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US Men's National Team (4 Viewers)

El Floppo said:
Official floppo News feed now saying Barca looking at terminating Dest, not sell.
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Dinsy Ejotuz said:
El Floppo said:
Official floppo News feed now saying Barca looking at terminating Dest
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Seems excessive.
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Agreed.
Reports say he's not cutting it for xavi and also not drawing any trade interest. So they're looking at options to get him off the payroll.
You'd think they'd do a bargain basement deal if things were that extreme. Somebody must want him in the cheap... Paycheck not withstanding
 
Update:

Upgrading Trusty from rumor to close

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OFFICIAL
Weah - To Juventus
Pepi - To PSV
Aaronson - To Union Berlin (on loan)
Pulisic - To Milan
Jedi - re-signed with Fulham to 2028
Bello - To LASK
Che - To Brondby
Reynolds - To Westerloo

CLOSE

Musah - Milan and Valencia have agreed to terms!
Trusty - moving to Sheffield United

RUMOR

Weston - Aston Villa rumors
Adams - Nothing recent, still rehabbing, looks like will stay with Leeds for the time being. He does have a release clause
Balogun - Inter and Milan rumors, Inter being the stronger of the two rumors
Tillman - EPL rumors
Booth - I have seen the Man United rumor a couple of times but that is it
Vasquez - Gladbach is interested, Cincy is not
Turner - New rumors of a permanent move to Nottingham Forest
 
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El Floppo said:
El Floppo said:
Official floppo News feed now saying Barca looking at terminating Dest, not sell.
Click to expand...
Dinsy Ejotuz said:
El Floppo said:
Official floppo News feed now saying Barca looking at terminating Dest
Click to expand...
Seems excessive.
Click to expand...
Agreed.
Reports say he's not cutting it for xavi and also not drawing any trade interest. So they're looking at options to get him off the payroll.
You'd think they'd do a bargain basement deal if things were that extreme. Somebody must want him in the cheap... Paycheck not withstanding
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He's a soon to be former Barca player, doesn't that mean Inter Miami will sign him?
 
Ted Lange as your Bartender said:
🤷‍♂️

BREAKING: Coventry City have reportedly reached an agreement with Antalyaspor for a €9M deal for 25-year-old USMNT striker Haji Wright.

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Coventry sold Gyokeres for twice that to Portugal so have the money, and they're not a bad team at that level, only losing in the playoff finals on pens to get into the Premier League. Seems like a good deal

Edit - and they do like a US striker being the former stomping ground of Roy Wegerle
 
titusbramble said:
Ted Lange as your Bartender said:
🤷‍♂️

BREAKING: Coventry City have reportedly reached an agreement with Antalyaspor for a €9M deal for 25-year-old USMNT striker Haji Wright.

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Coventry sold Gyokeres for twice that to Portugal so have the money, and they're not a bad team at that level, only losing in the playoff finals on pens to get into the Premier League. Seems like a good deal
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Seems like the perfect level for Haji as well. If he can show well in the Championship, he'll have big 5 teams coming after him. Or he could even help them get promoted to the PL. Really like this deal for him.
 
Update:

Upgrading Trusty from rumor to close
Adding Haji from the ether to close

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OFFICIAL
Weah - To Juventus
Pepi - To PSV
Aaronson - To Union Berlin (on loan)
Pulisic - To Milan
Jedi - re-signed with Fulham to 2028
Bello - To LASK
Che - To Brondby
Reynolds - To Westerloo

CLOSE

Musah - Milan and Valencia have agreed to terms!
Trusty - moving to Sheffield United
Haji - Deal with Coventry

RUMOR

Weston - Aston Villa rumors
Adams - Nothing recent, still rehabbing, looks like will stay with Leeds for the time being. He does have a release clause
Balogun - Inter and Milan rumors, Inter being the stronger of the two rumors
Tillman - EPL rumors
Booth - I have seen the Man United rumor a couple of times but that is it
Vasquez - Gladbach is interested, Cincy is not
Turner - New rumors of a permanent move to Nottingham Forest
 
B Maverick said:
El Floppo said:
El Floppo said:
Official floppo News feed now saying Barca looking at terminating Dest, not sell.
Click to expand...
Dinsy Ejotuz said:
El Floppo said:
Official floppo News feed now saying Barca looking at terminating Dest
Click to expand...
Seems excessive.
Click to expand...
Agreed.
Reports say he's not cutting it for xavi and also not drawing any trade interest. So they're looking at options to get him off the payroll.
You'd think they'd do a bargain basement deal if things were that extreme. Somebody must want him in the cheap... Paycheck not withstanding
Click to expand...
He's a soon to be former Barca player, doesn't that mean Inter Miami will sign him?
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Yedlin would like to down vote your post...
 
B Maverick said:
El Floppo said:
El Floppo said:
Official floppo News feed now saying Barca looking at terminating Dest, not sell.
Click to expand...
Dinsy Ejotuz said:
El Floppo said:
Official floppo News feed now saying Barca looking at terminating Dest
Click to expand...
Seems excessive.
Click to expand...
Agreed.
Reports say he's not cutting it for xavi and also not drawing any trade interest. So they're looking at options to get him off the payroll.
You'd think they'd do a bargain basement deal if things were that extreme. Somebody must want him in the cheap... Paycheck not withstanding
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He's a soon to be former Barca player, doesn't that mean Inter Miami will sign him?
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I know sugarman doesn't do this but he's be perfect in with the Union. It's a downgrade from where he was at but if the rumors of Union selling LB Kai Wagner at the end of the season are true Dest would immediately slot in as the LB. He could come in and get accusstomed to the sqaud depth and then routinely start the next season.
 
I assume if Dest gets his contract terminated he could move any where he wants right? Obviously he would be taking a MASSIVE drop in pay.

Would he have to find a team before these windows all close else be stuck out in the wilderness until the winter?
 
NewlyRetired said:
I assume if Dest gets his contract terminated he could move any where he wants right? Obviously he would be taking a MASSIVE drop in pay.

Would he have to find a team before these windows all close else be stuck out in the wilderness until the winter?
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Yes, if Football Manager us any guide. You have to finalize your roster for the league after about 1 to 2 matches.l into the season. That might be right after the transfer deadline. Unless you're talking about MLS where they don't seem to care about such conventions from Europe.
 
The Z Machine said:
NewlyRetired said:
I assume if Dest gets his contract terminated he could move any where he wants right? Obviously he would be taking a MASSIVE drop in pay.

Would he have to find a team before these windows all close else be stuck out in the wilderness until the winter?
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Yes, if Football Manager us any guide. You have to finalize your roster for the league after about 1 to 2 matches.l into the season. That might be right after the transfer deadline. Unless you're talking about MLS where they don't seem to care about such conventions from Europe.
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MLS does have transfer windows as well

  • Primary Transfer Window (2023): Tuesday, January 31 to Monday, April 24
  • Secondary Transfer Window (2023): Wednesday, July 5 to Wednesday, August 2
 
Is this a safe space for long-standing members of the community who do not have a reputation for trolling as far USWNT takes go?
 
Barca starting what seems to be a mostly 2nd team and Dest is on the bench. Not a good sign and likely points to what Floppo was saying earlier.
 
I want Dest to come to MLS, ball out next summer at the Copa and then he’ll be ready to move back to Europe
 
I'm hitting it.
but CP wasn't so hot. not a lot of cohesion in Milan... ball goes wide to CP or Leo and kinda dies out there. and I don't get Lotsa Cheeks.
 
El Floppo said:
I'm hitting it.
but CP wasn't so hot. not a lot of cohesion in Milan... ball goes wide to CP or Leo and kinda dies out there. and I don't get Lotsa Cheeks.
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Felt like Loftus Cheeks was always in Pulisic's way. Rather than be in a position where he'd provide an outlet pass, he was always in the space that Pulisic would want to dribble into if he was gonna beat his man. It meant there was nothing but back passes available for Pulisic. It was terrible spacing and I can't believe it was intentional.

I actually think Pioli will switch to a 4-2-3-1 once Chukwueze joins the team and given how little RLC was involved defensively... I think CP will win that CAM spot since he's a much greater offensive threat. Musah seems perfect for this team in the midfield since it seems like none of the midfield can carry the ball.
 
NewlyRetired said:
Moe. said:
Is this a safe space for long-standing members of the community who do not have a reputation for trolling as far USWNT takes go?
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What is your take?
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I find it terribly ironic that the same USMNT takes are now in the USWNT pool especially as it relates to the academies self selecting the most physically imposing youths early at the detriment of the creative types.

My current personal hottest take is that the next great creative USMNT small midfielder will come through college (ie outside the academy/youth USMNT setup).
 
NewlyRetired said:
Moe. said:
Is this a safe space for long-standing members of the community who do not have a reputation for trolling as far USWNT takes go?
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What is your take?
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After the lawsuit and the way that was handled and some of the statements that were made, I was pulling for Portugal to knock them out. It sort of surprised me but that was my gut reaction during the game. I also enjoy watching the rest of the world catch up, I’ve felt the same way about USA basketball at times in the past, but never to the point where I was actively rooting for the other team
 
Moe. said:
NewlyRetired said:
Moe. said:
Is this a safe space for long-standing members of the community who do not have a reputation for trolling as far USWNT takes go?
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What is your take?
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After the lawsuit and the way that was handled and some of the statements that were made, I was pulling for Portugal to knock them out. It sort of surprised me but that was my gut reaction during the game. I also enjoy watching the rest of the world catch up, I’ve felt the same way about USA basketball at times in the past, but never to the point where I was actively rooting for the other team
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I haven't gone so far as to root against the Women's team but have had similar thoughts. I have somewhat rooted against the men's team, mostly when its an MLS based team or GGG is involved :scared: :boxing: And yes, I do hate myself later for it.


As much as it has been fun to see the Women's team dominate it is nice that it has gotten more competitive and a title isn't a foregone conclusion. The early titles have been so much sweeter since they feel earned.
 
NewlyRetired said:
Men in Blazers
@MenInBlazers


Aston Villa prepared to pay $31M TYLER ADAMS release clause, per @MailSport report. Now waiting to hear if US midfielder keen on move. Brighton, West Ham, Chelsea & Forest also all linked
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AV came on strong last year so if he actually gets time, could be a good move.
WH is also a good spot after losing Rice.
Please stay away from Chelsea and Forest (only because they may be fighting relegation again)
 
ooof, what a face plant this is. Most of this is due to his salary I bet (on top of not performing obviously)

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Barça Universal

@BarcaUniversal

Xavi told Alemany that he had to terminate Sergiño Dest's contract. No club is interested in the player. Nobody wants him.— @VMalo8
 
Update:

Adding Dest to the close section (close to out of contract that is)
Updating the Adams rumors

===================

OFFICIAL
Weah - To Juventus
Pepi - To PSV
Aaronson - To Union Berlin (on loan)
Pulisic - To Milan
Jedi - re-signed with Fulham to 2028
Bello - To LASK
Che - To Brondby
Reynolds - To Westerloo

CLOSE

Musah - Milan and Valencia have agreed to terms!
Trusty - moving to Sheffield United
Haji - Deal with Coventry
Dest - Contract said to be terminated by Barca

RUMOR

Weston - Aston Villa rumors
Adams - Lots of news recently, Villa, Chelsea, Brighton and Forest all linked
Balogun - Inter and Milan rumors, Inter being the stronger of the two rumors
Tillman - EPL rumors
Booth - I have seen the Man United rumor a couple of times but that is it
Vasquez - Gladbach is interested, Cincy is not
Turner - New rumors of a permanent move to Nottingham Forest
 
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Short stay for McKenzie in Champions League and what an oof....

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Brian Sciaretta

@BrianSciaretta


Horrible exit to the Champions League for Genk
- First leg was 1-1
- 2nd leg was in Genk
- Servette: 3rd min red card
- Genk had 1-0 & 2-1 leads in the 2nd leg, conceded 2 equalizers
- Servette prevailed on penalties playing 117 mins w/ 10 men, trailing twice, on the road
 
Some are saying Dest is official now but I can't find anything formal yet. I hope he can find a new team quickly. He likely will if he understands he needs to take a huge cut in pay.
 
Update:

Adding EPB to Official

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OFFICIAL
Weah - To Juventus
Pepi - To PSV
Aaronson - To Union Berlin (on loan)
Pulisic - To Milan
Jedi - re-signed with Fulham to 2028
Bello - To LASK
Che - To Brondby
Reynolds - To Westerloo
EPB - To Panathinaikos

CLOSE

Musah - Milan and Valencia have agreed to terms!
Trusty - moving to Sheffield United
Haji - Deal with Coventry
Dest - Contract said to be terminated by Barca

RUMOR

Weston - Aston Villa rumors
Adams - Lots of news recently, Villa, Chelsea, Brighton and Forest all linked
Balogun - Inter and Milan rumors. New rumor of West Ham
Tillman - EPL rumors
Booth - I have seen the Man United rumor a couple of times but that is it
Vasquez - Gladbach is interested, Cincy is not
Turner - New rumors of a permanent move to Nottingham Forest
 
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