Gold Cup Final: Mexico 5-0 U.S.A.
Monday July 27, 2009
In just over two weeks the United States and Mexico will meet in Mexico City for a critical World Cup qualifier. A defeat for Mexico would put them in grave ... Read More
Of All the Football Clubs in All the World, Sven Had to Walk into Notts County's
Thursday July 23, 2009
Sven-Goran Eriksson's long, strange trip took a turn for the downright bizarre this week. Eriksson, affectionately known as just Sven by the British tabloids, was unveiled as Director of Football ... Read More
And in Gold Cup Action...
Monday July 20, 2009
Yes, the Gold Cup still going on. Not that you would know it from any of the coverage. And honestly, some of the preseason games have been more entertaining than ... Read More
With Fans Like These: Beckham Returns to Los Angeles
Monday July 20, 2009
Last Thursday, David Beckham made his return to the Los Angeles Galaxy and M.L.S. with a forgettable performance against the New York Red Bulls at Giants Stadium. But on Sunday, ... Read More
What to Make of Manchester City?
Sunday July 19, 2009
Say what you will about Manchester City, but they certainly aren’t shy.
Splashing money around this summer like it’s going out of style — or indeed like Real Madrid ... Read More
What They'll Be Wearing Next Season...
Monday July 13, 2009
It may be European soccer’s silly season, but it still provides one of the most exciting moments of the summer for any fan: the release of next season’s kits. Every ... Read More
Big Four Transfer Tidbits
Monday July 13, 2009
The Premier League transfer mill is still churning as the teams return to preseason training to begin another marathon campaign. Of course, the defending champions Manchester United are already a ... Read More
Beckham Just Can't Stay Out of the Headlines
Sunday July 12, 2009
Any book about David Beckham’s tumultuous time in the United States was always going to generate some headlines. But when the first excerpt of a book that featured direct ... Read More
Is ESPN Ready for the Premier League? Is the Premier League Ready for ESPN?
Monday July 6, 2009
Some of the biggest news around the English Premier League this summer had nothing to do with players, or even outrageous transfer fees. It was the changing balance of power ... Read More
Team USA Marches on to the Gold Cup
Monday July 6, 2009
It’s been just over a week since the United States’ improbable run to the final of the Confederations Cup came to an end at the hands of Brazil, but any ... Read More
The Curious Case of Michael Owen
Friday July 3, 2009
Their pockets heavy from the $131 million sale of Cristiano Ronaldo, Manchester United seemed in prime position to sign anyone they trained their sights on. And, with holes in the ... Read More