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if reggie jackson was dealing with this, you know no one was safe from it.

@PaulSpacey This looks exactly like the pitch where my wife fell in love with the game... We were volunteering in Ghana and the school we were working at had a dirt pitch that we played on close to every day and she came back to the states a changed woman!...

Your kid doesn’t need perfect grass or the most expensive footwear. They just need technique.

@newstransl8r @golz_tv Thank you for that...

@risshan @golz_tv He’s a lacrosse coach who stumbled into the job at UVA and organized the operation and then repeated the process at USA and DC. Better organization doesn’t automatically go with great coach.

Former USMNT coach Bruce Arena explains why the U.S. can’t just take Spain’s successful blueprint and duplicate it here. He was speaking on Coaches’ Corner with Rob Stone, Bob Bradley, and Gregg Berhalter 🗣️ “We're different, geographically and the size of our country,” Arena began. “Their professional league is outstanding. They have a method of how they play. “But, you know, we've talked about this for years. The U.S. is different. Geographically, our country's 2,600 miles wide. We have three different time zones. We have different climates. We have different cultures. “As a country to have a style of play, like you might say Spain has, I think is very difficult for us to duplicate. “If you don't mind me saying this, in 1999, Sunil Gulati and I were in Barcelona for the Champions League final, Bayern Munich and Manchester United. “And I met with [Gerard] Houllier, and we discussed the France plan, and he explained to me how France operates. “They have eight regions, and then centrally they get together at different points, and, you know, they keep it pretty consistent. “And he was writing this down on a napkin with a Sharpie for me, showing me this. And then I said to him, ‘Do you know the United States, the size of it?’ “And, you know, again, I said we're this wide, 2,500 miles, three different time zones, different climates, different cultures. “He took the napkin, he rolled it up, and he threw it at me, and he said, ‘You’ve got a problem.’ “And, you know, to this day, I think it's always going to be difficult for us as a country to have a style of play, even though I think Bob and Gregg would agree that we've had a certain DNA with our national teams. “But it's difficult to try to duplicate what Spain does or France does. You know, we're just different, and we're going to have to find a way to accomplish being better at the international level. “And that can be done. But we're not going to do it using the formula that Spain has or France has or other countries. We have to establish our own. “And I think it starts with the league as well, that we have more domestic players playing in our league, our national team coaches have more options. So, you know, that's my opinion.”

@USNTconnoisseur ahhh.... Minnesota would like to have a word with you... Hockey is most definitely "the sport" in many parts of the United States...And the youth system is strong and starts at the community grassroots level.

@risshan Hockey is not "the sport" in the USA and yet we're top 2. There's enough for all the sports

This is what I think is a key breakdown in the communication about the "if our best athletes played soccer" argument. The dumb person in this meme: " If we took our biggest fastest and strongest guys and made them train soccer for a while, we would dominate the world cup! 🤪" The high IQ person in this meme: "our most elite athletes have not only exceptional physical tools, but the neurological gifts for coordination, skill acquisition, and field vision to match. If we had more people enjoying and involved with the sport, more of these athletes would get in the sport at a young age, and therefore we would have more top athletes in the ⚽ talent pool. With the size and diversity of this country's populace, we could be elite in a relatively short amount of time."

@FreedmRings Is this a real song??

I know this video that sums up the FIFA World Cup visit to America sums it up nicely in a little over 4 minutes, but I can't get enough of it.

I want to hate AI, and then something like this shows up in my feed and i have to reevaluate everything.... haha

@YourLeastFavBFF @ShaneHulse @TBifford for real.. my favorite part about the ridiculousness of any racist ideologies, is that what you hate in one race you can ABSOLUTELY find it in other races... Racist people are fucking stupid and lazy... Hate me for some real shit, but to hate me because i am black is fucking dumb

@ShaneHulse @TBifford Did you finish the movie dipshit?

🎬This basketball scene from American History X (1998) is one of the more memorable moments in the film. It shows Derek (Edward Norton) playing a game on a public court against a group of Black players, creating an unexpected mix of tension and competition.🍿🍿🍿🍿 American History X is a very heavy movie about racism, hate, and violence. Most of the film is intense and disturbing, but this scene feels slightly different. On the surface, it’s just a basketball game, yet it carries a lot of underlying hostility. At the same time, there’s a strange sense of respect that develops through the competition. It’s one of the few moments where Derek interacts directly with the people he’s been taught to hate, and the game forces a kind of raw, physical confrontation that words can’t easily replace. What makes the scene stand out is how it shows the complexity of prejudice. Derek isn’t just spouting ideology here — he’s physically competing. The basketball court becomes a temporary neutral ground where skill and aggression matter more than background. It doesn’t erase his beliefs, but it creates a moment of uneasy humanity that feels rare in the rest of the movie. The scene also works because it avoids easy answers. It doesn’t suddenly turn Derek into a good person, nor does it make the other players one-dimensional. It simply shows how competition can bring out both the worst and most human sides of people. 👉Here’s my take: While American History X (1998) is known for its shocking and violent moments, this basketball scene might actually be one of its most effective. It shows how hate can exist alongside unexpected moments of respect — even if those moments don’t last. ❓Do you think this scene humanizes Derek too much, or does it make his character more believable? And what did you think of how the movie handled the tension during the game? #AmericanHistoryX #EdwardNorton #MovieAnalysis #ClassicMovies

@SolonzoSN This is growth... If you ask him at different phases of his life and career, i believe the answers change. As we get older and our lives and careers are more behind us than in front of us our perspectives change. This makes me like him even more!

Cristiano Ronaldo is totally right here.

@VisionBlaugrana Team win..... When you get this hyped about a goal that was not yours is the type of players I want on my squad!!...

Focus sur Lamine au moment du but de Ferran Torres 🎥

@David_Ornside The hit to the back of the head happened in the first 10 minutes of the game too... I was really hoping they would review that... but...

🚨 If you watch this 5mins video of Argentina vs England you'll think there was no referee in the match. The referee should be investigated because this is pure corruption that even those learning how to watch football will understand.

@DanCollins2011 So you just post shite for click bait?? Because Beckham was the truth!!...And could put that ball anywhere he wanted....

Unpopular opinion: Beckham was actually shite footballer who basically looks maxxed is way into celebrity, the National Team as well as fortune and fame. Good for him though.

@PaulSpacey That makes sense! And thank you for the video that showcases what you are talking about.

@risshan Clearly you teach players not to do it a second time. We don’t allow opponents to run past us unopposed. Our job is to make opponents uncomfortable while showcasing our qualities. We can’t change the laws. We can adapt within them.

Two choices with the dark arts and shirt pulling. 1 - cry about it 2 - teach your kid how to deal with it

@fullOfLief @Deadspin Where is the issue with this statement?

@Deadspin "SEC athletes who attend colleges in states that are limiting voting rights in black communities should reconsider attending those schools." He actually was fired after he said this, they just told him today.

Ryan Clark was fired from ESPN while he was on-air today. This take about the Dallas Cowboys being Super Bowl contenders was one of his last:

@BorrachinhaMMA Pick up a fucking history book.... Ancient Greece was definitely NOT just one race... and oh yeah quick reminder... this story is fiction.. just in case you are unsure of that meaning, it means NOT REAL.

This trend where every movie has to feature people of all races—even historical films set in places where only one race existed—is the stupidest thing I’ve ever seen in cinema.

@PaulSpacey My oldest(15) and I were discussing this exact thing this morning... While the foul looked bad, knowing how to take contact is definitely an important piece of the game! And can help you stay injury free while racking up cards for the opposition...haha

Young players need to learn how to ride tackles without getting hurt. Cubarsi knew exactly what he was doing here. No danger of injury.

@SharpSportsLLC @Highpeaksventur what is there to eat? Spain showed the world that in order to win at the highest level you much play exceptional ball as a team? He is a great player but in this world cup he was not the factor as to why they hoisted the trophy, it was a team win through and through?

@Highpeaksventur I’m not going to keep going into conversation with one sided minds lol. Donovan and Howard do the same thing on the men’s side. Facts are the facts. Yamal is 19, not a striker. Shouldn’t be expected to bag goals like out and out striker. She will eat her words soon enough

Nah I will keep doing what I want since this is my phone and platform. Exactly, 19 years old and still has a long way to go. A lot can happen and play a role in someone’s career. We will all see how it plays out. The expectation of him this WC was to ball out. He came in injured..ok… but he was average. He played a role in helping Spain win. He did not play well in the final. The star of Spain is the team. That’s why they won.

@PaulSpacey I 1000% believe you do. Futbol in most countries is part of their cultural identity, so it is regarded as simply part of life. So it is not just a numbers thing but part of the very fabric of their existence.

@risshan Read your second sentence again. You develop world class players by “regarding” a sport in a certain way? The level of thinking on this is kindergarten. We have millions of ‘athletes’ already playing soccer here. It’s not a numbers thing.

Two best soccer teams in the world. Compare them to NFL athletes and body types. Couldn’t be more different. The debate is over.