Love hearing about how the Netherlands shaped Berhalter and who he is as a coach. He is so often criticized, but I appreciate how open he is and willing to share about his background. And congrats on your mini World Cup trophy and hanging out with Ronaldo, Grant! Loved the analysis from you and Chris on the pod this week. Pretty fun few days between that, the USMNT, the final group stage games and your birthday, I can imagine.
Octofinals gets used periodically in various competitions but I think more frequently I just see Round of 16. And of course March Madness has trademarked both itself and the Sweet Sixteen
I agree with all your predictions, except I think Brazil will beat Argentina and go on to win, but I have low confidence in that. Like, 55% Brazil, 45% Argentina, 70% whichever wins that semi will go on to win the final. (Which I don't want! I very much don't want that! But I think it's gonna happen.)
Happy birthday Grant. Fingers crossed about tomorrow's games.
And btw, even though this WC has had a ton of upset, your Final Four are the absolute creme de creme ... Argentina-Brazil and France-Spain. The favorites aren't going to give up the throne without a fight.
Nice piece. I'm still looking for player stats/analytics. And teams' stats/analytics. In this day and age, I'm surprised they aren't easy to find. Stats for US players, and for other countries' players. As I evolve as a soccer fan, I'm working to make my knowledge of the game and predictions based on them, and not league commercials featuring "star players."
USMNT World Cup Daily, Day 19
Love hearing about how the Netherlands shaped Berhalter and who he is as a coach. He is so often criticized, but I appreciate how open he is and willing to share about his background. And congrats on your mini World Cup trophy and hanging out with Ronaldo, Grant! Loved the analysis from you and Chris on the pod this week. Pretty fun few days between that, the USMNT, the final group stage games and your birthday, I can imagine.
Just saw the news. So sad. Rest in peace.
Octofinals gets used periodically in various competitions but I think more frequently I just see Round of 16. And of course March Madness has trademarked both itself and the Sweet Sixteen
Maligayang Kaarawan!
I agree with all your predictions, except I think Brazil will beat Argentina and go on to win, but I have low confidence in that. Like, 55% Brazil, 45% Argentina, 70% whichever wins that semi will go on to win the final. (Which I don't want! I very much don't want that! But I think it's gonna happen.)
Happy Birthday Grant!!!
Happy birthday Grant. Fingers crossed about tomorrow's games.
And btw, even though this WC has had a ton of upset, your Final Four are the absolute creme de creme ... Argentina-Brazil and France-Spain. The favorites aren't going to give up the throne without a fight.
Happy Birthday, Grant! Thank you for all your great content and dedicated work, we all appreciate it!
Happy Birthday Grant! Thank you for all your hard work and amazing content.
Happy Birthday Grant!!! Another year older and wiser ;)
Happy Birthday Grant!
Nice piece. I'm still looking for player stats/analytics. And teams' stats/analytics. In this day and age, I'm surprised they aren't easy to find. Stats for US players, and for other countries' players. As I evolve as a soccer fan, I'm working to make my knowledge of the game and predictions based on them, and not league commercials featuring "star players."