Patrick Erickson
Patrick Erickson
I am a sports journalist in every sense of the word. I do play-by-play for Southern Illinois University, do morning sports on a cluster of radio stations in southern Illinois, and host a podcast Studs Up Sounders. I love all sports, but spending seven years abroad growing up made me fall in love with soccer. I follow and cover it with a passion.
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Landon Donovan Impressive in FA Cup Win
Landon Donovan played his second match on loan with Everton and was an integral piece in the Toffee’s 2-0 win over Tamworth in the 3rd round of the FA Cup yesterday.
Tweet2012 MLS Schedule is Encouraging
The full MLS schedule has been released and the season is going to be the longest it’s ever been. With the addition of the Montreal Impact the league is now at 19 teams and will play an unbalanced schedule that sees each squad play 34 games. Play begins March 10th, five days earlier than last [...]
TweetRoberto Mancini is a Sore Loser
After Manchester United beat Manchester City 3-2, knocking out the defending champions in the 3rd round of the FA Cup, Roberto Mancini decided to blame not his team’s performance, but United’s Wayne Rooney.
TweetPaul Scholes Comes Out of Retirement for Manchester United
Read the headline. Now read it again. Don’t believe me? I’m having a hard time believing it myself. Paul Scholes, one of the most iconic and successful Manchester United players of all time, came out of retirement just in time for United to play Manchester City in the third round of the FA Cup.
TweetBreaking News: Omar Gonzalez Tears ACL
Los Angeles Galaxy and USA defender Omar Gonzalez tore his ACL in his first training session with Nuremberg, who he had just joined on loan.
TweetArgentinians Are Dirty Soccer Players
Well you recently saw some pretty dirty play by a couple of high school basketball players in Washington state. Sadly it kind of pales in comparison to what happens in Argentinian professional soccer. Below is a video of the dirtiest tackles of 2011 in Argentina. Scroll ahead to the 1:40 mark to begin the fun.
TweetWhat’s on Tap in 2012 for USA Soccer
The United States national team had mixed results in 2011, falling in the Gold Cup final to arch-rivals Mexico. The fallout saw long-time coach Bob Bradley fired and Jurgen Klinsmann hired as his replacement. The results under Klinsmann have varied, largely because the former German national team coach has given a host of players, new [...]
TweetTim Howard Scores a Goal
An American scored for Everton. And no it wasn’t Landon Donovan, who was making his first start on his second loan stint with the Toffees. Tim Howard, perhaps most famous for assisting Donovan’s goal that beat Algeria and the USA to the knockout stages at the 2010 World Cup scored his first career goal. [...]
TweetHow to Revolutionize Soccer Using Electroshock
Ever been frustrated by a soccer game in where there are no goals, little attacking adventure, diving players, or scandalous referees? Disagree that the worlds most popular game is entertaining? Straight out of Norway we have an addition to the beautiful game that will make it fun for all!
TweetCarlos Vela’s Wonder Goal
This Carlos Vela has shades of Wayne Rooney to it. In fact it might be better.
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