While grabbing three points against Ghana, the United States will be busy preparing for Portugal, albeit with multiple new faces in the starting lineup. The 2014 World Cup could not have started much better for the United States. Within the first minute of the game the Yanks were on the board. After a great pass to Jermaine Jones from DeMarcus Beasley on the left side of the pitch, Jones fed the ball to captain Clint Dempey, who was charging towards the
USA heads to Brazil without Landon Donovan, and things will be just fine When the U.S. Men’s National Team final 23 man roster was released just a few weeks ago, one name was notably missing. Landon Donovan, the U.S. super hero over the past decade, was cut from the team. Fans were outraged, disappointed, frustrated, and I’m sure multiple other dreadful emotions. But I want to assure everyone that the USA will be just fine in Brazil. Goalkeeper: Manning the goal for the
Star-studded Portugal looks to make a splash in Brazil After being eliminated in the round of 16 in the 2010 World Cup by eventual champs Spain, Cristiano Ronaldo and Portugal will look to advance further in Brazil. After coming in second during UEFA qualification Portugal had to fend off Sweden in a playoff to even make it to the grand stage. With some of the best wingers on the planet, Portuguese manager Paulo Bento will be looking to his stars to
After dominant qualifying campaign, Germany looks to continue momentum into the World Cup If qualifying for the World Cup is supposed to be a challenge, Germany proved that concept wrong. In 10 qualification games, Germany won a remarkable nine and drew just once. A goal differential of +26 highlights the dominance displayed. With a core of young talented midfielders, and an experienced defensive line, anyone facing Germany better expect a fierce challenge. Germany’s depth across the board stands out when breaking
Placed into the “Group of Death,” the Black Stars dream of returning to knockout rounds Four years removed from making it to the quarter finals in South Africa, Ghana returns to the 2014 World Cup ready to fight. With arguably one of most physically dominant teams in South Africa, the Black Stars bring another strong lineup to Brazil. Featuring some of Italy’s and France’s best club players, manager Kwesi Appiah has a depth of talent to choose from. With many returning
Capturing the beauty and power of sport is no easy task. There as so many things to take in and consider. The roar of the crowd. The talented players on the field. The emotions and pride of an individual, a club, a country. No one in the world has mastered sports art like Todd Dawes, a former college quarterback who turned to art when his pro dreams didn’t materialize. Graphics Courtesy of Dawes Art Dawes turned a passion for sports and art
Pelé is a name everyone knows and with good reason. He is the greatest player to ever play the game and still draws attention wherever he appears or speaks. People still cherish any opportunity to see him in person anywhere you go around the globe. Commentators and analysts still care about what his says; his words care a heavy weight even today. He will surely be the face of the 2014 World Cup in Brazil, representing the best of the beautiful
With funding from the Ministry of Tourism in partnership with the local government, the House of Pelé was reconstructed based on memory and testimony from Pelé’s mother Celeste and his uncle George – who were also born in the same home. Since there is no photographic record of the original, the replica home was built from a collection of details and information made possible by both the city and the family – eventually becoming a project approved by Pelé’s family
A trio of former Zips – Teal Bunbury, Kofi Sarkodie and Zarek Valentin – were among the 28 players called in by U.S. Under-23 Men’s National Team head coach Caleb Porter to an eight-day training camp from Dec. 15-23 in Lakewood Ranch, Fla., U.S. Soccer announced Thursday. The team will train at the Premier Sports Campus, which recently hosted the 2011 Development Academy Winter Showcase and the Nike International Friendlies. “At every camp we expect to push the group forward by