Good morning football fans regardless of what time of day it is when I finally get this posted
and you actually read it. As I write this post, I am on a train from Munich, Germany to Vienna,
Austria and I don't have internet service, so if I miss a fact, I apologize. I think I've
downloaded all of the information I need, so let's get started.
Thirteen competitive games in fifty three days: That's what the USMNT faced in June and July. We
had no friendlies this summer or practice games but deadly serious qualifiers and tournaments. Here
is what we've learned:
Charlie Davies is the real deal.
State Cup Success
This was my fourth straight year attending the Florida State Cup Final Four and I have to say that
this was by far the best event that has FYSA put on. All the teams played at one location, the
fields were in good shape, the rest room facilities were more than adequate, plenty of parking,
scores were posted in a central location, and the refs were good and on time.
The German Cup third round proved disastrous for all participating yanks, as both Kenny Cooper and
David Yelldell found themselves on the wrong side of lopsided blowouts.
