#WorldCup June 22, Recaps, Highlights, and Previews

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Argentina vs. Iran, 2014 World Cup: Lionel Messi rescues Albiceleste

Recaps & Highlights Argentina vs. Iran Iran gave Argentina all they can handle, and held Nigeria to a 0-0 draw. I put them in the category with Australia as teams who lost but can go home with their heads held high. Argentina was saved by a late Messi goal and was fortunate that Iran didn’t score on one … Continued

#WorldCup June 21, Recaps, Highlights, and Previews

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Recaps & Highlights Italy vs. Costa Rica Yesterday I wondered which Costa Rica would show up. The team that played the 1st half against Uruguay or the team that played the 2nd half against Uruguay. Well, the 2nd half team showed up and played a full game against the Italians. They defended well, countered well, and … Continued

#WorldCup June 17, Recaps & Previews

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Dempsey after scoring against Ghana, but before getting his face broken

Recaps Jimeny Christmas, what a day yesterday was. Germany vs Portugal Totally didn’t see that one coming. Germany DESTROYED Portugal yesterday 4-0. And frankly it could have been worse than that. An impressive display by the Germans, for sure. Portugal not only lost by a large score, but had two starters go down to injury and … Continued

#WorldCup June 16, Recaps & Previews

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Tim Howard

Recaps With the exception of the Argentina vs Bosnia-Hervogina match, I didn’t see much of the days games… Switzerland vs Ecuador Ecuador with the early lead, but a FANTASTIC late game run and finish in extra time gave Switzerland the victory. That late game run should be viewed by every single youth player on the planet … Continued