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As the 2010 World Cup draws to a conclusion, it is surely a tournament that no one will forget. When the story concludes on Sunday it will be looked back on in two ways: the year of firsts, and the year of fucktastic refereeing. 2010 saw the first African host nation, a first time winner, and a first time group stage win for the USA….

Donovan Can Have the Headlines, Bradley Just Wants the Ball

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…

Italy OUT!

After being embarrased yet again by a minor player on the stage, Italy has bitten World Cup dust.  Losing 3-2 to Slovakia (yes, Slovakia) after having been held to a draw by New Zealand  (yes, New Zealand), the Azzuri watched any hope of diving their way to another championship slip away.  The aged squad gathered their walkers and limped out of the tournament with a 0-2-1 record. …

Donovan Saves the Nation’s Bacon

Landon Donovan is our country’s Danny Mwanga. Is there anything sweeter than a stoppage-time game saver?  While Union fans have gotten a little used to those, it’s a lot different during a World Cup match, especially one that determines whether we live or die.  In case you didn’t know…how the hell could you not know?!  After a hard fought scrap against a fierce Algeria, replete with…

An Open Letter to France

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…

US/Slovenia Call Under Review

Koman Coulibaly, currently the 2nd most detested official in world soccer (yes, Martin Hansson, you still have the title), may well face consequences for his recent mysterious call.  In case you didn’t know, he’s the guy who decided the US’s game-winning goal against Slovenia Friday didn’t happen.  Or at least it didn’t count, because…well, he’s not saying.  And neither is FIFA.  However, FIFA is conducting…

An Open Letter to Glenn Beck

Dear Mr. Beck, Fuck you. Damn that felt good.  There have been so many, many reasons to say that, but none that were appropriate for a soccer website- until now.  You, my porcine propagandist, had this to say about the supposed lack of enthusiasm for the World Cup in our beautiful nation: “It doesn’t matter how you try to sell it to us, it doesn’t matter how many celebrities you get,…

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Poll: The Vuvuzela

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,…

PPL Park Open House

So, as all of you who are Founding Members know, we’ve been extended an invitation for this Saturday.  It’s rather a nice gesture.  However, one minor complication is sending me into a soccer-related tizzy. For those unaware, the Union is holding a Founding Members-only open house event at PPL Park.  We will get an early introduction to what will surely become hallowed ground, as our inaugural season…

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