The USMNT will face Denmark today at 1:30 p.m. CT on ESPN Classic and ESPN2 (for an explanation of this, click here). You can watch the match at either 810 Zone thanks to a watch party sponsored by Budweiser. The USMNT Blog has revealed the 18-man roster for today, which includes both Jimmy Conrad and former Wizards striker Eddie Johnson. Click to continue reading...

Will that be our kit come the 2010 World Cup? Put me in the "hopes so" category! What are your thoughts?
Speaking of the National Team. We will be hosting, along with Budweiser, watch parties for tomorrow's friendly at Denmark at both area 810 Zone locations. The match kicks off at 1:30 p. Click to continue reading...

Lets be honest.... Beer is absolutely delicious. This may be the only subject that everyone on this site universally agrees with all year. Â

But if you want to make it a debate then start asking people what their favorite type of beer is. My personal favorite is Guinness, but when I don't feel like having an entire meal I go with Newcastle.

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In association with...
FIFA's 35 Official World Cup Partners Since 1982
1. Adidas (1998 onwards)
2. Alfa Romeo (1990)
3. Anheuser-Busch / Budweiser (1986, 1990 and 1998 onwards)
4. Avaya (2002 and 2006)
5. Bata (1986)
6. Canon (1982 to 1998)
7. Castrol (2010)
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Manchester United have signed a 5 year sponsorship deal with Pan-African telephone company Globacom. The partnership was unveiled yesterday at Old Trafford. The amount involved in the deal is not yet known. As part of this deal young players from Nigeria, Ghana and Benin will train at the Manchester United Football Academy. Click to continue reading...

A follow up to last weeks advert from a few years later, the Honey Monster now finds himself a reserve goalkeeper for Manchester United in a European fixture...

I'm pretty sure Peter Schmeichel should have been sent off for the foul, instead good ol' Honey Monster gets subbed on and pulls off a blinder of a save Rene Higuita-esque.

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I'm rolling back the years here to an advert from 1996. It is Kevin Keegan giving the Sugar Puff's Honey Monster a run out at Wembley for the Toon Army and the big man grabbing a powerful header on the backstick. Classic...

Produced at a time when Newcastle were at the height of their popularity across the country, as they played some of the best football around and Keegan's men were pushing for the title.

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The NFL has their iconic logo, the NBA has Jerry West, but its easy to see why the top soccer league in Belgium has the best logo in the world. The Jupiler League logo (above) features a beer can playing the trumpet, can it get any better than that. Can you imagine the NFL logo featuring a Budweiser can playing an electric guitar, now that would be priceless. Click to continue reading...

In case you missed the announcements on Twitter last night, here are the winners from the 6th Annual United Awards Reception:

• Volkswagen Most Valuable Player: Clyde Simms
• Defender of the Year: Bryan Namoff
• Fans' Choice Award: Chris Pontius
• Goal of the Year: Bryan Namoff's diving header vs.

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Yet another advert hot off the Nike production line and this one has Cesc Fabregas advertising the new CTR360 Maestri boots.

It's genius in my opinion as it shows Cesc being the midfield maestro that he is, but in a Bond Villain-esque way. The boots are apparently not bad either as my captain (and centre half) has said that he's tempted to get rid of all his shoes and just wear these boots, as they are the most comfortable shoes he's had.

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Going into today's international fixtures, several countries are playing for the World Cup livlihoods, including Honduras, U.S. opponent Costa Rica, Argentina, Uruguay, Ecuador, Portugal and Sweden, among others. Check out this great breakdown of the day's matches and the implications they contain from Soccernet. Click to continue reading...

In a week where several Major League Soccer clubs were idle and players were missing for international duty, it was once again Jeff Cunningham winning Player of the Week honors. Cunningham set the standard early, with an assist and the game-winner in Dallas's 2-1 win over San Jose on Wednesday. Cunningham has been the difference with the winning goal in seven games this season. Click to continue reading...

This year Sky released a double header of football adverts for us to ponder our subscription over. One had the "special one" Jose Mourinho and the second was an attempt at remaking the glorious Sean Bean advert of 97...

The first one is Sky's attempt to resurrect the "we know how you feel about it, cos we feel the same" campaign.

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Budweiser brings us the Jimmy Conrad Show tonight from 8-9 at Fox and Hound. Old ads are fun.
Tonight, the Jimmy Conrad Show will come live to you once again from Fox and Hound in Overland Park, but the start-time will change. The show, sponsored by Budweiser, will take place from 8-9 p.m. Click to continue reading...

In the MLS ESPN2 Game of the Week last Friday, the Colorado Rapids and San Jose Earthquakes drew to a 1-1 tie in San Jose. The same two teams square off on Wednesday, once again in prime time but this time they play in Commerce City, Colo. Conor Casey (right) will be looking to add to his league-leading 14 goals. Click to continue reading...

Wow, that is the coolest mascot ever!!!

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I am pretty damn sure that this bear will maul someone after a couple of games, but until then, amazing. Animal cruelty will probably stop it as well which is probably fair enough but I will be watching Vallodolid games just to see if he learns to kick the ball!

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Thomas Vermaelen could be the biggest signing we have made in a long time. There I've said it and I aint taking it back!
Arsenal have been crying out for a dominant defender since the Stone Age. Well, it seems that long ago since Tony Adams, Sol Campbell, Martin Keown and co were the defensive lynch pins of the side. Click to continue reading...

This Saturday, we take on the New England Revolution at 6:30 p.m. CT, (Metro Sports) and the U.S. Men's National Team hosts El Salvador at 7 p.m. CT at Rio Tinto Stadium, home of Real Salt Lake (ESPN Classic). Since all Wizards watch parties in September will take place at Fox and Hound in OP courtesy of Budweiser and all U. Click to continue reading...

The Budweiser watch party tomorrow night will be held at Fox and Hound in Overland Park. Get there by 9:30 p.m. CT to see our Wizards take on the San Jose Earthquakes live from Buck Shaw Stadium in Santa Clara, California. See you there!
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One more reminder of all the ways to watch the game. Make sure to get somewhere in time for kickoff. Better yet, get somewhere in time to watch the pre-game show at 2:30 p.m. CT on ESPN.
The Wizards and Budweiser are hosting watch parties at both area 810 Zone locations for the World Cup Qualifier between the United States and Mexico at famed Estadio Azteca in Mexico City. Click to continue reading...

In addition to the watch parties at both area 810 Zone locations courtesy of Budweiser, the Wizards will host a watch part at Taqueria Mexico on Rainbow Boulevard in Kansas City, Kansas. Taqueria Mexico will be the home for Wizards and Mexico fans to watch the epic showdown between the USA and El Tri Wednesday at 3 p. Click to continue reading...

The United States National Team has announced their roster for next Wednesday's World Cup qualifier against Mexico at famed Estadio Azteca. The Wizards will host watch parties next Wednesday for the match at both area 810 Zone locations courtesy of Budweiser. The drink special is $1.50 AB bottles. Click to continue reading...

The Columbus Crew Soccer Foundation will host an event for the charity. On Tuesday August 11, the Crew and Budweiser will host a Celebrity Bartending Night at Park Street Patio, located at 533 Park Street from 7-8:30 p.m. Frankie Hejduk, Jason Garey and Duncan Oughton are scheduled to appear as the Celebrity Bartenders along with members of the Crewzer Dance Team.

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Jimmy's head recently stopped bobbling after the nasty collision with Blas Perez of Panama.
Tonight, Jimmy Conrad returns to the Jimmy Conrad Show (sponsored by Budweiser) after spending the last month at Gold Cup with the U.S. National Team. The show takes place from 7-8 p.m. CT live from Fox and Hound in Overland Park, broadcast on Sports Radio 810 WHB and kcwizards. Click to continue reading...

Azteca.
Hopefully this suffices as a little more cheery after post #999. Welcome to the 1000th post here at Hillcrest Road. We are focusing on the upcoming World Cup Qualifier at Estadio Azteca between the United States and Mexico, CONCACAF's two biggest powers and two biggest rivals. The match takes place next Wednesday at 3 p. Click to continue reading...

Tonight, Fox and Hound in Overland Park is the place to go for the Jimmy Conrad Show from 7-8 p.m. CT then an MLS All-Star Game (Davy Arnaud) watch party at 8:30 p.m. CT., both events are sponsored by Budweiser. Jimmy is done with National Team duty, but he's now in Salt Lake City for some Players' Union duties as our team rep. Click to continue reading...

Davy at All-Star training.
Davy Arnaud is getting props for his hard work and determination on the way to making his 1st MLS All-Star team for tonight's contest against Everton FC of the EPL. The game is at 8:30 p.m. CT on ESPN2, and we're hosting a Budweiser watch party at Fox and Hound in OP. Click to continue reading...

USA and Mexico are set for another showdown in a Gold Cup final. The teams will play one another Sunday at 2 p.m. CT at Giants Stadium in New York, with the match broadcast live on Fox Soccer Channel. We will be hosting watch parties at both area 810 Zone locations courtesy of Budweiser.
The United States defeated Honduras 2-0 last night on the strength of goals from Clarence Goodson and Kenny Cooper, both set up by Stuart Holden. Click to continue reading...

Wizards left winger Roger Espinoza will be available for Honduras tomorrow against the USA.
The United States and Honduras face off tomorrow at 6 p.m. CT in a CONCACAF Gold Cup semifinal match at Soldier Field in Chicago. The match will be broadcast live on Fox Soccer Channel, and the Wizards are hosting watch parties at both area 810 Zone locations courtesy of Budweiser. Click to continue reading...

Liverpool FC Steven Gerrard was in a "huff" before he attacked a man with a barrage of punches, a court heard on Wednesday.
Gerrard, 29, confronted Marcus McGee after he refused to give him control of a stereo at the Lounge Inn bar in Southport, Merseyside, last year.
The England midfielder was drinking in the early hours of December 29 with a throng of friends to celebrate his team's 5-1 drubbing of Newcastle. Click to continue reading...

Davy in the Haiti match.
First of all, a big congrats to Davy! He has been named to his 1st MLS All-Star team by Houston and All-Star Head Coach Dominic Kinnear. In fact, Davy was the only player chosen by Kinnear who doesn't play for Houston or Seattle. We all know how excellent he has been over the last 8 seasons, and the rest of the country is taking notice. Click to continue reading...

With just less than a year to go before the 2010 World Cup, Univision the Spanish-speaking network in the United States has already sold 65% of its advertising inventory, according to Multichannel News.

Recognizing how massive the TV ratings will be on Univision, major sponsors have already signed up for next summer including Coca-Cola, Budweiser, McDonald's, Verizon, T-Mobile and others.

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Santino Quaranta and Stuart Holden knocked the soccer ball and pigskin around with Philadelphia Eagles kicker David Akers the other day at Men's National Team training. All three did a great job with each other's sport. The US team takes on Panama tomorrow night at 7 p.m. CT on Fox Soccer Channel in Philly in the quarterfinals of the CONCACAF Gold Cup. Click to continue reading...

The U.S. Nats take on Panama Saturday night in case you'll be missing your soccer fix with the Wizards' bye week. We will host watch parties at both area 810 Zone locations courtesy of the fine folks at Budweiser. They will offer 22oz Bud and Bud light for $ 5.00 during the party. The game kicks off at 7 p. Click to continue reading...

This brilliant shot of Davy celebrating his first-ever international goal courtesy of NE team photog Keith Nordstrom. Don't hesitate to check out his excellent website http://www.nordstromphotography.com.
You all know about the goals and captaincy on Saturday night in the Gold Cup tripleheader. Click to continue reading...