Partly due to playing politics poorly, partly due to perceptions of the US politically, and partly due to alleged shady deals, the US lost out to tiny Qatar for the 2022 games. While some consider the US to be a favorite to land the 2026 games, other geopolitical factors such as a rising Chinese FA… Continue reading US-Mexico Joint World Cup Bid a Mistake – WST
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What I Am Reading Today (July 7, 2014)
After a great weekend in the World Cup, I thought I would share a few articles that have caught my eye: Two takes on the weakness of the Premier League in this World Cup, from two of the smartest writers out there: Kartik Krishnaiyer and Barney Ronay. Fact file on the “most complete player ever”:… Continue reading What I Am Reading Today (July 7, 2014)
Mea Culpa – Updates!
My apologies for going so long in between posts. It has been as expected a madhouse with the World Cup in full swing. I am grateful to be asked to contribute to a number of great websites and have racked up a number of media hits, including 98.5 in Boston, Yahoo Sports Radio, ESPN New… Continue reading Mea Culpa – Updates!
My Thoughts on USA 2 – Portugal 2
I will have more on various sites throughout the week especially as we approach the Germany match, but here are some general thoughts and links: Jurgen Klinsmann flashed some tactical coaching skills and this match may have been remembered as a tactical turning point for him... until he brought in Omar Gonzalez in stoppage time. The… Continue reading My Thoughts on USA 2 – Portugal 2
Google Doodle for June 23 is Spot On
They have taken their game to a new level:
More World Soccer Talk Coverage of USMNT
I tried to do some different style articles for World Soccer Talk on the U.S. team and I think the results have been entertaining. There are only so many different ways you can write a tactics article! Can The USMNT And World Cup Boost MLS’s Popularity In The USA? Eddie Johnson, Not Landon Donovan, Is… Continue reading More World Soccer Talk Coverage of USMNT
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