Friday, June 11, 2010

Day 1 thoughts

South Africa/Mexico was a joy to watch. I usually cheer for Mexico against other teams, but because of what South Africa's been through, my heart was going for them. Fun game to watch. Watching Archbishop Tutu dancing after the fabulous goal by Tshabalala was the embodiment of that joy.

I see what they mean about the ball. That thing's lively. Lots of players were skying free kicks and crosses.

Watching Lalas and Ruud together during the breaks of the Uruguay/France game was entertaining in its discomfort. I don't think Lalas looked at Ruud until the post game wrap up (I bet a director pointed it out to Alexi). Read The Beckham Experiment to find out why. :)

Martin Tyler, just call the game, please. The moment you start waxing poetic about stuff other than soccer, it's kind of embarrassing. Your broadcast partner today was just as bad. There was some "African rhythms" comment that was just cringe-worthy.

Uruguay/France was the kind of game that soccer haters point to. I can't blame them here. What a slog of a game.

Gosh, I wonder what's on tomorrow?

;)

Monday, June 7, 2010

I don't normally believe in omens...

...but this one is a little too good to pass up. Nice one Woody!


C'mon U.S.!!!

Thursday, June 3, 2010

Gangs in the Bay Area

I noticed it about a week ago. People have started wearing their colors. Hipster on a fixie wearing green and red. South American brothers in Adidas Sambas wearing yellow and green. Chicanos all over the place wearing green and white or black and green. Brits in all whites or all reds.

The mob up has begun, take your sides, choose your loyalty.

Seeing it so out in the open, so in my face, makes me want to stick my chest out. So I do...for my colors.
I know the rolling eyes, the snickers that come with my affiliation. You see, my gang ain't as cool as theirs.
I understand why, but I don't care. They are my people. They are my underdogs, and I'm right there underdogging it with 'em. My colors vary from red to blue to graphite to white, but the shield stays the same.

Time to show your colors.

Saturday, May 29, 2010

Dear Robbie Findley,

We're sorry we underestimated you.

signed,
US Supporters

Seriously though, talk about a Jekyll and Hyde game versus Turkey. With the exception of Bornstein, who got burned at least twice, that second half team might need to be our starters versus Eng-gal-land.

Monday, May 24, 2010

Now the butterflies start

We're entering the final few weeks before the World Cup Finals start. This week will be full of friendies, team building exercises, and the last cuts before the World Cup squads are announced.


I know I'm getting excited because I just plunked down two-hunny on matching US home jerseys for myself and my daughters. I'm only temporarily employed, and have been previously unemployed for well over a year and a half. Sometimes passion makes you do stupid things.

I'll deal with the guilt after the Cup. :)

Tuesday, May 11, 2010

It's Preliminary World Cup Team Announcement Day!

It's like Christmas for soccer nerds!
Personally, I'd like to see Buddle, Herc, EJ, and Davies called into the US camp. I think the U.S. has enough forwards to afford bringing in Davies without leaving someone critical out if he's not fit.

We'll find out in a couple of hours. Then all the soccer boards will implode.

ETA: Davies was left off the squad. According to Bob Bradley, there were still some medical issues as relayed to him by Charlie's club. It's sad, but I understand. That's alright, it gives him time to get ready for the next World Cup cycle.

Wednesday, May 5, 2010

Off-topic

Mr. Barnes should take a tip from us responsible parents and put a leash on his ID.



My rebuttal, since the Revs won't post it as a video reply.