Check out my Part I preview before advancing so you know the drill. Here is my take on the top half of the table this season in the English Premier League: 10. Manchester City MLB equivalent: New York Mets Poor Mets fans, forever destined to play second fiddle. Sure you’ve had some success, but you’ll never live up to your neighbors. Mets fans, you will find solidarity … [Read more...] about 2008-2009 EPL Preview Part II
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2008-2009 EPL Preview Part I
The English Premier League will begin its 2008-2009 season this Saturday. Like me, I’m sure many of you reading are not privy on all the Premier League teams, so I’ve done a little something to help you choose which team to follow and maybe even cheer. I’ve taken America’s pastime and found the Major League teams that most resemble a Premier League team. Since we’re covering … [Read more...] about 2008-2009 EPL Preview Part I
FIFA or FIBA?
As a basketball fan and aspiring soccer savant, I thought I had a true dilemma on my hands. I’ve been watching the U.S. Basketball team playing exhibitions all week at 8 a.m. on ESPN. I flat out love basketball. I can watch any league at any time and overanalyze everything. But I’m also growing to love soccer and find more and more that I might have missed my calling (the … [Read more...] about FIFA or FIBA?
On the Pitch with an American Novice: Focus on MLS
Sometimes getting started is the hardest part. In last week’s “On the Pitch,” I gave the MLS a chance. I watched my very first regular season game and kept a diary of my impressions. I admit that I came into it with a fair amount of pessimism. I decided to dig a little deeper and find out what others are saying, whether avid soccer fans or those with a mild interest. Upon … [Read more...] about On the Pitch with an American Novice: Focus on MLS
On the Pitch with an American Novice: Diary of My First MLS Game
As the title states, I’m relatively new to the beautiful game and have spent the past couple of years delving into the heart of the soccer world: both Premier Leagues in England and Scotland and any and all international play. I’ve been hesitant towards the MLS. I’ve watched snippets of games here and there, but never fully committed myself to a whole game. With more and more … [Read more...] about On the Pitch with an American Novice: Diary of My First MLS Game