An unexpected and shocking tragedy happened today in Brazil that has the entire soccer world reeling. Earlier today, the roof of Arena do Corinthians – one of the stadiums constructed for the upcoming World Cup that was going to be the [...]
Argentina is a team that’s always considered a candidate to lift any trophy they’re playing for, and the upcoming World Cup is no different. With the likes of Lionel Messi, Sergio Agüero, Gonzalo Higuaín and Angel Di Maria in the squad, [...]
The 2014 World Cup Draw saw the United States Men’s National Team joining a group with Germany, Portugal and Ghana. It looks like the group of death, but there are some positive takeaways. The most important one is that the United States’ group stage success [...]
The second group of death was drawn in the fourth group. Powerhouses Uruguay, Italy and England are joined by CONCACAF runners-up Costa Rica. The pairing of European teams almost always provides for a group of death, and adding in a [...]
In Group C, Radamel Falcao and Columbia drew Ivory Coast, Japan and Greece. While Columbia will be the favorites, none of the three teams will allow them to advance with ease. Easily one of the best strikers in the world, [...]
The first group of death for the 2014 World Cup was selected early. Reigning world champions Spain are joined by 2010 World Cup runner-up Netherlands, Chile and Australia. La Furia Roja will be seeking their third major trophy in as [...]
It could not have been any worse for American soccer fans who watched the 2014 FIFA World Cup Draw as the U.S. saw themselves drawn in a group with Germany, Portugal, and Ghana. Right there are teams that have knocked the USMNT out [...]
Hosts Brazil drew a group that may be more challenging than expected. Croatia, Mexico and Cameroon round out Group A, and none of the three will be pushovers when they play the reigning Confederations Cup champions. The Brazilians boast a [...]
During this past week leading up to the 2014 World Cup draw on Friday, there has been a lot written about the draw itself and about the teams that will be participating in next summer’s competition. I will be focusing [...]