After I published the US needs a high level coach, a great discussion ensued in the comments. Today I want to focus on a particular topic that arose. Specifically, is it difficult to identify an elite player? And if so, why? The answer is quite involved, but I will offer a good starting point. At […]
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Do Soccer Predictions Make You An Authority?
I was accused on a forum the other day of not sticking my neck out by making predictions. Even though I had, and shared their location (more on that later), this person’s statement disturbed me. Was this an attempt to discredit me? Or is this something people use to assign authority? I’d like to think […]
Who Is This Soccer Player?
Look at the image closely … That’s right, you have no idea. Well, I’ll tell you. He is the guy who has the same dream you do He is the player that wants to get that professional contract instead of you. He might be the player who will get that starting spot, instead of you. […]
Inter Milan vs FC Barcelona Preview
The UEFA Champions League is under way and match day two has the most enticing match-up of the group stages. La Liga Champions FC Barcelona who won the treble (Spanish league, cup, and champions league) will visit Inter Milan who won the Scudetto (Italian League) last season. On any occasion this match up would be […]
“Brazil take Super-Clasico”
Brazil proved to be too “EFFICIENT” for Argentina in the latest version of the superclasico clash of the titans in stealing a 3-1 victory in Rosario, Argentina. Argentina officials and players had hoped moving the game to the fortress in Rosario Central’s stadium would give a slight edge to them and heap more pressure on Brazil. Turns […]
Argentina vs Brazil Preview
The two soccer powerhouses managed by two former World Cup winning players and captains are set to meet this Saturday, September 5th in a World Cup qualifier to be played in Rosario, Argentina at 5:30pm PST. When these teams meet, all bets are off! Current form usually means nothing. This clash promises to be as […]