Before we commence the USWNT autopsy, let's get this out of the way first. Pretty much no one who uses the phrase "woke" these days knows what it actually means. 99.999% of people who rail against "wokeness" have zero clue what that expression truly means. Erykah Badu coined the phrase "woke" back in 2008, and it wasn't long until the word's meaning got stolen and corrupted. … [Read more...] about USWNT Doomed by Complacency, Coaching, Aging, Not Supposed Wokeness
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Arsenal Youngster Folarin Balogun Switches Intl Affiliation From England to USA
England and the United States of America played to a draw in last year's World Cup, but the Americans emerged victorious in the Folarin Balogun recruiting battle. The Arsenal forward, currently making a splash while on loan with Reims in the French Ligue 1, represented both England and the USA at the youth level, before making his way with England's U21 team. … [Read more...] about Arsenal Youngster Folarin Balogun Switches Intl Affiliation From England to USA
USA wins in Mexico for first time ever, 1-0
The US women’s gold-medal winning team may have dominated American soccer headlines the past month, but the US men have just made a resounding statement of their own. For the first time ever, the men’s national team has defeated Mexico on Mexican soil, thanks to late tally from Michael Orozco Fiscal. The game-winner, which was created by a trio of US substitutes, silenced the … [Read more...] about USA wins in Mexico for first time ever, 1-0
London 2012: Olympic soccer quarterfinals observations
After nine goals in four women’s Olympic quarterfinal matches, two of the world’s top five teams have fallen, along with host nation Great Britain. As the remaining four teams shift focus towards Monday’s semifinals, let’s take a look back at how a marathon day of soccer shook down. France continues to surprise The most consistent part of France’s squad this tournament … [Read more...] about London 2012: Olympic soccer quarterfinals observations
London 2012 Olympics: Women’s soccer quarterfinals preview
With the group stages behind us, the quarterfinals of women’s Olympic soccer kick off tomorrow featuring several intriguing matchups. Among the eight remaining teams are six of the world’s top seven squads, as well as host-nation Great Britain, composed primarily of players from the world’s No. 9 England. The Olympic knockout stage will also feature six of the eight 2011 … [Read more...] about London 2012 Olympics: Women’s soccer quarterfinals preview
Watch the Lingerie Football Playoffs this Weekend Instead of the Pro Bowl!
For years, the NFL has had a bye week between the Conference Championship and the Super Bowl. That is a lot of time to wait for another meaningful football game. A few years ago, the NFL decided to move up the Pro Bowl to the bye week to satiate the football-lovers appetite. But does the Pro Bowl really satiate? No. But fear not my football adoring friends. There is a … [Read more...] about Watch the Lingerie Football Playoffs this Weekend Instead of the Pro Bowl!
FIFA Hand USMNT German Gift
By Alex Simon Schalke midfielder Jermaine Jones' application to switch to the U.S. national team from Germany has been approved by FIFA. The U.S. Soccer Federation announced the switch in nationality on Tuesday. A recent FIFA rule change allows players who have not played in a competitive match for a national team to switch to another country in which they have citizenship. … [Read more...] about FIFA Hand USMNT German Gift
U.S. Soccer Star Injuries Revealed
By Alex Simon After 5 hours of surgery, it has been revealed that USMNT forward Charlie Davies has fractures to the right tibia/femur, left elbow, facial fractures and a lacerated bladder. Davies injuries were the result of a fatal 3 am crash Tuesday morning in Virginia. Davies was in the passenger seat when, the driver whom they did not identify, apparently lost … [Read more...] about U.S. Soccer Star Injuries Revealed