So it's been a month or 5 since I last posted, my apologies to the few who still check this space for opinions and comments. It's been busy to say the least, 3 weddings, 1 honeymoon, and some crazy work projects have made it hard to do anything when I am at home, let alone commenting on any and all soccer news in the world. Click to continue reading...

For those of you wondering... Anah and I are alive and well, having finally arrived in San Pedro Sula. This is our first chance at Internet access (we're at school) and so there are many adventures to describe...

later though! Click to continue reading...

Here is an example of someone who receives paychecks for the way they write about soccer, in opposition to us who barely put two coherent sentences together. Jamie Trecker took the liberty of breaking down the last two US performances with a brutal, cutting honesty and clarity. Enjoy. Click to continue reading...

Here's Fulham FC's video tribute to Brian McBride. It's a sad that McBride will no longer be playing in the Prem, but it'll be great for a younger generation of fans to get to see him in the MLS. I just wish he had stuck around the Cottage long enough for Eddie Johnson to learn a few things about putting the ball into the net. Click to continue reading...

Actually the title should read 5 things I learned from the second half of USA England, because I'm and idiot and set up my vcr incorrectly. Anyways, onto the 5 things I learned about the USMNT from Wednesday's friendly:

1) Bob Bradley needs to make quicker substitutions
If the first half played out anything like the second half, Bradley should've been able to see that changes needed to be made at the half. Click to continue reading...

Bravo ESPN, we salute you for your dedication to covering the Euros on your family of networks and only sloughing the first days matches to ESPN Classic. For that you deserve some credit.

However, our own national team is playing it's three toughest opponents in a row, ever, and for the two "Sexier" matches, in terms of who neutrals (see: not psychotic about footie) would rather/should see, many Americans (or maybe it's just me and my shit cable package) will be forced to watch the game on tape delay, in Spanish. Click to continue reading...

It's that time again: time for me to tell our Yanks Abroad what they should do with their careers and their lives, because I am the smartest football pundit/punter on earth. Without further arrogance nor adieu:

• Bobby Convey – Stay

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As most of you informed readers know by now (we're never the first to break news here at SGS) Fulham FC has an outside shot at playing some continental footie next season. While this is certainly a newsworthy story, what makes it worthy of our brand of wit and sarcasm? First off, the five yanks who make West London and Craven Cottage their home.

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Unfortunately I have a bad case of writer's block. The urge to write hasn't gone away, it's just that every time I sit down the few words that do trickle out of my fingertips sound lame or don't go anywhere.

That being said, Fulham continue to get results, similar to last season when their survival was on the line; thus keeping up the hopes of countless Americans. Click to continue reading...

So.....Fulham live to fight another day. On the one hand I, as a fan of Club America, am happy because it means that 5 Yanks might still be in the Prem next season. However, I as a writer have been planning a piece about where the 5 as well as others should/could ply their trade next season after Fulham goes down. Click to continue reading...

LONDON -- These broad arguments over whether Americans should dump steady domestic gigs to feed their soccer wanderlust and chase lavish sums overseas really can be quite silly.

Each case is different, deserving of its own shading and measurement. What's good for Soccer Willie might be all wrong for Soccer Wonka.

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Check out this moving post from Who Ate All the Cupcakes Click to continue reading...

Happy Valentine's Day Lanny-poo!!!!


We here at Seven Guys Short want to send our unconditional love to you on this most sacred of holidays. By unconditional we mean that we'll continue to support you in all of your trials and tribulations as a professional soccer player. Especially for your steadfast desire to remain in the MLS and not challenge yourself as a player, which leads to you failing to make an impact in most games for the USMNT (where according to you, Nike, and Bruce Arena you're supposed to be the go-to guy, our playmaker, the #10). Click to continue reading...

Happy Valentine's Day Lanny-poo!!!!


We here at Seven Guys Short want to send our unconditional love to you on this most sacred of holidays. By unconditional we mean that we'll continue to support you in all of your trials and tribulations as a professional soccer player. Especially for your steadfast desire to remain in the MLS and not challenge yourself as a player, which leads to you failing to make an impact in most games for the USMNT (where according to you, Nike, and Bruce Arena you're supposed to be the go-to guy, our playmaker, the #10). Click to continue reading...

Check out our favorite Liverpool fan's opinion of the new USMNT jersey. I for one totally agree with her, and the other three opinions that she's linked in her post, and could not have said it better myself.

Time to dream about pancakes. Click to continue reading...