Friday, May 23, 2014

U.S. 23-Man Roster and Five Thoughts

Landon Donovan, USA
U.S. Coach Jurgen Klinsmann released Thursday the 23-man roster he will take to Brazil this summer. Here it is:

Thursday, May 22, 2014

Top 10 Shocking Matches (of my lifetime): Part III of III

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After Part I and Part II, we're down to the best of the best, four matches that will withstand the test of time. Let's go.

Wednesday, May 21, 2014

Top 10 Players Who Should Be At The 2014 World Cup

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As an Arsenal fan, Aaron Ramsey's sublime match-winner in the FA Cup Final this past Saturday was reason to celebrate, but the goal brought a twinge of sadness as well. Ramsey, a player who has emerged this season as a world-class talent, will not grace soccer's biggest stage this summer, and this is not his fault. It's geography's fault; Ramsey was born in Wales who have a terrible national team. Every four years, there are players in Ramsey's situation, and you feel for them. You feel for yourself too because you're deprived of seeing these players. Here's who will be missed most in Brazil.