Red Wolf Posted June 14, 2018 Share Posted June 14, 2018 5 minutes ago, BringBackTheVet said: Little in size, but not in stature. Standing on piles of cash and slaves makes one seem much taller. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Digby Posted June 14, 2018 Share Posted June 14, 2018 At this point we should just have a standing “What’s the Deal With Bob Kraft/New England Revolution” topic. Fan Style ShirtsShowcasing fan-made sports apparel by artists and designers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FiddySicks Posted June 14, 2018 Share Posted June 14, 2018 Ok, so one question I can’t seem to find an answer to. Does this mean that Mexico, the USA, AND Canada all get automatic qualifiers into the World Cup? On 11/19/2012 at 7:23 PM, oldschoolvikings said: She’s still half convinced “Chris Creamer” is a porn site.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cujo Posted June 14, 2018 Share Posted June 14, 2018 15 hours ago, rams80 said: Despite Donald Trump's best efforts, the North America joint bid wins. Pretty sure D.Trump loves his fútbol. Evidence: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
officeglenn Posted June 14, 2018 Share Posted June 14, 2018 5 minutes ago, Bucfan56 said: Ok, so one question I can’t seem to find an answer to. Does this mean that Mexico, the USA, AND Canada all get automatic qualifiers into the World Cup? Don't know yet. They haven't ironed out that wrinkle yet. Probably won't until the next FIFA Congress in June 2019. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nickp91 Posted June 14, 2018 Share Posted June 14, 2018 Brazil voted in favor of Morocco and the CBF (brazil football federation) representative now is in fear for a negative backslash about his vote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cujo Posted June 14, 2018 Share Posted June 14, 2018 12 minutes ago, Bucfan56 said: Ok, so one question I can’t seem to find an answer to. Does this mean that Mexico, the USA, AND Canada all get automatic qualifiers into the World Cup? Japan and South Korea both got auto bids in 2002, so I'd assume probably, yea -- even though Canada and the US don't deserve to be there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UnclearInitial Posted June 14, 2018 Share Posted June 14, 2018 A Morocco World Cup would have been pretty cool and at least exciting, and the country is legitimately beautiful if you manage to avoid food poisoning. Although 48 teams is probably way too big for most non-US or China countries to host by themselves without severely doubling down on stadiums in the same city (another reason why 32 is much better than 48). No one but oligarchs could possibly be excited about a winter World Cup in Qatar, a country whose only appeal is 'a bunch of people here are disgustingly rich, also, you're enjoying slave labor'. Ideally, it would have been USA2022 and Morocco2026 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wings Posted June 14, 2018 Share Posted June 14, 2018 If all 3 get auto bids I wonder if Mexico & Canada would get to play the majority or if not all of their group matches in their home country? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiK Posted June 14, 2018 Share Posted June 14, 2018 Definitely excited to attend hopefully several world cup matches but I'm disappointed that the closest potential games to Wisconsin are Cincy or Kansas City. No Chicago or Minneapolis? Even Detroit? 73, 77, 81, 83, 90, 06 29, 30, 31, 36, 39, 44, 61, 62, 65, 66, 67, 96, 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dfwabel Posted June 14, 2018 Author Share Posted June 14, 2018 The following link downloads FIFA's Bid Evaluation Report for both the United bid and Morocco. The United bid is likely to have the international broadcast center in either Dallas or Atlanta. Referee to based in Dallas or Houston. https://www.google.com/url?q=https://img.fifa.com/image/upload/ir3g14juxglqbbteevvf.pdf&sa=U&ved=0ahUKEwiCkfnYudLbAhVDhlQKHXxvBRwQFggNMAE&usg=AOvVaw16RzR1sVIX1irkZnJ-G4TU Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TBGKon Posted June 14, 2018 Share Posted June 14, 2018 8 hours ago, Bucfan56 said: Ok, so one question I can’t seem to find an answer to. Does this mean that Mexico, the USA, AND Canada all get automatic qualifiers into the World Cup? Unknown now, to be decided in 2019. Based on precedence from 2002 with Korea and Japan as well as the fact that 2026 will have an expanded field I’d say it’s possible all three are auto. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJWalker45 Posted June 14, 2018 Share Posted June 14, 2018 11 hours ago, Cujo said: Japan and South Korea both got auto bids in 2002, so I'd assume probably, yea -- even though Canada and the US don't deserve to be there. The US missed out for the first time since 1986. They've been to a quarterfinal and one a group. They didn't deserve to be there this year but in eight years? Who knows? Russia is the lowest ranked team at this World Cup and Qatar may not even be in the top 100 in four years! I don't think any team deserves to be there, they either are or they aren't. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LMU Posted June 14, 2018 Share Posted June 14, 2018 The auto-bid situation is to be decided by CONCACAF with the understanding that the auto-bids will be taken directly out of its available slots. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJWalker45 Posted June 14, 2018 Share Posted June 14, 2018 51 minutes ago, LMU said: The auto-bid situation is to be decided by CONCACAF with the understanding that the auto-bids will be taken directly out of its available slots. This seems the easiest solution, it also means the Hex will last one more time before they have to reconfigure the playoffs for 6.5 slots in 2030. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sport Posted June 14, 2018 Share Posted June 14, 2018 11 hours ago, Cujo said: Japan and South Korea both got auto bids in 2002, so I'd assume probably, yea -- even though Canada and the US don't deserve to be there. We don't deserve to be in this world cup because we didn't qualify. 8 years from now is a different story. We have no idea what will happen, but based on the most recent embarrassment and motivation to avoid a future embarrassment on home soil I can't see the US not overhauling the system to prepare a better team on the field for twenty freaking twenty six. None of the bums in the program now, save for a couple guys like Christian Pulisic will be a part of the program. I imagine Canada will put more money and work into their program as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJWalker45 Posted June 14, 2018 Share Posted June 14, 2018 4 minutes ago, McCarthy said: We don't deserve to be in this world cup because we didn't qualify. 8 years from now is a different story. We have no idea what will happen, but based on the most recent embarrassment and motivation to avoid a future embarrassment on home soil I can't see the US not overhauling the system to prepare a better team on the field for twenty freaking twenty six. None of the bums in the program now, save for a couple guys like Christian Pulisic will be a part of the program. I imagine Canada will put more money and work into their program as well. The commitment to the Canadian Premier League will help Canada catch up a bit. I think by 2025 we will see more money coming into MLS and the USL as well which could up the capabilities of American and CONCACAF nations as well. They'll still get the random "retiree" from Europe but US Soccer will probably want to come up with a way to get U23 players meaningful games, either in MLS or in Europe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Digby Posted June 14, 2018 Share Posted June 14, 2018 It is always a bit stunning to me how little playing time goes to young Americans in MLS. I don't think it's the league's job to fix the USMNT, but it's interesting how MLS stat leaderboards are always mostly foreign players, and the only Americans are aging and/or USMNT washouts. Fan Style ShirtsShowcasing fan-made sports apparel by artists and designers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FiddySicks Posted June 14, 2018 Share Posted June 14, 2018 6 hours ago, LMU said: The auto-bid situation is to be decided by CONCACAF with the understanding that the auto-bids will be taken directly out of its available slots. So im operating on the assumption that Mexico will qualify regardless, USA may or may not, and Canada absolutey won’t (assuming they don’t dramatically improve in the next 8 years). With that being the case, I’m hoping that Mexico and the US qualify and they only have to use one automatic qualifier spot on Canada. Maybe that’s not how it works, though. But It would probably be a good idea to use those automatic qualifiers as an insurance policy only. Either way, three automatic bids seems overkill, and I find that he’s to justify (even with the expanded field). Especially when one of those bids is a maybe at best team, and the second is absolutely not. On 11/19/2012 at 7:23 PM, oldschoolvikings said: She’s still half convinced “Chris Creamer” is a porn site.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Admiral Posted June 14, 2018 Share Posted June 14, 2018 Maybe have a USA-Canada Unified Team, i.e., let a coupl'a Canadians play on the US Mutant Ninja Turtles. Ontario, Michigan, what's the diff ♫ oh yeah, board goes on, long after the thrill of postin' is gone ♫ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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