WP: USA to launch World Cup bid
According to today’s edition of the Washington Post, the US is set to launch a bid to bring either the 2014 or 2018 World Cup to America. My first reaction upon hearing this was, "well, we just hosted...
View ArticleFIFA stuff happened in Australia
I try to avoid most things done by Sepp Blatter and his bloated leadership group. But there is some interesting news in this AP story that just came across the wire. From a revised drug code to...
View ArticleSix Florida stadiums on potential World Cup list in US bid
The USA Bid Committee has contacted 70 venues in the U.S. to possibly participate in hosting games if the U.S. wins the right to host either the 2018 or 2022 World Cup. Along with the Florida Citrus...
View ArticleDidier Drogba is the World Cup’s biggest loss
Right now the biggest story of the 2010 World Cup is not who will be there but who will not. American fans are focused on Rio Ferdinand and Charlie Davies, but the rest of Africa is focused on Chelsea...
View ArticleWhy the World Cup is special to me
It goes without saying that the FIFA World Cup is special. There are very few less obvious statements. Still, the world’s greatest sporting event has a special meaning to many that enjoy the games each...
View ArticleIf Dempsey starts up top, who replaces him in the middle?
Bob Bradley has a dilemma. Robbie Findley, the starting striker in the US’ first two games, is suspended due to yellow card accumulation. Even if Findley was available, it has become clear that he’s...
View ArticleHow to make the World Cup Semifinals: Beat or draw the US
2010 South Africa is the ninth FIFA World Cup to include the United States, and the sixth appearance in a row for the Americans. While that in itself is an impressive feat, especially for a country...
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