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USA v Italy

On June 15, 2009

At 11:44 am

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Even more important than changing electoral systems: USA v Italy, Group B, FIFA Confederations Cup (kicks off 19:30 BST tonight). This is a largely meaningless tournament beyond affording the World Cup host nation the chance to see if they can actually do this hosting malarky. This will be an interesting match, as its a reprise of the bloodbath during the 2006 World Cup. While being drawn into the same group as Brazil and Italy does little to generate optimism, at least the USA were the only side to take a point off of Italy in the 2006 WC. I’m encouraged that Bob Bradley has named a strong side for the tournament, and who knows, with just a bit of luck, maybe they make it out of the group.

Smart money’s on Spain to win this thing, of course.

Born in San Jose, grew up in Seattle, received a Ph.D. in poli sci from University of Washington in 2000. I worked for three years at Universiteit Twente in Enschede, Netherlands, and have worked at the University of Plymouth for 16 academic years now in Plymouth, United Kingdom. I also currently serve as joint campaign coordinator for the Plymouth Sutton & Devonport Constituency Labour Party.

By Dave Brockington