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Collection of View-Worthy Posts about Soccer 6/11/08 2008-06-11 21:12:49 I scrounged the net for the most interesting articles written about soccer within the past 1-2 days. It’s amazing how interesting the topics are that people decide to write on. Today, there’s everything from why soccer fans are so nuts, to the correlation between soccer and politics, and even how the Adidas EUROPASS is made. [...] Read more:Soccer
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U.S. Names Roster for Battle with Barbados- June 15 2008-06-11 02:06:36 United State’s Men’s National Team coach Bob Bradley named his 21-man squad for their first 2010 World Cup qualifying match against Barbados
. The match will be on June 15, 2008 at 2:00pm (PST) at the Home Depot Center, and will be broadcast live on ESPN2 (HD where available).
The roster Bob Bradley put out today is [...] Read more:Battle
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Monumental Dutch Win over Italians - 6/9/08 EURO 2008 2008-06-09 18:46:40 The Orange Crush faced heavily favored Italy in their Group C match today in Berne, Switzerland. The Dutch
, whom had not won against the Itlians since the 1978 World Cup, pulled off a stunning victory against the mighty Rosaneri.
It was an exciting match from the get-go, with both teams looking to attack early. As the [...]
Rumble in Rutherford - Argentina vs USA - 6/8/08 Review 2008-06-09 03:37:16 The United States Men’s National Team took on #1 ranked Argentina
tonight at New Jersey’s Giant’s Stadium. The U.S., looking to bounce back from two consecutive shutouts at the hands of England and Spain, headed into today’s match with confidence and 78,682 screaming U.S. fans.
The United States are 2-6-0 all time against the formidable Argentinians, [...] Read more:Rutherford
U.S. Names Squad for Argentina Friendly - 6/8/08 2008-06-06 15:58:54 The United States are set to play #1 ranked Argentina
in a friendly at Giants Stadium on Sunday June 8, 2008. The game will be broadcast live on ESPN-Classic at 4:30pm PST. The Yanks have recently played England and Spain, losing 2-0 and 1-0, respectively. United States coach Bob Bradley named a 19-man roster for [...] Read more:Friendly
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Cristiano Ronaldo- Real Madrid Saga, so far…. 2008-06-06 13:10:40 I have a feeling this battle for Cristiano will be drawn out and prolonged for as long as it possibly can be. Recently, Ronaldo
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was quoted saying,
I’d like to play for Real Madrid
but only if it’s true they are ready to pay what Manchester United ask of them
This adds a whole new aspect [...] Read more:Real Madrid
Bryant/Beckham Relationship continued… 2008-06-05 23:22:10 This post is a continuation of my previous post in which I looked at Kobe Bryant
and David Beckham
’s friendship, and how that will certainly bring about more American interest in soccer.
Kobe+Beckham=American Interest in Soccer
David Beckham enjoying a Laker game with sons Brooklyn and Romeo
You may not think so at first glance, but Kobe Bryant [...] Read more:Relationship
USA vs Spain Friendly- 6/4/08 Review+Highlights 2008-06-04 22:49:27 A friendly between the United States and Spain
took place today in Santander, Spain. The United States were fresh off of a rather impressive European streak, winning 3 of their last 4 games. Yet, without Landon Donovan and Jozy Altidore, the United States suffered yet another disheartening loss to a top international squad. However, I [...] Read more:Friendly
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Brutal Side of Soccer- Video Footage 2008-06-02 17:56:36 Who says soccer isn’t a physical sport? Just because players don’t wear 20 lbs of plastic armor on their bodies doesn’t mean a few heads don’t get thrown around.
Many meathead Americans will say soccer isn’t physical enough and that American football is more of a brutal sport. Enjoy
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Americans on Soccer: Not Enough Scoring 2008-06-12 15:49:00 The most common complaint I hear from fellow-Americans
about the game of soccer:
There isn’t enough scoring.
Americans are so completely engulfed in the idea that more is better. The more decimal places in the score the better. As fans, we require instant gratification and something to cheer about frequently to assure ourselves our team is doing [...] Read more:Enough
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Steve Nash - Soccer’s Basketball Ambassador 2008-06-13 03:29:33 It’s been widely reported that former back-to-back NBA MVP Steve
Nash has an undying passion for the game of soccer. It’s hard to argue that the foundation for his superb basketball ability didn’t contain a bit of soccer in the blueprints. The fusion of his soccer background with his natural basketball athleticism sure is beautiful [...] Read more:Ambassador
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Everything Chelsea - Gossip June 14, 2008 2008-06-14 17:12:23 Here’s a list of stories I put together showcasing Chelsea
’s recent activity, particularly in the transfer market. With the arrival of Luiz “Big Phil” Scolari as the Blue’s new manager, speculation into possible targets for the Portugal coach have surfaced.
Chelsea Warned off Milan’s Kaka
Ballack Welcomes Scolari
Deco to Join Scolari’s Chelsea
Luiz Felipe Read more:Everything
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Premier League Photographic Awards 2008 2008-06-15 17:05:00 The Barclay’s PhotographicAwards
recognizes the photograhers that are able to capture the true essence of PremierLeague
soccer. It’s hard to remember sometimes, seeing them online and in the newspaper everyday, but pictures sometimes speak louder than YouTube highlight videos.
Nigel Roddis (Reuters)
Dylan Martinez (Reuters)
Matt Roberts (Offside Sports Photography)
Jamie McPhilimey ( Read more:Premier League
Insane Soccer Freestyle: My Top 3 2008-06-15 14:51:58 This post is for the people that already appreciate soccer’s imaginative side, and for those who believe soccer is “boring” or “dull”. Joga Bonita.
My Top 3 SoccerFreestyle
Videos
Nike Freestyle
Self-titled: “The Very Best of Soccer Freestyle”
Soccer Freestyle Extreme <<<<<my favorite
For those of you who want more, check out this w
Epic Fixture - France vs Italy - Euro 2008 2008-06-17 02:25:03 I cannot wait for the Italy
-France
game tomorrow. It doesn’t get much bigger than this, considering what’s riding on this game. I’m sure you all remember the World Cup fiasco with Zidane and Materazzi–and if you don’t remember, put the bong down. That was one of the most dramatic World Cups this generation has witnessed [...]
Top 5 Richest Soccer/Football Clubs 2008-06-16 16:06:22 Move aside American sports organizations, it’s time to showcase the top 5 richest soccer clubs, according to Forbes.com. After a little research, it astounds me to find out exactly how much some of these clubs rake in. What’s also interesting is that a lot of these clubs are owned somewhere down the line by American [...] Read more:Clubs
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Reasons Why Soccer Sucks 2008-06-18 03:03:37 I’m always looking for reasons why certain people think soccer sucks. Understanding how these people feel makes my job of promoting the beautiful game much more efficient. I’m not sure how I couldn’t have come across this earlier, but I seem to have found the jackpot.
Recently, a site dedicated to the cause of “curing people [...] Read more:Reasons
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Is David Beckham Getting Paid too Much? 2008-06-17 22:51:44 This post is a sort of a continuation on my article about soccer’s most valuable clubs. I thought it would be appropriate to showcase the most well paid sporting athlete in the world, DavidBeckham
. (According to SI.com). In this article, I’ll briefly comb through the details of his contract, expose the common misconception [...] Read more:David Beckham
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France vs Italy - 6/17/08 - HALFTIME UPDATE 2008-06-17 14:45:15 Well, the ref just blew the whistle for half time. Italy
are up 1-nil thanks to one of the most clumsy challenges I’ve seen in a while, compliments of Eric Abidal. Penalty kick, red card, the works…Pirlo rifled that sun-bitch in the top corner, no chance for Coupet.
Possibly the bigger news is the injury sustained [...] Read more:France
Why International Soccer Reigns Supreme 2008-06-23 01:37:16 I’ve always been the type of kid who doesn’t stick with any particular activity too long. My attention span prohibits it. Holy shit, a bird just flew by my window. Having an athletic build, along with a seemingly never ending supply of energy, most of my life has been focused around sports. It was a [...] Read more:International
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Well-Deserved Win for Young Gun Spaniards - SPA vs ITA EURO 2008 2008-06-22 16:29:13 Coming into this game, expectations were high for an action packed future classic. It’s now halftime, and it looks as though those expectations are going to be met. Spain vs Italy is always an entertaining matchup because the Spaniards always have the means to take down the world-class Italians, but never seem to be able [...]
Unconventional Soccer Headlines - This Week 2008-06-22 05:04:08 These are my picks to showcase in this ‘unconventional headline’ piece for the week ending 6/21. These aren’t necessarily your run-of-the-mill soccer news stories, but they are important in their own unique way. This week, we have some rather interesting shit. Not to spoil, but referees getting bitten is included. I know what you mean, [...] Read more:Soccer
Dutch High Finally Comes Down - NED 1 RUS 3 2008-06-21 16:27:38 The ref just blew the final whistle, after an exhilarating 120 minutes of soccer between the Netherlands and Russia. My prediction was that the Dutch
were going to continue with their domination of top-quality squads. I was swiftly shut down. The Russians, qualifying for the semi-finals for the first time since 1988 with their victory, [...] Read more:Finally
Turks/Germans Through. Euro 2008 up to 6/20 2008-06-20 22:10:53 So, peoples. Here’s how the tournament bracket looks as of June 20.
The first birth into the semi-finals went to the Germans
, earning a notable victory over the Portuguese yesterday. Turkey won themselves a semi-final battle with Germany, after beating Croatia on penalties earlier today. Talk about a last second gasp. Life saving goal at the [...]
If it Happens: Ronaldo for Sneijder + Cash 2008-06-20 17:20:05 An article has been published by ESPNsoccernet in which Dutch and Real Madrid midfielder Wesley Sneijder proclaims his desire to play alongside Ronaldo
at the Bernabeu. The two combined offer everything anybody would want in a pair of midfielders.
The part that struck my fancy was the tid-bit at the end claiming reports have surfaced involving [...]
Update: Cristiano Ronaldo Saga - 6/19 2008-06-19 23:59:55 After Portugal’s 3-2 defeat to Germany earlier today, Ronaldo
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was unsurprisingly bombarded with questions concerning his future. He said:
I will speak to Manchester United.
I will try to reach an agreement and we will see.
When asked whether he has made a decision regarding his future with Madrid, he replied:
No, not yet.
Alright here goes.
Cristiano Ronaldo may [...] Read more:Update
Fans Vote for MLS All Stars - #1 Not Surprising 2008-06-19 02:23:59 Fan’s MLS All Star Top 10 - 6/15/08
David Beckham - Los Angeles Galaxy
Landon Donovan - Los Angeles Galaxy
Cuauhtemoc Blanco - Chicago Fire
Armando Guevera - Toronto FC
Dwayne De Rosario - Houston Dynamo
Greg Sutton - Toronto FC
Frankie Hejduk - Columbus Crew
Guillermo Barros Schelotto - Columbus Crew
Maurice Edu - Toronto FC
John Busch - Chicago Fire
Dates to Remember: MLS [...]
Player Power Threatens EPL Status 2008-07-07 01:10:57 Remember the good old days? Life seemed so much simpler. Club signs player. Player locked into contract. Club accept offer for player. Player receives permission to discuss terms. Player decides to join new club. Transfer goes through.
And now? How things have changed. For the better? Ask Manchester United and probably not.
Without doubt, the creation of [...] Read more:Status
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