2011 Gold Cup Final: Onward and Upward, Things to Learn from U.S. Loss to Mexico

For fans of Mexico this was a game that reinvigorated belief in their team. For neutrals, this was one of the most exciting international finals in modern times. For fans of the U.S., that was a double-you-over gut-punch that left questions unanswered. Questions such as:   What do we make of the U.S. tactics? While Mexico’s coach, Jose Manuel de la Torre, stayed with the same team that... 

Rory McIlroy: Is Another Major in the Cards by the End of 2011?

Rory McIlroy is a special golfer.  At only 22 years of age, Rory became the youngest winner of the US Open at Congressional Country Club last week.  McIlroy put on a Tiger Woods-esque performance, winning by eight shots and breaking the US Open scoring record.  But the question remains: Is McIlroy ready to win another major by the end of the season?  The only two majors left this... 

U.S. Soccer: Jurgen Klinsmann and 6 Candidates to Replace Under-Fire Bob Bradley

It is more apparent now than it ever has been. Bob Bradley must be sacked as manager of the United States. Enough is enough. Bradley seems content to let the United States be second best while the likes of rivals Mexico and other CONCACAF teams get stronger. Right now, Americans should be asking themselves a very worrying question: Will we even qualify for the 2014 World Cup? Qualifying for the Americans... 

United States Soccer: Freddy Adu’s Redemption

When Freddy Adu was only 14 years old, he inked his first major contract after he was the No. 1 overall pick by DC United in the 2004 MLS SuperDraft. Freddy Adu again made history on April 3, 2004 when he was a second-half substitute in a match against the San Jose Earthquakes. Adu made his first MLS appearance at 14 years old, making him the youngest player to ever appear in a professional game in... 

Formula 1: Lewis Hamilton and Fernando Alonso Concede Defeat in 2011 Title Race

The 2011 Formula 1 season must now effectively be over. Sebastian Vettel has now secured his sixth victory in a season only eight races old (he took second place in the other two) and could now take a three race holiday and still lead the championship. The FIA enforced changes to the engine mapping rules failed to impact on Red Bull’s qualifying performance and seemed to have little impact on... 

European Championships 2012 Guide: Poland/Ukraine Venues and Teams

With all that is happening regarding the ticketing for the London Olympics next year, one may be forgiven for forgetting a small matter of the European Championships, also in 2012. Perhaps the most decorated and prestigious sporting event that is the Olympics may take precedence in 2012, yet it does not lessen the significance of Europe’s prestigious football prize—especially to the host... 

European Grand Prix: Unstoppable Vettel Wins a Processional 2011 European GP

Sebastian Vettel became the first driver to finish in the top three for the first eight races recently at the 2011 European Grand Prix in Valencia.  I think this was the race with the greatest number of finishers (24) and was also only the fourth race in F1 history in which every car finished. The race in Valencia may have provided fans with some pretty interesting statistics, but to be perfectly... 

2011 Gold Cup: Tim Howard Upset at Spanish Post-Match Ceremony

Following the 4-2 defeat last night, U.S. goalie Tim Howard had a right to be upset. The poor defensive performance that he and his back line put in squandered a 2-0 lead in the first half. In the postgame interview, he decided to take his frustration out on CONCACAF. ESPN.com reports Howard took exception with the fact that the trophy presentation ceremony was conducted in Spanish: “CONCACAF... 

Giovani Dos Santos: What Is the Next Step in the Mexican Winger’s Career?

As a follower of the US National Team, I have watched Giovani Dos Santos torment us for years now. In the 2009 Gold Cup, Dos Santos won the penalty for the first goal, scored the second goal and set up the third goal as Mexico went on to destroy the United States 5-0 in the final. Dos Santos would go on to win the MVP award, while the US National Team was left to make excuses about how their best team... 

Gold Cup 2011: Where Does the United States Go from Here?

It’s a building process, it’s going to take patience, baby steps… My patience clock is wearing thin right about now. It’s a fantastic accomplishment to reach the Gold Cup Final, but if you want to be the King Of CONCACAF and you want to make some noise in the summer of 2014 down in Brazil, the United States better win this sucker. And they didn’t. Not only that, but the... 

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