An American in FIFA
I went to my first FIFA game this weekend (a friendly between the US and Poland at Soldier Field) with HefNasty, Mrs.Nasty and some friends. Holy shit. What a time. If your fandom for soccer is casual/non-existent, go to a game. It will make you a believer. The total experience of being there is about so much more than the game on the pitch. This is lost when watching soccer on TV.
Jozy Altidore is Headed to Hull City
Bye, Bye Spain?
The transfer saga over American forward Jozy Altidore has come to its end as the 19-year-old has signed a one year loan deal to play for Hull City in the English Premier League. Altidore announced via twitter that he will join the Tigers pending a work permit.
Perfection: In Retrospect.
Rock, Pitch, Catch.
You know it's a good moment when you feel like the credits are about to roll in a John Cusack movie.
Every sound drowns out as white noise and every movement seems to be in slow motion--especially in retrospect.
Allow me to set the scene:
Who Wants to Play Some Wiffle Ball This Weekend?
From TWWL. Kenny Mayne reminds us why we all love sports in the first place.
-Wild
For the Greater Glory of Beckham
by Sean Heffernan
The storm over David Beckham’s return to America came to a head in an awkward moment during a press conference prior to the LA Galaxy’s match with the New York Red Bulls last Thursday. Beckham responded to a question from Sports Illustrated writer Grant Wahl by asking if Wahl’s question was for his second unofficial book or his magazine. The unofficial book Beckham referred to was Wahl’s The Beckham Experiment, which has been the biggest source of negative media coverage that has met the midfielder since he’s returned stateside from his loan deal with AC Milan. ...
Pavel Nedved, Coming to America?
by Sean Heffernan
After announcing he's through with Italian football, Pavel Nedved (Czech soccer legend and now former Juventus star) is considering a move to the United States to professionally. Recently, the MLS has been an attractive setting for players who are nearing the twilight of their careers. Late career moves to MLS have played out successfully for players like Cuauhtémoc Blanco (Chicago Fire), Guillermo Barros Schelotto (Columbus Crew), and Freddie Ljungberg (Seattle Sounders FC).
Jozy Altidore May Be Headed to Greek Champion Olympiacos
I hope Jozy likes Gyros
By Sean Heffernan
Young striker Jozy Altidore could be joining fellow countrymen Oguchi Onyweu (AC Milan in Serie A) and Charlie Davies (Sochaux of the French Ligue 1) to switch clubs this week as a loan deal is in the works with the Greek Super League defending champions, Olympiacos, according to Goal.com. ...
This Week’s Happenings in US Soccer
- Oguchi Onyweu: American Bad Ass
Oguchi Onyweu to AC Milan
After his performance in South Africa, American center back Oguchi "Gooch" Onyweu was signed by Italian giants AC Milan at the last hour. I'm sure Onyweu was a bargain for Milan, but I think the 6'4 towering defender has a real shot to earn some playing time this next season. ...
US Gold Cup Wish List
It was announced that the US are allowed to add 7 players to their Gold Cup squad kicking off on the Fourth of July in Seattle against Grenada. Here is my wish list for players who should join head coach Bob Bradley’s camp. ...
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. ...