Sunday marked the end of a monthlong display of the best soccer we will see until 2014 in Brazil. With 2 Cup-less teams entering the championship fray, World Cup enthusiasts prepared for the Final with mainly positive anticipation. Germany, the team many had already ordained as the champs after their 4-nil deconstruction of Maradona’s relaxed to the [...]
Archive for July, 2010
6 Jul
Pride (In The Name of Soccer)
Now safely back in the US of A, jet lag fading slowly away, stories of the times we had just a week ago already getting old and worn with hyperbole, I’ve had time to reflect on our excursion, let what seemed like a hazy dream sink into reality. The trip had something for everyone, as [...]
1 Jul
Them Fightin’ Americans
In South Africa, surprisingly, there are few major differences when compared to the United States. People act the same, dress the same, have similar humor, listen to similar music, and, in general, have similar aspirations. Streets are named Florida, Orlando, and Orange, and the landscape and climate are similar to what you’d fine in the United States. [...]
