My, how a lot can change in just a few years. When Hope Solo was benched in the 2007 World Cup, everybody loved her, backed her, and believed it to be a mistake. When the team turned against her for publicly … more
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kfontenot posted a Quick Tip about Soccer.
September 29, 2011
My wife loves soccer. She has played from a very young age and was even offered a collegiate scholarship to play. Personally, I've never been a huge fan, but I'm growing to like it a bit.
I am not a soccer fan nor do I usually watch women's sports. But I came across this game early in the third period and pretty much watched the rest of it. I must admit I actually enjoyed it. Too bad … more
I'm putting this out there and feel free to shoot it right back if you disagree, but I think we may have a new poster child for the US Men's National Soccer team and he's only 18! … more
You may or may not know this but Major League Soccer is currently in post season playoffs. Now that might not sound strange to all of you, but for some you may be asking yourself, "What? Playoffs … more
Octopus, where I'm concerned, is only good as food :p Now that I've said that... Paul the Octopus, well the name Paul reminded me of this guy in our university who gel up his hair … more
For those of you who don't know, Paul the Octopus was an oracle that not only inspired millions around the world this past summer, but put a little hope in the eyes of the soccer teams he would pick … more
Rio De Janeiro is no stranger to sport spectacle. Rio’s Maracana stadium is the largest on the planet. Yet, the São Januário stadium, situated in the rarely touristed Zona Norte was … more
What a great finale! So glad that it didn't come down to penalty kicks. From what I gather Spain had a number of players that had been together for years on their own team and their teamwork appeared … more
Theyre weak and they pull dumb moves to try and screw over the other team. Im all for trying to get your team to win, but come on, at least try to do it fair and square.
Last week while flipping through the channels I came across a news report about PITCH: AFRICA. What I saw immediately drew me in and I wanted to know everything about it. I first saw people playing soccer … more
Party distracts nation from economic and political gloom By ALAN CLENDENNING and FRANK GRIFFITHS, Associated Press Spain erupted with its biggest fiesta in memory Monday when its football … more
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kaelix posted a Quick Tip about Vuvuzela.
July 12, 2010
A wonderfully loud and annoying sound to show your excitement! I watched the final game on a jumbotron at a bar's block party. There were a handful of vuvuzelas, several people with a vuvuzela phone app, … more
The 2010 World Cup Final is exciting for fans of World Cup history. Spain and Holland are by far the best two nations to have never won the thing. Spain constantly disappoints, like the Cubs, whereas … more
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trailblazer posted a Quick Tip about Vuvuzela.
July 09, 2010
Don't think that the Vuvuzela is only useful for futbol matches. A co-worker brought his bright green one to our championship bocce ball match last week. He was fan of the day for sure!
My friend Ivan Jimenez will be extremely happy about this World Cup. Afterall, Spain is in the final! My last and also first World Cup attendance was in Germany, ie. The 2006 World Cup. I didn’t … more
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Butter posted a Quick Tip about Vuvuzela.
July 08, 2010
I don't know what I like more... the constant B Flat that echoes at all of the South Africa World Cup games or the fact that every European I've talked to thinks the Vuvuzela is the worse thing ever created … more
***Dear Internet, please excuse the lack of visual aid and humor me by allowing the archaic written word to fulfill the stimuli necessary for your enjoyment. Apparently, there are still some places in … more
The ball is cursed people! Have u been watching the cup? I have seen nearly every game and goalkeepers keep scratching their heads. I loved it when the goalie from Ghana … more
I'm a soccer newbie, but being introduced to The Beautiful Game via the 2010 World Cup is about as good as it gets. I can't believe I've been missing out on this insanity every four years! Now I have … more
This article discusses how the Cote d'Ivoire team and in particular on player, Didier Drogba, has lead the country to peace and unity. I think that this is such a powerful and inspirational concept; … more