Kevin Kinkead, Jonathan Tannenwald, and Mike Servedio hold their respective places at the top of the table as the 2014 World Cup moves into the quarterfinals.
Tag: 2014 World Cup
Notes from Curtin presser, new WC ratings records, FIFA bigwigs want US 2026 WC bid, more
Curtin on Carlos Valdes, injury update, and more from weekly press conference. New World Cup ratings records. FIFA bigwigs want US 2026 WC bid. More news.
Player Ratings: USA 1-2 Belgium
The lack of a consistent American attack made things far too easy for the Belgians and were it not for Tim Howard, they likely would have wrapped things up in normal time.
How Philadelphia’s radio talent and sports writers have reacted to the World Cup
Philly’s mainstream sports media has never been renowned for embracing soccer. Kevin Kinkead explores how, for this World Cup at least, things have been different.
Recaps and Reaction to US exit from WC, Union want Valdes back, more news
Praise for Tim Howard as US knocked out of World Cup by Belgium. Union make “a very positive offer, an aggressive offer” to bring Carlos Valdes back. More news.
Match Report: United States 1-2 Belgium
Marc Wilmots changed the game with the introduction of Romelu Lukaku in extra time, and while the US nearly completed the most unlikely of comebacks, it was not enough.