Five Thoughts on the Beautiful Game: France Cheats Ireland, USMNT Woes, and Becks’ Quest for MLS Cup
by Sean Heffernan
Its certainly very exciting times in the world of soccer as qualification for World Cup 2010 concluded with high drama. David Beckham and Landon Donovan look to capture their first MLS Cup and the US Men's National Team suffered two disappointing defeats in Europe. There's certainly plenty to think about in this edition of Five Thoughts on the Beautiful Game.
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...
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Will You Join the American Soccer Revolution?
by Sean Heffernan
This week's look at the happening and going ons taking place in "The Beautiful Game" touches on the kick off the English Premier League, MLS taking on a Latino flair, and just some cool stuff. Withthe EPL back and the Champions League beginning we have plenty of soccer to enjoy as August is drawing closer to its end. So let's get started. ...
Five Thoughts on the Beautiful Game
The weekly column touches on the failure in Mexico City for the US Men's National Team as well as the English Premier League kicking off. Enjoy! ...
Five Thoughts on the Beautiful Game
The daunting Estadio Azteca awaits the United States
by Sean Heffernan
BTeamBombers writer Sean Heffernan touches on five topics heating up in the soccer world from David Beckham to the upcoming World Cup Qualifer between US/Mexico to the MLS salary cap to Real Madrid. Enjoy! ...
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! ...