Archives for: May 2006
USA 0 x Morocco 1 - Don't Panic
That was an uneventful match with an unfortunate ending. Both teams were unable to get a real chance on goal until Morocco counter-attacked (just like Italians) to steal a win in the waning moments of the match. But I'm not worried.
It was the team's… more »
Who are the Champions
The UEFA Champions League final was played yesterday. Barcelona didn't play their best, but they beat Arsenal 2-1. Barca was the best and most exciting team throughout the competition and deserve to be crowned champions of Europe. Here are the results fr… more »
Through the US Soccer cracks
I think I'll keep going with the soccer posts.
I play in the very competitive and nicely run LA Super Metro Soccer League. Everyone is fairly skilled, and the teams have players ranging from what seems like 15 yeard old to old 26 year olds like me. My… more »
More thoughts on our Yanks.
Coach Bruce Arena clearly has a system that a few others have latched onto, but it's not a style. We aren't good enough to impose a system every game so that it becomes a style.
You can generally count on Italians to counter-attack.
You can general… more »
Ladies and gents, this is your national team
Coach Bruce Arena announced the national team today.
Goalkeepers (3): Marcus Hahnemann, Tim Howard, Kasey Keller
Defenders (8): Carlos Bocanegra, Steve Cherundolo, Jimmy Conrad, Cory Gibbs, Frankie Hejduk, Eddie Lewis, Oguchi Onyewu, Eddie Pope… more »