Jun
18

Oh What Should Have Been…


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YGc6Kld7nzc&feature=player_embedded I know the quality of the video isn’t great but what was the referee Koman Coulibal thinking? Or not thinking? It should have been three points but let’s face the facts the US still control their own destiny as England failed to show up against Algeria. We couldn’t ask for more than that at this…[continue reading]

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Jun
14

Average Joes Tuning In


Every four years we expect a bump in random folks watching our lovely game. Each World Cup comes with more hype and excitement and as the tournament goes on some average sports fans tune in to see what all the fuss is about. But something was a little different this time around. The buzz of…[continue reading]

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Jun
10

2010 World Cup Preview: Group C


It comes down to one final group to preview. Of course I had to do the US’s group last, I couldn’t find it in myself to preview it right away when we started this last week anyways. This preview will be slightly different as I asked WVH writer Geoff Reid to pipe in his thoughts…[continue reading]

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Dec
14

More Thoughts On World Cup Draw


As the dust has started to settle the last two weeks, the build up will get ever more intense between now and June when the world’s biggest sporting event kicks off in Soccer City, Johannesburg. While much analyzing of all the groups and match-ups will take place to the point where it may drive all…[continue reading]

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Dec
04

World Cup Draw Thoughts


The draw is over and now the time has begun for the endless talk and analysis of each group for the next six months. Yes the World Cup is miles away from today’s draw but we know now a lot of what could go on next summer in South Africa. Some groups are down right…[continue reading]

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Dec
04

World Cup Draw Results


Well the US is going to Group C for next year’s World Cup in South Africa and the draw is very favorable. I’ll be back later today with more thoughts on this but first here are all the groups, feel free to discuss. Group A -South Africa -Mexico -Uruguay -France Group B -Argentina -Nigeria -South…[continue reading]

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