by Patrick 'Rey' Reynell Setting: On June 11, South Africa will become the first host country from the African continent. The fifth match of this 2010 edition of the World Cup will be played the following day between England and The United States of America in the northwest city of Rustenburg at the Royal Bafokeng Stadium. Tickets have sold quickly for this match and surely … [Read more...] about 2010 FIFA World Cup Tale of the Tape: England-USA
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2010 FIFA World Cup: Didier Drogba’s Injury a Lesson in Sports Logistics
by Patrick 'Rey' Reynell A championship run can be the result of many factors effectively employed by coach and players. Some coaches are key motivators. Others, tactical savants whose genius becomes the more apparent during a golden run. But the one mitigating factor that no coach, general manager or player has control over is injury. An injury can occur at anytime, in … [Read more...] about 2010 FIFA World Cup: Didier Drogba’s Injury a Lesson in Sports Logistics
Soccer Splinters | July 16, 2009
by Patrick 'Rey' Reynell >Landon Donovan and David Beckham exchange words; MLS could use the publicity Six months away playing for one of Europe's elite teams, David Beckham made his return to the Los Angeles Galaxy for practices earlier this week. His return did not come without media attention thanks to teammate Landon Donvan. Apparently Donovan bashed the beloved … [Read more...] about Soccer Splinters | July 16, 2009
On the Pitch with an American Novice: Monday Musings v.9.15.08
Along with MLB races heating up, college football, and watching both vice presidential candidates shoot their respective campaigns in the foot, I haven’t had a whole helping of soccer lately. So here’s a few things I’ve been thinking about: On the 2010 World Cup… The most competitive group for the European region has to be Group 7. Lithuania is the surprise leader after … [Read more...] about On the Pitch with an American Novice: Monday Musings v.9.15.08
The Will of The Warriors: Zimbabwe’s Quest for the 2010 World Cup
By Patrick Reynell South Africa will host the 2010 World Cup. Nine cities – including Cape Town, Johannesburg, and Durban – will be the center of the world between June 11 and July 11. FIFA’s decision to hold the world’s biggest tournament on the oft war ridden continent is not sitting well with the rest of the world. If you haven’t followed the world news at all, … [Read more...] about The Will of The Warriors: Zimbabwe’s Quest for the 2010 World Cup