Sep/090
Five Thoughts on the Beautiful Game
Who Will Make it to South Africa?
by Sean Heffernan
This week we saw all over the world a number of countries beginning to make their way toward South Africa, where in 272 days, World Cup 2010 will begin. The United States took two steps closer to qualifying with two hard fought victories against El Salvador and Trinidad & Tobago. Many complained about the Americans difficulty defeating two teams who on paper were significantly inferior, but in World Cup Qualifying a win is a win. It was a great week in the Beautiful Game. So without further adieu here are my thoughts...
Jun/090
Heartbreak in Johannesburg: Brazil Dashes US’s Dream
In 26th minute in Sunday’s Confederations Cup Final the United States Men’s National team was on top of the world. Landon Donovan had just extended the Americans lead to 2-0 over five-time World Cup Champions Brazil with a truly world class goal. ...
Jun/090
Do You Believe in Miracles? Part Two: US Stuns Spain…and World
The Americans’ defeat of the best soccer team in the world (Spain) today in Bloemfontein, South Africa will go down as one of the greatest sports victories internationally in the history of our country. The 2-0 victory in the semifinals of South Africa’s Confederations Cup is being dubbed “The Miracle on Grass” in honor of the 1980 “Miracle on Ice” over the Soviet Union at the Winter Olympics. ...
Jun/091
Who Should Be In the Starting 11 For the Confederations Cup?
Get ready U.S. Soccer fans because the Men's National Team is heading to South Africa!!! OK...so the World Cup is still a year away, BUT next week the U.S. is playing in the Confederations Cup in the Rainbow Nation. The tournament will serve as a perfect World Cup dry run for the Americans as they will face truly world class competition and get familiar with the environment for World Cup 2010. ...