With the increased globalization of the game, major tournaments are heading to new lands. Austria
and Switzerland hosted Euro 2008, with next year's event heading to Poland and Ukraine. Last year
South Africa staged the World Cup with Russia and Qatar on the horizon. While I'm all for spreading
the game around the globe (aside for whatever shadiness helped Qatar land the 2022 World Cup), this
trend presents a flaw with regards to tournament seeding.
Following the disappointment of the United States' failed bid for the 2022 World Cup, I received an
e-mail from U.S. Soccer President Sunil Gulati with the subject line "What We Achieved." Although
Sunil and I are tight, I assume a few other U.S. Soccer backers got the same note. With all due
respect to the efforts of the U.
Following the disappointment of the United States' failed bid for the 2022 World Cup, I received an
e-mail from U.S. Soccer President Sunil Gulati with the subject line "What We Achieved." Although
Sunil and I are tight, I assume a few other U.S. Soccer backers got the same note. With all due
respect to the efforts of the U.
By this time tomorrow we know which nations will host the 2018 and 2022 World Cup. With one last
chance to impress a couple dozen FIFA voters, the United States bid team mixed passion, humility
and undeniable strengths into a strong presentation. Now those FIFA's voters must decide if they
agree with Morgan Freeman, Landon Donovan, Bill Clinton, and USSF President Sunil Gulati.
By this time tomorrow we know which nations will host the 2018 and 2022 World Cup. With one last
chance to impress a couple dozen FIFA voters, the United States bid team mixed passion, humility
and undeniable strengths into a strong presentation. Now those FIFA's voters must decide if they
agree with Morgan Freeman, Landon Donovan, Bill Clinton, and USSF President Sunil Gulati.
Almost six months after playing to a 1-1 draw in South Africa, the U.S. and England will again be
in the World Cup spotlight Thursday. This time they're the favorites to land the 2018 and 2022
tournaments. The 2018 race features four European bids, while the United States and four opponents
from the Asian confederation vie for the 2022 rights.
Almost six months after playing to a 1-1 draw in South Africa, the U.S. and England will again be
in the World Cup spotlight Thursday. This time they're the favorites to land the 2018 and 2022
tournaments. The 2018 race features four European bids, while the United States and four opponents
from the Asian confederation vie for the 2022 rights.
These are the cool things that happen when you live across the street from one of America's best
soccer bars. The U.S. Men's National Team came to Chicago last week to play Poland in a friendly at
Soldier Field. Smart scheduling by the U.S. for a friendly as Chicago has the second largest
Polish-speaking population outside of Warsaw.
These are the cool things that happen when you live across the street from one of America's best
soccer bars. The U.S. Men's National Team came to Chicago last week to play Poland in a friendly at
Soldier Field. Smart scheduling by the U.S. for a friendly as Chicago has the second largest
Polish-speaking population outside of Warsaw.
The purchase of Liverpool Football Club today by New England Sports Venture (NESV) brings to an end
a sorry chapter in the club's storied history- the ownership reign of Tom Hicks and George Gillett.
Fortunately for Reds fans such as myself, the team will soon be in the hands of an ownership group
lead by John Henry that has proven to be far more competent than their predecessors.
The purchase of Liverpool Football Club today by New England Sports Venture (NESV) brings to an end
a sorry chapter in the club's storied history- the ownership reign of Tom Hicks and George Gillett.
Fortunately for Reds fans such as myself, the team will soon be in the hands of an ownership group
lead by John Henry that has proven to be far more competent than their predecessors.
A little more than three years ago, in an an attempt to ramp up my growing passion for Liverpool
FC, I sought out the Chicago branch of the Liverpool Supporters Club. At halftime of the
Liverpool-Chelsea match, Fernando Torres' Anfield debut, I ran into a guy wandering through Fado
with a pen and a legal pad, taking names and e-mail addresses.
A little more than three years ago, in an an attempt to ramp up my growing passion for Liverpool
FC, I sought out the Chicago branch of the Liverpool Supporters Club. At halftime of the
Liverpool-Chelsea match, Fernando Torres' Anfield debut, I ran into a guy wandering through Fado
with a pen and a legal pad, taking names and e-mail addresses.
Another Premier League season begins tomorrow, and those looking for variety might want to look
elsewhere. With few significant changes since May, the table figures to shakeout in a manner
similar to last season. Chelsea, Manchester United and Arsenal will battle for the title and a pack
of teams a notch below will fight for a coveted Champions League spot.
Another Premier League season begins tomorrow, and those looking for variety might want to look
elsewhere. With few significant changes since May, the table figures to shakeout in a manner
similar to last season. Chelsea, Manchester United and Arsenal will battle for the title and a pack
of teams a notch below will fight for a coveted Champions League spot.
