Euro 2012: England vs. France and Must-Watch First-Round Matchups

The European club season has been over for two weeks, but if you are like me the incredible high with which it ended has you in one of the worst football withdrawals you have ever experienced. Fear not, fans, as we are less than a week away from arguably the most talented international tournament the game has to offer! The UEFA European Championship gets underway Friday, June 8 with co-host Ukraine... 

Euro 2012: England Can Shock the Continent by Mirroring Chelsea Tactics

Roy Hodgson’s 23-man roster for Euro 2012 will get its first action tomorrow night as they visit  Norway in the first of their two friendlies leading up to the summer tournament. These warm-ups are crucial in establishing not only chemistry, but  figuring out the best way to meld the 23 distinct personalities from 23 different backgrounds of football, which include nine different styles... 

England Euro 2012 Roster: Roy Hodgson’s Team Selection Makes Him a Coward

Let’s be honest for a moment. Very few outside of the most rabid—and thus ignorantly blind—Three Lions supporter has much faith in any combination of 23 English-born footballers winning the Euros this summer. The truth of the matter is that the quality of the EPL has not recently been manifested in a strong national side. This could have something to do with better foreign imports... 

England Euro 2012 Roster: Roy Hodgson’s 5 Biggest Snubs

England manager Roy Hodgson announced his squad today that he will be taking to Poland/Ukraine for the Euro 2012 Championships. The squad list is as follows: Goalkeepers: Joe Hart (Man City), Robert Green (West Ham), John Ruddy (Norwich) Defenders: Glen Johnson (Liverpool), Phil Jones (Man United), John Terry (Chelsea), Joleon Lescott (Man City), Gary Cahill (Chelsea), Ashley Cole (Chelsea), Leighton... 

Roy Hodgson Appointed England Manager: How He Should Handle John Terry Problem

Roy Hodgson’s “surprise” appointment as England’s newest manager is a bittersweet promotion. While he is now in charge of one of the most prestigious and historical teams in the game’s history, he has also inherited the issues and off-field controversies that have seen many greater managers before him humbled into a disappointing end. Hodgson’s predecessor, Fabio... 

US Men’s National Team: 4 Reasons USMNT Is Better Without Landon Donovan

The US got a historic win on Wednesday as they upset footballing powerhouse Italy with a 1-0 win. What is even more surprising is they did it all without their best player and longtime US superstar Landon Donovan. Donovan is the United States’ all-time leading goal scorer (46) and second in caps (138). He has been a figure in the national side since he made his debut in 2003 and the focus of... 

Jurgen Klinsmann: 5 Questions for the US Boss Following His Debut Game

Jurgen Klinsmann managed his first game for the USA men’s national team Wednesday against Mexico. The game ended in a 1-1 tie, with Mexico dominating the first half and the US making a late surge to win. Both teams played without full squads as Clint Dempsey was absent from the US and Javier Hernandez from Mexico. Even without these stars, the game started in the same fashion as the Gold Cup... 

2011 Copa America: First Knockout Round Preview and Predictions

In tournament soccer, it is often not about how you play but about surviving and moving on. Tournament favorites Argentina and Brazil struggled through the opening matches, earning ties when they were expected to win. But in the end, these teams that have history of international success got it done and moved on to the first knockout round. They will be joined by Colombia, Peru, Uruguay, Paraguay,... 

2011 Copa America: Power Rankings and Preview

The Confederations Cup is often considered the warm up for the World Cup. If this is true than The Gold Cup would be its equivalent in the Americas with Copa America being the big dance. It was cute to watch these North American teams attempt to create a compelling and exciting football by having the best team dominate every game they play and their closest competitor disappoint horribly. But now it... 

U-17 World Cup: Souleymane Coulibaly, Star of the Future

The U-17 World Cup is always a fun tournament to watch. Unless you are a true fanatic about your nation and religiously go from city to city scouting young talent, you probably are not familiar with a single player. But it’s kind of like March Madness—the fun is in discovering prospects and weighing in with your friends with predictions of who will make an impact at the next level. For... 

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