My South Africa story
PSP’s Ryan Pine made the trip from Philly to South Africa for the World Cup. Now he’s back to share a story full of ostriches, electrocutions, great wine, mass hysteria, and dreaming the impossible dream.
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World Cup - International
World Cup contoversy: parakeet picks Dutch
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.
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The Human Perspective at the World Cup
South African writer Ivan Vladislavic talks with PSP about the ground level impact of the World Cup on the country’s people and how building soccer stadiums may or may not impact the lives of South Africans, with a few parallels to Philadelphia Union’s new digs in Chester.
World Cup - International
Spain to the Final!
German guns are silenced as patient Spain makes history.
World Cup - International
Spain Squeezes By
La Roja make it a close one as Paraguay goes down in a blaze of glory.
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Nigerian national team suspended
The President of Nigeria, Goodluck Jonathan, has suspended the national soccer team for two years as punishment for their dismal performance.
World Cup - International
Spain Eliminates Portugal
David Villa nets #4 as Portugal gets a ticket home.
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The Aftermath
A cathartic look at the US team’s performance in this World Cup cycle.
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USA v. Ghana Preview
We look at the match up between the USA and Ghana. The Ghanians look tough, but beatable.
Featured / FIFA / World Cup
Altidore to Dempsey… saved! DONOVAN!!!
The Americans needed all 90 minutes and then some to knock off Algeria and secure a spot in the knockout stages of the 2010 World Cup. They also needed their best player to come through on the biggest stage.
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