FIFA Discussion Thread (The Road To Russia 2018)

Majiffy · Post Post #0 (isolation #0) » Tue Jun 09, 2015 4:17 pm

Why is there not a currently-being-discussed thread about association football?

Rapinoe rocked the US match against Aus, especially her first goal.
Also really liked Bachmann's (Swiss) play against Japan in the second half.

Wish I coulda seen the Sweden/Nigeria match but I don't think Fox Sports aired it? I was keeping tabs on the game while I was at work, Nigeria coming back from a 2-0 deficit to tie 3-3? Must have been great.

Haven't seen any of today's (6/9) matches yet. Watch 'em tomorrow, I s'pose.

Majiffy · Post Post #26 (isolation #1) » Sun Jun 14, 2015 10:00 am

In post 3, ChannelDelibird wrote:Don't call it the fucking Fifa thread. Liking sport shouldn't sound so corporate.

It's widely recognized and also

In post 3, ChannelDelibird wrote:Also

Not as easily confused with other sport for American users.

In post 16, shaft.ed wrote:also Germany v Brazil 2014

Hahaha that was such an amusing match.

Majiffy · Post Post #28 (isolation #2) » Tue Jun 16, 2015 1:19 pm

Tbh I'm kinda rooting for Sweden I think they're a stronger team and deserve it more.

If we're talking about this particular game. Otherwise, go US.

Majiffy · Post Post #30 (isolation #3) » Tue Jun 16, 2015 2:23 pm

Majiffy · Post Post #31 (isolation #4) » Tue Jun 16, 2015 2:23 pm

Perth Glory is fucking awesome

Majiffy · Post Post #36 (isolation #5) » Wed Jun 17, 2015 11:09 am

I watched the Aus/Sweden match instead, which, despite all the goals being in the first half, was a very entertaining show.

Real nail-biter rooting for the Swedes in the last 20 minutes, too. Shame they couldn't pull off a win.

Majiffy · Post Post #40 (isolation #6) » Wed Jun 17, 2015 2:31 pm

In post 38, quadz08 wrote:The first half was the Solo, Johnston, Rapinoe, and 8 Extremely Mediocre Players Show.

Wait until Solo, Wambach & Rapinoe retire, then we completely shit the bed. Morgan is good, but she's really not performing to the level she needs to when the vets go.

Hell, I thought Solo was supposed to retire after the

last

world cup.

Majiffy · Post Post #42 (isolation #7) » Wed Jun 17, 2015 3:48 pm

Majiffy · Post Post #44 (isolation #8) » Thu Jun 18, 2015 1:14 pm

In post 43, quadz08 wrote:
I'm most concerned about Solo, tbh - the field players will find people to pick up the pieces the retirees drop, newer folks to the team will step up and become leaders, etc. It is the way of things. Replacing Solo is going to be a goddamn nightmare, though - IMO, she's one of the best keepers in the world of either gender, and her backups just aren't of the same quality.

Agree 100%

Majiffy · Post Post #132 (isolation #9) » Wed Jul 22, 2015 5:16 pm

Glad someone updated the title. Also glad this thread is actually relatively popular.

Majiffy · Post Post #133 (isolation #10) » Wed Jul 22, 2015 5:18 pm

Also anyone watching MLS Stars v Tott next Wednesday? I'll be DVRing it.

Majiffy · Post Post #170 (isolation #11) » Sun Oct 25, 2015 11:27 am

MLS Decision Day

Looks like NE Revs will be making the cut for playoffs.
Orlando is eating cards left and right.
DC/Columbus game is ok, if it a bit unexciting. I wish the NE/NY game was broadcasted.

Majiffy · Post Post #172 (isolation #12) » Sun Oct 25, 2015 12:01 pm

In post 171, Glork wrote:I thought NE making playoffs was a foregone conclusion unless Orlando City FC made up like 7 goal differential? Seeds may change but the East playoff situation is all but set.

Yeah but there was still a

chance

.

In post 171, Glork wrote:The most interesting games will be at 7. Seattle and Sporting KC are 1 point ahaed of San Jose at the cutoff line. I know KC takes on LA Galaxy and San Jose get FC Dallas. Not sure who Seattle are playing.

Yeah looking forward to Galaxy/KC

Sounders play Salt Lake

Majiffy · Post Post #174 (isolation #13) » Sun Oct 25, 2015 12:10 pm

Orlando isn't broadcasting here for me, had to keep up with it on ESPN's gamecast.

Majiffy · Post Post #176 (isolation #14) » Sun Oct 25, 2015 12:12 pm

Barnetta

Majiffy · Post Post #178 (isolation #15) » Sun Oct 25, 2015 12:14 pm

Got highlights before the 7PM games kick off, should be in there.

Majiffy · Post Post #179 (isolation #16) » Sun Oct 25, 2015 12:16 pm

Damn nothing.

Majiffy · Post Post #182 (isolation #17) » Sun Oct 25, 2015 3:15 pm

In post 180, goodmorning wrote:I can't find it anywhere, but it was so worth seeing. Just the usual jostling was happening, Higuita was trying to push Barnetta off his back, got his cheek though it looked softer than my sister hit at 6, Barnetta freezes for a good long while, standing, then grabs his whole face in both hands, flings himself to the turf and rolls around for a good while.

Though not long enough that the trainers would come on, of course.

Reminded me a bit of Suarez holding his teeth after he bit Chiellini.

Sounds pretty gold. I hope MIB covers it tomorrow night.

Majiffy · Post Post #187 (isolation #18) » Wed Oct 28, 2015 5:30 am

My NE shirt should be delivered today!

Also a car sticker

Majiffy · Post Post #190 (isolation #19) » Wed Oct 28, 2015 7:11 am

Woo-hoo the local pub (might! Still not certain) has Unimas so I can watch the game there. Gonna wear my new shirt and live it up!

Majiffy · Post Post #192 (isolation #20) » Wed Oct 28, 2015 9:41 am

Hey man when some bad weather took out ESPN here during the world cup, Univision kept broadcasting strong.

Majiffy · Post Post #193 (isolation #21) » Wed Oct 28, 2015 12:43 pm

Grumble grumble bar didn't have Unimas despite saying they did.

Watching the games tonight online at home, good thing I've got beer here!

Majiffy · Post Post #194 (isolation #22) » Wed Oct 28, 2015 12:54 pm

Hot damn that goal

Majiffy · Post Post #195 (isolation #23) » Wed Oct 28, 2015 1:18 pm

Majiffy · Post Post #196 (isolation #24) » Wed Oct 28, 2015 1:24 pm

FUCK OFF DC LET ME HAVE THIS

Majiffy · Post Post #197 (isolation #25) » Wed Oct 28, 2015 1:33 pm

Hilarious.

Majiffy · Post Post #198 (isolation #26) » Wed Oct 28, 2015 2:05 pm

Well played Agudelo.

Come on Davies!

Majiffy · Post Post #199 (isolation #27) » Wed Oct 28, 2015 2:11 pm

Majiffy · Post Post #200 (isolation #28) » Wed Oct 28, 2015 2:17 pm

Majiffy · Post Post #201 (isolation #29) » Wed Oct 28, 2015 2:18 pm

Majiffy · Post Post #202 (isolation #30) » Wed Oct 28, 2015 2:24 pm

FFFFFFFFFFFFAHK that save

Majiffy · Post Post #203 (isolation #31) » Wed Oct 28, 2015 2:27 pm

HIT HIM JONES

HIT HIM

Majiffy · Post Post #204 (isolation #32) » Wed Oct 28, 2015 2:28 pm

Majiffy · Post Post #207 (isolation #33) » Thu Oct 29, 2015 1:22 am

Broseidon I will find you and I will murder everyone you love

Majiffy · Post Post #209 (isolation #34) » Thu Oct 29, 2015 1:10 pm

Nah, definitely proportional.

Majiffy · Post Post #217 (isolation #35) » Sun Jul 23, 2017 2:06 pm

Anyone catching CONCACAF this weekend + Wednesday?

Been a good stretch of okay games but nothing that really kept me engaged until US/CR last night.

Hoping tonight's match rocks. Definitely going out to a proper football pub on Wednesday for the final.

Majiffy · Post Post #219 (isolation #36) » Sun Jul 23, 2017 2:40 pm

Yeah Jamaica is looking a little sloppy in their defending tonight. Mexico is looking like they're going to walk away the winners here so far.

Majiffy · Post Post #220 (isolation #37) » Sun Jul 23, 2017 3:52 pm

WELP looks like Jamaica just wrapped it up with a one-nill lead at the 87'.

Unless Mexico really turns it around it looks like US/Jamaica Wednesday.