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Fox exploring potential 2018 soccer tournament for countries out of WC

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Preliminary discussions have already taken place between U.S. Soccer, Soccer United Marketing and FOX about trying to put together a summer tournament featuring top teams that won't take part in the World Cup, sources with knowledge of the conversations confirmed to Goal.
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There would have to be quite a bit to work out to make such a tournament a reality, with one source confirming that the discussions were very much in the preliminary stage.
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http://www.goal.com/en-us/news/sour...iminary-talks-about/di0w1q5w7rwk1jo3u3o6rc3md

Some of the countries missing the World Cup include the US, Netherlands, Italy, Chile, Ghana, Wales. You could definitely make a quality tournament out of those squads plus a few more. What do you think, Soccer-Era?
 
Irnbru

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They should do this for NFL, NHL, NBA, and MLB.

All the non-qualified teams just play in the loser playoffs.
 
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I'm sure Italy would be so honored to participate in such a tournament considering their rich history
 
ChrisR

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I'd probably watch more of this than the world cup if it's in the US just because of the time zone differences. Do an 8 team setup or something, two groups of 4 for a total of 15 matches.
 
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NihonTiger

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Also:

Fox: "Hey, come join our other tournament!"

FIFA: "We'll suspend your asses indefinitely if you so much as look at that tournament the wrong way."
 

Debiddo

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Would FIFA even allow a tournament like this near the World Cup?
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I'm sure FIFA could see the benefits... Wouldn't be hard to persuade them.

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"A second World Cup you say?"

Knowing England's luck, they'd agree to it and grant us the hosting rights during Qatar 2022 because that's just the FIFA thing to do.
 
poklane

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Not interested. All countries competing would look pathetic for participating in a tournament which is just for losers and players wouldn't give a crap because nothing is on the line. Players would just say they're injured, and the players participating would never go the full 100% (both these things already happen with friendlies all the time). Besides, I don't think countries can force clubs to give up their players outside the official FIFA calendar, but don't quote me on that.
 
Brotherhood93

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Honestly, this just seems like the USA being sore losers and desperately wanting to be part of the conversation. You weren't good enough this time, get over it. Top players are very unlikely to want to give up their only time off all year to play in a friendly tournament. Nobody is going to care if it's held at the same time as the World Cup either. I'd be shocked if anything comes of this or you'll end up with a bunch of B sides with players who'd otherwise never get to play for their country.
 
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