Manchester United 1 - 6 Manchester City. In the past, I would have absolutely delighted in this result. However, the cynic in me observes yet more evidence that in order to challenge for the title, one needs ownership with deep pockets and no business acumen....
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It took less than a day, but LGM called for his hiring, and the US FA took note and duly responded. Correlation, or causality? You be the judge. And for.
Bob Bradley has been sacked as head coach of the USMNT, allegedly because of the performance of the side during the CONCACAF (could somebody please rename the regional association?) Gold.
We watched France v USA at a friend's house this morning, and while not quite the dramatic classic that was Brazil v USA, it did have its moments. Our main concern was stamina; while both France and the USA played full 120 minute matches plus...
USA 2-0 North Korea. I watched the first half on line, then the ESPN page crapped out on me. The US did not look great in the first half, but.
I briefly flirted with writing about this, but what's the point? By all accounts, including that of the PSNI, the UVF started it, and the "dissident Republicans" shot back. Whatever..
For something a bit lighter. It's good that the USMNT are playing Spain immediately before the Gold Cup campaign, which is of far greater importance. As the ESPN article suggests, the US will be rotating and resting their key players in this friendly, thus do...
It appears that Sepp Blatter's cunning ploy succeeded. Mohamed Bin Hammam has pulled out of the race to serve as FIFA President, leaving the field about as competitive as a.
Chuck Blazer weighs in. I still believe that this is an admittedly risky tactic that Blatter is using to ensure his reelection, and once that's secured normal business will resume.
This hasn't really been picked up by the media, but according to Prost Amerika Soccer, FIFA is entertaining the possibility of overturning Qatar's sensible victory in hosting the 2022 World Cup. Slightly more here at The Guardian. Of course, refusing to rule out a re-vote...
I arrived back on the island where I am currently based "yesterday" morning (January 11). I slept seven hours "last night", awaking at 11pm (GMT). I lecture in two hours.
I'm recently "returned" to Oregon from a week + in Kitsapland, hanging out for five days with my partner's family, followed by an impromptu three-night stand with my fleet of.