What a win for the United States yesterday over Ghana. My voice is still hoarse from willing the U.S. on to victory. For a more "reasoned" analysis check out my thoughts below: Much-Maligned Jermaine Jones Was Key Man in US Win Against Ghana (World Soccer Talk) U.S. Tactics Help Yanks Hold On To 2-1 Win Over… Continue reading USA 2 – Ghana 1: My thoughts for WST and FIF
Category: World Cup
USA Match Day Versus Ghana
I am going to be a busy guy today as the United States takes on Ghana at 6 PM ET. Check out my post-game write-up at Forza Italian Football and listen for my post-game reaction live at Feuerstein's Fire. If any additional opportunities or stories come up, I will update this post. Predictions? I will… Continue reading USA Match Day Versus Ghana
World Soccer Talk – Two “Other” World Cup Stories
For World Soccer Talk, I wrote two stories about issues that are "off the pitch" and of interest to non-soccer fans. Top 10 Lines to Use if You Want to Sound Smart About the World Cup The Brazil Protests and FIFA's Future
Quick Thoughts on Day One of the World Cup
FIFA will have to think hard about who they assign to referee the Brazil matches. No doubt the crowd intimidated the referee in the Brazil-Croatia match and that had a major impact. Those crowds are passionate and into it, and it will take a strong official to resist giving in to the intimidation. Croatia should… Continue reading Quick Thoughts on Day One of the World Cup
My Radio Hit for USA-Nigeria on Feuerstein’s Fire
I was privileged to go on my friend Dan Feuerstein's internet radio show to discuss the U.S. men's national team, their friendly against Nigeria, and the World Cup in general. Take a listen and let me know what I got wrong! Feuerstein's Fire
Forza Italian Football – My World Cup Articles
As part of my work for Forza Italian Football, I am part of the "Group G" team that will be covering that group for the 2014 World Cup. It is undoubtedly one of the tightest groups (hence the "Group of Death" moniker) so the work has been exciting. Here are some articles you need to… Continue reading Forza Italian Football – My World Cup Articles
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