Editor-at-large at PSP. His work has also appeared at Philly.com, TheCup.us, Society for American Soccer History, The Encylopedia of Greater Philadelphia, Centro de Investigaciones de Historia y Estadística del Fútbol Español, EPYSA.org, and in the 2011 MLS All-Star Game program. Email him at efarnsworth@phillysoccerpage.com. Follow him on Twitter at @FarnsworthPSP.
Mani the Parakeet picks Holland to win the World Cup, casting doubt on the pick of Paul the Octopus of Spain. Yawn Scoff Belch Snooze Belch Snooze Whizz Snooze Belch Fiver the Sloth, the English newspaper The Guardian’s very own clairvoyant, is expected to make a pick soon. Hopefully by Monday.
Paul picks Spain, Golden Ball nominees announced, officiating changes in the works for 2014, next WC logo unveiled, Rodriguez named WPS player of the month, Independence attendance woes, should the US embrace diving and more morning news.
Will Marcelo Biesla be the new US coach, what the US can learn from Germany’s youth development system, why refs make bad calls, a poll shows 67% of US adults have not watched the World Cup, that idiot who ran on to the pitch during the Germany v Spain match and more.
Paul the Psychic Octopus sets Germany on edge, Jozy Altidore goes to a Mets game, who will be the US coach, NASA weighs in on the Jubulani, is Dempsey going to AC Milan, a statue for Maradona, Toolzinho and more morning news.
Rodriguez nets her seventh goal of the season. But Philly can’t hold off Boston who get their first win in nearly three months, only their second of the season.
US news ahead of Saturday’s match against Ghana, Union news ahead of Sunday’s opening of PPL Park. IF YOU ARE GOING TO THE GAME PLAN TO ARRIVE EARLY!
The Independence concedes a stoppage time equalizer and has to settle for the third draw with the Atlanta Beat this season.
We roundup coverage of Wednesday’s historic victory for the US, have a grab bag of other World Cup news and more.
Danesha Adams gets a goal and two assists in her first start for the Independence.
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