A sport and a league many laughed at fifteen years ago have been making gains in the American sporting scene. And with the NHL mired in labor strife, the time is right for MLS to take its next step up in the U.S.’s sports consciousness.
True Evaluation of Jürgen Klinsmann, U.S. Squad Finally Arrives
June 8, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Bob Bradley was replaced by a hugely famous World Cup winner, Jürgen Klinsmann, the former German soccer player whose coaching potential is looked at as crucial for the future of the U.S. National team. We’ll soon find out how much of a difference Klinsmann makes.
Which Soccer Team Is Considered Greater: The Winner of the World Cup or UEFA Champions League?
April 24, 2012 By Leave a Comment
At this point in international soccer, there is little argument that more great teams exist in Europe than anywhere else in the world. But, are these teams better than the World Cup winner?
What If The U.S. Doesn’t Qualify For World Cup 2014?
April 18, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Generally, most people think it’s a given for the U.S. to make the World Cup. But though it’s likely they will qualify, there is no guarantee. In fact, the obstacles are mounting.
The 5 Greatest Sports Hoaxes of All Time (and 4 Others)
March 29, 2012 By 21 Comments
To commemorate April Fool’s Day, which occurs this Sunday, here is a list of the greatest hoaxes from the world of sports.
FOX Sports Awarded 2018, 2022 World Cup TV Rights; Will FOX Try to Move Time Slots of EPL Games?
October 22, 2011 By 1 Comment
FOX Sports has won the World Cup broadcasts for 2018 and 2022 and now must figure out how to engage sports fans to ensure they tune in. They may have to do it without the support of MLS and U.S. Soccer. Fox Sports does have the rights to the English Premier League, though, and this may be the key.
Women’s World Cup final match a visceral, vulnerable experience
July 19, 2011 By 1 Comment
The World Cup Final on Sunday afternoon brought back something that we as sports fans had been missing. It brought us all back to our sports fan roots.
A 6-Step Plan to Prepare Yourself for the Looming Sports Apocalypse of 2012
August 3, 2010 By 3 Comments
There is a legitimate chance that both the NBA and NFL could have seasons canceled in the near future because of labor disputes. What would a die-hard sports fan to do? Here is a 6-step plan for becoming a fan of one sport we KNOW will be playing in 2012.
The Photo Diary of God (aka Diego Maradona)
June 28, 2010 By 3 Comments
Although Diego Maradona’s life has always been a whirling dervish of contradictions, one thing is absolutely certain: he his hilariously photogenic, as you’ll see in this photo diary.
Landon Donovan Makes Sure U.S. Stays Alive in World Cup
June 23, 2010 By Leave a Comment
You could not invent a more dramatic ending for the USA/Algeria game. Every minute that ticked by with the USA and Algeria tied meant doom and a very uneasy exit from the World Cup for the Americans. One man, Landon Donovan, had other plans.
Why ‘Bend it like Beckham’ when you can END IT LIKE DONOVAN?!!!!!
June 23, 2010 By 3 Comments
GOOOOOOAAAAAAALLLLLL!!! In case you haven’t heard yet, the U.S. beat Algeria 1-0 during stoppage time on a great goal by captain Landon Donovan.
Soccer (Fútbol) is the World’s Favorite Sport, but Where is it in America?!
June 18, 2010 By Leave a Comment
David Beckham is the first player that comes to my mind when soccer is mentioned. My knowledge of the game may be outdated., but with the pathetic MLS league dismissing any growing passion I develop for the game, who could blame me? The highest level of talent is showcased in Europe, and it’s lost on [...]
U.S. and Slovenia Play the Best Game So Far in the World Cup
June 18, 2010 By 1 Comment
It looked hopeless, or, at least very dim, for the United States at halftime of their second group play game against Slovenia. The second was a different story, however, as the U.S. rallied to avoid a devastating loss.
Rick Pitino and I Are Living “The Beautiful Game”…Are You?
June 15, 2010 By Leave a Comment
This is a Sponsored Post written by me on behalf of Cisco. All opinions are 100% mine. So I was invited to take part in promoting the Live the Beautiful Game promotion earlier today, and I have to say that it was a worthwhile experience that I quite enjoyed. This is how it works: follow [...]
The Top 6 Players in the 2010 World Cup
June 13, 2010 By 109 Comments
With the world’s greatest sporting event underway, it’s time to look at the greatest of the great, the cream of the crop…the world’s top footballers!
