Which team should we adopt for 2018?

Discussion in 'USA Men' started by keller4president, Oct 11, 2017.

  1. White/Blue_since1860

    Orange14 is gay
    Jan 4, 2007
    Bum zua City
    Club:
    TSV 1860 München
    Nat'l Team:
    Germany
    There is a "United Kingdom" wherever that place may be... with different teams and associations - still technically one country.

    11 WCs I tell you, c'mon join the USE bandwagon!
     
  2. chris thebassplayer

    Feb 18, 2014
    Club:
    San Jose Earthquakes
    Tough WC...

    My usual fall back second choice (Dad's side of the family) Italy is tragically out.
    Third choice, Mom's side, Ireland didn't get it done.

    I'm not crazy about Germany going back to back...too expected.

    So at this point anybody but Germany...

    I'm going with Spain.
     
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  3. HomietheClown

    HomietheClown Member+

    Dusselheim FC 1971
    Sep 4, 2010
    Club:
    --other--
  4. An Unpaved Road

    An Unpaved Road Member+

    Mar 22, 2006
    Club:
    --other--
    What country's fanbase won't flip their collective lid because an American broadcaster says "kick save" on an American broadcast? Good starting point for a potential team adoption.
     
  5. White/Blue_since1860

    Orange14 is gay
    Jan 4, 2007
    Bum zua City
    Club:
    TSV 1860 München
    Nat'l Team:
    Germany
    Doesnt work in German since "Fußabwehr" is a term that can be used for both Fußball and Eishockey announcing, Im afraid.
     
  6. An Unpaved Road

    An Unpaved Road Member+

    Mar 22, 2006
    Club:
    --other--
    Hmm, sounds like what I'm looking for if it's acceptable as both a soccer and hockey phrase.
     
  7. a_new_fan

    a_new_fan Member+

    Jul 6, 2006
    whoever plays mexico
     
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  8. shinpath

    shinpath Member

    Feb 14, 2003
    Shanghai, PR China
    Club:
    --other--
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  9. White/Blue_since1860

    Orange14 is gay
    Jan 4, 2007
    Bum zua City
    Club:
    TSV 1860 München
    Nat'l Team:
    Germany
    "Soccer" is quite frowned upon around these parts though. And yes, this is not a Foosball but "kicker" table:

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  10. Patrick167

    Patrick167 Member+

    Dortmund
    United States
    May 4, 2017
    I find this question kind of strange. It isn't like Brazil fans need a team because their's didn't make it. The USA is not a serious contender and every USA fan that watched past their elimination (after the first 3-4 games usually); has plenty of experience rooting for other teams.

    If the USWNT failed to qualify then this would be a question that nobody has really pondered before.
     
  11. glennaldo_sf

    glennaldo_sf Member+

    Houston Dynamo, Penang FC, Al Duhail
    United States
    Nov 25, 2004
    Doha, Qatar
    Club:
    FL Fart Vang Hedmark
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    This may be considered a bit of a surprise given the current political climate, but I'm actually rooting for Russia. My wife's from Uzbekistan (but of Russian origin) and we get quite heavily involved with the Russian community here in Qatar. They are quite a friendly and fun-loving group which I've personally come quite close to. Add to that they're the host nation, so will provide plenty of color and atmosphere if they go on a deep run. Add to that, they have that whole "underdog" status sort of as they are not expected to go far in this tournament so at least I'm not glory hunting and picking someone like Brazil or Germany. Also will be in Moscow watching the opener in the fan zone, and will be in Kazan for the Egypt match, and then back in Doha at a Russian party probably for the Uruguay game, so I wouldn't dare cheer against them lol.

    As far as teams that actually have a realistic shot at winning - I'd actually like to see Messi or Ronaldo win the WC with Argentina or Portugal. Argentina have been so close so many times and won nothing with this golden generation and this could be their last chance. Portugal are a longer shot, but I think if either of those players could win a World Cup, they would have a real legitimate shot at that whole "Best player ever" tag. Would also be cool to see a first-time champion, but I only really see Belgium as having any real legitimate shot of that. And they'd need to get past either Brazil or Germany in the quarters... but hey, how about Belgium beating Brazil in a thrilling quarterfinal match? Could happen. Portugal and Colombia would be much farther long shots and winning the championship. So I'm ranking my teams:

    1. Russia
    2. Argentina
    3. Portugal
    4. Belgium

    In general while I'm heartbroken that we didn't qualify, I'm actually in some strange way looking forward to watching a World Cup as a neutral - will be my first time ever really, as I wasn't really fully immersed in the 86 world cup.
     
  12. Sebsasour

    Sebsasour Member+

    New Mexico United
    May 26, 2012
    Albuquerque NM
    Club:
    Philadelphia Union
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    I was born in Poland so that's going to be my #1.

    I got a soft spot for The English, and Aussies so I wish them well, and like everyone else I'll be rooting on Iceland. Outside of that my general rule of thumb is to root for the underdog in games that I have no investment in.

    For The CONCACAF sides, F*** Mexico, I've cheered for them in exactly one game and they lost. I hope to never do it again. Costa Rica I'm indifferent about, and I wish Panama all the best.

    It's been 7 months since that debacle, and I was hoping that my bitterness would be gone by now, but it still lingers. 4 years ago I would spend my entire work day listening to soccer related podcasts and then would rush home to catch my recordings of every game that happened that day, and then I'd fall asleep to ESPN's nightly recap show. It was a 24/7 soccer for a month.

    This year I'll probably just watch the weekend morning games, and many of them will likely only be background noise while I do stuff around the house. I'm hoping my enthusiasm raises when the tournament actually starts.
     
  13. Master O

    Master O Member+

    Jul 7, 2006
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Now there's an understatement and USSF is making sure it will remain that way.
     
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  14. Marius Tresor

    Marius Tresor Member+

    Aug 1, 2014
    #164 Marius Tresor, May 15, 2018
    Last edited: May 15, 2018
    "Best player ever" tag? Really? Pele won the World Cup 3 times with Brazil. And he retired from the Brazil NT at 29, having been the primary force helping Brazil to win the Jules Rimet World Cup Trophy permanently (first country to win it 3 times). Historical perspective is necessary here.

    Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo are great players. Pele was from a different planet. I feel sorry for those too young to have seen Pele play.
     
  15. An Unpaved Road

    An Unpaved Road Member+

    Mar 22, 2006
    Club:
    --other--
    I can somewhat understand the neutral appeal, especially since (imo) watching the U.S. at the World Cup usually isn't very fun in terms of entertainment value. There's some thrilling moments along the way, but usually the best we can hope for is maybe one good game followed by the team just trying to hang on for dear life. Kind of depressing when you think about it. Not as bad as missing out entirely, but still, disappointment is pretty much guaranteed even when we do make it.
     
  16. gunnerfan7

    gunnerfan7 Member+

    San Jose Earthquakes
    United States
    Jul 22, 2012
    Santa Cruz, California
    Club:
    Arsenal FC
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    I'd have infinitely preferred that to the dystopian nightmare we find ourselves in currently...
     

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