World Cup Cacophony: The Internet Loves The World Cup

I’m always amused at the amount of silly articles on soccer, but it seemed to get a little ridiculous during this last world cup. And now, after it’s over, it seems to continue with waves of discordant and random outpouring.

Andrew Arellano in The Soccer

Feb 1, 2014

The new Santiago Bernabéu stadium unveiled

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Watch the official Real Madrid video from the new stadium plans unveiling. It looks like an impressive facility with a retractable roof … and yes, it will probably be the…

Andrew Arellano in The Soccer

Jan 31, 2014

See the training facilities for the US camp in Brazil

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Very interesting to see the facilities the USMNT will train at during the 2014 World Cup in Brazil. It’s also interesting to see US Soccer be so…

Andrew Arellano in The Soccer

Jan 30, 2014

San Antonio vs. Soccer: Thoughts on the World Cup friendly between Mexico and South Korea

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Andrew Arellano in The Soccer

Jan 28, 2014

Does Mata Signing Mean Liverpool Impotency?

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With the recent signing of Juan Mata to Manchester United kicking off a reported late January splash in the transfer market, I ask the question of whether it should be of concern that a seventh place…

Andrew Arellano in The Soccer

Aug 8, 2013

A Look Into the Academy System with the New England Revolution

This is a great example of how the academy system will benefit soccer in the US. If our players are exposed to opportunities to play at a high level early in their development, they will always have the expectation to play…

Andrew Arellano in The Soccer

Jun 20, 2013

2013 FIFA Under-20 World Cup in Turkey — USA

Meet the 21 players that are representing the USA in the 2013 FIFA Under-20 World Cup in Turkey.
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Andrew Arellano in The Soccer

Jun 20, 2013

How the US scored against Honduras

Jozy Altidore, Fabian Johnson and Graham Zusi take us through their involvement in Altidore’s game-winning goal against Honduras at Rio Tinto Stadium on June 18. With the 1–0 win, the U.S. Men’s National Team are now unbeaten in five FIFA World Cup Qualifying games and…