MLS than Zero?
The 2016 MLS season opened this past weekend with 35 goals in 10 games, including a 7-goal game, 3 5-goal games, and Orlando City scoring two goals in the final […]
How to Talk About Leicester City
Even before games against Manchester City and Arsenal, everyone was doing it. But if you’re looking for pointers about how to talk about the most exciting team in the history of […]
United States 5, Japan 2
Thinking about Abby Wambach last month reminded me that I never published my thoughts on the historical final game of the 2015 Women’s World Cup. So here’s a blast from […]
Real Americans
Does the US Men’s team need to follow the Women’s in seeking real Americans? Abby Wambach finished her exceptional career last month, almost certainly the most impressive ever for an American […]
Can Chelsea Recover?
Everyone agrees, Chelsea are having an historically bad season. Just 15 points in as many games, only 3 points clear of the relegation zone. Every time it looks like José Mourinho has started […]
Last Weekend
This was quite a weekend for underdogs. The two best teams in world football dropped points, the Premier League saw the team with the 2nd lowest wage bill from last season go […]
Martial Arts
I’ve linked to the work of animator Richard Swarbrick before, and chances are I will do again. Here’s his most recent football-related work, animations of Anthony Martial’s goals for Manchester […]
Howe Bilić Rodgers
Most people who read this blog are probably aware that the Stoopid American is temporarily in London. That means that I have been able to attend West Ham United’s 3-4 home […]
United States 2, Germany 0
The United States clearly outperformed Germany, but won the game through poor refereeing and excellent diving. After weathering a brief spell of German pressure at the beginning of the match, […]
Allarrivedyrci
West Ham’s 2015-16 season officially begins today when they face Andorran side FC Lusitanos at Upton Park (the game will actually be streamed live on the official West Ham website). […]
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