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Landon Donovan’s Redemption is at Hand

Landon Donovan’s Redemption is at Hand

“…the ball fell to me, and time kinda stopped…” These words were Landon Donovan’s response just minutes after scoring the most clutch goal in United States Men’s National Team soccer history at the 2010 World Cup.  Donovan’s last minute goal against Algeria was the difference between his team going home, or going on.  It turn [...]

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The crying North Korean player…

The crying North Korean player…

…and 4 other great things about the opening games of the 2010 World Cup. Let’s start with the titular moment of my list. The crying North Korean player Not much is known about what goes on in land of North Korea.  Because of government restrictions on just about everything, even less is known about what [...]

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BF with Zac and Ben – Best USA Soccer Player

BF with Zac and Ben – Best USA Soccer Player

Ben and I emailed back and forth over the last few days to discuss our thoughts and feelings about the best soccer player for Team USA.  Ben‘s commentary is in blue, while mine is in red. BT – I don’t know if it’s because I’m a devoted fan or because I’ve got precious little of [...]

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Freddy Arms

Guest Blogger – Ben Thompson – What Happened to Freddy Adu?

It must have been depressing.  Sitting in the corner at his own birthday party, staring into his reflection in a bottle of Budweiser.  Slowly picking at the label, trying to peel the condensation soaked paper away from the bottle without tearing it.  At least, I have to think that’s what I would’ve been doing.  I [...]

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Guest Blogger – Ben Thompson – World Cup Fever

Guest Blogger – Ben Thompson – World Cup Fever

My left eye burst open as the all too familiar shrieking of my alarm clock pierced the calm silence of my bedroom this morning.  Still not fully aware of what was happening, muscle memory had located and silenced the offender within a matter of seconds.  The right side of my face still buried in a [...]

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Write the Future, with Hocus Pocus by Focus

Write the Future, with Hocus Pocus by Focus

Most soccer (football) fans have already seen the new Nike Football commercial featuring Drogba, Cannavaro, Rooney, Ribery, Ronaldinho, and Cristiano Ronaldo.  I know that you want to see it again, so here you go: I’ve watched it myself about a dozen times over the past couple of weeks, sharing it with as many people as [...]

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