Ladies and gentleman, the 2010 World Cup is over.  The dust has settled, the pitches are barren, and the vuvuzelas are silent (thankfully).  Now is the time to look back and reflect on the most significant aspects of the planet’s ultimate event.  With that, we present to you the 2010 Philly Union Talk World Cup Awards! None of the honorees were able to attend, or join us via satellite, so….we’ll assume they want to thank…
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Michael Bradley, whose play and decision making was erratic during qualifying, was my pick for man of the match on Wednesday, when the U.S. netted a 1-0 win against Algeria. He did everything one could possibly ask of a box-to-box middy. He confidently guided his team down field, controlling the pace of the game and almost always providing an easy outlet for teammates. (When you watch a replay of the match—and I know you will—keep…
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Dear France, Sweet, sweet France.  Just so you know, I had your back for years.  I never ONCE called them freedom fries or freedom-kissed my wife.  And of course, thank you ever so much for Le Toux.  He’s a keeper, like Gerard Depardieu, only he doesn’t suck. But you knew you had this coming.  You knew the moment a certain Frenchman, let’s call him…Henry…stuck his little hand out and palmed the ball like it was…
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You knew it was coming.  We want to know where PUT readers stand on the South Africa fans’ official mating call, the Vuvuzela.  You’ve watched enough World Cup games to know how you feel by now. But before you make your decision, take a moment to educate yourself on the history of the iconic instrument.  According to some shit a guy on Wikipedia probably made up, the first vuvuzela was fashioned by a Kaizer Chiefs fan…
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