Ghana 1, USA 1 – Are We Back?
Rayna’s out – and the US suddenly look like they’re back in it! We’re going to have to play...
Author: Christian
Will France Get a Free Ride from Togo?
Don’t look now, but I think Togo has decided they’re going to let France get through to the second...
What Freddy Adu is Doing During Tomorrow’s US -Ghana Game
A PR company sent me this… does Adu drink organic or polluted milk I wonder? A pity young Adu...
The Onion’s Take on US Soccer
and the nation grinds to a halt… If only this were true 🙂
Video Ad: Nike – a skinny Ronaldo playing beach soccer
When Ronaldo was a skinny lad…
Video Ad: Nike brings back that weekend soccer feeling
Do you recognize the players? This is good old fashioned fun!
Video: 1978 – Argentina 3, Holland 1
Remember Kempes? The Dutch were unlucky that day…
Video: Poland 2, Costa Rica 1
Costa Rica and Wanchope say goodbye… as does Poland.
Video: Paraguay 2, T&T 0
T&T was our favorite underdog for the tournament. Both teams go home.
Video: Germany 3, Ecuador 0
A new attacking style for German soccer? Klinsi proves you can teach an old dog new tricks!
Video: England 2, Sweden 2
Poor Michael Owen!
Video: How Crazy The World Is – Soccer Fever in Seoul!
Around 50,000 fans showed up at Seoul’s World Cup Stadium to watch the Korea vs. France World Cup 2006...
Somewhere Down Under A Cabbie Talks Soccer
Here’s a great blog from a taxi-driver in Oz. He finds the positives in the Socceroo loss to Brazil....
Video: 1982 – France vs. Germany
Back in high school, I still remember Platini’s France loss to Germany… what a crazy game that was!
Video: Platini vs. Zidane
Zidane was lucky to win the Cup, but Platini was incredible. Zizou looks old this time around…
Video: France 1, Korea 1
Is this the end of the road for France and Zizou?
Video: Ronaldinho Trips over the Ball
Put this in a Nike ad! 🙂
Video: Brazil 2, Australia 0
A moral victory for Australia, despite the score line. Cruzeiro, your guys are looking lame!
Video: Japan 0, Croatia 0
A moral victory for Zico and Japan; they even saved a penalty kick!
Video: Mexico 0, Angola 0
Mexico’s can’t shoot straight…
Video: Holland 2, Ivory Coast 1
Close up: Wide angle: Van Basten was cracking jokes >>
US Global Strategy: Kissinger versus Condi Rice
I have always thought that the student of global strategy must also be a soccer fan. Thus, I found...
The Hand of God, Part 2: Crouch’s Goal
Crouch has studied his Maradona…
Video: England 2, T&T 0
England miss chance after chance after chance. Finally, “The Robot” scores (and cheats!) – we’ll talk about the “Hand...
Video: Korea 2, Togo 1
In case you missed the party, see the previous post >>
Soccer is Truly Global: Case Study – Korea
This is the celebration in Seoul Plaza as fans celebrate Korea’s second and game winning goal vs Togo in...
Video: Italy 2, Ghana 0
I don’t see how the US can beat Italy… or Ghana, for that matter.
Video: USA 0, Czech Republic 3
I’m still looking for the bright points… Goal 1: Koller Goal 2: Rosicky Goal 3: Brilliant! Another Rosicky goal...
Bruce Arena’s Steve Sampson Moment
Before we give up on the US team, let’s look for some bright points. . . . . ....
How Upset is Bruce Arena? US down by 3!
He sure looks disinterested. His best “this is not my team” impression. The US is flat. Maybe it was...
USA 0, Czech Republic 2
Is this the end for US Soccer? There’s one more half. Get hyper guys!!
USA 0, Czech Republic 1
OK. Now what? Watch for the US to run, run, run. Go USA! Tip for Arena: Play Beasley on...
Will we miss Taylor Twellman today?
Nice profile in the Boston Globe on the player who should’ve, could’ve but wasn’t and didn’t. What was really...
Video: Who is Tim Cahill?
What an inspiration! A injured Cahill comes on in the second half and saves the Socceroos! Australia 3, Japan...
Robben Scores! Holland 1, SerbiaMontenegro 0
Wow. A great breakaway and a cool finish. Holland could be the big story this World Cup!!
What Productivity? Soccer @ Work
Based on an average hourly wage of £12.50, the law firm Brabners Chaffe Street calculated that during the tournament,...
Beckham’s Blue Suede Shoes
Beckham’s new Adidas’ +Predator DB Lion shoes have something like England’s three lions logo on the blue boots- except...
Video: Who is Paulo Wanchope?
The Wikipedia entry on Wanchope is uptodate- including his two goals today! I’m impressed!!
Video: Who is Miroslave Klose?
The birthday boy scores his second goal. Germany’s beating up on Costa Rica… Here’s a Klose compilation:
Soccer Blogging in the Main Stream Media
I must say I’m excited about the MSM getting into soccer blogging. Here are the top MSM soccer blogs....
I Want My World Cup TV: The Schedule
Here’s a list of the games from FIFA. And here’s a handy wallchart from the BBC. But where do...
Video: JAPAN Preview – World Cup 2006
We’ll find out if Coach Zico knows his business…
Video: UKRAINE Preview – World Cup 2006
I used to be a fan of Blokhin… now I’m not. Still, I wish them the best.
Video: TRINIDAD & TOBAGO Preview – World Cup 2006
Will the Soca Warriors take out England? or Paraguay?
Video: Australia Preview – World Cup 2006
The Socceroos may surprise us, and themselves!
Video: France Preview – World Cup 2006
Without Cisse, they’re in trouble…