Can MLS Develop USMNT Players Capable of Making a Deep World Cup Run?

As exciting as the 2014 World Cup was for United States men’s national team fans, the harsh reality is that the team advanced no further than it did in 2010. Even more depressingly, the team’s 2-1 loss to Belgium in the round of 16 in 2014 was eerily similar to the 1-0 loss the team suffered at the hands of Brazil 20 years ago at the exact same stage in the tournament. There are, of course,... 

Lifting World Cup Would Enhance Philipp Lahm’s Legacy More Than Lionel Messi’s

Much of football’s enduring popularity lies in its innate simplicity. Much of football is about glory. Inevitably the glory lies in winning. Winning, unless penalties become involved, is about scoring the most goals. As a result, it is the prolific goalscorer who is always going to be the one who attracts the attention, the headlines, the awards and the endorsements. One can debate endlessly... 

What Can Argentina Learn from 2006 and 2010 World Cup Defeats to Germany?

The experience of being knocked out of the last two World Cups by Germany should work in Argentina’s favour when they take on the Europeans once again in Sunday’s final. Jose Pekerman’s side were defeated on penalties by Germany in the quarter-finals of the 2006 tournament, while Diego Maradona’s team went down 4-0 at the same stage in 2010. Ever the pragmatist, current manager... 

Wild Winds Blow McIlroy and Mickelson in Scottish Open; McIlroy Drives 436 Yards

Rory McIlroy went from shooting a first-round 64—seven-under at Royal Aberdeen—to posting a seven-over in Round 2 of the Scottish Open. That’s how crazy the conditions were. Phil Mickelson, with rounds of 68 and 73, had less drama but is just one shot better than McIlroy. “I was just really pleased with how I controlled my game. I controlled my ball flight. Some of the shots... 

Women’s British Open 2014: Day 2 LPGA Leaderboard Scores, Analysis, Highlights

If there’s a theme building for the 2014 Women’s British Open, it would be don’t believe anything you see. Friday’s second round was a rude awakening for a lot of players entering the day at or near the top of the leaderboard.  For instance, first-round leader Ayako Uehara, who shot a four-under 68 on Thursday, came crashing back to earth with a seven-over 79 on Friday... 

Brazil vs. Netherlands Betting Odds, World Cup Prediction, Match Preview

Ask any sports handicapper worth his salt, and he’ll tell you that motivation is the most important factor to picking a winner in a meaningless game. And motivation—or lack of it—has seldom been more obvious than it is in Saturday’s World Cup third-place match. While the Netherlands came so close to getting back to the World Cup final, losing in penalties in the semifinals,... 

Enzo Perez Argentina Selection Is Unlikely Tactical Masterstroke from Sabella

Argentina coach Alejandro Sabella cuts a curious figure from the sidelines as his nation plays. He certainly will not go down as one of the most dashing or aggressive figures to walk through the halls of Argentina’s impeccable history, with a team that values stability and balance across the pitch over offensive abandon.  When directing the team throughout the current World Cup he has provoked... 

Susie Wolff’s Silverstone Cameo: Story Behind Her Test and What It Means for F1

At the British Grand Prix, Susie Wolff added another chapter to the history of women in Formula One. When she left the pit lane in the first free practice session, she became the first female driver to take part in a grand prix weekend since Giovanna Amati in 1992. Unfortunately, the chapter she added—like the book itself—turned out to be a short one. Wolff, then known as Susie Stoddart,... 

David Luiz Gets Adorable Letter from Brazilian Kid: ‘You Are My Champion’

David Luiz has revealed a letter sent to him by a young fan that helped him recover after the crushing 7-1 defeat Brazil suffered to Germany in the World Cup semi-final. Luiz, captaining Brazil in that devastating result, left the pitch in tears.  But according to a girl by the name of Analuz, Luiz is still her champion. The letter is in Portuguese but has been translated by the Daily Mirror here: Hi... 

2014 World Cup XI of the Biggest Scapegoats of the Finals

With just the final two matches of the 2014 FIFA World Cup left to play, 30 teams have seen their hopes of lifting the trophy extinguished in a variety of manners along the way. While some nations went further than others—even further than their own expectations might have allowed for pre-tournament—others will have exited earlier than what was seen as a minimum requirement, and the inevitable... 

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