USMNT - ‘23 and beyond (2 Viewers)

[Mr. Sparkle]

USMNT group stage...2 in LA 1 in Seattle.

Not much of a home field advantage if they play any CONCACAF or South American teams in the LA. games. That's a bummer.

 

[Beast]

Not much of a home field advantage if they play any CONCACAF or South American teams in the LA. games. That's a bummer.

That too. Kinda wonder if that played into the final being moved to NY/NJ vs Dallas.

 

[efil4stnias]

Not much of a home field advantage if they play any CONCACAF or South American teams in the LA. games. That's a bummer.

we will probably draw at least one SA/Latin team. (hope not 2 or our group quickly becomes "Group of Death" since most of the SA teams are quite strong )

i dont think it would have mattered much other than playing in Canada, which was never going to happen, in group stage. South Americans will travel, spend $10s of thousands to cheer their National team. Its their Superbowl - is just every 4 years.

 

[efil4stnias]

Welp, there goes seeing the USMNT during WC2026.. Cost to get to and stay in LA or Seattle plus tickets. $$$

MY youngest is a Joao Felix fan- so hopefully Portugal will be Houston/Dallas/Atlanta as ill take her.

 

[Beast]

My son wants to see Messi at Copa America.. But the best shot is the opening game in ATL. Brokers are already selling expected tickets on third party sites like SeatGeek.

 

[efil4stnias]

My son wants to see Messi at Copa America.. But the best shot is the opening game in ATL. Brokers are already selling expected tickets on third party sites like SeatGeek.

yeah for half his first year college tuition.

'Murica!

 

[Beast]

yeah for half his first year college tuition.

'Murica!

Right.. Cheapest nose bleed seats I saw were almost $900 a piece I think. And that included $400 in fees.

 

[DaveXA]

Right.. Cheapest nose bleed seats I saw were almost $900 a piece I think. And that included $400 in fees.

$400 in fees? What the hell!

 

[Beast]

$400 in fees? What the hell!

Yep. IDK. I hit checkout on SeatGeek and that’s what it showed. So the tickets are really only about $700 each.

 

[DaveXA]

Yep. IDK. I hit checkout on SeatGeek and that’s what it showed. So the tickets are really only about $700 each.

Yeah, that's just absurd.

 

[Beast]

And these aren’t the actual tickets yet. It’s just what a broker has listed. Like maybe they’ve got promises or a line on seats in a given row or section. None of them have actual seat numbers assigned bc tickets haven’t been sold generally yet.

 

[efil4stnias]

And these aren’t the actual tickets yet. It’s just what a broker has listed. Like maybe they’ve got promises or a line on seats in a given row or section. None of them have actual seat numbers assigned bc tickets haven’t been sold generally yet.

Just like concert events, it's speculators.

This resale ticket broker crap is out of control. I saw news earlier said SuperBowl tickets are starting at 5500 per ticket.

 

[guidomerkinsrules]

Just like concert events, it's speculators.

This resale ticket broker crap is out of control. I saw news earlier said SuperBowl tickets are starting at 5500 per ticket.

N V T S nuts

 

[Beast]

So the Nations League roster is set. Semifinal Thursday against Jamaica. Lots of our guys have been playing well lately. Sargent and De La Torre subbed out today for Haji Wright and Brendan Aaronson today (both of whom had good games recently).

Pulisic has scored in 4 straight for Milan. McKennie playing great for Juve. Pepi scoring for PSV and not even starting often. Robinson is leading EPL in assists by defenders I believe.

 

[44slayer]

So the Nations League roster is set. Semifinal Thursday against Jamaica. Lots of our guys have been playing well lately. Sargent and De La Torre subbed out today for Haji Wright and Brendan Aaronson today (both of whom had good games recently).

Pulisic has scored in 4 straight for Milan. McKennie playing great for Juve. Pepi scoring for PSV and not even starting often. Robinson is leading EPL in assists by defenders I believe.

One of the best, if not the best, season ever for the USMNT with their euro club teams. Dont forget Dest and Jedi who are having really good seasons. Adams finally starting to get minutes again.

While we are stronger in some areas, some important guys have struggled this season. Balogun and Reyna more than any others but are crucial on the USMNT side. Its going to be interesting to see if GGG starts Reyna at the 10, regardless of his club situation...he is our best option there.

Up top, he could start Balogun, Pepi or Sargent and it wouldnt be a surprise. I still think Balogun is the #1 and just needs more time playing (and GGG using him properly). But Sargent is right there. I just like Pepi as the supersub more than I like Pepi as the starter. He just has a knack for finding the net when he comes on around 65-70.

But to me, Im going to say this out loud, we have a keeper problem. Turners season at Forest has been a disaster. Before that he wasnt playing at Arsenal. The problem is, he IS the best option right now and he cant even start on a near relegation PL side. I wish Berhalter wouldve brought Celentano or Chris Brady into this camp to start thinking about the future.