Friday, June 26, 2015

More Fun With Sepp, USA vs. China, Peru Advance, Argentina vs. Colombia

Well, Argentina play tonight, so, you know...

Woof! There goes another one! We've got loads of great stuff to get to today, so let's do it! Sadly, we'll have to begin with SPECTRE FIFA. Yes, good 'ol Sepp says, "Wait. Hold the phone. I didn't say I'd resign. I never said that." Asshole.

Back on the grass pitch, Peru advanced to the semifinals of Copa América on the back of a hat-trick from Paolo Guerrero. Tim Vickery was at the Estadio Germán Becker and filed this report.

Tonight? Argentina vs. Colombia! Check the rhyme:

Argentina vs. Colombia: Preview
Tim Vickery: Key Battles
Gabriele Marcotti: Questions for Pekerman

As for Copa América's Buttgate? Jara's club side Mainz ain't having it. They say he can piss off. Good for them. And remember when the U.S. beat Argentina at Copa América in 1995? We sure do. So do Wynalda and Alexi.

Over on the not-grass pitch, it's Quarterfinal time. The USA Women face the Chinese in the late game (7:30 p.m. EDT on FOX), and the Germans play the French in the early match. Here we go:

USA vs. China: Preview
Andrew Gibney: Four Key Battles

With these two international tournaments in motion, we've been neglecting Major League Soccer. According to this article, there is a big week coming up. Rivalry Week, in fact. Juicy!




And finally...Atlanta United FC? Really?

Onward!

-SSN

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Thursday, June 25, 2015

Chile Oust Uruguay, Liverpool Sign Firmino, Marcela Mora y Araujo on Messi, USA Gold Cup Squad

Sadly, the tactic employed was successful. Thankfully, he's been banned.
It was a bit chippy and feisty and finger-up-the-butty, but hosts Chile managed (thanks to a ridiculous red card on Cavani) to get past Uruguay and reach the semis of Copa América after a goal from QPR legend Mauricio Isla. Today's match is Bolivia vs. Peru. Here are a few pieces of note about last night's affair in Santiago:

Chile 1 - 0 Uruguay: Three Thoughts

If you want more Women's World Cup, you'll have to wait until tomorrow when France and Germany clash and the U.S. of A. face China. To hold you over until then, we offer Caitlin Murray's Power Rankings. Oh, and a great article by Laurent Dubois on just why the women are playing on turf.

SSN regulars will know that we love us some Marcela Mora y Araujo. She doesn't write much, but when she does she provides some great insight into what's up down in Argentina. Today, she's looking into the Messi enigma. Is Argentine gaffer Tata Martino partly to blame for Messi still not finding his best form in his national jersey?


The Diving German has announced his squad for the Gold Cup. Clint Dempsey's recent lack of discipline has not kept him out of the tournament. Here's the crew:

GOALKEEPERS (3): Brad Guzan (Aston Villa), Nick Rimando (Real Salt Lake), William Yarbrough (Club Leon)
DEFENDERS (7): Ventura Alvarado (Club America), John Brooks (Hertha Berlin), Timmy Chandler (Eintracht Frankfurt), Brad Evans (Seattle Sounders FC), Omar Gonzalez (LA Galaxy), Fabian Johnson (Borussia Mönchengladbach), Tim Ream (Bolton Wanderers)
MIDFIELDERS (9): Kyle Beckerman (Real Salt Lake), Alejandro Bedoya (Nantes), Michael Bradley (Toronto FC), Brad Davis (Houston Dynamo), Mix Diskerud (New York City FC), Alfredo Morales (Ingolstadt), DeAndre Yedlin (Tottenham Hotspur), Gyasi Zardes (LA Galaxy), Graham Zusi (Sporting Kansas City)
FORWARDS (4): Jozy Altidore (Toronto FC), Clint Dempsey (Seattle Sounders FC), Aron Johannsson (AZ Alkmaar), Chris Wondolowski (San Jose Earthquakes)

Liverpool have signed Firmino. That's a pretty big signing. Will he help save Rodgers's job? Phil McNulty is on the case. Inter signed Geoffrey Kondogbia. James Horncastle thinks it will not only benefit the Milan side, but Serie A as a whole. Other signings, almost-signings, rumors, rumours? Here you go:


Amy Lawrence writes this: After the travails of Micah Richards and Ashley Cole in Serie A, is it a coincidence that England’s best World Cup performance since 1966 was in 1990, during a period when more of the nation’s coveted talent played overseas? We shall read more of what she writes about that here.

And finally...Grant Wahl has a fascinating piece on the USWNT kit man who was fired in February. 

Onward!!

-SSN

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Tuesday, June 23, 2015

USA Oust Colombia, England Defeat Norge, Cech to Arsenal, Parma Sadness, Goals of the Week


Come on in! The USA Women defeated the crap-talking about the USA not crap-talking Colombians 2 - 0 last night in Edmonton. The Yanks still looked disjointed but the defense was solid once again and they were able to sneak past the quick and slick Colombians. Gotta hand it to the South American side - they were a joy to watch at times. Gorgeous movement and passing. Anywho, the English also won thanks to a killer shot from Bronze. Here's the rest of your lot from the Great White North:

Women's World Cup: Monday's Day 17 Takeaways
USA 2 - 0 Colombia: Three Things We Learned
USA 2 - 0 Colombia: Three Things Learned
USA 2 - 0 Colombia: What We Learned
Norway 1 - 2 England: Louise Taylor in Ottawa

There is one match tonight: The Japanese vs. The Dutch.

Meanwhile, in what SSN staffers have dubbed the biggest transfer of the summer (at least in the Premier League) thus far, Petr "The Helmet" Cech looks certain to move across London from Chelsea to Arsenal. Here are the other rumors and rumours...


Man oh man oh man. SSN Regulars will know that we were big fans of the Parma sides of the late 90s. 1996-1997, in particular, was such a great  team. Gianluigi Buffon, Lilian Thuram, Enrico Chiesa, Hernán Crespo, Nestor Sensini, Dino Baggio, Mario Stanić...they were a fun side. And they should have won the title but for yet another dubious call in favor of Juventus. But, we digress. They're now in Serie D. As David Gendelman puts it, It is incredible that a Serie A team could go bankrupt so spectacularly twice in a little over 10 years. But in Italy the incredible has become the commonplace.



Smoggy in Santiago...

There are no matches in Copa América until tomorrow, so now would be the perfect time to look back at the tournament and pick 10 highlights. And who better to do that than Tim Vickery, who is taking it all in down in Chile.

Just how did the relationship between Sergio Ramos and Real Madrid turn ugly? El Sid takes a look.


And finally...Stevie G's got a billboard in L.A.

Onward!!

-SSN

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Monday, June 22, 2015

The Sids, Brazil Women Out, Brazil Men Through, Copa América Quarterfinals Set, USA vs. Colombia Tonight

Fiddy and Joe Hart?!
Hello Week! A very pleasant Monday to you. We'll begin with the Women's World Cup, where Australia shocked Brazil to advance to the Quarters. The United States face Colombia tonight (8 p.m. EDT on Fox Sports 1) to attempt to do the same. Should the U.S advance, they'll face China. Here's what we've got from up in Canada...

Women's World Cup Bracket: Round-of-16 Results After Sunday
Women's World Cup: What we learned on Day 16
Women's World Cup: Sunday's Day 16 Takeaways
Grant Wahl: Best XI So Far
England vs. Norway: Preview

United States vs. Colombia

OMG! It’s the Sids 2015! Our favorite scribe in Spain looks back at the year that was. ¡Excelente!

Way down in Chile, it's time to hit the reset button. It's been an OK tournament at best. Hopefully that'll change. Let's see. What have we learned? Neymar is officially out after Brazil accepted his ban, his team did just enough to advance without him (Tim Vickery calls that progress), and here are your quarterfinals...




West Ham are already back in training. They've got a new gaffer and the Europa League to think about. James Riach takes a gander at the East London outfit here.


That'll do for today, peeps.

Onward!!

-SSN

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Friday, June 19, 2015

Day Off


Ooof! There goes another one. We're going to be brief today. The heat is simply too much to handle and everyone at SSN Headquarters is suffering from extreme lethargy. As you might expect, it's pretty much all Women's World Cup and Copa América. The usual transfer insanity continues, but no "big" moves have been announced. We'll be back on Monday to sort out the weekend results and prepare for USA vs. Colombia.

Onward!!

-SSN

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Thursday, June 18, 2015

Brazil Lose the Match & Neymar Loses the Plot, USA Women Get Colombia, Dempsey Decision



Well, now. There was one match down in Chile last night, and the entire SSN Staff gathered at The Editor's house to catch the action on the television computer. Colombia defeated Brazil and once again the Brazilians showed their colors, acting like the sore losers they are. Neymar saw red after the final whistle and we're left to ponder the average Brazil side now looking quite disheveled. We'll get to the fallout, but first, let's let Scott Murray look back on almost 100 years of drama at Copa América. OK, now the fallout...

Colombia 1 - 0 Brazil: Three Quick Takes
Colombia 1 - 0 Brazil: Three Thoughts

Way up at the other end of the planet, the Round of 16 for the Women's World Cup is set, eh? All times are Eastern Daylight:

Saturday, June 20
Ottawa
Germany (1B) vs. Sweden (3D), 4 p.m. (Fox Sports 1)
Edmonton
China (2A) vs. Cameroon (2C), 7:30 p.m. (Fox Sports 1)

Sunday, June 21
Moncton
Brazil (1E) vs. Australia (2D), 1 p.m. (Fox Sports 1)
Montreal
France (1F) vs. South Korea (2E), 4 p.m. (Fox Sports 1)
Vancouver
Canada (1A) vs. Switzerland (3C), 7:30 p.m. (Fox Sports 1)

Monday, June 22
Ottawa
Norway (2B) vs. England (2F), 5 p.m. (Fox Sports 1)
Edmonton
United States (1D) vs. Colombia (3F), 8 p.m. (Fox Sports 1)

Tuesday, June 23
Vancouver
Japan (1C) vs. Netherlands (3A), 10 p.m. (Fox Sports 1)

Women's World Cup: Wednesday's Day 12 Takeaways
Women’s World Cup — What we learned on Day 12

Barf.

Rafael van der Vaart. He always seemed like a funny dude. And he was a damn good player, too. Nick Ames takes a closer look at the Dutch star now that he's moved to Seville. Nick claims he is a shirt-out kind of player born into the wrong generation. A solid assessment.


Graham Parker's wondering (as are we) if U.S. Soccer will dare make an example of Clint Dempsey? Well, will you, U.S. Soccer? Hmmmm? I mean, he ripped up the ref's notebook, for fuck's sake! We've never seen that move before. Could he be (gasp!) suspended for the Gold Cup?


So, Gore Arturo Vidal had a blood alcohol content of 0.12 when he wrecked his Ferrari. He's still on the Chile squad, and Tim Vickery says that's all down to loyalty.

Here's a question: Are the World Cup and Olympics too expensive for their own good?

We out!

Onward!!

-SSN

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Wednesday, June 17, 2015

USA Defeat Nigeria, Argentina Defeat Uruguay, Premier League Fixtures, More FIFA Fun, Vidal DUI

Si vas a manejar, no tomes, Arturo...

Hey now! Hump Day has arrived! And the U.S. Women have arrived in the next round of the World Cup as group winners. That's a good thing. Wouldn't want to have to face Brazil in New Brunswick! Let's get caught up.

Women’s World Cup — What we learned on Day 11
USA 1 - 0 Nigeria: Caitlin Murray in Vancouver
USA 1 - 0 Nigeria: Three Things We Learned
USA 1 - 0 Nigeria: Three Things We Learned II
USA at the Women's World Cup: What we learned from the group stage
Women's World Cup: Group E Previews
Women's World Cup: Group F Previews

Oh, dear. Gore Arturo Vidal wrecked his Ferrari. And the fuzz say he was under the influence of alcohol. Yikes.

Fixtures!! Can you believe we get rolling in the Premier League on August 8? Neither can we. Here is the complete list of 2014-2015 Premier League Fixtures. And here's what we've got on Day One:

8 August 2015: Arsenal v West Ham United, Bournemouth v Aston Villa, Chelsea v Swansea City, Everton v Watford, Leicester City v Sunderland Manchester United v Tottenham Hotspur, Newcastle United v Southampton, Norwich City v Crystal Palace, Stoke City v Liverpool, West Bromwich Albion v Manchester City.

U.S. Open Cup? Shit hit the fan in the match between Seattle and Portland. Seattle finished with seven dudes! Check it.


Copa América. Tonight it's Brazil vs. Colombia. Neymar vs. James. Yesterday, Sergio scored to help Argentina beat Uruguay, and Paraguay beat Jamaica. Tim Vickery thinks Argentine gaffer Martino's shrewd tactical tinkering helped Argentina pip Uruguay. He's correct.


Did you hear about those photos of Villa starlet Jack Grealish? Apparently he was passed out in the street in Tenerife. We didn't pay much attention because we don't really care. Marina Hyde agrees. We like it when Marina Hyde agrees with us.

More on the Croatian swastika fallout? Here.

Headline of the Day: Swiss investigating 53 cases of possible money laundering at Fifa

We out!

Onward!!

-SSN

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Tuesday, June 16, 2015

USA vs. Nigeria, Copa América Drama, Soccer Made in Germany


What...is...up? Some mighty fine matches on the international scene yesterday. Both Copa América and the Women's World Cup dazzled. Since it's so bloody hot at SSN Headquarters this morning, let's begin in the Great White North. As expected, Germany and Norway are through. As expected, some asshat IN CHARGE OF PROMOTING THE WOMENS GAME IN BRAZIL made some sexist comments. Here we go:

Women's World Cup: What we learned on Day 10
Nigeria vs. USA: Preview
Jeff Carlisle: U.S. control own destiny

Friend of SSN Barry Ragin has this to say about things in Canada: "US has 4 points going in to the final group match. Worst case scenario is they lose to Nigeria by more than 4 goals, and finish in 3rd place. (One of Sweden or Australia can finish ahead of them, but not both.) The top 4 third place teams all advance to the round of 16. There are two third place teams with only 3 points. So the US has effectively qualified for the next round, regardless of the outcome of tonight's game. Just thought you might like to know that, since Fox sports and other sites can't seem to figure that out. (Nor the fact that this is the women's team, and not the men's.)" Thank you, Barry.


Down in Chile yesterday, there were 11 goals in the two matches played. Bolivia shocked Ecuador, and Mexico's B team made Chile's defending look dodgy, indeed. Today? Just the little issue of the Rio de la Plata Derby! Here we go:

Copa América: Monday Roundup
Chile 3 - 3 Mexico: Three Things We Learned
Chile 3 - 3 Mexico: Three Things We Learned II
Chile 3 - 3 Mexico: Three Takeaways
Chile vs. Mexico: Three Thoughts

Mihajlovic and Vieira chat back in 2000...

As expected, The Diving Italian was axed by Milan after their shitty season. The new man is Sinisa Mihajlovic. This is what Patrick Vieira had to say about Mihajlovic back in 2000: "There were a lot of bad things said to me and it they all came from one player - Mihajlovic", Vieira said. "I was called a black bastard and a f***ing black monkey. You don't want to hear that on the pitch coming from a professional player. "It was the worst that has been directed at me as a player. I talked with some of the other Lazio players and I asked them what they thought of that. They said they know him and he is stupid. They were sorry, they apologised."

Right! It is Tuesday and that means we've got Marcotti's Musings. Today, Gab is gabbing about Copa America impressions, Falcao and Wilshere's futures, Croatia controversy.

Look at this! Uli Hesse has an article on Soccer Made in Germany. This cemented The Editor's love of the game back in the day. Nice one, Uli!

And finally...Pinoe's Biggest Fan.

Onward!!

-SSN

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Monday, June 15, 2015

USA Under Pressure in Canada, Fun With Copa América, Euro 2016, Croatia Swastika, The Zlatan

Lovely...
Hey Hey Hey! Well, the U.S. women are not looking so good, eh? Disjointed, lethargic, unskilled. We're not sure what the problem is, but they haven't been fluid and simply have not been playing well. The pressure is on, and Abby knows it. Thank God their defending was good against the Swedes, otherwise, who knows? Blame it on the turf, we say...

Louise Taylor has swapped the cold and overcast northeast of England for the cold and overcast east of Canada and has some Talking Points from the first week of action at the Women's World Cup here. Colombia shocked France thanks to Lady Andrade. And today it's Ivory Coast vs. Norway, Thailand vs. Germany, Canada vs. Netherlands, and China vs. New Zealand.

Women's World Cup: Team of Round 2 of Games

Look at this! Friend of SSN Laurent Dubois has an interesting piece on France's Jessica Houara and the significance of the hijab.


Copa América. Oh, it's on. Neymar saved Brazil, but Messi couldn't save Argentina from dropping points. Today it's the hosts vs. Mexico's B Team...

Chile vs. Mexico: Preview

Oops...

In European Qualifying, Croatia and Italy drew 1 - 1 in front of no fans because of Croatian racists. So, what did said racists do? Put a swastika on the pitch, of course. Here's more...

Slovenia 2 - 3 England: Daniel Taylor at Stadion Stozice

And just how did Northern Ireland came from nowhere to the brink of Euro 2016?

Major League Soccer? Here are Five Things We Learned this weekend.


Will De Gea go to Madrid? El Sid says whatever happens, it won't end nicely for Iker Casillas.


And finally...we've always been a fan of Xavi's football. We've never been a fan of his personality. Here's the latest from the asshat himself...

Onward!!

-SSN

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Friday, June 12, 2015

Chile Win Copa América Opener, USA vs. Pia & Sweden, Euro 2016 Qualifying, Why Is Hope Solo Getting A Free Pass?

Damn! Pia's talking smack!
Good Grief! Another one bites the dust, eh? Friday is here, and although club footie is on hiatus, the international game is doing its best to keep us from getting too bored. Gore Arturo Vidal and Co. opened Copa América with a decisive victory over Ecuador last night, Norway snatched a draw from the Germans in the Women's World Cup, and there are a slew of Euro 2016 Qualifiers to check out this weekend. Let's get to it!

Chile 2 - 0 Ecuador: Report
Chile 2 - 0 Ecuador: Three Things

And here's a mega-preview with more info on the groups and upcoming action in Copa América. The only match today is Mexico vs. Bolivia.

In the Women's World Cup, Thailand won their first match ever, defeating Ivory Coast 3 - 2. Way to go! Hosts Canada and the Kiwis drew, China beat the Dutch, and as noted above, Norway used a delicious free kick to draw with Germany. Here are some Takeaways From Day Six, and here is What We Learned yesterday. Today? Well, it's only the USA facing former coach Pia Sundhage and her Sweden side. It'll be a doozy and it's on FOX at 8:00 p.m. EDT. Here's more about today's fun:

USA vs Sweden: Preview
USA vs. Sweden: Preview II

Not so fun? The way SPECTRE FIFA organized the Women's World Cup. Grant Wahl takes a look.

Transfer rumors? Transfer rumours? Oh, yeah. Whichever you prefer, we've got 'em:


It never ends, folks. One tournament is complete and it's time to try and qualify for the next. And the next big one for the powers that be and want to be in Europe takes place in France next summer. Here's your lot for the weekend:

Croatia vs. Italy: Preview


And finally...why is Hope Solo getting a free pass?

Onward!!

-SSN

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Thursday, June 11, 2015

USA Defeat Germany, Copa América, Women's World Cup, Goals of the Week

"There! There is Dieter! Do you see him, Joachim?" "Ahh, yes, Juergen. There he is. Hello Dieter!"

What up? The U.S. beat Germany yesterday in a fun but weird match. Does it mean anything? We're not sure, but winning successive matches in Holland and in Germany is impressive, regardless of whom the opponents fielded. The Yanks had odd squads, too. Check it:

Germany 1 - 2 United States: Jack Kerr at the RheinEnergieStadion
Germany 1 - 2 United States: Five Things We Learned
Germany 1 - 2 United States: Three Things We Learned
Germany 1 - 2 United States: Three Thoughts

Copa América kicks off tonight when hosts Chile play Ecuador (7:30 p.m. EDT on beIN Sport USA). Here are some previews to get you prepared for what could be a fabulous tournament. There is no lack of quality on offer, that's for sure....

Copa América: Preview
Copa América: Five players to watch

The Women's World Cup returns today after a one-day hiatus. It's Germany vs. Norway, China vs. Holland, Ivory Coast vs. Thailand, and Canada vs. New Zealand. Louise Taylor claims that Canada keeps watching brief on WWC awaiting home success.




OK. Buh Bye.

Onward!!

-SSN

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Wednesday, June 10, 2015

McClaren To Newcastle, U.S. Men vs. Germany, Marina Hyde on FIFA Conspiracy Theories, The Bandinis, Copa America

And...a very pleasant Hump Day to you! We've got a fine friendly this afternoon to enjoy. The men representing the United States are in Köln to face the men representing Germany. Hit Fox Sports 1 at 2:45 p.m. EDT to enjoy the fun. Brian Strauss notes the close relationship between the two sides, and here are a couple previews:

Germany vs. USA: Preview I
Germany vs. USA: Preview II
Germany vs. USA: What to watch for

Oh, it's on...
In the Women's World Cup, France beat England, Brazil defeated South Korea, Colombia and Mexico drew, and Spain and Costa Rica finished even. Here's your lot from yesterday. Nothing today as the tourny takes a break and resumes tomorrow.

World Cup Daily: Magic Marta makes history
Women's World Cup: Day Four
Women's World Cup: Day Four Takeaways
Women's World Cup: Day Four Statistical Analysis
France 1 - 0 England: Three Observations

SPECTRE FIFA? Of course, you're all by now familiar with some of the conspiracy theories floating around about why the shit hit the fan how and when it did. The fabulous scribe Marina Hyde offers her assessment of the insanity of it all here. You want more on that movie they put out? Iain Macintosh says this: FIFA-funded 'United Passions' is simply a terrible, terrible movie.

We've noted earlier in the week that it is the 25th anniversary of Italia '90. Here's a look at how important is was for soccer in the good 'ol U.S. of A.


Copa America? Jonathan Wilson has already arrived in Santiago, don't you know? He's pretty, pretty sure that this is the best opportunity the Chileans have had in a long while to end their 99-year drought. You know Tim Vickery is already down there. He says that Paraguay, Peru, Venezuela and Bolivia aim to surprise. Miguel Delaney? Accodring to him, a summer of redemption and vindication awaits.


Newcastle's newest gaffer would appear to be Steve McClaren. So there.

Club footy is over for the season, and that means it's time to look back. First up? Paolo Bandini and Serie A! Yes, it's...The Bandinis 2015: An utterly exhaustive review of the Serie A season!!

That's it for today, friends.

Onward!!

-SSN

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Tuesday, June 09, 2015

USA Defeat Australia, Nigeria Tie Sweden, West Ham Appoint Bilic, FIFA Film Flop



One, two, three...Rapinoe! SSN Editor's favorite USA Women's Team Member carried (along with Hope Solo) her teammates to an opening match win in Winnipeg last night. Here's your lot:

Women's World Cup: Monday Round-Up
Women's World Cup: Day Three Takeaways
USA 3 - 1 Australia: Grant Wahl at Winnipeg Stadium
USA 3 - 1 Australia: Match Report
USA 3 - 1 Australia: Match Report II
USA 3 - 1 Australia: Three Things We Learned
Sweden 3 - 3 Nigeria: Three Observations

It's on to Group E today, with France vs. England, Spain vs. Costa Rica, Colombia vs. Mexico, and Brazil vs. South Korea. Here's a Preview, here's another, and here's a look at how far football has come in recent years for the women of England.

Gabriele Marcotti is ready to muse. This week, Gab is gabbing that Ireland's FIFA deal sets a dangerous precedent; why did Barca sign Vidal?


Sporting Lisbon. Benfica. The two giants in Lisbon. Andy Brassell reports that Jesus has made a stunning switch from one to the other. Meanwhile, Tim Vickery is looking ahead to Copa America where Chile, Argentina, and Brazil are the favorites. There will be plenty of stars on show at the tournament. Here are 20.

SPECTRE's FIFA's movie? Uhhh, yeah. Like everything else SPECTRE FIFA, not so good.

West Ham have chosen Slaven Bilic to replace Big Sam at Upton Park. Will he last until The Hammers make the move to the Olympic Stadium in Stratford? We shall see...


That's going to do it for today.

Onward!!

-SSN

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Monday, June 08, 2015

Barcelona Win the Champions League, USA vs. Australia, Liverpool Sign Ings, Italia '90, Mike Piazza Might Buy Parma


And a very pleasant Monday to you and yours. As expected, Barcelona won the Champions League on Saturday. Juventus put up a fight, but couldn't blow the house down and the Catalonian side eventually emerged rightful winners. Let's get to it, beginning with El Sid's report...

Juventus 1 - 3 Barcelona: Sid Lowe at the Olympiastadion
Juventus 1 - 3 Barcelona: Daniel Taylor at the Olympiastadion

In Women's World Cup action, Germany defeated Ivory Coast 10 - 0. Yes, that's ten goals to zero goals. Elsewhere, Norway thrashed Thailand, the Dutch edged the Kiwis, and Canada captured the opener over China via a stoppage-time penalty. The United States will get their journey underway this evening via a waltz with the Matildas out in Winnipeg. That's on Fox Sports 1 at 7:30 p.m. EDT. Here are some previews:

Group D: Preview
USA vs. Australia: Preview
USA vs. Australia: Preview II
USA vs. Australia: Preview III

Wait. What? Mike Piazza might buy Parma? Kirsten Schlewitz says it's a no-brainer! It's been 25 years since Italia '90. Here are the 10 Best Moments from the tournament.


Major League Soccer? Yes, it's happening. Here are Five Things We Learned over the weekend.


And finally...Sol Campbell is running for mayor!

Onward!

-SSN

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Friday, June 05, 2015

Juventus vs. Barcelona, More FIFA Freakout, Women's World Cup


There goes another one, guys. We had to take a day off yesterday due to flooding and snakes at SSN Headquarters. Things seem to have mellowed, though, and we're ready to see what's up and tackle the weekend. We should probably begin with FIFA and figure out what the hell is going on there. The first thing of note is this: FIFA paid the Irish to stop legal action over the Thierry Henry handball. Oh, dear. Here...we...go!


Back on the pitch, there is the minor concern of the Champions League Final to address. It all goes down at the Olympiastadion in Berlin tomorrow at 2:45 p.m. EDT on FOX. Here's what you need to know:

Juventus vs. Barcelona: Preview
Juventus vs. Barcelona: Preview II
Juventus vs. Barcelona: How the teams compare

The Women's World Cup gets underway tomorrow at 6:00 p.m. EDT in Edmonton when Canada host China. It's on Fox Sports 1. The first match for the U.S. comes at 7:30 p.m. EDT on Monday. Here are some Stories to Watch. Here are Five Things The U.S. Women Must Do in Canada. And finally...Who Will Win It?


Interesting dress code...
The U.S. Men also have some matches coming up. Friendlies, yes, but the opponents are good. They face Holland today (2:30 p.m. EDT on ESPN) and Germany next Wednesday.


We out!

Onward!!

-SSN
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