Summer Olympic Roster Discussion

Discussion in 'Youth National Teams' started by glutton4Bolts, Oct 23, 2023.

  1. NietzscheIsDead

    NietzscheIsDead Member+

    NO WAR
    United States
    May 31, 2019
    NO WAR
    I don’t have to like any aspect of French culture, nor am I particularly interested in it other than the fact that I wouldn’t want people I love to visit there who are obviously not welcome.
     
  2. xbhaskarx

    xbhaskarx Member+

    San Jose Earthquakes
    United States
    Feb 13, 2010
    NorCal
    Club:
    San Jose Earthquakes
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    #1752 xbhaskarx, Jul 26, 2024
    Last edited: Jul 26, 2024
    Actually they're welcoming people by the boatloads!



    They should've had dudes dressed up as like Danton Desmoulins and Saint-Just light the torch...


    Who can the US have play the LA Olympics that would match this
     
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  3. NietzscheIsDead

    NietzscheIsDead Member+

    NO WAR
    United States
    May 31, 2019
    NO WAR
    Many of the people on that boat are likely questioning whether or not they should leave.
     
  4. Maximum Optimal

    Maximum Optimal Member+

    Jul 10, 2001
    France is a very welcoming country. Like any other country is has its flaws and crazy people. But this idea that the opening ceremony is somehow picking on anyone is nutty. I recommend a chill pill and letting go of those pearls that are being clutched so tightly.
     
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  5. schrutebuck

    schrutebuck Member+

    Jul 26, 2007
    Enjoyed the ceremony and loved to see Paris use its amazing culture, history, and city. Didn't think that the players would be able to make it to Paris, or else I would have been trying to spot one of the big guys like Zimmerman or Tessmann on the USA boat.
     
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  6. ussoccer97531

    ussoccer97531 Member+

    Oct 12, 2012
    Club:
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    You are giving corrupt people too much credit.
     
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  7. dark knight

    dark knight Super Moderator
    Staff Member

    Dec 15, 1999
    Club:
    Leicester City FC
    Soccer forum. Discuss politics and culture in the politics forum.
     
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  8. gomichigan24

    gomichigan24 Member+

    Jul 15, 2002
    Club:
    Manchester United FC
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    They seem to have just done their own event
     
  9. bsky22

    bsky22 Member+

    Dec 8, 2003

    It think development should always be a consideration at the youth levels, but also know marketing MLS is more important to them than winning or development.

     
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  10. MuchoTakeItEasy

    MuchoTakeItEasy Member+

    LAFC
    United States
    May 16, 2015
    Land of the Free
    Club:
    Los Angeles Galaxy
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    :rolleyes: they are also winning
     
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  11. dlokteff

    dlokteff Member+

    Jan 22, 2002
    San Francisco, CA
    "MLS Communications" sending out MLS Marketing. I'M SHOCKED! SHOCKED, I TELL YOU!
     
  12. tomásbernal

    tomásbernal Member+

    Sep 4, 2007
    Club:
    Portland Timbers
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    How dare they note that all the goals we've scored in the 2024 Olympic Games were by current or past MLS players!
     
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  13. MuchoTakeItEasy

    MuchoTakeItEasy Member+

    LAFC
    United States
    May 16, 2015
    Land of the Free
    Club:
    Los Angeles Galaxy
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    The next match is the big one. Win this and you are guaranteed to play a game with a medal on the line.
     
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  14. bshredder

    bshredder BigSoccer Supporter

    Feb 23, 1999
    Club:
    Millwall FC
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    #1764 bshredder, Jul 31, 2024
    Last edited: Jul 31, 2024
    I would actually be shocked and very disappointed if they weren’t promoting themselves through their own channels.

    That is what everyone does, and that is what everyone should do

    My inbox is loaded with other leagues, such as the Premier league, Ligue 1, and the Bundesliga doing the same thing.

    The things people complain about
     
  15. Pegasus

    Pegasus Member+

    Apr 20, 1999
    Club:
    FC Dallas
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    C'mon man. Only good leagues are allowed to do that!
     
  16. xbhaskarx

    xbhaskarx Member+

    San Jose Earthquakes
    United States
    Feb 13, 2010
    NorCal
    Club:
    San Jose Earthquakes
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    The odds of a goal being scored by someone on the Olympic roster who isn't a current or former MLS player is rather small, given that the only one with no MLS connection is Dietz.

     
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  17. bsky22

    bsky22 Member+

    Dec 8, 2003
    Do you have any handy from this Olympics or euros/Copa? I'm specifically interested in ones for the leagues own national team. Did the EPL really celebrate all the EPL players that helped England to the Euro final?
     
  18. bsky22

    bsky22 Member+

    Dec 8, 2003
    Just blur the lines as much as possible and you guys might find a way to claim Dietz as well.
     
  19. Rahbiefowlah

    Rahbiefowlah Member+

    Oct 22, 2001
    Las Vegas
    I respect that, and I would also like to add that I am not a super fan of French people. In fact I would have to go so far as to say I am not even a simple fan. This an opinion based on personal experience.
     
  20. gomichigan24

    gomichigan24 Member+

    Jul 15, 2002
    Club:
    Manchester United FC
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    They are definitely worse in Paris versus other parts of the country in my experience.
     
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  21. Maximum Optimal

    Maximum Optimal Member+

    Jul 10, 2001
    I've had good luck in all parts of France. But I come from a francophone country and speak the language. The whole country to me is a wonderful work of art. My favorite regions are Alsace and Brittany, but Paris is in an entirely different category. I've taken to fantasizing about retiring somewhere in France someday.
     
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  22. Maximum Optimal

    Maximum Optimal Member+

    Jul 10, 2001
    Hope no one is offended by the giant phallus in the background.

    [​IMG]
     
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  23. gomichigan24

    gomichigan24 Member+

    Jul 15, 2002
    Club:
    Manchester United FC
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Yeah I’ve spent a good amount of time there and enjoyed it very much. I enjoyed Paris too but to the extent the stereotype of French rudeness is true it’s mostly just Paris (though I’ve had good experiences there).

    And yes it sounds like a nice place to retire https://rollcall.com/2024/03/27/living-abroad-jim-mcdermott-finds-his-liberal-utopia/
     
  24. gogorath

    gogorath Member+

    None
    United States
    May 12, 2019
    Never had an issue with the French. Or really anywhere.
     
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  25. gomichigan24

    gomichigan24 Member+

    Jul 15, 2002
    Club:
    Manchester United FC
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
     
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