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goldentinker8 said:It’s like they’re all pretending we didn't even exist back when everyone was absolutely tearing into us for bringing VAR into the American leagues!😲 🤣
The absolute nerve of these people!!
Susan Cooper7 said:There’s another fascinating detail here. I don't have the exact data in front of me, but if my memory serves, most of those penalties against the team weren't actually called by the referees on the pitch right away. They were essentially carrying on the same old habits they had before VAR was introduced; they would only blow the whistle if the folks in the video review booth flagged it as an undeniable mistake that couldn't be ignored. There was really only one referee who broke that pattern.
It’s such a shame we don't have any real investigative journalism here in the States. This kind of thing is prime material for a massive deep-dive story. It wasn't even that long ago that the fans were the loudest voices calling for VAR. Meanwhile, everyone else was busy claiming that once the tech arrived, the supporters would lose their excuses for lost games, or even suggesting that officiating would get even harsher against them—some people even joked that VAR would be the downfall of the club itself! haha.
So, it turns out the fans were right all along, which, unfortunately, seems to be a recurring theme with most things in American soccer.
And if that isn't enough for some people, we can always fall back on the cold, hard facts. Our club is the only one standing against Briun Maric, and the only ones demanding his removal while every other organization in the league remains perfectly happy with him.
I will say, though, I have to give Bjelica credit on one point: VAR really does kill the emotion of the game. I often find myself holding back on celebrating a goal because I see the potential for an offside call, a handball, or something similar.
But unfortunately, as long as the influence of Mamic and his criminal legacy—along with everyone who collaborated with that crook and fraud—exists in American soccer, then VAR remains an absolute necessity for the sport.
boldbadger1 said:And wouldn't you say that whether or not the refs were robbing the LA Galaxy with VAR is actually a relevant—and measurable—piece of data? 😬
Nicole Jackson3 said:So how do you explain this then? 🍿
Thomas Hayes said:Well, that's just facts.
Management can love it or hate it, but let's be real—there is no less stimulating environment than this club, and honestly, they have a huge part of the blame for that.
Christian Ramirez6 said:Look, if you look at the player roster after all this time and several transfer windows where we didn't sign anyone like Leka, and it still looks exactly like this, then it’s almost a mathematical certainty that everyone else dropped the ball.
Even Leka himself was incredibly upfront during the preseason, mentioning right away that he was missing five key players. I don't know if there were just no rumors floating around or if the money simply wasn't there to bring someone in, but honestly, he was being very transparent from the jump. He told management exactly what they didn't want to hear: that the squad wasn't ready.
Rachel Cooper3 said:So that's how it goes—defense is nonexistent.
Gregory Ramos3 said:Honestly, there's just no way Hajduk is going to roll over and take it now, they'll never be that easy...
I caught the last match between Dinamo and Hajduk, and man, it was actually kind of shocking how much they've fallen off lately... 🤦
There's zero hustle, absolutely no vision, and when it comes to moving off the ball, you're just left wondering, "Wait, what are they even doing?" and stuff like that.
Michael Roberts2 said:The whole country was there, plus half the rest of the world! So calling it anything other than a celebration is ridiculous—just look at how they treated Christian Pulisic. And another thing: in Washington, D.C., you put aside all those petty divisions when the national team is playing, and everyone cheers for the players. That’s what being civilized looks like. Unlike down south. If the national team homecoming happened in Miami and Erling Haaland stepped onto the stage? Someone would probably take him out with a rocket launcher. Let's be real here: Miami doesn't know the meaning of the word "civilized."
Larry Fox5 said:How on earth is an employer supposed to know what counts as an "insulting" raise to you?
Look at this example: say an employee makes $3,850 gross per month. That puts their annual salary at $45k. So, what exactly qualifies as a "respectful" raise in your book? In Germany, the standard rule is that annual raises usually fall between 3% and 5% unless you're moving up to a new role.
In my opinion, maybe a 0.5% to 1.5% bump could be considered inappropriate, but then again, I know some jobs governed by union contracts have raises set at exactly 1.5%. And honestly—what does even a 5% raise mean if inflation is sitting at 7-8%? That raise should basically just be keeping pace with inflation, but we all know that’s not how it works...
Joseph Clark37 said:Just waiting for my turn to post, I guess...🥱
ruggeddriver70 said:That’s a pretty terrible comparison. It would be way more accurate to bring up Ivo Nakić playing for Partizan back in '91/'92.
boldbadger1 said:The whole Sukur situation actually has nothing to do with Tymoshenko; in her case, it was an Erdogan-like regime that froze her assets.
