Fish Folk Posted March 21, 2022 Share Posted March 21, 2022 (edited) This off-topic thread is for posting your soccer (fútbol) fan notes. Please keep things respectful and in accordance with the forum guidelines. In US we watch international matches using a variety of streaming services including: ESPN+fuboTV Paramount+YouTubeTV PeacockTV If you miss a live match and want to watch it after it has finished airing live, there are certain sites like this one that offer full match replays. Aquatics is a context where NERMs from all different places come together. Here we're just adding the beautiful game to our community ties. Let us know what Leagues you follow and what teams you are a fan of! Edited March 22, 2022 by Fish Folk 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fish Folk Posted March 21, 2022 Author Share Posted March 21, 2022 (edited) In our home, we're pretty dedicated fans of FC Barcelona. Today's El Clasico was a thrilling victory. Visca el Barça! We watch a number of La Liga matches as well, and follow that league most of all. We can always enjoy a good Man. City match, since Guardiola brings an approach to the game that is fun to watch. My all-time favorite former Barca player is Andrés Iniesta. Favorite current Barcelona players include Sergio Busquets, Pedri, and Frenkie de Jong. Yeah . . . love me some good midfielders! It is very nice to see Dembele and Aubameyang linking up so nicely of late! We have needed a poacher like Pierre-Emerick for some time, and contrary to what any detractors say, I think Dembele is gold -- sure hope he stays! Hope we see more brilliance from Ansu Fati too once his recovers. We are very pleased to have Xavi coaching at Camp Nou, and hope he stays a good long while. Edited March 21, 2022 by Fish Folk 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Streetwise Posted March 21, 2022 Share Posted March 21, 2022 Thank you for starting this. I have been suffering as a Manchester United fan, but I keep watching! I have two Netherlands 🇳🇱 jerseys from WC heartbreaks. I was actually visiting the Netherlands as a kid, when the team returned from winning the 1988 Euros. I appreciate the memory more now, however faded. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Streetwise Posted March 25, 2022 Share Posted March 25, 2022 ESPN2 has France v Ivory Coast live now. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fish Folk Posted March 25, 2022 Author Share Posted March 25, 2022 (edited) 03/25/22 — 7:30 pm ET — ESPN+ — Argentina vs. Venezuela, WC Qualifying match @Streetwise is Kessie playing for Ivory Coast? Just signed for FC Barcelona summer 2022 (Edit: found him in line ups!) Edited March 25, 2022 by Fish Folk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fish Folk Posted March 25, 2022 Author Share Posted March 25, 2022 Ah… looks like CONMEBOL Wotld Cup qualifying matches are only on fuboTV in US. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Streetwise Posted March 26, 2022 Share Posted March 26, 2022 YouTube TV has a Sports Plus option, with BeIN Sports, Fox Soccer Plus, GOL TV, and some other stuff: https://support.google.com/youtubetv/answer/10057534?hl=en 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Streetwise Posted March 27, 2022 Share Posted March 27, 2022 I just noticed that Manchester United Women are playing Everton at Old Trafford on NBC now! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flumpweesel Posted March 27, 2022 Share Posted March 27, 2022 One of my neighbours was taken to America in the 60's by FIFA (or whoever ran the league then) to promote soccer (as you call it). They were working from the empire state building apparently. This was after he'd retired from playing here as part of legendary team (sadly our local team has struggled ever since). Unfortunately I don't follow the sport (which is nearly impossible to avoid here) but it's great to hear his efforts weren't in vain. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fish Folk Posted March 27, 2022 Author Share Posted March 27, 2022 On 3/27/2022 at 4:02 PM, Flumpweesel said: One of my neighbours was taken to America in the 60's by FIFA (or whoever ran the league then) to promote soccer (as you call it). They were working from the empire state building apparently. This was after he'd retired from playing here as part of legendary team (sadly our local team has struggled ever since). Unfortunately I don't follow the sport (which is nearly impossible to avoid here) but it's great to hear his efforts weren't in vain. May I ask: what is your local team? In U. S. we live nearest D. C. United (MLS). Nowhere near the level of play in UK, but still gaining momentum. Many European players consider U.S. as an option for “retirement” (i.e. at age 36, etc.) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Streetwise Posted March 27, 2022 Share Posted March 27, 2022 @Flumpweesel, I was introduced to soccer early as kid, and I played for decades. We didn’t even have American football at my high school, and you had to try-out for the freshman soccer team. Soccer is and was a big deal in Vermont, and we trained with Total Football instruction from Cruyff. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flumpweesel Posted March 27, 2022 Share Posted March 27, 2022 On 3/27/2022 at 9:19 PM, Fish Folk said: May I ask: what is your local team? Preston North End. They have a great legacy but they have been very up and down in more recent history. This town was also home to the Dick Kerr Ladies team who were incredibly popular until the league decided that women didn't belong in sport. Something that is finally being corrected . 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fish Folk Posted March 28, 2022 Author Share Posted March 28, 2022 Well, I’m not a USMNT fanatic, but it is encouraging to see them put Panama down given their critical loss to them last WC. Christian Pulisic grew up just an hour away from us. Quasi local chap. Of course, once they play in Europe they play better footy… 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fish Folk Posted April 3, 2022 Author Share Posted April 3, 2022 Big La Liga match today: Barça vs Sevilla, 3:00 pm ET at Camp Nou… Sevilla has a very challenging defense to break down. Visca el Barça! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eatyourpeas Posted April 3, 2022 Share Posted April 3, 2022 A chip was implanted in my brain when I was kid to follow Juventus. I continue to casually keep tabs on the Bianconeri, but not a die hard fan any longer. They are Serie A (IT). Now in Seattle, we have the Sounders... eh... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fish Folk Posted April 3, 2022 Author Share Posted April 3, 2022 (edited) I ripped out my chip! Now I’m a Culé through and through… And raising up the next gen right… Edited April 3, 2022 by Fish Folk 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fish Folk Posted April 3, 2022 Author Share Posted April 3, 2022 G O O O O A A A L L L ! ! ! Pedri! This kid is a locksmith!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fish Folk Posted April 3, 2022 Author Share Posted April 3, 2022 (edited) 1-0 Barça This goal… sits down two defenders… Another view… Edited April 3, 2022 by Fish Folk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fish Folk Posted April 9, 2022 Author Share Posted April 9, 2022 The enemy is playing! (Always watch the enemy . . . always watch . . .) Real Madrid vs Getafe ESPN+ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fish Folk Posted April 10, 2022 Author Share Posted April 10, 2022 La Liga - Levante vs. F.C. Barcelona 3:00 pm ET - ESPN+ Levante is in the relegation zone, fighting to stay in the top tier. Barcelona, with a game in hand, is looking to secure the 2nd place spot. If the Blaugrana wins today, they will be level on points with Sevilla with a match in hand, but ahead on goal differentials, putting them in 2nd place behind Los Blancos. Pique is resting, opening the door for defender Eric Garcia to step up and shine. Unfortunately, looks like Ansu Fati is still in injury recovery -- though he's started training again with the first team. The match is away, at Levante stadium. Hope it's a clean match! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fish Folk Posted April 10, 2022 Author Share Posted April 10, 2022 I haven’t yelled so much at my TV for 30 mins straight since… I can’t remember. Barça is playing BAD!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fish Folk Posted April 10, 2022 Author Share Posted April 10, 2022 Xavi Hernandez — Special halftime talk translation: ”You look like a bunch of stoned cows out too late on a Spanish Sunday night! Every clown who makes a ridiculous pass in the second half shall be summarily dragged home behind the bus!” 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Streetwise Posted April 10, 2022 Share Posted April 10, 2022 City v Liverpool was amazing. United was disappointing again, but Ten Hag looks closer. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fish Folk Posted April 10, 2022 Author Share Posted April 10, 2022 On 4/10/2022 at 3:59 PM, Streetwise said: City v Liverpool was amazing. United was disappointing again, but Ten Hag looks closer. Pep G. looked absolutely manic at the final whistle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fish Folk Posted April 10, 2022 Author Share Posted April 10, 2022 Off with De Jong and Nico… on with Pedri and Gavi… lo and behold! Barça is up 1-2 !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now