Wow. First, no Michael Bradley–yup! But no Jermaine Jones either. Some surprises for sure. Namely a Jeff Larentowicz call-in, no look-see for Brad Guzan and young Fabian Johnson taking a shot at being the next German-American star. Just call them the German bookends for the next generation with Timothy Chandler and Johnson in camp. Teal [...]
Archive for August, 2011
24 Aug
Faith No More In The North London Maxim: “Arsene Knows?”
Neil Blackmon waxes on what may be the end of the Arsene Era dawning. One of the things that makes sport so compelling is that while, in the end, sporting events are contrived events whose results have little effect on the day-to-day tasks and responsibilities of our lives–we often see within sport little reflections of [...]
24 Aug
The Impending George John Transfer: Good For MLS?
[Trying something new here with this piece below, not sure it works. Let us know.] FC Dallas prized centerback George John will soon be playing (red) Rover in Lancashire under the ownership of Blackburn FC of the English Premier League. John is reported to be negotiating the personal terms of the deal, while MLS has [...]
24 Aug
Bocanegra, Bedoya, Edu All Will Head To Camp
We really don’t have a great forum for bulletins here at TSG. Anywho, according to the Glasgow Rangers official site and in an interview with Jurgen Klinsmann, Carlos Bocanegra, Alejandro Bedoya and Maurice Edu will all be selected for the US roster for the upcoming friendlies against Costa Rica and Belgium in September. Klinsmann also [...]
22 Aug
The Prem: On Those Who Would Be Blackpool
TSG welcomes back Women’s World Cup stalwart Maura Gladys with a report on the Barclay’s minnows at the direction of Neil Blackmon. They’re full of spirit, courage and pluck. They’re punching above their weight, a trio of little fish in a big pond. They’re Queens Park Rangers, Norwich City and Swansea City, the three debutantes in [...]
22 Aug
Ali Krieger: On Rising Again In Germany
Ali Krieger made the leap into the main stream after coolly slotting home the 5th and decisive penalty in the infamous quarterfinal against Brazil. Having played most of her professional career in Germany (she is back with FFC Frankfurt), she might have gone under the casual fans radar, but as a rock at right back, [...]
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