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World Class Soccer in the U.S.A.
I’d like to say I’ve been a Manchester City fan since they played the Atlanta Chiefs back in 1968. But I wasn’t even born then. Truth is, I’ve been a Manchester City fan for exactly one year, when I went to the Manchester International Festival and just, well, sort of decided to pull for them. I’d assumed I was going to run into a bunch of Manchester United fans, but my hosts explained that everyone in the city was a City fan. I said, offhandedly, that I was now a City fan too.... read more
Found in: Blogs, High GravityWorld Cup Takeover: Irony, Justice and Ghana-Uruguay
It shouldn’t have happened. A match shouldn’t have ended under those circumstances.... read more
Found in: Blogs, High GravityWorld Cup Takeover: The Quarterfinal Preview
Greetings from Nigeria, where I am attempting to exchange jerseys with the national team since they won’t need them for the next two years. (Not really, but I am intrigued that Nigeria’s President has the potentially ironic name Goodluck Jonathan.) The 2010 World Cup in South Africa is down to eight teams after an eventful round of 16. Let’s roll with a few thoughts before previewing the next slate of matches:... read more
Found in: Blogs, High GravityThe Vuvuzela's Greatest Hits
It's made us laugh. It's made us cry. It nearly made our ears bleed... read more
Found in: Culture, FeaturesHigh Definition: Ian Darke's Moment on the World Cup Stage
Anelka and France flamed out early. Rooney had little impact and his England team followed soon after. Landon Donovan was an American hero in the group stage, but couldn’t save the Yanks against Ghana. But one man has stood out as I’ve watched nearly every World Cup game on ESPN, and that’s announcer Ian Darke.... read more
Found in: TV, ColumnsWorld Cup Update: Elimination Rounds and US vs. Ghana Preview
Greetings from North London, where I am stalking Arsene Wenger in the hopes that Arsenal will sign U.S. midfielder Michael Bradley (Not really. I’m still just a man and his computer.) We are down to 16 teams so let’s take a look at some key story lines and predictions before breaking down the USA-Ghana match-up.... read more
Found in: Blogs, High GravityWorld Cup Takeover: Eight Thoughts on the Final Group Matches plus USA vs. Algeria
Greetings from of Paris, where I just cheered on South Africa along with many of my French friends at a public viewing near the Eiffel Tower! (Not really, I’m still watching Univision). Here are eight observations and a brief preview and prediction of US vs. Algeria. But first: a little brush-up on Algeria, compliments of the United States Department of State.... read more
Found in: Blogs, High GravityLiving La Vida Polka: United States vs. Slovenia World Cup Preview
Game Day for Slovenia-United States! Get in the mood with this little gem from late Slovenian-American polka legend Frankie Yankovic and his non-related moniker buddy Weird Al. They filmed this spoof for the 1986 Grammys.... read more
Found in: Blogs, High GravityThe Five Best World Cup Goals of 2010 (So Far)
Earlier this morning, I shared nine thoughts about the World Cup so far. My 10th is just to give you the five best goals of the first round of group matches:... read more
Found in: Blogs, High GravityNine World Cup Thoughts After the First Group Matches
Greetings from South Africa! (Not really, but I do watch Univision). Now that the first set of group matches are in the book, it’s time to reflect on what we know so far besides the bee hive drone of the vuvuzela and the whirling Jabulani ball. Nine thoughts:... read more
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