Hey everyone, you're going to get a great big update this weekend but for now I wanted to alert you to an ESPN article that is all the rage.
Fevered Pitch follows the US National team as they fight their summer battles. At each game for each game they have a unique write up, very good pictures, as well as video of the team doing all the things we don't usually see them doing. Click to continue reading...

One day a Real Madrid fan, was walking along a country road when he overtook a poor Wizard's fan going in the same direction. Now the Real Madrid fan was very grasping, like most of his class, and was lamenting that he had had no chance of making any money that day; but at the sight of the man in the Jimmy Conrad shirt he brightened up wonderfully. Click to continue reading...

The MLS transfer window has brought two interesting developments, new players not from South America, but from Western Europe. Hungarian striker Zoltan Hercegfalvi was introduced today as Kansas City's newest, and much needed, footballer.
Earlier this month, New England added a footballer with a very interesting past and storied carrier. Click to continue reading...

Not a full update, but I had to share this insider video of Beckman shaking hands with the KC supporters. It captures exactly what was said that made Beckman so angry.
I love it. Click to continue reading...

My Twitter evolution is gradual and slow. While most people manage to grab hundreds of followers by following random morons and being awesome people I've probably been way too cautions. I first followed the blogs I liked, and then when I felt like blogs were just a big dick contest I tried to just follow the people who didn't have blogs and just followed me because they probably liked my blog. Click to continue reading...

In case you missed it, David Beckham got two great assists during the Galaxy's friendly vs AC Milan but because of his stupid action, the focus ended up on his confrontation with the fans. Here's the video:
I will be back tomorrow with a brand new post featuring the top MLS players you can follow on Twitter. Click to continue reading...

Anyone who reads Advantage Played regularly knows one thing about me, I really don't like David Beckham. The "ultimate professional" has never been a true professional and his actions on and off the field have proven that to every Major League Soccer fan.
A Professional Unprofessional
When exactly did I realize Beckham was nothing more than a passive aggressive punk? Click to continue reading...

If you didn't see the US goal vs Honduras live you are missing out on the full flow of the attack. Here is the best highlights of the two US goals.
Yesterday Mexico and Panama fought (literaly) to a 1-1 tie, but not before Mexico's coach tried to kick a Panamanian footballer in the groin. Click to continue reading...

I'm pleased to present my first guest post, and it's by my brother David. He's been playing pickup soccer every night so far this summer and developed the following survival mechanism.
When picking sides in the neighborhood pick up game, spotting the player that will end up hogging the ball, talking inordinate amounts of trash, and eventually storming off the field can be a great advantage. Click to continue reading...

This last Sunday night me and my new (first one) wife had the chance to celebrate our marriage by attending our first SuperLiga game, Kansas City vs Santos Laguna. For the first time I'd get to see a Mexican team in action, and I was excited to see Kansas City win.
Or tie, all they needed was a tie. Click to continue reading...

The Confederations Cup 2009 was a great tournament. Especially for US National Team supporters, the Cup provided lows, highs, and highs that quickly turned into despair.
Here at Advantage Played, I like to look to do some of my analysis after the games have all been played. Now that we are moving rapidly away from the Cup, it is easy to look back as the US National Team feed of each other's negative energy to create something wonderful. Click to continue reading...

Well I am off to get married on Saturday! That means I won't be posting for a week or so. I will see you soon as there are all sorts of excited footballing events going on. Just like every American fan I am excited to see if we can break Spain's record breaking run of good play. My head is brimming with ideas about all sorts of MLS stories I want to write. Click to continue reading...

It's a father's day miracle! The USA pulled out a convincing 3-0 win over Egypt, and combined with Brazil beating Italy by 3 goals, they move on to the next round!
Here are the 10 minute highlights of the USA game:
Of course just as important as beating Egypt was Brazil beating Italy. Click to continue reading...

10CC Wall Street Shuffle
With two losses in three days and seven goals scored against its no surprise to find message boards full angry American fans. As they passionately call for Bob Bradley's sacking and kicking Beasley off the team (I can go for that one) we see the true passion and reactions that football causes. Click to continue reading...

Monday afternoon saw US hopes raised, dashed, and slaughtered in quick order. As Bruce over at du Nord pointed out it's the first time the US has lost when scoring first in over 75 games. It was disappointing but the US still looked strong despite going a man down. Altidore looked ferocious up front and he could have easily put the US up early on but squandered an incredible chance. Click to continue reading...