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Five Reasons to Get Excited About Brazil’s 2014 World Cup
With the group draw over, it’s time to get excited for the world’s most popular sporting competition.
Group of Death? Nope. It’s Worse Than That
Oh Ghana, not again. For the last two World Cups, the road to the semifinals for the United States went through Ghana. And it’s been a dead end. In South Africa in 2010, the U.S. surrendered a goal in extra time to lose 2-1 in …
How The U.S. Soccer Team Is Grinding Towards Brazil
The Americans are a good bet to make the World Cup. But there’s plenty of work to do before they get there.
Rio 2016: Track And Field Venue Closed Indefinitely
An embarrassing setback for a country facing a monumental task: hosting the 2014 World Cup, and 2016 Olympics
Is FIFA Facing a Player Revolt Against Racism?
Kevin-Prince Boateng’s walk-off could change the game
Should Belgium Be Considered a Genuine Contender for the 2014 World Cup?
Most of its players ply their trade in the English Premier League. So when will the world start taking the Belgians seriously?
Euro 2012 Superfan Dies from Sleep Deprivation
Jiang Xiaoshan went 11 nights without sleep to watch the tourney
Euro 2012: Soccer Gets its War On, But Players Can’t Take the Patriotism Seriously
How international tournaments remain an opportunity for nostalgic but usually harmless pantomime jingoism.
No, England Did NOT Invent Football (Soccer) As We Know It
A soccer official claims that the game has been “stolen” from England. Here’s why that argument is flawed.
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Japan Beats U.S. in Thrilling Women’s World Cup Final
Thank you, ladies of Japan and the United States. Thanks to you, the next time someone whines about the lack of excitement in soccer, we get to punch that person in the face.
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Women’s World Cup Final: 5 Things to Watch for in USA vs. Japan
The women’s World Cup title game, between the U.S. and Japan, in Frankfurt, kicks off at 2:45 Eastern time today. Here are five things to watch for in of the most highly anticipated games in U.S. soccer history.
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Why is America All Huffy About Qatar?
Really? That’s been the reaction of most Americans to the announcement that Qatar will host the 2022 World Cup. Perhaps such self-righteous American soccer buffs should try asking that of themselves. Really? As in, you’re really …