So I'm watching the Costa Rica v. Mexico Gold Cup semifinal (great match so far--both sides attacking), and Mexico fans, being the class act they are, have started launching beverages onto the field in the direction of a Costa Rica player trying to...

Wesley Charles (left) and Charles Gbeke (right) are held apart by teammates in scuffle during a Vancouver v Miami FC game earlier in the season

While Sandro Grande was released this week from the Montreal Impact for violence displayed against his own player we now have word that Wesley Charles of the Vancouver Whitecaps has also been released by his club, the Vancouver Whitecaps.

Eduardo is singled out for diving by UEFA, according to Arsene Wenger. Now, it's pretty difficult to argue that the Croatian didn't take a dive against Celtic, but a retroactive yellow card would've been enough. Unless, of c...

Only a couple mainstream feminist blogs picked up on the Lambert story in the last few days. To be fair, they're dealing with other things at the moment. Sadly, they didn't offer a whole lot more to the discussion beyond what was already said here. Courtney at Feministing:

I didn't play soccer, but even I can see that this kind of play is straight up wrong and shouldn't be tolerated by refs, coaches, or teammates.

Er, yeah . . . how many of these did you make?While SMiA loves anything footie-related, Rebecca Lowe may be the main reason we tune into Football Matters every week. [Guardian]Ian Wright Wright Wright has a kid that likes to fight fight fight. [The Sun]Becks finally sorts out the rest of his Galaxy career.

I am in the midst of preparing for an annual retreat that I attend every June an opportunity to reflect and explore. This year, I find myself thinking a lot about my father appreciating and missing him in ways that I'd never have imagined several years ago. As I've been walking Willie, this week, it's provided some nice quiet spans of time for thinking.

Wesley Charles (left) and Charles Gbeke (right) are held apart by teammates in scuffle during a Vancouver v Miami FC game earlier in the season

While Sandro Grande was released this week from the Montreal Impact for violence displayed against his own player, we now have word that Wesley Charles of the Vancouver Whitecaps has also been released by his club, the Vancouver Whitecaps.

Juande: Out of work again (AP Photo/Ivan Sekretarev)Wigan and Jamaica striker Marlon King apparently likes to chat up the ladies ala Craig Bellamy. His December fracas was heard in court today. [BBC, Times]That David Beckham.&n...

JT's disguise after his missed penalty in MoscowYou can take the boy from Russia, but perhaps not the crushing misogyny from the boy. Arsenal newboy Andrei Arshavin relates how he hates woman drivers, loves women's fashion and isn't much o...

You lot don't know I'm about to ban candybars from your diet . . .Arsene Wenger celebrates a 13th year with the Gunners, and who doesn't love a good quote from the Professor? Stan Kroenke ups his stake in the club. [Guardian, Telegraph, D...

That's a fat one there, he is . . . (AP Photo/Tom Hevezi)Former England and Man City striker has found himself evicted from his hotel in Ankara. Now playing for Turkish side Ankaragucu, the 29-year old found himself confused after his...

With the FA Cup quarter finals taking place this weekend, ahead of a crucial European week, it's time to question the relevance of the competition. [Guardian]Chasing the dream in football's academies. [Telegraph]Two of Buenos Aires' finest get knocked out of the Libertadores Cup. [Reuters]While many on the big island may agree with Michel Platini's opinions on the English footy, it may not be

Martin Samuel gets Arsene Wenger to open up, and to explain why he didn't go to Real Madrid. [Daily Mail]EPLTalk has the goods on US coverage of the EPL on it's latest podcast. [EPLTalk]Football fatties. [Indy]This late in the trans...

Martin Samuel gets Arsene Wenger to open up, and to explain why he didn't go to Real Madrid. [Daily Mail]EPLTalk has the goods on US coverage of the EPL on it's latest podcast. [EPLTalk]Football fatties. [Indy]This late in the trans...

Martin Samuel gets Arsene Wenger to open up, and to explain why he didn't go to Real Madrid. [Daily Mail]EPLTalk has the goods on US coverage of the EPL on it's latest podcast. [EPLTalk]Football fatties. [Indy]This late in the trans...

Eduardo is singled out for diving by UEFA, according to Arsene Wenger. Now, it's pretty difficult to argue that the Croatian didn't take a dive against Celtic, but a retroactive yellow card would've been enough. Unless, of c...

I've got better legs than me girlfriend . . . AP Photo/Efrem Lukatsky Oh, Petey . . . and Woody you too? At least Jonathan Woodgate isn't punching an Asian, and the robot dance hasn't been played out at all. Dude, tha...

You lot don't know I'm about to ban candybars from your diet . . .Arsene Wenger celebrates a 13th year with the Gunners, and who doesn't love a good quote from the Professor? Stan Kroenke ups his stake in the club. [Guardian, Telegraph, D...

Martin Samuel gets Arsene Wenger to open up, and to explain why he didn't go to Real Madrid. [Daily Mail]EPLTalk has the goods on US coverage of the EPL on it's latest podcast. [EPLTalk]Football fatties. [Indy]This late in the trans...

Martin Samuel gets Arsene Wenger to open up, and to explain why he didn't go to Real Madrid. [Daily Mail]EPLTalk has the goods on US coverage of the EPL on it's latest podcast. [EPLTalk]Football fatties. [Indy]This late in the trans...

You lot don't know I'm about to ban candybars from your diet . . .Arsene Wenger celebrates a 13th year with the Gunners, and who doesn't love a good quote from the Professor? Stan Kroenke ups his stake in the club. [Guardian, Telegraph, D...

Juande: Out of work again (AP Photo/Ivan Sekretarev)Wigan and Jamaica striker Marlon King apparently likes to chat up the ladies ala Craig Bellamy. His December fracas was heard in court today. [BBC, Times]That David Beckham.&n...

I've got better legs than me girlfriend . . . AP Photo/Efrem Lukatsky Oh, Petey . . . and Woody you too? At least Jonathan Woodgate isn't punching an Asian, and the robot dance hasn't been played out at all. Dude, tha...

You lot don't know I'm about to ban candybars from your diet . . .Arsene Wenger celebrates a 13th year with the Gunners, and who doesn't love a good quote from the Professor? Stan Kroenke ups his stake in the club. [Guardian, Telegraph, D...

Eduardo is singled out for diving by UEFA, according to Arsene Wenger. Now, it's pretty difficult to argue that the Croatian didn't take a dive against Celtic, but a retroactive yellow card would've been enough. Unless, of c...

Martin Samuel gets Arsene Wenger to open up, and to explain why he didn't go to Real Madrid. [Daily Mail]EPLTalk has the goods on US coverage of the EPL on it's latest podcast. [EPLTalk]Football fatties. [Indy]This late in the trans...

Eduardo is singled out for diving by UEFA, according to Arsene Wenger. Now, it's pretty difficult to argue that the Croatian didn't take a dive against Celtic, but a retroactive yellow card would've been enough. Unless, of c...

I've got better legs than me girlfriend . . . AP Photo/Efrem Lukatsky Oh, Petey . . . and Woody you too? At least Jonathan Woodgate isn't punching an Asian, and the robot dance hasn't been played out at all. Dude, tha...

Fergie: Doesn't like the BBC AP Photo/Mikhail MetzelSir Alex, 'Arry, and Fat Sam may have to talk to the Beeb after all. [Telegraph]Maradona gets a two-month ban, but won't miss any real games. A few things he said at his heari...

I've got better legs than me girlfriend . . . AP Photo/Efrem Lukatsky Oh, Petey . . . and Woody you too? At least Jonathan Woodgate isn't punching an Asian, and the robot dance hasn't been played out at all. Dude, tha...

You lot don't know I'm about to ban candybars from your diet . . .Arsene Wenger celebrates a 13th year with the Gunners, and who doesn't love a good quote from the Professor? Stan Kroenke ups his stake in the club. [Guardian, Telegraph, D...

Martin Samuel gets Arsene Wenger to open up, and to explain why he didn't go to Real Madrid. [Daily Mail]EPLTalk has the goods on US coverage of the EPL on it's latest podcast. [EPLTalk]Football fatties. [Indy]This late in the trans...

Martin Samuel gets Arsene Wenger to open up, and to explain why he didn't go to Real Madrid. [Daily Mail]EPLTalk has the goods on US coverage of the EPL on it's latest podcast. [EPLTalk]Football fatties. [Indy]This late in the trans...

Fergie: Doesn't like the BBC AP Photo/Mikhail MetzelSir Alex, 'Arry, and Fat Sam may have to talk to the Beeb after all. [Telegraph]Maradona gets a two-month ban, but won't miss any real games. A few things he said at his heari...

I've got better legs than me girlfriend . . . AP Photo/Efrem Lukatsky Oh, Petey . . . and Woody you too? At least Jonathan Woodgate isn't punching an Asian, and the robot dance hasn't been played out at all. Dude, tha...

You lot don't know I'm about to ban candybars from your diet . . .Arsene Wenger celebrates a 13th year with the Gunners, and who doesn't love a good quote from the Professor? Stan Kroenke ups his stake in the club. [Guardian, Telegraph, D...

Juande: Out of work again (AP Photo/Ivan Sekretarev)Wigan and Jamaica striker Marlon King apparently likes to chat up the ladies ala Craig Bellamy. His December fracas was heard in court today. [BBC, Times]That David Beckham.&n...

You lot don't know I'm about to ban candybars from your diet . . .Arsene Wenger celebrates a 13th year with the Gunners, and who doesn't love a good quote from the Professor? Stan Kroenke ups his stake in the club. [Guardian, Telegraph, D...

I've got better legs than me girlfriend . . . AP Photo/Efrem Lukatsky Oh, Petey . . . and Woody you too? At least Jonathan Woodgate isn't punching an Asian, and the robot dance hasn't been played out at all. Dude, tha...

Juande: Out of work again (AP Photo/Ivan Sekretarev)Wigan and Jamaica striker Marlon King apparently likes to chat up the ladies ala Craig Bellamy. His December fracas was heard in court today. [BBC, Times]That David Beckham.&n...