Foreign leagues & international soccer
Brion Shreffler reviews Steve Bloomfield’s expose on the entwining nature of politics and soccer in Africa, Africa United. It’s the thrill of the most stunning match reports and team history’s you’ve ever read mixed with a judicious dissection of local politics – an adventure that changes reader and author alike.
The 2010 Homeless World Cup kicked off over the weekend in Rio De Janeiro and the PSP’s Nicolae Stoian is there. Here’s a photo essay of the action so far.
The US U-20 National team was embarrassed at the Caudrangular Internacional Tournament in Peru.
A roundup of recent USMNT news
Bob Bradley just extended his contract with US Soccer to 2014. Is he a good choice?
A new USMNT prospect appears from nowhere, and some other quick hits for the national team.