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.
Daily news roundups
Psychic-speculation-preview-study-poll-swap stuff
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.
Germany to Octopus: Say it isn’t so!
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.
Blue sweaters, Kuyt love, PPL FAQs: Read the roundup!
Dutch and German news ahead of today’s semifinal, Spain sticking with Torres, who wants a Dirk Kuyt made of gold, Wayne Rooney: Forever After, and MULTIPLE RANTS!
Orange crush and more news
Some news to chew on before the holiday weekend.
Daily round-up: Bring back the World Cup!
Independence Players shine in WPS All-Star game, man living in Jabulani ball thinks home is haunted, City Islanders will face DC United in US Open Cup and more!