My Omnibus Theory on the Chivas USA situation
Note to readers: This is theory and conjecture. I have not heard this from sources but I sincerely believe it to be true. Got it? Good. Here’s is…
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A few words for American soccer reporters to think about
I’d love it if every MLS reporter, (hell, every sportswriter everywhere) would read this piece by National Journal’s Ron Fournier about White House correspondents…
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When it Really Counted, Klinsmann Failed the US National Team
Let’s get the platitudes out-of-the-way first. The U.S. showed lots of heart and guts and determination. All true. Tim Howard played like a world-class keeper we all know…
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Holy cow, here comes the World Cup
After all the hype, after all the qualifying, after all the Klinsi-Donovan drama – the World Cup is finally upon us. And thank goodness for that, too. The hype surrounding…
Lawrenson “Tramp” Anecdote Emblematic of Bigotry and Ignorance in English Soccer
While I listening to the most recent episode of the “Alan Davies’ Brazilian Banter” podcast, two of the hosts relayed the following anecdote (audio below) about BBC…
My annual reminder to you to watch the 24 Hours of Le Mans
Of course with the World Cup getting underway this weekend, I’m most of my readership will be 100 percent engrossed in that. But just in case…
Taking your calls tonight on the Big Question Show
It’s the Big Question Show World Cup Call-In Spectacular! I’ll be taking your calls tonight at 703-259-8334 starting at 8 pm. I’ll take your questions on…
On MLS roster “rules”
I find that it’s best not to think of MLS roster “rules” as actual rules. Instead, view them for what they really are — a series…
Why Michael Bradley’s move to Toronto is symptomatic of Major League Soccer’s problems
Because I am an honest man, let me begin this piece with a mea culpa. Michael Bradley is quite clearly signing with Toronto FC. I didn’t…
Download the first-ever Big Question Show Call-In Extravaganza
On this episode, I take calls from listeners and finally speak with Philly.com’s Jon Tannenwald. To listen, use the player below, or click here to download.
Moving to the European calendar is still a bad idea for MLS
Thanks to spending the day in mountains, I’m getting to this issue late, so if you want to understand why it’s a bad idea for MLS…
Reason No. 3,673 why England will never win anything
Today’s reason is that England’s tabloid press is very happy to a make ton of money off of undercutting the national team in order to sell…
Thank you to EA Sports and the FIFA series
As I sat here waiting excitedly for my day at my “grown-up” job to end so I can get the latest copy of EA Sports’ FIFA…
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