This batch of links should amuse you, should you decide to peruse them. The theme for this round is, gasp, themes. Disfruten.

The ugly spector of doping reared its ugly head yet again. Off the post has a list of the most amusing excuses for drug-use. We must clear Cannvaro´s name, though, even if not the sharpest tool in the shed. In 1999, the drug he injected for our viewing pleasure was 100% legal. And he was recently cleared in the bee-sting dispute.

This is American Soccer needs to be updated more often. Do it. Now. But in the meantime, enjoy this latest “diary project entry” about a young Hispanic artist growing up with futbol in LA.

Soccersource has been globetrotting and brings you the loveliest pictures and historical anecdotes surrounding the cathedrals of the sport. Even if you disagree with the rankings, you will enjoy these pieces.

Last week, Richard Whittal of amoresplendedlife asked the question “What is MLS” and published a series of intersting posts by various authors. I won´t ruin the surprise, but the correct answer is not “a professional soccer league based in the United States and Canada.” Not entirely.

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