Category Archives: World Cup
Big Picture all about World Cup
I’m a former journalist. Some might say recovering journalist. Still, I love news photographs. If you’re not a regular reader/watcher of the Boston Globe’s Big Picture, you should be. Gorgeous pictures. The latest installment is all from South Africa and … Continue reading
US – Ghana thoughts
Saturday is a big day for the #USMNT, with the knockout stage on tap and a tie for the best finish in US Soccer World Cup history on the line. Fortunately, this one just happens to be against a very … Continue reading
Purposeful passing
I’ve been AWOL, watching the World Cup. And not wanting to ruin the experience of the 2010 jaunt by posting constantly. Also, the Rapids have been off for the WC and Derby is in the offseason, so yes. A few … Continue reading
Filed under Bob Bradley, Charlie Davies, Derby County, Jozy Altidore, USMNT, World Cup
All World Cup stadiums in 3D
Google Earth has a pretty cool feature where you can fly around and see buildings in 3D. They just put together a video of all the stadiums in South Africa ahead of the World Cup. (which kicks off in 47 … Continue reading
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Rapids hosting World Cup viewing party
Do you revel in the togetherness of watching soccer with your closest friends? Do you like to chant, sing, and jump up and down? Unlike me, can you keep dirty words out your mouth for longer than 5 minutes when … Continue reading
Filed under Colorado Rapids, USMNT, World Cup
USMNT vs. Turkey lineup prediction
Tomorrow morning, I will force my girlfriend to wake up and watch me yell at the TV for 2 hours. She will cower in fear, and afterward she will undoubtedly remark, “I didn’t know you cared that much.” No, I’m … Continue reading
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USMNT 23-man roster announced
GK: Howard, Guzan, Hahnemann Def: Onweyu, DeMerit, Bornstein, Goodson, Bocanegra, Cherundolo, Spector Mid: Donovan, Dempsey, Torres, Bradley, Edu, Holden, Feilhaber, Beasley, Clark Att: Altidore, Findley, Buddle, Gomez For those of you keeping track at home, I got 21/23 correct. Buddle … Continue reading
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USMNT 2-4 Czech Republic; Final prediction for 23-man USMNT roster
It’s cut day for the #USMNT, the day that fans have been waiting for, the day invitees to camp have been dreading. And no doubt, when that list comes out, we’ll all go over to our Xboxes and PS3s, change … Continue reading
Filed under Bob Bradley, Jozy Altidore, USMNT, World Cup
Match day, predictions for #USMNT vs. Czech Republic
Happy match day, footie folks! Your #USMNT will take on (arguably) the best team that isn’t in the World Cup – the Czech Republic (5:30 p.m. MDT, pregame, ESPN). Bob Bradley is looking to pare down the squad of 30 … Continue reading
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Wrap up on Day 2 of USMNT camp
Bob Bradley just finished his news conference on what turned out to be a rainy day two of USMNT ahead of the World Cup. Among the things Bradley discussed, beside his affinity for Princeton: Howard, DeMerit, Bocanegra and Marshall are … Continue reading
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