seats -- maybe collectibles or something like that? I only scanned it before I binned the e-mail, so I don't remember now.
Dinsy Ejotuz
Footballguy
And you don't "collect" the 15 items, you "buy" them.
titusbramble
Footballguy
Yeah I don't think I'll be looking to get tickets to 2026, even if I do get some I'd likely be charged a grillion dollars for hotels
B Maverick
Footballguy
I live close enough to SOFI, but feel like it would be cheaper to fly to Vancouver to see a game.
Probably also want to avoid any games with the USMNT in it.
McBokonon
Footballguy
I knew I picked the right club to support the minute I got off the train in Newcastle.
Desert_Power
Footballguy
I was thinking Vancouver would be a good target as well. My buddy who has done the last few World Cups is targeting Monterrey though. Probably should follow his lead.
B Maverick
Footballguy
Monterrey would be cool too.
Was thinking if you got lucky, Vancouver and Seattle are close enough you could make a nice couple days of games out of it.
Already looking toward 2030 for a trip. I think that's Morocco, Spain, Portugal?
NewlyRetired
Footballguy
I am still trying to wrap my head around US Soccer possibly taking over the entire college game. The goal is to take on as many teams as want to join and place them into the professional pyramid.
El Floppo
Footballguy
Remind me- what is this about?
CletiusMaximus
Footballguy
It seems that US Soccer may possibly be taking over the entire college game with the goal of taking on as many teams as want to join and placing them into the professional pyramid.
NewlyRetired
Footballguy
Basically think of it as removing college soccer from the NCAA control.
When under US Soccer control the plan will be to make the season much longer (9 to 10 months).
The hope is that the college teams would be placed at the USL1 level of the pyramid (3rd division). I believe the hope is that this entire new group of teams would also enter the US Open Cup.
This has been a back ground idea for a few years but no one gave it much hope. Three months ago it came to the forefront with multiple parties engaged in making it happen. Yesterday news came out that a ton of progress was made over the last couple of months and that it might even be close enough for US Soccer to make a formal announcement.
Before they can launch this they need probably a certain % of the colleges to have already signed on and then allow for inertia to make a large group of the rest of the schools make the transition.
This probably would have a bigger effect on the womens game vs the men, but it will still help the mens side since we all know that college soccer has been a place where players almost stop developing.
A 9-10 month professional style program will now give a lot more chances to players who for many different circumstances developed later.
