US soccer and the economics of mediocrity
One goal from Thomas Muller and an entire nation began to cry. Only down one goal and with 78 minutes left to play, one German strike was enough to bring men, women, and children alike to tears. Just...
View ArticleAre goalkeepers prisoners of defense? A statistical look at MLS
Tim Howard had the greatest game ever…in a loss. Effusive praise in other American sports is reserved solely for winners. Had Curt Schilling not won Game 6 he would not live in Boston lore. Michael...
View ArticleYedlin: Next big thing or the next small Brek? Why Tottenham is the wrong move
He was the bad shot that went in. When Jurgen Klinsmann selected DeAndre Yedlin to be part of the World Cup squad, the move was widely criticized. Yedlin had shown flashes at the 2013 Under-20 World...
View ArticleTo Russia With Goals: USA v. Czech Republic
It begins again. In less than a week, the United States will play the Czech Republic in Prague. The first friendly of the 2018 World Cup cycle will feature the United States playing a midlevel Czech...
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