For myself, I can put my finger on it. That moment when the cross-bar saved the USA from going down 0-3 against Colombia, and Jurgen is stuck frozen , Ichabod Craning on the sideline, with the kind of twisted half-smile Arsene plants on his face when his 'Nals lose yet again to NYRB. At that moment, it came to me: "I just don't care".
No, it is not that at all. 1) The US is in it, so saying "racist" makes little sense. 2) My ex-wife is from Argentina. Most of my adult life, I have supported Argentina. I still do, to a great extent. 3) I am happy to root for any team playing against Brazil. To be honest: I really think it is that Euro is starting next week. If that was not the case, I would probably be more interested. Oh, and more importantly, the current iteration of the Fire has beat much of the joy of soccer out of me and made me look at all soccer with a bit of a jaundiced eye at the moment.
was just kidding - I don't care about it because it's a weird tournament. Some day a north american team will be champion of south america. it gives the whole thing an exhibition flavor. of course, I don't care about the Euros either. they're all racists.
Maybe I overestimated my friends and family when I picked up 6 tix for today because multiple people have turned down my offer of free tickets. So I have a few calls out yet but may have one or two tickets for today to give away if anyone is interested ? I am not interested in $. I will repost about noon and make that my cut off time so if anyone want in can make their way down there. Just my 14 year old son, my rowdy German neighbor and his 18 year old so far are in.
One left. Free… Shoot me a text 708-203-six two zero eight if you want it, first come first served. It's a nose bleed but it's in the shade. Never gonna make that mistake again after that Fire v. Man U. game.
Not likely unless Paraguay somehow upset Colombia tuesday and usa lose to costa rica. The only thing that would lean toward usa being eliminated 1st is that they will be the 1st team of the tournament ( with Paraguay) to play their 3rd match... It is too bad usa match on tues starts before colombia v paraguay b/c if Colombia win/shutoutvs paraguay then even a usa draw vs Costa Rica wouldn't be the worst thing because in 3rd match usa could go through with win over paraguy and costa rica loss v colombia