***Official Soccer Thread***

[POND_OF_RED]

Creating a new thread for soccer discussion since the Euro’s are done.

Most leagues are in preseason and Sporting KC are currently in a battle for the best record in the league to win the shield. We just sent Busio who’s a young Sporting youth academy player and possible future American star to Venezia to compete in the top division in Italy for a 6.5 million dollar transfer fee with up to $11 million with incentives and a 20% future sell-on rate if they sell him to another team. Not to mention another past youth academy player from Lee’s Summit and another possible World Cup starter Erik Palmer-Brown looks to be joining him at Venezia soon as well. If you’re looking for an Italian team to start rooting for with your new Paramount+ subscription they would be a good candidate with some local flavor.

The U.S has built a little power shift in the CONCACAF region with their wins over Mexico lately in Nations and Gold Cup finals and look to be in really good shape heading into the World Cup qualifiers next month.

Messi looks to be on the move as well. Let’s hope it’s not a worthless one to PSG for everyone’s sake.

Ok, CP feel free to remind me how gay soccer is now. Don’t care. Sporting is kicking ass and so is the USA. It’s a good time to be following along. Discuss…

Spoiler!

[alpha_omega]

Who knew Guadeloupe had a team?
Gotta admit, didn’t even know it was a place.

Guatemala and Cuba up next, those I’ve heard of.

[alpha_omega]

Oh Canada, that’s the wrong goal.
Soccer folks, how common is scoring a goal for the other team (I think they called it “own goal”??)?

[penguinz]

Originally Posted by alpha_omega

Oh Canada, that’s the wrong goal.
Soccer folks, how common is scoring a goal for the other team (I think they called it “own goal”??)?

Pretty common.

[|Zach|]

🌹 El Trafico in front of a SOLD OUT Rose Bowl. More than 80,000. A new MLS single-game record attendance.

Incredible scenes. pic.twitter.com/qMh3wSZglT

— Tom Bogert (@tombogert) July 5, 2023

[|Zach|]

Was a pretty good game

[BWillie]

Originally Posted by |Zach|

🌹 El Trafico in front of a SOLD OUT Rose Bowl. More than 80,000. A new MLS single-game record attendance.

Incredible scenes. pic.twitter.com/qMh3wSZglT

— Tom Bogert (@tombogert) July 5, 2023

Only terrorists would go to a soccer game on the 4th of July

[|Zach|]

Originally Posted by BWillie

Only terrorists would go to a soccer game on the 4th of July

Perfect day for a game.

[Dunit35]

My 10 year old daughter plays competitive soccer. We bought tickets to see the Current July 22nd. Stadium looks nice and doesn’t look like there’s a bad seat in the house. How’s the stadium? We’re in section 111 row 23. Should be out of the sun.

[Hark Clunt]

Was in STL for the Gold Cup match. The stadium is really nice, and I also do like the area around the stadium with all the old buildings. It’s definitely a better aesthetic than a shopping mall and racetrack, I’ll concede them that.

All that being said, I’m not giving them too much credit as a fanbase yet because MLS always has a “hot new club”. SKC was effectively this for a few seasons after the rebrand and opening of Sporting Park. Hell, I remember when Toronto was the Class of MLS or whatever. But it doesn't last. Give them a few bad years and the shine wears off, MLS media moves on to the new expansion etc.

[George Liquor]

Downtown STL is like the Purge now days.

[Demonpenz]

Originally Posted by Dunit35

My 10 year old daughter plays competitive soccer. We bought tickets to see the Current July 22nd. Stadium looks nice and doesn’t look like there’s a bad seat in the house. How’s the stadium? We’re in section 111 row 23. Should be out of the sun.

New stadium is not done hopefully you are at sporting park

[Stanley Nickels]

Originally Posted by Dunit35

My 10 year old daughter plays competitive soccer. We bought tickets to see the Current July 22nd. Stadium looks nice and doesn’t look like there’s a bad seat in the house. How’s the stadium? We’re in section 111 row 23. Should be out of the sun.

Our Sporting season tickets are in 111/22. Great view and no evening sun. Enjoy!

[Dunit35]

Originally Posted by Stanley Nickels

Our Sporting season tickets are in 111/22. Great view and no evening sun. Enjoy!

Nice. Was hoping I bought the right spots to avoid the sun.

[carlos3652]

Originally Posted by Dunit35

My 10 year old daughter plays competitive soccer. We bought tickets to see the Current July 22nd. Stadium looks nice and doesn’t look like there’s a bad seat in the house. How’s the stadium? We’re in section 111 row 23. Should be out of the sun.

You wont be disappointed. SKC Stadium was built in a way where regardless where you have a ticket at, its a good view and a fun time.

[penguinz]

Originally Posted by Hark Clunt

Was in STL for the Gold Cup match. The stadium is really nice, and I also do like the area around the stadium with all the old buildings. It’s definitely a better aesthetic than a shopping mall and racetrack, I’ll concede them that.

All that being said, I’m not giving them too much credit as a fanbase yet because MLS always has a “hot new club”. SKC was effectively this for a few seasons after the rebrand and opening of Sporting Park. Hell, I remember when Toronto was the Class of MLS or whatever. But it doesn't last. Give them a few bad years and the shine wears off, MLS media moves on to the new expansion etc.

St Louis has one of if not the best soccer cultures in the US. They will always be a centerpiece for the MLS.