Snow came to Denver Friday night. So did the US men’s national soccer team, seeking a win over Costa Rica to stay in the running for next year’s World Cup. As you can see, it was not your typical soccer game. Footing was bad, visibility was bad, it was cold, the wind was blowing, and … Continue reading Denver gets snow and US men’s soccer win in same evening
With the women’s World Cup championship match about to begin in Frankfurt, Germany, I find myself thinking there will be no losers today. I’d love to see the U.S. win, but there’s no way I can root against Japan. After what happened to their country earlier this year, I’m amazed they could even field a … Continue reading Women’s World Cup championship – Nothing but winners today
WTF? That was my reaction when I first saw this photo. The shinguard was a clue, however, so I went looking for an explanation at World Cup sites. Turns out the guy on top is Juan Angel Napout, president of the Paraguayan Football Association, and the guy on the bottom is Paraguayan player Nelson Ahedo … Continue reading Sometimes my mind plays tricks …
I watched some World Cup soccer Saturday, and was delighted to see the U.S. play to a 1-1 tie with England. But I may not watch much more. It’s the vuvuzelas, the horns the fans blow — constantly. The sound is much like a huge, angry swarm of bees, or at least what I imagine … Continue reading Not my call, but …
It’s likely I’ve forgotten, but I don’t recall the last World Cup generating as much interest in the United States as this one is getting. The advertising is everywhere, and beautifully done. All the sportscasters are talking about it, obviously, but so are the news people. Even John Stewart and The Daily Show did a … Continue reading World Cup, the real super bowl
