Coming off a massacre of the Scots not seen since the days of the hated Oliver Cromwell, who sent my people west of the River Shannon to farm rocks, the victorious Yanks will be looking for their sixth straight victory Wednesday night in Landover against the Samba Kings. Fans of Marvel's avengers will have an extra rooting interest in this clash against Brasil, as Captain America Carlos Bocanegra, and the US's own Iron Man, Michael.

See what we've started? Aside from Thiago Potiguar's head not fitting on Captain America's body, we give this movie poster 3 out of 5 stars. Image: Bola.

Former US National Team stars Claudio Reyna and Tony Meola have earned election to the National Soccer Hall of Fame on the Player Ballot, while their former teammate Desmond Armstrong was the Veteran ballot choice and former US Women's National Team coach Tony DiCiccio is this year's Builder ballot pick, it was announced today.

We took in the United States Women's National Team international friendly against New Zealand in Frisco, Texas this past weekend. A pair of Alex Morgan late goals spared the Lady Nats blushes, but as always, when American soccer is on tap there's no question it was a good time.
We were joined at the tailgate by member several area chapters of the American Outlaws (Dallas-Forth Worth, Oklahoma City, Houston, Austin, and San Antonio)the San Antonio soccer supporters group, the Crocketteers (a NASL, the Scorpions starts play this season), and members of several FC Dallas supporters groups.

The candidates for the 2011 U.S. Soccer Female Athlete of the Year are as good as ever and truth be told, all five would be deserved winners.
Who are you voting for?
Maybe these videos will help you make up your mind, or maybe not. After all, you can vote once a day!
Lauren Cheney: Breakout Star


Ali Krieger: Right Back, Right Time


Hope Solo: Golden Glove Winner


Abby Wambach: Ms.

Kemsley and Pinton Broker Their DealI hate Hollywood endings. Like many sports fans, I structure my life with the seasons of my teams, the failure of another trophy-less year the painful reminder of all I hoped to accomplish within the same time span but haven't yet wrapped up. The playoff loss to LA was all the more painful as it seemed to play out to someone else's script.

It is always sad when a World Cup ends. No more matches at all hours of the day, no more constant media coverage, no more excitement with new heros daily emerging from obscurity. This year's 2011 Women's World Cup was as entertaining an affair as we have seen from this (or any other tournament) in quite some time.

Maddy's Note: Ladies and Gents, presenting the latest in BigFourZa's long line of guest authors; Vivek. United fan primarily, but he supports his local team Real Zaragoza as well (at least he plans to when he gets there next month). You can read more of his work over at his blog; Afterthoughts where this post first appeared.

Courtesy TribeAthletics.com
Tue, March 15, 2011
Courtesy TribeAthletics.com
Q: Why did you choose the Tribe?
Because I wanted to compete for, and win, CAA Titles.
Q: Describe a moment when you felt the most Tribe pride...
When we made it to the sweet 16 and got to go to Dallas.