The 100 - HELIOS’S LAIR [Off Topic] #40 | Summer is upon us so let's frolic through a field and holler! - Page 2

Karma Police · 06-14-2018, 02:41 PM

I don't think so far ahead. For now I just want Poland to win their group games.

**jediwands** · 06-14-2018, 02:58 PM

Enormous sports addict, lol. Played soccer and basketball my entire life, then tore two ACL knee ligaments back-to-back (within six months of each other) so my soccer scholarship to Ohio State went down the drain, lol.

Anyway, of course I’m watching World Cup! Russia had no problem today. My USA did not make it though, but I’m beyond psyched North America got World Cup 2026.

Since I’m sort of on my own this WC, I can pull for any country I like. I’ll pull for Germany and Poland for you guys.

My Polish paternal Great Grandparents came to the States many years ago. They were from Warsaw so I have 50% Polish American blood. My mom’s side is Slovak so I’m basically half Polish, half Slovak.

I’ve never been to Germany but my dad’s an electrical engineer and spent many summers in Europe on business over the years. He loved doing business in Germany. Loved the people and the country as a whole.

So yes, there you go...

Go Germany and Poland, I found my two teams to pull for.

Karma Police · 06-14-2018, 03:09 PM

That was easy, no cinvincing needed.

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My Polish paternal Great Grandparents came to the States many years ago. They were from Warsaw so I have 50% Polish American blood. My mom’s side is Slovak so I’m basically half Polish, half Slovak.

That's cool! I'm from Warsaw.

sonny1 · 06-14-2018, 03:31 PM

Thanks so much for the support Michelle

I'm so sorry for you that you was forced to give up your sports career because of knee injuries ... that must be hard for you

The USA Soccer Team shouln't have fired Jürgen Klinsmann

I think they had their must successful time with him as their coach and I'm sure the USA would have made it to the 2018 World Cup if they wouldn't have fired him
Whatever, I hope the USA will be part of the next WC in Qatar

It's great that North America got the World Cup 2026

You have a lot european blood, Michelle ... maybe that's the reason why you like soccer so much

... Do you speak the Polish or the Slovak language?

I'm happy that your dad likes it to work in Germany

So we can cheer for Germany on sunday and for Poland on Tuesday together girls

destroyer of worlds · 06-14-2018, 07:43 PM

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Did you know that people who watch sports are happier than people who don't watch sports? ... They are happier because they have a lot of endorphin in their blood when they root for a team during a game

I wish you and your friends that you all will have a great vacation in Germany

How many of your friends are coming with you on that trip Sarah?

I didn't know that but yes, that makes sense.

Thanks, Sonja.

I'm following a friend who is extending her work trip there

... it's her first time in Europe so I'm excited that she gets to visit it finally.

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So we can cheer for Germany on sunday and for Poland on Tuesday together girls

Yas! Let's do that.

And Sonja, I totally didn't know that The Netherlands aren't in the WC this round

... oops.

Michelle, that's awesome ... didn't know that you're part Polish.

sonny1 · 06-15-2018, 07:43 AM

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And Sonja, I totally didn't know that The Netherlands aren't in the WC this round

... oops.

It was a big surprise for me that the Netherlands didn't made the WC qualification
also Italy ... I can't imagine a WC without Italy ... but they didn't made the qualification, too

Spain has fired their coach a few days ago ... what a crazy soccer world

We should root for Australia to support Bob's and Eliza's team.
My son has asked Bob at the Dystopia M&G which sports he likes to watch the most
Bob has said that he watches the Premiere League and the Australian Football League
I think Bob will watch the WC games of his Socceroos

destroyer of worlds · 06-15-2018, 08:11 AM

Wow, Italy too?

It just shows that you can never be complacent and assume that you're always good enough to qualify. Wow.

That's great about Australia

and yes, I'm sure that Bob (and possibly Eliza) are strongly rooting the team on.

Going to watch The Incredibles 2 tomorrow

... first one was amazing so really looking forward to this one too.

sonny1 · 06-15-2018, 08:16 AM

Would like to see some pictures of them how they root for their team

destroyer of worlds · 06-15-2018, 08:27 AM

Yup, especially them in football jerseys.

That kangaroo GIF is too cute!

sonny1 · 06-15-2018, 08:38 AM

I couldn't find such a cute gif for Germany and Poland, but these are better than nothing

destroyer of worlds · 06-15-2018, 09:27 AM

Aww, the second GIF is especially cute.

Karma Police · 06-15-2018, 10:52 AM

Portugal - Spain now. Oh the Spanish anthem has no words, right?

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It was a big surprise for me that the Netherlands didn't made the WC qualification
also Italy ... I can't imagine a WC without Italy ... but they didn't made the qualification, too

The Netherlands weren't impressive during the qaulifications. Italy lost in the play offs, so they had their chance, besides they didn't even make it out of the stage groups during the two previous World Cups iirc, it's not the Italy from 12 years ago.

kiss the wind · 06-15-2018, 12:41 PM

I’m just waiting for next year for the Women’s World Cup.

NBA season over... my baseball team is a mess...

sonny1 · 06-15-2018, 03:32 PM

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Portugal - Spain now. Oh the Spanish anthem has no words, right?

No Lyrics at the Spain anthem

Wow, that was a great game!

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The Netherlands weren't impressive during the qaulifications. Italy lost in the play offs, so they had their chance, besides they didn't even make it out of the stage groups during the two previous World Cups iirc, it's not the Italy from 12 years ago.

Unfortunately both teams are not strong enough at the moment, and we have so many other strong teams in Europe
Hope both teams make the qualification for the European Championship in two years