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May 26, 2018
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itsuptoyou
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Some countries (England) call it a pitch. That’s not an American term - my issue
is with Americans who want to sound cool and say pitch instead of field.
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Soccer is cool. Really, i like it. One thing though - please use American jargon
itsuptoyou
5/26/18 2:02pm
Lol. I haven't ever heard even American commentators use the word "goalie".
RSL
5/26/18 2:03pm
Keeper could probably stay. Boot, Kit, pitch - those should go.
itsuptoyou
5/26/18 2:05pm
Why? Basketball calls it a court, football a field, all sports have their own.
chago04
5/26/18 2:07pm
Yes, and in soccer, it's field, uniform and cleats.
LiveCoug
5/26/18 2:08pm
RE: Yes, and in soccer, it's field, uniform and cleats.
chago04
5/26/18 2:10pm
No, really, it is.
LiveCoug
5/26/18 2:11pm
Some countries (England) call it a pitch. That’s not an American term - my issue
itsuptoyou
5/26/18 2:08pm
They invented it. They get to name the terms.
Turnpike Lane
5/26/18 2:19pm
Then I guess it time to start calling it football
LiveCoug
5/26/18 2:20pm
I do except when in America.
Turnpike Lane
5/26/18 2:22pm
So why do you use terms like kit, boot, pitch and side in the US?
itsuptoyou
5/26/18 2:22pm
LOL. Exactly. Please tell me that when you are playing soccer here in america you don't say
LiveCoug
5/26/18 2:23pm
I don’t think you’re understanding my point at all.
itsuptoyou
5/26/18 2:22pm
I actually agree with you.
LiveCoug
5/26/18 2:07pm
Come on. It's not like they're using French terms...they're all English.
Non-donor troll
5/26/18 2:04pm
“Real” is English? Why, in major league SOCCER is there a FOOTBALL club in Dal?
itsuptoyou
5/26/18 2:06pm
RE: Soccer is cool. Really, i like it. One thing though - please use American
WanderingCougar
5/26/18 2:09pm
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