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Lol-x · 1 August 2023, 06:00 PM

Looks like USA 0 Portugal 0 no winner

The USA commentators were scathing, just highly critical of Team USA....

Australia had an amazing 4-0 win against Canada yesterday!

michelsmith5 · 1 August 2023, 08:27 PM

great

77T · 1 August 2023, 09:31 PM

foxsports.com/watch/play-68cfa9fcc000102
for highlights of USA-POR.

I think more honest disappointment from our side - so many squandered opportunities methinks.

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Tricolore66 · 2 August 2023, 12:46 AM

I can’t support that team after the horrific display of bad sportsmanship they displayed a few years ago against Thailand.

austinp · 2 August 2023, 02:30 AM

Had no idea this was going on. Is the US team any good?

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RichardBartlett · 2 August 2023, 02:52 AM

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Originally Posted by austinp

Had no idea this was going on. Is the US team any good?

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And thy want equal pay with the men.... I guess that's the answer

Speedbird-1 · 2 August 2023, 04:13 AM

England - 6
China - 1

Speedbird-1 · 2 August 2023, 04:38 AM

Lol-x · 2 August 2023, 06:39 AM

I thought England's ball control against China was outstanding.

England seem to be a formidable team.

USA are through to the next round so they can still improve.

rjd1 · 2 August 2023, 07:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Tricolore66

I can’t support that team after the horrific display of bad sportsmanship they displayed a few years ago against Thailand.

Totally agreed. I just can’t support this team for this and more.

wjgoretsky · 2 August 2023, 08:41 AM

Where are these games taking place?

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TheVTCGuy · 2 August 2023, 08:47 AM

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Originally Posted by rjd1

totally agreed. I just can’t support this team for this and more.

x 100,000

Yobber76 · 2 August 2023, 08:55 AM

For those of you that are interested in the event, enjoy.
I coached soccer at the club level, I love international events like the World Cup, the Olympics, Ryder Cup, Solheim Cup, however....

This US team is one that I can't support

Kinnakeet · 2 August 2023, 08:55 AM

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Originally Posted by rjd1

Totally agreed. I just can’t support this team for this and more.

The Woke Warriors

enjoythemusic · 2 August 2023, 08:56 AM

Is proper beer available there?

wjgoretsky · 2 August 2023, 08:57 AM

I looked it up and it seems to be happening in Australia. I’ll have to watch the evening news tonight and see if there’s any mention.

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tudorbaja27 · 2 August 2023, 10:54 AM

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Originally Posted by wjgoretsky

I looked it up and it seems to be happening in Australia. I’ll have to watch the evening news tonight and see if there’s any mention.

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tudorbaja27 · 2 August 2023, 10:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Kinnakeet

The Woke Warriors

Agreed. And the silence during the national anthem. And the desire for equal pay when tickets are given out for free at their WC

Oh well.

Al1969 · 2 August 2023, 10:56 AM

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Originally Posted by TheVTCGuy

x 100,000

Right there with you. Our country is not perfect, but I still don’t see any of these ‘unhappy’ individuals heading for the exits.

Easy E · 2 August 2023, 11:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Kinnakeet

The Woke Warriors

Ha! Exactly

Tricolore66 · 2 August 2023, 01:01 PM

Just a wild guess, but I’m betting US women have a little bit better life than the average Thai woman, and that made this an even more disgusting display.

Comedian Bill Burr has a pretty good bit on professional female sports and compensation, that’s incredibly funny but damn spot-on. I went to a Houston Dash NWSL match five years ago, and there were more people sitting on the benches than in the stands.

https://www.cnn.com/2019/06/11/footb...ntl/index.html

hambone1983 · 2 August 2023, 02:15 PM

US has issues. They can't put the ball in the net, and pretty much all of their best offensive players are at least 28 years old. I don't think they ever failed to win their group in a World Cup before. They're still a top 5 or 7 team in the world but this is so far easily the worst WC they've ever had. Likely have Sweden next...unless they get their heads out of their butts they are gonna get smoked.

Lol-x · 2 August 2023, 02:29 PM

OK there's a bit of a raw nerve there with the USA team, I get that.

If you are playing for your country, it is an honour and one should respect that privilege, not use it as a platform to make some kind of statement rightly or wrongly.

Its just a game, a past time recreation.

(not stereotyping)

Cru Jones · 2 August 2023, 03:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Lol-x

Its just a game, a past time recreation.

x2. Exactly this. Personally, I try to enjoy the game instead of getting sensitive about my feelings about a player or two. I understand from comments in this thread that some people can’t separate their sensitive feelings from the beauty of the game. That’s fine, it’s a free country. ;-)

Anyway, the American women’s soccer system is a true success producing great teams capable of competing on the global stage. Something to proud of and support, IMHO.

77T · 3 August 2023, 03:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Cru Jones

Anyway, the American women’s soccer system is a true success producing great teams capable of competing on the global stage. Something to proud of and support, IMHO.

I agree they have excelled-

What may spark some to rant is that the USWNT made headlines last year when the US Soccer Federation agreed to pay them equally and to award $22m in back pay. The Federation also equalized World Cup prize money.

That bothers some but I think it blurs sport and financial impact. So I usually say is isn’t “just a game” when this comes up in polite company.

Despite consistently outperforming their male counterparts, the female teammates had been earning considerably less money.

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Ferdelious · 3 August 2023, 03:59 AM

I find it hard to watch. The level of play is just not entertaining to me.

Masteryacht · 3 August 2023, 07:43 AM

Too woke. I hope they lose.

White Collar Boy · 3 August 2023, 11:51 AM

Been enjoying it. In the Australia v. Canada match the other night, that first Hayley Raso goal was brilliant. Getting it done without our best player Sam Kerr.

Megan Rapinoe is a football legend, so we’ll be watching on Sunday.

hambone1983 · 3 August 2023, 12:14 PM

it's not incumbent on fans of the game to separate their feelings about the game and the use of it as a political platform. When a player decides to "use her platform" she does it in full knowledge that it will alienate some people. Its a known consequence of becoming overtly political.

tudorbaja27 · 4 August 2023, 02:18 AM

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Originally Posted by hambone1983

it's not incumbent on fans of the game to separate their feelings about the game and the use of it as a political platform. When a player decides to "use her platform" she does it in full knowledge that it will alienate some people. Its a known consequence of becoming overtly political.

1 August 2023, 06:00 PM	#1
Lol-x Facilitator Join Date: Nov 2005 Real Name: Steve Location: Omnipresent Posts: 33,268	OFFICIAL 2023 - FIFA Women's World Cup Soccer Looks like USA 0 Portugal 0 no winner The USA commentators were scathing, just highly critical of Team USA.... Australia had an amazing 4-0 win against Canada yesterday! __________________ *Most folks are about as happy as they make up their minds to be.* ~Abraham Lincoln Nothing compares to the simple pleasure of a bike ride. ~John F. Kennedy ROLEXploitation - yeah I'm a victim

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77T 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: PaulG Location: Georgia Posts: 40,927	OFFICIAL 2023 - FIFA Women's World Cup Soccer foxsports.com/watch/play-68cfa9fcc000102 for highlights of USA-POR. I think more honest disappointment from our side - so many squandered opportunities methinks. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro __________________ Does anyone really know what time it is?

2 August 2023, 06:39 AM	#9
Lol-x Facilitator Join Date: Nov 2005 Real Name: Steve Location: Omnipresent Posts: 33,268	I thought England's ball control against China was outstanding. England seem to be a formidable team. USA are through to the next round so they can still improve. __________________ *Most folks are about as happy as they make up their minds to be.* ~Abraham Lincoln Nothing compares to the simple pleasure of a bike ride. ~John F. Kennedy ROLEXploitation - yeah I'm a victim

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2 August 2023, 02:29 PM	#23
Lol-x Facilitator Join Date: Nov 2005 Real Name: Steve Location: Omnipresent Posts: 33,268	OK there's a bit of a raw nerve there with the USA team, I get that. If you are playing for your country, it is an honour and one should respect that privilege, not use it as a platform to make some kind of statement rightly or wrongly. Its just a game, a past time recreation. (not stereotyping) __________________ *Most folks are about as happy as they make up their minds to be.* ~Abraham Lincoln Nothing compares to the simple pleasure of a bike ride. ~John F. Kennedy ROLEXploitation - yeah I'm a victim

1 August 2023, 08:27 PM	#2
michelsmith5 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2023 Location: United States Posts: 2	great

2 August 2023, 12:46 AM	#4
Tricolore66 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2019 Location: USA Posts: 1,099	I can’t support that team after the horrific display of bad sportsmanship they displayed a few years ago against Thailand.

2 August 2023, 02:30 AM	#5
austinp "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: us Posts: 3,293	Had no idea this was going on. Is the US team any good? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

2 August 2023, 04:13 AM	#7
Speedbird-1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Steve. Location: UK Posts: 6,139	England - 6 China - 1

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wjgoretsky 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 X2 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Real Name: Winston Location: Calgary-AB CANADA Watch: DD-118238-(73208) Posts: 4,693	Where are these games taking place? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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Yobber76 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Real Name: Mike Location: Illinois Watch: BLNR VTNR PAM 915 Posts: 1,767	For those of you that are interested in the event, enjoy. I coached soccer at the club level, I love international events like the World Cup, the Olympics, Ryder Cup, Solheim Cup, however.... This US team is one that I can't support

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wjgoretsky 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 X2 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Real Name: Winston Location: Calgary-AB CANADA Watch: DD-118238-(73208) Posts: 4,693	I looked it up and it seems to be happening in Australia. I’ll have to watch the evening news tonight and see if there’s any mention. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

2 August 2023, 01:01 PM	#21
Tricolore66 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2019 Location: USA Posts: 1,099	Just a wild guess, but I’m betting US women have a little bit better life than the average Thai woman, and that made this an even more disgusting display. Comedian Bill Burr has a pretty good bit on professional female sports and compensation, that’s incredibly funny but damn spot-on. I went to a Houston Dash NWSL match five years ago, and there were more people sitting on the benches than in the stands. https://www.cnn.com/2019/06/11/footb...ntl/index.html

2 August 2023, 02:15 PM	#22
hambone1983 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Real Name: Rick Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 1,240	US has issues. They can't put the ball in the net, and pretty much all of their best offensive players are at least 28 years old. I don't think they ever failed to win their group in a World Cup before. They're still a top 5 or 7 team in the world but this is so far easily the worst WC they've ever had. Likely have Sweden next...unless they get their heads out of their butts they are gonna get smoked.

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Ferdelious 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2013 Real Name: Matt Location: Tampa, FL Watch: Hulk/SD4K/SeaQ/P39 Posts: 3,182	I find it hard to watch. The level of play is just not entertaining to me. __________________ Why is it, "A penny for your thoughts," but, "you have to put your two cents in?" Somebody's making a penny.

3 August 2023, 07:43 AM	#27
Masteryacht "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: USA Watch: 16622,BLNR,116500 Posts: 975	Too woke. I hope they lose.

3 August 2023, 11:51 AM	#28
White Collar Boy 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2020 Real Name: Matt Location: . Watch: PAM111 Posts: 2,681	Been enjoying it. In the Australia v. Canada match the other night, that first Hayley Raso goal was brilliant. Getting it done without our best player Sam Kerr. Megan Rapinoe is a football legend, so we’ll be watching on Sunday.

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hambone1983 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Real Name: Rick Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 1,240	it's not incumbent on fans of the game to separate their feelings about the game and the use of it as a political platform. When a player decides to "use her platform" she does it in full knowledge that it will alienate some people. Its a known consequence of becoming overtly political.

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