United States 2, Colombia 0
The United States won yet another game against a team that looked to have the better of them in the first half. This time, however, it was shrewd referee-management rather than […]
Category Archives: Tournaments
Nigeria 0, United States 1
The United States won comfortably against an overmatched Nigerian squad. They will face stiffer competition in the knockout rounds. At the end of my analysis of the Sweden game, I […]
United States 0, Sweden 0
The US tied a very evenly matched Sweden in a game that was more interesting than exciting. The two most memorable moments of the match will leave Sweden feeling they […]
United States 3, Australia 1
The US wore down a strong Australian team in a game they would likely have lost but for Hope Solo. Before the tournament started, I think I irritated a friend by […]
Summer’s End
The European season starts tomorrow when Reims host Paris Saint-Germain in the kick-off of the Ligue 1 season. In fact, if you’re inclined to include such things as the Trophee […]
Final Words (Germany 1, Argentina 0)
I’m always a little sad at the end of a major tournament, which is probably why it’s taken me some time to write up the final. Brazil 2014 was particularly […]
Brazil 1, Germany 7: A Thought Experiment
Germany’s historic victory over Brazil is the kind of game that makes ordinary analysis virtually pointless. It is so out of line with any sort of sensible expectations that it short circuits […]
A Messi Vineyard
So I’ve got this new Vine app. I’m not sure what exactly you’re supposed to do with this thing, but I’ve been spending my time watching how amazing Lionel Messi […]
Pre-Cap: Brazil 2, Colombia 1
For the second time in the tournament, the most influential figure in a Brazil game was the referee. In this encounter, the tale had a twist at the end. Formations This […]
Top Ten Group Games
Consider this a first pass, or food for thought. Here’s my top ten games of the group stage. Which ones do you think I left out, and who needs to […]
Stoopid American 