Seismic activity was detected on both of the USMNT's goals vs. Australia at the World Cup in Seattle ๐ซจ
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European Soccer fans love the U.S.
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boognish_bear said:This is what American exceptionalism means https://t.co/XshytiCdAr pic.twitter.com/cMovTYtbsd
— Robert Sterling (@RobertMSterling) June 20, 2026
That's why the US was able to land men on the moon and bring them home safely. It's why, almost 60 years later, we are still the only nation to accomplish that. I could list a bunch more accomplishments but I don't have to. We all know them.
If the US makes the final, get Lee Corso to unretire and have him put on a bald eagle head pic.twitter.com/8qz7NTAPNB
— JaguarGator9 (@JaguarGator9NFL) June 20, 2026
Our 10 days in the Midwest come to a close. Now we move on to Texas for the next part of our great US World Cup Road Trip ๐บ๐ธ
— Tommo ๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ฅ๓ ฎ๓ ง๓ ฟ (@LUFC1992_v2) June 19, 2026
Things Iโve learnt along the way:
- Your weather is not to be messed with
- Your sunsets are stunning
- Your beer is fantastic
- Your barbecue isโฆ pic.twitter.com/nQ4m1X45qG
boognish_bear said:Seismic activity was detected on both of the USMNT's goals vs. Australia at the World Cup in Seattle ๐ซจ
— Yahoo Sports (@YahooSports) June 19, 2026
(via @PNSN1) pic.twitter.com/SUSWCjswUO
Meanwhile, half of Kansas City's skyline collapsed at Messi's hat trick.
Oldbear83 said:
" Considering how much we loathe soccer"
Ever watch a full game?
Yes, I am a big World Cup fan. My wife and I follow Germany, as I love their style of play and my wife is of German descent. I put it on the same level as the Olympics. Love seeing the different styles. This World Cup I am loving Japan they are fun to watch.
As for USA, of course I root for them. But, realistically they have little shot at getting out of the round of 32.
Jack Bauer said:Our 10 days in the Midwest come to a close. Now we move on to Texas for the next part of our great US World Cup Road Trip ๐บ๐ธ
— Tommo ๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ฅ๓ ฎ๓ ง๓ ฟ (@LUFC1992_v2) June 19, 2026
Things Iโve learnt along the way:
- Your weather is not to be messed with
- Your sunsets are stunning
- Your beer is fantastic
- Your barbecue isโฆ pic.twitter.com/nQ4m1X45qG
Cool fans, that is the way to do it. Enjoy everyplace for what it offers.
These are fun games. They're bringing great energy but our country is showing out!
FLBear5630 said:Oldbear83 said:
" Considering how much we loathe soccer"
Ever watch a full game?
Yes, I am a big World Cup fan. My wife and I follow Germany, as I love their style of play and my wife is of German descent. I put it on the same level as the Olympics. Love seeing the different styles. This World Cup I am loving Japan they are fun to watch.
As for USA, of course I root for them. But, realistically they have little shot at getting out of the round of 32.
You're way underestimating the Pochettino/Argentina effect. Way.
historian said:boognish_bear said:This is what American exceptionalism means https://t.co/XshytiCdAr pic.twitter.com/cMovTYtbsd
— Robert Sterling (@RobertMSterling) June 20, 2026
That's why the US was able to land men on the moon and bring them home safely. It's why, almost 60 years later, we are still the only nation to accomplish that. I could list a bunch more accomplishments but I don't have to. We all know them.
You're tell us there is a chance????
BearFan33 said:
Someone commented that when Europeans come to the US its usually one of the blue cesspool cities like NYC or Chicago. But because of the format of the WC. many are experiencing the heartland and just loving it. The friendly people, the food, etc.
They're loving the country. They don't fly into rural America. They're eating in the blue cities. Our country is great. I don't get all the "city" hate. These folks are staying in New York and Dallas and Seattle.
canoso said:FLBear5630 said:Oldbear83 said:
" Considering how much we loathe soccer"
Ever watch a full game?
Yes, I am a big World Cup fan. My wife and I follow Germany, as I love their style of play and my wife is of German descent. I put it on the same level as the Olympics. Love seeing the different styles. This World Cup I am loving Japan they are fun to watch.
As for USA, of course I root for them. But, realistically they have little shot at getting out of the round of 32.
You're way underestimating the Pochettino effect. Way.
No, I am looking at the competition about to step up dramatically. USA finishes in the Round of 16 or even 8 is a great World Cup and light years from where we have been. We are a long way from the top 6. But, this is a great World Cup, Pochettino made a huge difference. Weak Group D helps, Australia and Turkey help, that will not be there next round.
Enjoy the ride... I am. World Cup will be on the backyard TV all day today.\
Too bad we can't get a US team in the Champions League, that would help. Or expand the COPA. Something to get the attention higher. Until a Messi can't come here and score 6 goals at will our Pro soccer will not produce the interests. Most Soccer fans in the US follow foreign teams because the product is so much better.
Mitch Blood Green said:BearFan33 said:
Someone commented that when Europeans come to the US its usually one of the blue cesspool cities like NYC or Chicago. But because of the format of the WC. many are experiencing the heartland and just loving it. The friendly people, the food, etc.
They're loving the country. They don't fly into rural America. They're eating in the blue cities. Our country is great. I don't get all the "city" hate. These folks are staying in New York and Dallas and Seattle.
I am with you. I love visting Seattle, LA, SD, and even Boston (NY raised, so it is tough...). All have great food, cool history.
I believe we have a tendency to undersell our Nation with this Blue/Red split crap. Some have become rough such as SF and Chicago. But, they always had rough areas. We need to be more united, the World Cup fans I have talked to are having a blast.
FLBear5630 said:Oldbear83 said:
" Considering how much we loathe soccer"
Ever watch a full game?
Yes, I am a big World Cup fan. My wife and I follow Germany, as I love their style of play and my wife is of German descent. I put it on the same level as the Olympics. Love seeing the different styles. This World Cup I am loving Japan they are fun to watch.
As for USA, of course I root for them. But, realistically they have little shot at getting out of the round of 32.
I am still trying to figure out what is and is not a foul. Some are obvious, like kicks to someone's leg, since that is likely to injure and so would get the yellow card. But there's a lot of physical grabbing, shoving, and near-wrestling that gets no official attention.
That which does not kill me, will try again and get nastier
Oldbear83 said:FLBear5630 said:Oldbear83 said:
" Considering how much we loathe soccer"
Ever watch a full game?
Yes, I am a big World Cup fan. My wife and I follow Germany, as I love their style of play and my wife is of German descent. I put it on the same level as the Olympics. Love seeing the different styles. This World Cup I am loving Japan they are fun to watch.
As for USA, of course I root for them. But, realistically they have little shot at getting out of the round of 32.
I am still trying to figure out what is and is not a foul. Some are obvious, like kicks to someone's leg, since that is likely to injure and so would get the yellow card. But there's a lot of physical grabbing, shoving, and near-wrestling that gets no official attention.
Tell me about it!! Last night Ivory Coast and Germany was horrible. Germany was getting robbed. It has been inconsistent. The offside camera has helped.
FLBear5630 said:Mitch Blood Green said:BearFan33 said:
Someone commented that when Europeans come to the US its usually one of the blue cesspool cities like NYC or Chicago. But because of the format of the WC. many are experiencing the heartland and just loving it. The friendly people, the food, etc.
They're loving the country. They don't fly into rural America. They're eating in the blue cities. Our country is great. I don't get all the "city" hate. These folks are staying in New York and Dallas and Seattle.
I am with you. I love visting Seattle, LA, SD, and even Boston (NY raised, so it is tough...). All have great food, cool history.
I believe we have a tendency to undersell our Nation with this Blue/Red split crap. Some have become rough such as SF and Chicago. But, they always had rough areas. We need to be more united, the World Cup fans I have talked to are having a blast.
Over the next two months, I'll be in Chicago, San Fran and West Texas. I'll also fish in northern Minnesota this year. Our country is awesome.
Mitch Blood Green said:FLBear5630 said:Mitch Blood Green said:BearFan33 said:
Someone commented that when Europeans come to the US its usually one of the blue cesspool cities like NYC or Chicago. But because of the format of the WC. many are experiencing the heartland and just loving it. The friendly people, the food, etc.
They're loving the country. They don't fly into rural America. They're eating in the blue cities. Our country is great. I don't get all the "city" hate. These folks are staying in New York and Dallas and Seattle.
I am with you. I love visting Seattle, LA, SD, and even Boston (NY raised, so it is tough...). All have great food, cool history.
I believe we have a tendency to undersell our Nation with this Blue/Red split crap. Some have become rough such as SF and Chicago. But, they always had rough areas. We need to be more united, the World Cup fans I have talked to are having a blast.
Over the next two months, I'll be in Chicago, San Fran and West Texas. I'll also fish in northern Minnesota this. Our country is awesome.
I will be in Nashville, Seattle, and Eastern Colorado. All very different and all have their good things to enjoy.
FLBear5630 said:Mitch Blood Green said:FLBear5630 said:Mitch Blood Green said:BearFan33 said:
Someone commented that when Europeans come to the US its usually one of the blue cesspool cities like NYC or Chicago. But because of the format of the WC. many are experiencing the heartland and just loving it. The friendly people, the food, etc.
They're loving the country. They don't fly into rural America. They're eating in the blue cities. Our country is great. I don't get all the "city" hate. These folks are staying in New York and Dallas and Seattle.
I am with you. I love visting Seattle, LA, SD, and even Boston (NY raised, so it is tough...). All have great food, cool history.
I believe we have a tendency to undersell our Nation with this Blue/Red split crap. Some have become rough such as SF and Chicago. But, they always had rough areas. We need to be more united, the World Cup fans I have talked to are having a blast.
Over the next two months, I'll be in Chicago, San Fran and West Texas. I'll also fish in northern Minnesota this. Our country is awesome.
I will be in Nashville, Seattle, and Eastern Colorado. All very different and all have their good things to enjoy.
I've not been in Nashville in 20 years. Externally, it looks likes it's become a hopping town.
reminds me of basketball.. things that clearly are against the rule as written are not called on the field.Oldbear83 said:FLBear5630 said:Oldbear83 said:
" Considering how much we loathe soccer"
Ever watch a full game?
Yes, I am a big World Cup fan. My wife and I follow Germany, as I love their style of play and my wife is of German descent. I put it on the same level as the Olympics. Love seeing the different styles. This World Cup I am loving Japan they are fun to watch.
As for USA, of course I root for them. But, realistically they have little shot at getting out of the round of 32.
I am still trying to figure out what is and is not a foul. Some are obvious, like kicks to someone's leg, since that is likely to injure and so would get the yellow card. But there's a lot of physical grabbing, shoving, and near-wrestling that gets no official attention.
It definitely kills some people that foreigners are praising the USA
The Atlantic is upset that foreigners here for the World Cup are liking America too much. If you wonder why the majority of Democrats no longer like America, itโs because of this slop the media they consume constantly feeds them. pic.twitter.com/rVIA7MkZaI
— Clay Travis (@ClayTravis) June 21, 2026
Jack Bauer said:
It definitely kills some people that foreigners are praising the USAThe Atlantic is upset that foreigners here for the World Cup are liking America too much. If you wonder why the majority of Democrats no longer like America, itโs because of this slop the media they consume constantly feeds them. pic.twitter.com/rVIA7MkZaI
— Clay Travis (@ClayTravis) June 21, 2026
Mopes will be Mopes - Red or Blue.
There is absolutely nothing bad about this World Cup, Red City, Blue City, Canada, Mexico it has been a great event.
Jack Bauer said:
It definitely kills some people that foreigners are praising the USAThe Atlantic is upset that foreigners here for the World Cup are liking America too much. If you wonder why the majority of Democrats no longer like America, itโs because of this slop the media they consume constantly feeds them. pic.twitter.com/rVIA7MkZaI
— Clay Travis (@ClayTravis) June 21, 2026
That's why the average TDSer is a miserable twat.
man, we need some good PR. Glad we have had the opportunity for folks to see real Americans and understand we are not our administration. American and citizens of the world coming together to experience different cultures. Well done US.
๐จThe USA and Iran COULD play each other in the round of 16 of the World Cup pic.twitter.com/w7n4Lvklb9
— Polymarket Sports (@PolymarketSport) June 21, 2026
Messi Madness has begun in Dallas ๐ pic.twitter.com/CDNxiVmLzX
— Dallas Texas TV (@DallasTexasTV) June 21, 2026
"Japanese people bouncing around in the bed of a pickup truck on their way to the stadium, is there anything more Mexican?"
Japoneses pisteando en la caja de una camioneta rumbo al estadio, ยฟhay algo mรกs mexicano? pic.twitter.com/Mk2s88jUHq
— Samuel Cuervo (@SamuelCuervo) June 21, 2026
Mitch Blood Green said:BearFan33 said:
Someone commented that when Europeans come to the US its usually one of the blue cesspool cities like NYC or Chicago. But because of the format of the WC. many are experiencing the heartland and just loving it. The friendly people, the food, etc.
They're loving the country. They don't fly into rural America. They're eating in the blue cities. Our country is great. I don't get all the "city" hate. These folks are staying in New York and Dallas and Seattle.
Ummm have you missed this thread??? They are in those cities but they are also all over in small towns, the entire DFW area. Especially Fort Worth. Plenty have stayed in grapevine and other "smaller" towns of the metroplex. Plenty have posted stuff in this thread about the fans driving between cities and stopping along the way.
So it isn't just "blue" cities they are seeing.
cowboycwr said:Mitch Blood Green said:BearFan33 said:
Someone commented that when Europeans come to the US its usually one of the blue cesspool cities like NYC or Chicago. But because of the format of the WC. many are experiencing the heartland and just loving it. The friendly people, the food, etc.
They're loving the country. They don't fly into rural America. They're eating in the blue cities. Our country is great. I don't get all the "city" hate. These folks are staying in New York and Dallas and Seattle.
Ummm have you missed this thread??? They are in those cities but they are also all over in small towns, the entire DFW area. Especially Fort Worth. Plenty have stayed in grapevine and other "smaller" towns of the metroplex. Plenty have posted stuff in this thread about the fans driving between cities and stopping along the way.
So it isn't just "blue" cities they are seeing.
Baylor University campus is so beautiful ๐
— Tommo ๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ฅ๓ ฎ๓ ง๓ ฟ (@LUFC1992_v2) June 21, 2026
THEY HAVE ACTUAL BEARS!
Sic โem Bears! ๐ป
(I have no idea what that means ๐คฃ) pic.twitter.com/Ma0YXeXh2r
FLBear5630 said:Oldbear83 said:
" Considering how much we loathe soccer"
Ever watch a full game?
Yes, I am a big World Cup fan. My wife and I follow Germany, as I love their style of play and my wife is of German descent. I put it on the same level as the Olympics. Love seeing the different styles. This World Cup I am loving Japan they are fun to watch.
As for USA, of course I root for them. But, realistically they have little shot at getting out of the round of 32.
If things go the way some are projecting I think our chances to make it out of the round of 32 could be good. Some predictions show us having to play Bosnia which is a realistic chance of a win.
I've seen YouTube videos of Europeans visiting small towns in Alabama & Texas (ie Brady) and the suburbs of Atlanta. The experiences were almost completely positive.
Their accounts include much humor such as their surprise when they found out that yellow school buses are real, how important it is to have air conditioning, how big pick up trucks can be, and so on.
Here's a video about 10 American traits that confound Europeans:
One of my favorite clips was the Italian young man who was shocked that he can get unlimited beverage refills (in other videos).
Their accounts include much humor such as their surprise when they found out that yellow school buses are real, how important it is to have air conditioning, how big pick up trucks can be, and so on.
Here's a video about 10 American traits that confound Europeans:
One of my favorite clips was the Italian young man who was shocked that he can get unlimited beverage refills (in other videos).
Frenchman discovers Buc-ee's:
Man from South Africa:
Brit with Buc-ee's t-shirt:
This Frenchman describing Buc-eeโs is the only thing you need today
— Romi Bean (@Romi_Bean) June 15, 2026
(IG: Erosbrousson) pic.twitter.com/JKMd9iOvDc
Man from South Africa:
THE WORLD CUP FANS HAVE DISCOVERED BUCCEES pic.twitter.com/t4ISZLAiaK
— Bradlee ๐ ALL_AQCESS (@BradMLee) June 9, 2026
Brit with Buc-ee's t-shirt:
World Cup fans across the globe are loving their experience in President Trump's America! pic.twitter.com/pvk9GiAHVX
— Vince Langman (@LangmanVince) June 21, 2026
Europeans visiting the USA for the World Cup are enjoying the experience ๐ญ pic.twitter.com/uAxspW6Dwm
— kira ๐พ (@kirawontmiss) June 18, 2026
An Aussie discovers Texas Road House for the first time. Epic!
— Buzz Patterson (@BuzzPatterson) June 19, 2026
The World Cup needs to be permanently held in the US. It offers the most for the teams and the fans. ๐คฃ๐บ๐ธ๐ฆ๐บ pic.twitter.com/5AFbUVWrFZ
Compilation of World Cup fans discovering just how great our country is๐บ๐ธ๐บ๐ธ๐๐ pic.twitter.com/riwDTpVemI
— Tyler Ratcliff (@TylerRatcliff17) June 16, 2026