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Aug 15, 2014 7:45 PM
I'm trying to find a team to root for... Who should I? Local club likes Aresenal, I like Everton for Howard, like ManU for duh... how do you pick a team?? Fyi I plyed my whole life, just never got into Europe other than Fifa. So I understand "the game"
Aug 15, 2014 7:45pm
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Aug 15, 2014 7:55 PM
Tottenham
Aug 15, 2014 7:55pm
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Aug 15, 2014 7:58 PM
iclfan2;1644594 wrote:I'm trying to find a team to root for... Who should I? Local club likes Aresenal, I like Everton for Howard, like ManU for duh... how do you pick a team?? Fyi I plyed my whole life, just never got into Europe other than Fifa. So I understand "the game"
Before I knew anything about soccer,I started rooting for Chelsea during a match just to spite my roommate who was a die hard Arsenal fan. I ended up getting into soccer and stuck with them.

Realistically there is only a chance for 5, maybe 6 teams to win the league every season. Man U, Man C, Arsenal, Liverpool, and Chelsea are the regulars. Other clubs may have a year or two where they finish top 4, but it seems pretty uncommon. IMO, if you are rooting for almost anyone else, don;t be shocked if they end up relegated and out of the league for a year or two. Not going to tell you who to root for, but thought that should be pointed out.
Aug 15, 2014 7:58pm
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Aug 15, 2014 8:03 PM
iclfan2;1644594 wrote:I'm trying to find a team to root for... Who should I? Local club likes Aresenal, I like Everton for Howard, like ManU for duh... how do you pick a team?? Fyi I plyed my whole life, just never got into Europe other than Fifa. So I understand "the game"
Stoke City used to play in Cleveland.
Aug 15, 2014 8:03pm
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Aug 15, 2014 8:59 PM
I started rooting for Aston Villa because of the Lerners.

Stuck with them, despite being fucking awful
Aug 15, 2014 8:59pm
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Aug 15, 2014 9:52 PM
Spurs. Cause if Yedlin develops, he will be the best American in the EPL and will have a decades worth of time there.
Aug 15, 2014 9:52pm
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Aug 15, 2014 10:50 PM
iclfan2;1644594 wrote:I'm trying to find a team to root for... Who should I? Local club likes Aresenal, I like Everton for Howard, like ManU for duh... how do you pick a team?? Fyi I plyed my whole life, just never got into Europe other than Fifa. So I understand "the game"
Just watch some and see who you become drawn to. I had no idea about any soccer outside of MLS when my family got Dish Network in 1998 or 1999. One of the first-ever games I watched was Manchester United and Fabian Barthez. I was a goalkeeper, so was he. I shaved my head, so did he. He was crazy, I guess I had to be. So...naturally I became a United fan. I had no idea about any other team or whatnot.

No real reason to support any team in particular either. I watch MLS anytime I can. I am a Crew fan through and through...but I'll watch soccer whenever it's on. I just want to be engulfed in the game.


On a side note, Anthony Precourt just announced recently a club announcement will be coming soon.
Aug 15, 2014 10:50pm
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Aug 16, 2014 8:37 AM
What a goal by Rooney! Love waking up to live games.
Aug 16, 2014 8:37am
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Aug 16, 2014 9:25 AM
Fucking United. Same shit different season. Lack of quality.
Aug 16, 2014 9:25am
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Aug 16, 2014 12:01 PM
Villa with 3 points. On top of the table (sorta)???
Aug 16, 2014 12:01pm
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Aug 16, 2014 2:11 PM
iclfan2;1644594 wrote:I'm trying to find a team to root for... Who should I? Local club likes Aresenal, I like Everton for Howard, like ManU for duh... how do you pick a team?? Fyi I plyed my whole life, just never got into Europe other than Fifa. So I understand "the game"
Adopted a team to root for last night. Didn't want a top 4 team and didn't want a bottom 4. Decided to go with Everton because of Howard.
Aug 16, 2014 2:11pm
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Aug 16, 2014 2:11 PM
Who does everyone else root for, or do you just watch the games?
Aug 16, 2014 2:11pm
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Aug 16, 2014 2:14 PM
I technically root for united. But I really just enjoy watching the games. Oh and I hate Chelsea.
Aug 16, 2014 2:14pm
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Aug 16, 2014 3:14 PM
sportswizuhrd;1644768 wrote:Who does everyone else root for, or do you just watch the games?
I'm a Barca fan in Europe, but have certain teams in each league. Spurs are my go to in the EPL, but will also root for Everton with Timmy, Aston Villa with Guzan and whoever else is currently employing an American on their roster.
Aug 16, 2014 3:14pm
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Aug 16, 2014 4:42 PM
I root for Chelsea. Met them when they came to play the MLS All-Stars and Arjen Robben was really fucking friendly so he became my favorite player. Wish he would come back.
Aug 16, 2014 4:42pm
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Aug 16, 2014 6:18 PM
You could join me and support Portsmouth. The last 5 years have been fun.
Aug 16, 2014 6:18pm
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Aug 16, 2014 7:33 PM
CFC all the way. Torres is about to run it this season. Just watch.
Aug 16, 2014 7:33pm
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why so serious?

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Aug 16, 2014 7:35 PM
sportswizuhrd;1644768 wrote:Who does everyone else root for, or do you just watch the games?

Liverpool. I'm not going to front, I didn't really pick up soccer until I started broadcasting the OSU Men's and Women's soccer games in 07-08 (aka the Year of Espinoza). I picked up FIFA '08 and enjoyed playing with Liverpool so I started following and rooting for them.
Aug 16, 2014 7:35pm
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Aug 16, 2014 11:43 PM
lhslep134;1644848 wrote:Liverpool. I'm not going to front, I didn't really pick up soccer until I started broadcasting the OSU Men's and Women's soccer games in 07-08 (aka the Year of Espinoza). I picked up FIFA '08 and enjoyed playing with Liverpool so I started following and rooting for them.
We betting on Liverpool v Chelsea this year?
Aug 16, 2014 11:43pm
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why so serious?

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Aug 17, 2014 11:00 AM
ohiobucks1;1644916 wrote:We betting on Liverpool v Chelsea this year?
Most definitely.

I wanna complain about the win this morning but 3 points is 3 points so I don't have much to complain about although 5:30 was a hell of a wake up time after a night of drinking ha
Aug 17, 2014 11:00am
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Aug 17, 2014 4:27 PM
lhslep134;1644971 wrote:Most definitely.

I wanna complain about the win this morning but 3 points is 3 points so I don't have much to complain about although 5:30 was a hell of a wake up time after a night of drinking ha

Final standings? Entire offseason avatar bet?
Aug 17, 2014 4:27pm
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lhslep134

why so serious?

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Aug 18, 2014 8:24 AM
ohiobucks1;1645027 wrote:Final standings? Entire offseason avatar bet?
How about two separate 2 week avatar bets, one for each matchup?
Aug 18, 2014 8:24am
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Aug 18, 2014 11:17 AM
iclfan2;1644594 wrote:I'm trying to find a team to root for... Who should I? Local club likes Aresenal, I like Everton for Howard, like ManU for duh... how do you pick a team?? Fyi I plyed my whole life, just never got into Europe other than Fifa. So I understand "the game"

Anyone but United.

I went with Arsenal because their style in early 2000s sparked my interest in the game. I'm also a huge Henry fan and lived in North London for a time. I also have a soft spot for Fulham because McBride is my favorite US player ever and I went to a few matches when he played there.
Aug 18, 2014 11:17am
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Aug 18, 2014 11:29 AM
Automatik;1645202 wrote:Anyone but United.

I went with Arsenal because their style in early 2000s sparked my interest in the game. I'm also a huge Henry fan and lived in North London for a time. I also have a soft spot for Fulham because McBride is my favorite US player ever and I went to a few matches when he played there.
Plus, Craven Cottage is badass. Probably my favorite EPL "stadium".
Aug 18, 2014 11:29am
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Aug 18, 2014 11:30 AM
Yeah that place rocks! Had a blast pregaming at Fulham supporters only bar beforehand.
Aug 18, 2014 11:30am