That’s right, folks: it’s Friday. Friday is a day when most of us revel in the fact that we’re about to embark on a two-day sojourn from work or school, instead spending time on more personally fruitful tasks that await us at home. It also marks the start of a new weekend of soccer, where [...]
Archive for July, 2009
MLS Pick’em: Week 19
Posted in MLS, MLS Pick'em, tagged MLS, MLS Pick'em on July 24, 2009 | 6 Comments »
Mexico 1(p)-1 Costa Rica
Posted in CONCACAF Gold Cup, tagged CONCACAF Gold Cup, Costa Rican National Team, Mexican National Team on July 24, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
There were two games in the Gold Cup last night. The first one was a thoroughly unmemorable U.S.-Honduras clash that the U.S. won 2-0 after scoring goals in the 45′ and 90′; the game was poorly refereed (again) and featured both country’s “B” or “C” teams. The pacing was dull, and Honduras looked tired and [...]
About Last Night
Posted in About Last Night, tagged Alexander Hleb, Arjen Robben, Arsenal, Emmanuel Adebayor, Fenerbahce, Gas Station Sushi, Liverpool, Manchester City, Peter Crouch, Philipp Degen, Portsmouth, Real Madrid, Samuel Eto'o, Sponsorships, Steven Gerrard, Zlatan Ibrahimović on July 24, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
What you missed while your gas station was being featured in “Gourmet Magazine”…
Fantasy EPL Preview: Defenders
Posted in Fantasy Premier League, tagged defenders, John Terry, Joleon Lescott, Nemanja Vidic, Titus Bramble? on July 23, 2009 | 7 Comments »
As we near the start of the season, I’ll be taking a look at each position in fantasy and giving you a breakdown on the top players, who to look for, etc. as well as how the position scores points and other important things new players should know. Remember you can get all your info, [...]
Gold Cup double-header – 18 July 2009
Posted in CONCACAF Gold Cup, tagged Canada, CONCACAF Gold Cup, Honduras, Panama, Photos, USMNT on July 23, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Honduras v. Canada and USA v. Panama
A quick reminder
Posted in World Football Challenge on July 22, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
I know some of you will be attending the Chelsea vs. AC Milan match this weekend, and if you weren’t already aware, our friends at Unprofessional Foul are having their first ‘Foul-Up’ at the game, so check the link on where to meet up with them before and after the match.
Match Report: Chelsea vs. Inter Milan
Posted in World Football Challenge, tagged Chelsea, Internazionale on July 22, 2009 | 7 Comments »
Kevin’s son, the “vuvzuela master”. We here at Avoiding the Drop love the unique experiences that this game offers the fans. One fan, reader and commenter Kevin, was gracious enough to share his experience at last night’s World Football Challenge with us. What follows is his account of the evening. Greetings from Pasadena, CA. My [...]
Hughton: Brawl Shows That “Players Care”
Posted in The Championship, tagged Chris Hughton, Huddersfield Town, Lee Novak, Newcastle United, The Championship on July 22, 2009 | 2 Comments »
Newcastle players finally show passion as mass brawl erupts during Huddersfield friendly
About Last Night
Posted in About Last Night, tagged Alcohol Bans, Brazil Legal System, Burnley, DC United, Giraffes Have No Respect, Gold Cup, Honduras National Team, Javier Mascherano, Liverpool, Marouane Chamakh, Middlesbrough, Mido, Seattle Sounders, Sunderland, Sven-Göran Eriksson, U.S. Open Cup, USMNT, Ventura County Fusion, World Cup 2014 on July 22, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
What you missed while your pet giraffe was stealing your coffee…
