Dec/091
US vs. England: A World Cup Dream for America
In an extraordinary turn of events the United States will play its first game of the World Cup in South Africa next summer against the country’s oldest rival, England. The draw is a promoter’s dream. Outside of Mexico, England is probably the best fit for the Americans’ as a natural adversary.
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...
Jul/093
Five Thoughts on the Beautiful Game: MLS All Star Game, Altidore and Adu Rumors, Becks vs. Barca, and More!
In a new segment, soccer writer Sean Heffernan takes the pulse of the American soccer landscape. Today's installment touches on the MLS All Star Game, the U.S.'s failure in the Gold Cup Final against heated rival Mexico, Manchester United's hopes for another EPL title, Jozy Altidore and Freddy Adu's loan possibilites, and the upcoming L.A. Galaxy/Barcelona friendly. Enjoy! ...
Jun/092
Would, um…Anyone Care to Join Us For Our Little Website…Thingy
Sorry Dwight.
So yeah...nobody told us that part of the deal with having a website was that you have to know, write on it regularly. Admittedly, we've been about as productive as a GM plant the past few days. But in a nutsehell, here's what you missed:
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. ...
Jun/092
Five Reasons U.S. Soccer Fans Can Come Out of Depression
After watching one of the worst games played by the United States Men’s National Team in years in San Jose, Costa Rica the natural reaction for any die hard American soccer fan is to crawl up in a ball in some dark corner until it’s safe to come out again. But as pitiful as head coach Bob Bradley’s team was this past Wednesday night, there’s no need for U.S. soccer fans to abandon ship just yet. Like the Boss says, “At the end of every hard earned day people find some reason to believe.” ...