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Monthly Archives: June 2011
The Gold Cup Final – Some Bitter Sweet Pico de Gallo
I wrote a guest post at the Good Men Project on my unusual feelings every time the US and Mexico square off. As a chicano with fair-skinned guero-itis, my life has been a series of chameleon assimilation acts, with the … Continue reading
REQUIRED READING – Some Summer Treats & Tricks
It’s summer, you’re bored, your favorite blogger isn’t posting as frequently, and he has not yet published his magnum opus that will forever change your life. What do you do? Rest easy – we have some recommendations to make this … Continue reading
Guest Post at Fisted Away – England’s Joy & Jubilation
I can feel your confused emotions. On the one hand, you are disappointed at the lack of ink on the game last night. Yes, I know, I know. In thirty years time, our grandchildren will ask us – “Abuelo/a, did … Continue reading
Gold Cup Quarterfinals – US v. Jamaica: Player Grades
It’s been too long. Not since the last World Cup have my always accurate and enlightening Player Grades graced these pages. Allow me to briefly explain: I take the NYTimes Goal blog and ESPN Soccernet grades as a baseline, and … Continue reading
UPDATE – Introducing the sexy, sleek, ad-free IPhone app
Please, have some decency and wipe your drool off the keyboard. Well, we’ll let it slide, just this once. It was time for the site to go mobile, period. I tried plugins, but most of them suck. I also tried … Continue reading
A Few Thoughts on Sporting KC, Stadia, and “Roots”
It seems like only yesterday I was posting my first thoughts via the tongue & cheek MLS Manifesto. The major gripe? As a Kansas City Spurs, err Wiz, err Wizards, err Sporting, supporter, I had grown up watching my heroes … Continue reading
England, Frankie, Stevie G, Oil, Water, Vinegar & Other Recipes
At the critically acclaimed FistedAway I wrote a guestpost on England’s midfield dilemma. No, I did not regurgitate the decade-long lament of “Lampard + Gerrard = failiure.” Rather, I speculate on the alternative: what happens when the Three Lions can’t … Continue reading
UPDATE: The Long Kiss Until Later, Probably One Month
We have this wonderfully complex & twisted relationship, you and I. You depend on me to write a post on this blog for your reading pleasure. If I post, you read it. If I don’t post, you simmer with anticipation. … Continue reading
FIFA Corruption Scandal Links & Time To Shakedown
I won’t bore you with another mega-post detailing this FIFA crap. Just remember two things: 1) As long as FIFA gets (practically) free labor from players and shifts the burden of hosting to countries, then they will be a money-grubbing … Continue reading
Futfanatico: The Book Extravaganza & Give Away Quiz
So, due to logistical issues, the book launch has been pushed back. Circle your calendars and get ready for… t/b/a. Hopefully. This is my first time “producing” a book, so my rosy and naive expectations have slowly given way to … Continue reading