News out of Dallas this morning is that USMNT member and South Africa ’10 hopeful, Kenny Cooper is headed to 1860 Munich of the Bundesliga 2. My brother refers to Cooper as “my boy,” but the reality is that I just like that he is a true striker. And Mark, everyone knows that Benny Feilhaber…well [...]
Archive for July, 2009
31 Jul
Not speculating: You choose Spector (63%)
With 135 out of a possible 212 votes, you vote for John Spector to be your starting right back for the USMNT right now. TSG thought the victory would be a bit of landslide for Spector after his strong showing in the Confederation’s Cup, including his cross to Clint Dempsey that got the U.S. started [...]
30 Jul
Turning Back the Clock on US Soccer
I got a little history lesson today when I started exploring US Soccer. I was hoping to refresh my recent history and for some “blast from the past” names of former national team members (Joe-Max Moore!), but then just kept going. I like the game of soccer, have followed the US team (at varying levels [...]
29 Jul
Go For the Gold (Cup)…Sometimes
Looking back at my post after the Haiti draw, I realized that I was only half right in my criticism of the contest. I am still not fond of the seeming lack of focus going into and during the contest. However, some of the criticism was misplaced at that time as I didn’t really agree [...]
28 Jul
Catch the last 3 minutes of DC’s game last night?
I happened to glimpse the very ending of the CONCACAF Champions League (isn’t that a little bit of an oxymoron like “jumbo shrimp”) of the DC United – Luis Angel Firpo 1-1 tie this evening–pardon the put-down I’m just at a loss for calling it the Champions League here in North America just yet. What [...]
28 Jul
The Beautiful Game: A Ball Can Save the World
Much like last week’s post on Soccer in America, we will also explore the power of The Beautiful Game to make a difference around the world. One of the reasons I love soccer, much like running, is that it is a simple activity that can be played virtually anywhere with just one piece of “equipment.” [...]
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