July 2011
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#USMNT Finally Courts Klinsmann
The president of U.S. Soccer, Sunil Gulati, announced the hiring of Juergen Klinsmann as coach of the national team today after years of courtship only a day after Bob Bradley was let go. There have been rumors for years that Gulati wanted Klinsmann, so apparently they finally gave each other a promise ring.
Obviously the timing is odd as it seemed like the national team had confidence in...
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Here's our latest post from our resident...
Get ready for another Set Pieces fashion exclusive as we prepare to travel around Europe, checking out some of the top class kits from the upcoming season, as well as some interesting and unfortunate choices.
To Scotland, where we visit a classic kit which has found itself in flux in recent years. Apparently, Celtic hired someone a few years ago with an intense love of highlighters, as at least...
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Cannavaro, McBride to Play in #Soccer Testimonial...
Paul Scholes of Manchester United decided to assemble a testimonial match to take place on August 5th and the New York Cosmos obliged with Eric Cantona, another form United player, now directing soccer operations. Scholes, a decorated United player, scored 102 goals before announcing his retirement in May. The United squad will take on a new York Cosmos teams resuming operations after a...
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The What If With the #USWNT
As you know it’s been 12 years since that wonderful run by the United States Women’s National Team to win the World Cup on the foot of Brandi Chastain and the hands of Briana Scurry. Some of you may have seen the segment on ESPN reliving that tail and the impact it had. A lot of those players received the first women’s soccer scholarships at their respective schools due to...
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Highlights of the #USWNT's game vs Brazil →
I would’ve embedded the video but ESPN disabled that feature. Anyways, go check it out if you missed the game
-Pete
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Yanbks Abroad projects the #USMNT 2012 Olympic... →
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Has the #USMNT plateaued? A SI writer tackles the... →
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Great article from @nytimesgoal about gender... →
