Archive for September, 2008
Remember, Uh, Remember When The US Beat T&T 3-0? Yeah, That Was Awesome
It was exactly three weeks ago tomorrow (or today, if you’re reading this on Wednesday…or several days in the past if you’re reading this several days in the future, in which case I ask: Does the country still exist in your time?) that the US MNT defeated Trinidad & Tobago 3-0, putting on their most [...]
Fire Away
Just a friendly reminder…
USA WCB’s first commenter of the month contest extravaganza for September is coming to an end tomorrow at midnight. Brooks and I have a few favorites in mind, but this is your last chance to make a late run at the top spot or secure your glorious appointment of commentor of [...]
Sunday Night News Nuggets: FrankenCooper, Yanks Abroad Looking For Love and Recognition
-Another weekend of club fixtures, another weekend of America’s best and brightest being ignored by their managers: Jozy Altidore wasn’t even available as a sub in Villareal’s 1-0 win over Sporting Gijon on Saturday (Giuseppe Rossi came off the bench to score the lone goal), and Freddy Adu got another token 10 minutes of garbage [...]
Off The Pitch: Plan 9 From L.A. Galaxy
It seems like we’ve already talked Landon’s possible move back to Europe into the ground, but with all of our opinions and speculation there is still one angle we have not covered…what will actually happen! (Lightning strikes, thunder cracks.) To share with us the fictional truth of what the future has in store for Mr. [...]
Free Kicks: Gooch Never Forgets
“Gooch? More like Cooch!”
Gooch remembered back to when Bob Bradley made that light-hearted quip at his expense on the team’s first day of training under their new manager. The rest of his teammates laughed. Gooch did not. Instead, he swore his revenge and waited until the time was right.
Now, almost two years later, as [...]
Neven Subotic Garnering Old Lady Interest… What’s His Nationality Again?
Today, the always reputable Tribal Football ran a story stating that Italian giants Juventus have an interest in signing “American” center back Neven Subotic, even after he just inked up with Borussia Dortmund for five years.
I suppose this would be a lot more interesting had this Bundesliga standout actually decided what his nationality was by [...]
El Guzano Debuts / America Gets Pillaged in War for Playing Time
First off, sorry all for such a long delay in posting; been a little busy recently but it looks like Brooks has debuted enough new features to keep you busy for a couple blue moons.
Anyhoo…
Another Yank Abroad made his European club debut this week, and that man is goal keeper Brad Guzan. Guzan started [...]
Free Kicks: Battle Of Wits
“Why are you wearing that while we play?” Landon asked.
“It’s my thinkin’ pillow. Anytime I bust out the Chess for Dummies I put on my thinkin’ pillow. So I can think.”
With that, Deuce went on to complete the rare quadruple jump. Upon demanding Landon king him, the plane hit a patch of turbulence, sending [...]
Commenter Counterpoint: Landycakes Back To Europe?
Commenter Counterpoint is a new feature that highlights two opposing comments from a previous post and calls upon you (yes, you, still reading this without your pants on) to choose a side and voice your own opinion.
This week, we have the topic of Landon Donovan potentially moving back to Europe, as first mentioned in [...]
Come On, Everybody! Let’s Watch Some Stuff!
The economy is already in the crapper, so why waste your time doing actual work? That’s like digging a grave for a dead guy — they’re already dead, they really don’t care if you put ‘em in the ground, on the hood of your car, or in the ball pit at your local Chuck E. [...]
The World Cup 2010 DJ Playlist (Musical Lineup)
(That kid immediately gets some sort of WCB Order of Merit.)
There's going to be a rather large party in South Africa this year. Some call it the World Cup.
But before there can be the real party, there must be another party beforehand. Because it's not really a party unless it's sandwiched by eight other parties of no importance whatsoever. And judging by the musical lineup for the World Cup pre-party, this will be no different. [read more]
FIFA World Cup 2026: Colombia!
There are many things which FIFA isn't very good at. One of them is putting anyone in the organization in front of a microphone, or allowing spilled words onto a page into the hands of the media. Another is running the world's football organization.
So FIFA, after handing this year's World Cup to the country with the second highest per capita murder rate, are looking to outdo themselves by sponsoring a World Cup bid by the world's most dangerous country, Colombia. Hip hip. [read more]
World Cup 2010 National Anthems: South Africa, France, Mexico, Uruguay
Seems like the most popular part of our World Cup 2010 preview podcast was the national anthems segment. I would agree, in that any segment where we're not talking is instantly preferable to the segments where we are. But since those podcasts contain only 10-15 second lyric-less samples, I thought it was worth expanding the idea into a full series of posts about national anthems.
As you hopefully know, the national anthems of each team will be played before every World Cup game, adding to both the atmosphere and the sense of occasion. For this first post, may I present the national anthems of Group A: South Africa, France, Mexico and Uruguay. [read more]
World Cup Moments: Philipp Lahm Kicks Off The World Cup Properly, 2006.
When discussing the history of any sport, any talk of the "greatness" is bound to be met with a quick hop in a time machine, going back into the annuls annals where myth and storytelling often displace fact and reality to the back seat. And this was necessary in a time when most could only follow sport through the words of others; words which were often embellished, contorted, polished, creating an aura which far superseded the event. Similar to the children's game which starts with a simple sentence at one end of the room and morphs into something entirely different by the time the exercise ends.
A lot of times, great moments are much simpler than we think. Sometimes great moments are just that: moments. Moments without grand results, without a decisive impact, without parades, and without babies being made on the streets. Merely a single moment in time meant to be enjoyed. And equally as often, these moments are right underneath our noses. [read more]
Other Recent Articles
Club Football News
Rook Interviews! Tony Tchani, Irving Garcia, Austin da Luz
The Red Bulls have potentially one of the best draft classes the franchise has seen in a long time this season. Austin da Luz has been shining on the left hand side, Tony Tchani has shown a steady and aggressive style in the middle, and the diminutive dynamo Irving ...
Interview: Roy Miller
Ladies and gentlemen, there are advantages to being bilingual. Especially when you are in a room full of mainly english speaking reporters and one of the hottest (and first!) transfers to the team is sitting around, waiting for some questioning. And it would be only fitting, since I ...
Red Bull Arena Inspires High Hopes Amongst The Team
One can't help but be taken in by the beauty and enormity of Red Bull Arena. "Now we have a soccer stadium," head coach Hans Backe said. "You can compare this one with probably the best ones in the Premiership in England of the same size. It's ...
Red Bull Media Day . . . IN PROGRESS
Hey all, Well, it is a beautiful day, and I am taking in the sights, sounds and smells of the beautiful Red Bull Arena! I will be tweeting some stuff while I am here, so make sure to follow me on twitter . . . www.twitter.com/DAVEREDBULLS UPDATE: Why not update you on ...
Beckham's Achilles Rupture
It was one of those freak injuries. No contact, no speedy sprint down the flank, no hard plant for one of his trademark crosses. It was just a step. Beckham's surgeon has confirmed that David will be out at least 6 months following his surgery yesterday to repair his ...
VIDEO: Ibrahim Salou
If you want to see what the 6'4" Ghanaian giant can do, fast forward to the 1:21 mark up top. For those that saw him play and score in Miami, you need no explanation. The 30 year old world wanderer Ibrahim Salou has been on trial with the Bulls, and ...
Landon Heading Home Today
From his Facebook page: I'm sitting in Heathrow airport about to head home. I'm really excited to get home to friends, family, sunshine and my teammates but it's definitely bittersweet. I wish I had more words than "thank you" to all the Evertonians who made my stay so wonderful. I will ...
TONIGHT'S SOFT OPENER CANCELLED
Makes my previous post pointless, doesn't it? Red Bull have just announced, through their Twitter account, that the game has been cancelled. Weather 1 - 0 Red Bull Arena. I'll post more info, including a potential (but unlikely) rain date, as it comes in. UPDATE: Just got an automated call from Erik Stover apologizing to ...
USER COMMENTS
Injury Updates -- Dempsey, Gooch, Holden, Davies, Clark, Feilhaber
ohhh.. bad news..Injury Updates -- Dempsey, Gooch, Holden, Davies, Clark, Feilhaber
Looking good so far.Tim Howard on Jermaine Jones
Important Roster Dates - 35 man provision roster named May 12th - 23 man roster must be named be ... [Read More]Tim Howard on Jermaine Jones
if he's available he'll be there. him meeting the other players in the netherlands proves that brad ... [Read More]Tim Howard on Jermaine Jones
ok thanks for clarifying that. by the way, found the official regulations: http://en.archive.uefa ... [Read More]

World