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The Sad Predicament of Soccer in America
Having watched, played and coached football both sides of the Atlantic I feel well qualified to assess its condition in those two geographies. In America, Soccer is played universally right up to high school. 50% of US households participate in AYSO (American Youth Soccer Organization), or something like it! But when the kids go to High School soccer participation drops off precipitously. But Why? You may well ask – things seemed to […] Read More
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Columbus Crew throw LAFC Overboard in MLS Cup Final
It was a cold, rainy night in Columbus, OH where your correspondent shivered along with 21,000 screaming MLS maniacs. Clearly the better team, Columbus braved the elements to run out 2-1 victors. And during the locker room celebration, the team posed with a banner that trumpeted ‘Columbus is a Soccer Town’. Here’s a touch of the community spirit of ‘Welcome to Wrexham’, another rust belt town 3,000-odd miles away! With […] Read More
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Glory, Glory, Philip Neville!
Wednesday, Phil Neville was appointed Manager for the Portland Timbers. Just minutes ago, he appeared on NBC Sports in the studio alongside Rebecca Lowe and Robbie Earle! Is he conflicted or just polymath? It may be another one-off but in that NBC Half Time Show during the Crystal Palace v Liverpool game we saw the potential of a Neville/Earle tag team. If I were JK Rowling I would call them […] Read More
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