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Tag Archives: Opinion
Pandora’s Box of Chocolates: Why We Love Chicharito
Brian Phillips of the Run of Play wrote a wonderful portrait about Pato a few years back, focusing on the fine line between potential and accomplishment. He articulated the “Lolita theory of fanlove” – we as fans project dreams and … Continue reading
FIFA & Emerging Markets: Swim With Sharks
Everybody is up in arms about the FIFA bid fiasco. The anglo-saxon nations allegedly have united to reform FIFA. The topic of the moment is “lobbying.” By lobbying, I do not mean loitering in a hotel lobby. I also am … Continue reading
MPLS- Cross Fertilization or BP pollution?
So, as America fawns over a British Prince getting married and the twitterverse mocks the “europhile” leanings of MLS rebranding events, I ask myself: as the Atlantic shrinks to a puddle, have things gotten better or worse? And, of course, … Continue reading
The EPL Explained: Saturday Morning Glory
Across the Atlantic, why do we set our alarm clocks and spring out of bed to watch Manchester United play West Brom? Granted, expats with childhood affections and personal ties can claim a strong emotional stake. But notoriously fickle American … Continue reading
MLS Manifesto: the Line in the Grass
So yes, I fell off the MLS bandwagon. It’s been ages since I last posted witty banter about that North American upstart of a league. In fact, rather than talking about the league, I last reflected upon the potential strike … Continue reading
Liverpool FC – Nothing Behind the Curtain
In a decade, a fresh off the print MBA textbook will be opened to a chapter on “International Mergers & Acquisitions: Case Studies in Futility.” The opening section? Hicks, Gillete, and Liverpool – The Importance of Due Diligence & Cultural … Continue reading
Gillette – The Worst an LFC Fan Can Get
So, part of me believes that the Yank ownership spree in the UK is universal and cosmic justice for the American revolution. As karma payback for “taxation representation,” the Brits must suffer “debt re-consolidation with no prospects for salvation.” Or … Continue reading
Fake Scoop on the Real Life Togo Quandary
After two years of soccer blogging, the wheels don’t turn like they used to. While Wenger comments and Sir Alex jokes used to start the engine, the stale plate of recycled story lines has obviously caused my stray eye to … Continue reading
Rooney – Disgust for All the Weird Reasons…
Ahem, I have spoken on this topic before. But, John Terry aside, Wayne Rooney’s recently revealed tryst with a prostitute while his wife was pregnant reaches a new low – but not for the typical reasons.
Vuvuzelas: Deconstructing Postcolonial Legos
Today UEFA banned the vuvuzelas. Uefa’s argued that the “buzzing” sound drowned out the crowd’s emotional response to the match. This background “noise” diluted “the culture and tradition of Europe.” And no. The President of UEFA is French and his … Continue reading