The English Premier League season has kicked off and already Arsenal face a number of crises! It's good to have European soccer back as well as watching MLS enter the playoff stretch (with a sprinkling of CCL here and there). This means my blogging will be up and running now as I begin to dive… Continue reading Pre-Season Prep and Media Reporting
Post-World Cup Plans for this Site
It's a little dusty in here, but that is because after an incredibly busy World Cup I got a little burned out. I need to pace myself better for Russian 2018. So what are my future writing plans? I am still a frequent contributor for World Soccer Talk and Forza Italian football, so I will… Continue reading Post-World Cup Plans for this Site
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)
What’s Next for Landon Donovan (My Take)
During the World Cup, Donovan did his best to remain relevant in the U.S. soccer conversation. He starred in videos mocking his exclusion which went viral. He was an analyst for ESPN’s coverage, although that did not go quite as well. He offered an opinion with every microphone put in front of him, brewing up controversy (un)intentionally by admitting… Continue reading What’s Next for Landon Donovan (My Take)
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
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