The Cost of Costa
Sometimes headlines write themselves. With most of Brazil muttering something similar into the bandannas they’ve tied around their face as they riot against FIFA, I’d say this is such a time. Diego Costa. He’s been […]
-
-
A Case for Football Club Barcelona
Boy oh boy. There’s a trail of tears behind the Barça bandwagon these days. You’d think people would still be singing merry songs and wearing Messi jerseys, but apparently not. I can see why, sort […]
-
Chelsea Youth Update
Chelsea have been shipping youth players out nonstop for the past few years. It’s a bit of a futile enterprise, since they habitually sign players rather than give youth players a chance. Case in point, […]
-
EPL Weekend Preview
Let’s see how I did last time ’round on my predictions: Chelsea v. Cardiff. Projected: Chelsea win. Result: Chelsea win Notes: Nada. Easy prediction. United v. Southampton. Projected: United win. Result: 1-1 draw Notes: Thought […]
-
The Stage is Set
When was the last time there was a league game? I don’t know. I just don’t know. Here’s some stuff from the international break to mull over: Seeding is a Nightmare There will be 8 […]
-
EPL Weekend Preview
Let’s take a quick look at the upcoming EPL weekend, mostly the games that are important. Game of the Weekend: Southampton v. Manchester United It’s too early to say this is a must win for […]
-
Sorry Iceland: The Aron Jóhannson Coup
Ooooh man, Iceland. Oooh goodness. You seem upset. The island nation has never been particularly good at football. They’ve never made a World Cup or a European Championship. Their U21’s had a run in the […]
-
USMNT: Woe is Me
Bluuuuuurgh. That just sucked. Oomph. What Went Wrong? The immediate answer is “Michael Bradley’s Ankle.” More on that momentarily. Players not utilized correctly, frankly. Orozco Fiscal starting along the back line while F. Johnson was […]