Archive for the ‘2010 World Cup’ Category

TheBaker’s World Cup Breakdown: Group C

Thursday, June 3rd, 2010

Now to the group most of us have the greatest interest in. Our group, Group C. Ever since the draw with the U.S. getting plopped with England and then two seemingly weaker foes in Algeria in Slovenia, optimism is high Stateside. Does that mean a trip to the second round is ...

Does The U.S. Have A Shot Against England?

Thursday, June 3rd, 2010

Well, do they? Hey, it’s sports - anything can happen. Who would have thunk we’d beat Portugal and Luis Figo in 2002?  Sure England is better at every position except for two (goalkeeper - Tim Howard vs. who knows right now; right midfield - Landon Donovan vs. Aaron Lennon), but it ...

Ireland Joins the Screwed

Thursday, November 19th, 2009

Out of everyone who writes for this blog, there is no doubt that I care the least about soccer. I mean, these dudes are calling it "footie" like they're actually European or something. But I do care about Ireland more than anyone on this blog since I actually lived there for ...

The Sports Dude Goes To Mexico City and Lives To Write About It

Monday, August 17th, 2009

A few months ago, Bill Simmons had ESPN soccer announcer Rob Stone as a guest on his radio show to talk soccer - a rarity on the Sports Guy's show. Listening to Simmons trip over soccer concepts and names made ardent soccer supporters cringe. But he admitted during the segment, ...

Join Or Die: U.S.-Mexico Live Blog!

Wednesday, August 12th, 2009

Game time is fast approaching (4 p.m. EST, Telemundo/mun2), and I'm getting amped. Even though the game isn't on the ESPN family of networks, the Worldwide Leader is actually doing a good job of hyping the game and breaking it down. Bob Ley and Alexi Lalas are actually in Mexico City ...