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Video Friday

Thank God it's blow off work in the afternoon day...Let's start with Earnie Stewart, who talks Jozy with ESPN's Leander Schaerlaeckens.Everton keeper Tim Howard talks about his goal and the loss against Bolton.What's that you say, Timmy? Had it happen ...

You’ve never seen an own goal like this before.

The sheer volume of combined calamities needed for Al-Hilal to concede this goal boggles the mind. It's like a Keystone Cops greatest hits clip.- Greg Seltzer

What? You want some too?

Remember back when Greg called that keen four for four during the 2008 Olympics? Well, the NSC intern just doubled the feat in the Under-20 World Cup round of 16. That's just how we roll, yo... The word of the round: swagger. Whether it was coming, g...

Party to the people

The group stage of any major tournament - let alone the Under-20 World Cup - is not too different from a high school prom. It's the culmination of an arduous journey that is a cause for celebration. Everybody gets to hang around, dance a little, try to...

Japan set new benchmark for Asia with women’s World Cup triumph

It was case of "anything you can do, I can do better" for Japan's women footballers as they defied the odds to lift the World Cup just six months after the country's men had captured a record fourth Asian title.

Three WC points in the bag

I told ya it wouldn't be easy, but the USWNT patiently posted a 2-0 win over North Korea to open their World Cup campaign successfully.- Greg Seltzer

On Like A Jambon – Lady Nats Style

Our USWNT gals are set to kick off World Cup play against North Korea in about 35 minutes. Here is your game one line-up:Solo; Krieger, Buehler, Rampone, LePeilbet, Boxx, Cheney, O'Reilly, Lloyd, Rodriguez, WambachI'll be back later with highlights, re...

Fifty Seven Flavors – Parts Deux

Get it? It's another catch-up. (jazz hands) Yes, it's time for a little goodie tray/other output linkery. Let's start with the freshness: Who is up for an AS Roma wishlist update? Gosh where to start? First, despite the oddly grumpy reaction out...

Who likes goals?

Still busy busy, but we can't forget to take a cracker break once in a while...I'm sorry, but Al-Gharafa's Juninho has to be mentioned in any discussion of the free kick greats. He's not just accurate, his stuff is always nasty. It's like trying to read a breaking pitch... that runs 92MPH. Listen to the...

Who likes goals?

I know what you're thinking: "He's ahead of schedule this Monday" - yeah, too far ahead. I'll add the MLS Goal of the Week nominees in a fresh post when it surfaces...With you-know-who gone, is Mickey Sulejmani finally ready to justify his price tag at Ajax? Set-up man Gregory van der Wiel sure seems to...

Video Tuesday

With not much of stateside interest going on with matches today, it seemed like a good time to ruin your productivity with some tube...Let's kick off with a quick Hello Muddah, Hello Faddah howdy-do. By the way, do say that previous sentence out loud a...

Video Tuesday

With not much of stateside interest going on with matches today, it seemed like a good time to ruin your productivity with some tube...Let's kick off with a quick Hello Muddah, Hello Faddah howdy-do. By the way, do say that previous sentence out loud a...