Not every MLS player has a film made about them, but then again not every player is as talented as Sporting Kansas City’s Kei Kamara. Dave LaMattina and Chad Walker of Copper Pot Pictures put together this short, but powerful documentary about the Sierra Leone striker that has taken MLS by storm. Over 750 people turned out for the initial screening sponsored by Sporting KC and in the process the event raised nearly $2,000 for schools in West Africa. Connecting
A 2-1 Dutch victory over West Germany in the 1988 European Championships proved what many believed: the Germans were bad and the Dutch were good. Millions of Dutch citizens hit the streets to celebrate in the largest public gathering since the Liberation. It would nice if the world was this black and white, but there are always gray areas. World War II was no different. The Dutch, once heralded as the great protector of Jews during the Holocaust, look very
The U.S. Women’s Soccer Team: An American Success Story by Clemente A. Lisi is one of the latest titles to take advantage of the buzz created by the London Olympics. While other authors focus on the current status of the national team program, Lisi goes back to where it began, where the program became a model for other nations. The U.S. Women’s National Team deserves the attention as they have experienced success on a global level, providing dominance and
“Incredible resource at an incredible price.” The Sky Sports Football Yearbook 2012-2013, edited by Jack and Glenda Rollin, is a special text. It is 1,000+ pages of European football. From the BPL to the Euros to non-league football, this title has it all. As professional journalists, we are always on the lookout for stats and information. This is sure to be an indispensable resource for our entire staff. The next time you have a question and you need an answer, where will you go? Some
Arsènal: The Making of a Modern Superclub by Alex Fynn & Kevin Whitcher is the authoritative text on everything Arsenal. From its humble beginnings to a prosperous global brand, every aspect of Arsenal FC is covered in great detail. The focus is rightfully on a visionary, a game changer, a difference maker named Arsène Wenger. He is a man who has made Arsenal a team others strive for, a club others dream about, and a style others copy.
Louis Saha is a special player. And his autobiography, Thinking Inside the Box: Reflections on Life as a Premier League Footballer, is a special book. Saha gives you an insider’s look into the world’s most publicized league. There are a lot of athlete biographies out there, but this one is different. Saha is always honest and shares his passion and enthusiasm straight from the heart. The most powerful aspect is his journey to the EPL, which is the stuff of legends. Working hard coupled with natural
Everyone wants to copy Spain’s winning formula. More and more coaches talk about playing like FC Barcelona. Ronaldo and Messi jerseys fly off the shelf anywhere in the world. Everyone wants to be associated with a winner. And it is easy to say that Spain is on top of the football world. Three consecutive major championships for the national team, record popularity for Spanish domestic leagues, the top players in the world. Yes, Spanish soccer has it all. Everyone wants to know
On the surface, Jason Garey’s Geauxing Galt is a great “rags to riches” story about a likeable, hard-working everyman that makes it big. You dig a little deeper and you have a story about good vs. evil. Wyatt Bourgeouis, a character in the vein of Horatio Alger, spends his life preparing to take on corrupt politicians like Harry Maddow. Wyatt becomes a self-made billionaire thanks to hard work and determination. But he risks losing it all to Harry, a man who has been
EA Sports has come up with another gem. The UEFA EURO 2012 expansion pack gives all of us another reason to love FIFA 12. It is available as a digital download to those who already own EA SPORTS FIFA Soccer 12 on the PlayStation®3, Xbox 360®, or PC. This add-on captures the spirit and passion of a wonderful tournament, an event that helps us get through the four year lull between World Cups. The best of Europe fighting it out in
