I’d like to take a break from the domestic leagues and talk a bit about World Cup 2010. Specifically, I’d like to generate some discussion regarding what the USMNT roster should look like. I’ve taken the players in the official “player pool” of the USSF, thrown in a few wild cards of my own (only [...]
Archive for February, 2009
Let’s chat about World Cup 2010
Posted in USMNT, World Cup 2010, tagged USMNT, World Cup on February 28, 2009 | 4 Comments »
Saturday – It’s the day after Friday
Posted in Weekend Open Thread, tagged News and Notes, Saturday open thread on February 28, 2009 | 13 Comments »
Morning, all. I trust your Friday nights were full of good times and laughter. If not, well, footy makes the world go ’round, so put your feet up, turn on the telly and take it all in. Some news items of note this morning. Manchester United’s shirt sponsors AIG will report a $60 BILLION dollar [...]
Rafa’s Riposte Foils Parry
Posted in English Premier League, tagged Liverpool, Rafa Benitez on February 27, 2009 | 1 Comment »
The latest twist in Rafa Benitez’s long contract negotiation hit this morning as Chief Executive Rick Parry, long thought to have been at odds with Rafa Benitez, announced that he’ll end his twelve year run with the team at season’s end. It’s been rumored that the main issue in Rafa’s contract negotiations was the extent [...]
February 27th, 1999: The Last All-English Starting XI
Posted in English Premier League, tagged 6+5, Aston Villa, England on February 27, 2009 | 2 Comments »
Ten years ago today, Aston Villa took to the pitch at Villa Park against Coventry City for a 4-1 home loss and unknowingly made history. More to the point, they made history when manager John Gregory submitted his team sheet; that would be the last time that an English Premier League team fielded an all-English [...]
Ladies and gentlemen…your Weekend Preview
Posted in Weekend Preview on February 27, 2009 | 2 Comments »
Whether you’re watching at home, at your local, streaming it live, following text updates, or waiting for the next carrier pigeon, this weekend there are a dozen matches worth your attention. Among them are two from the “lower divisions” and several featuring American expatriates. Enjoy…or in some cases, endure.
Your UEFA Cup Final 16
Posted in UEFA Cup, tagged UEF on February 26, 2009 | 5 Comments »
After today’s action, the final 16 for the UEFA Cup have been determined, and based on the draw held in January, we have the matchups for the Round of 16. Werder Bremen (Germany) v. St. Etienne (France) CSKA Moscow (Russia) v. Shaktar Donetsk (Ukraine) Udinese (Italy) v. Zenit St. Petersburg (Russia) Paris St. Germain (France) [...]
Who are we and why are we here?
Posted in General, Introductions, tagged Adam, Introductions on February 26, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
It ’s not for the money, so there has to be a good reason why four, otherwise sane and productive individuals with grown-up responsibilities and jobs decided to devote a good portion of their free time to starting a website dedicated to a game that many in the U.S. badmouth even as they drive their [...]
Why Wayne Rooney’s Cousins Weren’t At His Wedding
Posted in Off the Pitch, tagged Crossdressers, Wayne Rooney on February 26, 2009 | 3 Comments »
I don’t usually make a habit of reading The Sun, but this story’s a little too much to pass by. Apparently, Wayne Rooney has a cousin. And that cousin is a drag queen. And that drag queen cousin is also an aspiring pop star, and he/she is currently trying to get his/her career off the [...]
The other Euro Cup in action today, world sighs and says “Alright, if you must.”
Posted in UEFA Cup, tagged AC Milan, Aston Villa, Manchester City, Tottenham Hotspur, UEFA Cup on February 26, 2009 | 3 Comments »
The UEFA Cup is back in action today, with the second legs of their Round of 32. There are some decent fixtures in this round, but I’m not previewing or talking about every one because: I don’t have the time. I know nothing about teams like Lech Posznan. I’m still in awe of Tuesday and [...]
Thursday Transfer Requests
Posted in Thursday Transfer Requests, tagged 6+5, Arsenal, MLS, Rafa Benitez, Salomon Kalou, WPS on February 26, 2009 | 2 Comments »
This is our new weekly news and link spot, we’ll have things that aren’t quite interesting enough to give a whole story to and links to stories that we found interesting. Got something you think we might be interested in? email it to us at avoidingthedrop@gmail.com
