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Monthly Archives: August 2009
Hermanos, Enemies, Hermanos
I love this rivalry for one simple reason: both sides need the other. I do not want to go off on a Joker-related tirade here ala the Dark Knight, but has there ever been a broken mirror pieced together so … Continue reading
The New Wave South of the Border
Edgar Castillo. Arturo Alvarez. Francisco Torres. What do these young men have in common? They are all moderately successful hispanic players that were born in the US. This alone is a major accomplishment given the anglo-angled pay-to-play Olympic Player Development … Continue reading
Muchas Gracias, Mexico
Thanks so much Mexico. First, you steal the stadium wave and take credit. Then, you beat us 5-0 on our own tierra. And, to cap it off, you schedule an afternoon World Cup qualifier for the first time in twelve … Continue reading
MLS Manifesto Destino
It has been brought to my attention that other blogs have goals and concepts, whereas Futfanatico alternates between tweeting about tweeting, recaps of MLS games, and fawning over celebrity culture. What is our ethos? The lack of a coherent plan … Continue reading
The Weekend in Photos
This weekened provided a healthy smorgasborg of meaningless games and less meaningless games. While Real Madrid devoured the Toronto Bluejays, Chelsea squared off with Manchested United in the blue cross-blue shield cup final. The winner did not win the Stanley … Continue reading
I saw you Berbatov!
I saw you Berbatov! Even before Sir Alex subbed you in the second half, I pulled out my binoculars and, sure enough, there you were, sandwiched between Rircardo Carvalho and John Terry. Did you really think you could avoid detection … Continue reading
In with the Old, out with the Nude
The good news is, the community shield is not encrusted in diamond and gold. The bad news? Chelsea comprehensively outplayed United in the second half and exposed their bare deficiencies, but for a rare moment of brilliance by Giggs and … Continue reading
RSL: The Discourse of Deficient Finishing
Well, Real Salt Lake managed to defeat the visiting Seattle Sounders 1-0. In fact, they scored on a rifled shot by Robbie Findley. Yet, seconds after the start of the first half, Findley wasted an even more silver plated chance. … Continue reading
Passing the Toronto Test
Just a few thoughts on the Madrid game. ( I promise to get a halfway decent CSS/HTML template up within a week.) 1) Raul’s Refined Touch – I keep trying to find a reason to hate Raul, yet he continues … Continue reading
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