it's thursday, but i'm already looking ahead to sunday. why? well, the u.s. women's national soccer team is playing in the championship game of the women's world cup. this is a big deal, even if you don't like soccer.
i do like soccer, but admit that i'm not the biggest fan of the women's game. i remember watching in 99, the last time we won. in the months before the cup, i had watched a few scrimmages between the uswnt and lower tier, division 2 men's college teams. despite being the best in the world at the time, the women couldn't keep up with those guys. when i watched that cup, i sorta felt the product was inferior. the soccer wasn't as good, in my opinion.
jump ahead to now. i am amazed by our team. great crosses. flying headers for goals. shots on point. yes, there is an occasional bad pass or whatever, but the same can be said of the men's game. and it's not just the u.s. team that looks great. all of the teams in this year's world cup have really played beautiful soccer, something that i wouldn't say about last year's men's cup (i'm looking squarely at you france. you ain't the only one, but you may be the ugliest.)
the game is still a little different than the men's game. it's not quite as physical, the keepers can't quite cover as much of the net, but the soccer is still great to watch. and, the women don't fake injuries as much. there is an occasional flop, but overall, these women stay on their feet. when fouled, they pop back up and get on with the game. refreshing stuff, really.
so sunday, i'll be watching. and you should be watching. and cheering. our side is the favorite, and don't let that sway you. it's going to be a tough match, and hopefully the trophy returns to the u.s. when it's all said and done.
don't miss the best sport going on right now.
Showing posts with label world cup. Show all posts
Showing posts with label world cup. Show all posts
Thursday, July 14, 2011
Friday, July 09, 2010
this weekend
this isn't an exhaustive list, but here are some of the things i'll be doing this weekend:
saturday
i love rademacher. i love el olio wolof. that alone was probably enough to get me to this show, but i'm also quite curious about admiral radley. they're a combo of earlimart and grandaddy, two bands i enjoy. and, i'm also excited to see a show at the star palace. this is another love the captive show, and i'm happy to help them get more music here in fresno.
sunday
the world cup finale. i'll be cheering for the netherlands. really, i've already gotten out my orange scarf. i don't care that it says fresno pacific on it, and that it'll be around 100 degrees in fresno during the game, i'll be sporting an orange shirt and have my orange scarf on. it's likely i'll watch the game at bobby salazar's, as it's been a good spot to watch the cup with other people.
hopefully you'll be able to join me for something this weekend, even if it isn't one of these activities. or, just do something fun yourself and tell me about it.
saturday
i love rademacher. i love el olio wolof. that alone was probably enough to get me to this show, but i'm also quite curious about admiral radley. they're a combo of earlimart and grandaddy, two bands i enjoy. and, i'm also excited to see a show at the star palace. this is another love the captive show, and i'm happy to help them get more music here in fresno.
sunday
the world cup finale. i'll be cheering for the netherlands. really, i've already gotten out my orange scarf. i don't care that it says fresno pacific on it, and that it'll be around 100 degrees in fresno during the game, i'll be sporting an orange shirt and have my orange scarf on. it's likely i'll watch the game at bobby salazar's, as it's been a good spot to watch the cup with other people.
hopefully you'll be able to join me for something this weekend, even if it isn't one of these activities. or, just do something fun yourself and tell me about it.
Friday, July 02, 2010
district 11
enjoy this world cup inspired spoof
now, go watch netherlands vs brasil. let's go orange!
now, go watch netherlands vs brasil. let's go orange!
Friday, June 11, 2010
u.s. vs england
hey, i'll be watching u.s. vs england @ bobby salazar's in the tower on saturday. you should come watch it with me. game time is 11 a.m.
the usmnt will be wearing blue jerseys. i'll be wearing a blue jersey. i suggest you wear blue in support of our side versus england (i think the 3 lions will be in white).
the usmnt will be wearing blue jerseys. i'll be wearing a blue jersey. i suggest you wear blue in support of our side versus england (i think the 3 lions will be in white).
a month of avoiding media
yep, it's going to be a long month for me. i've got to avoid facebook and twitter for long stretches, be very careful what i sites i visit on the internet, and so on.
you see, with the world cup being in south africa, and the matches being played during our a.m. times, i'm recording a lot of matches. so, after work, or when i wake up, i'll be watching stuff and i don't want the results spoiled.
which also means that i hope no one dm's me on twitter or texts me results. hopefully i won't screw anyone else in a similar fashion.
you see, with the world cup being in south africa, and the matches being played during our a.m. times, i'm recording a lot of matches. so, after work, or when i wake up, i'll be watching stuff and i don't want the results spoiled.
which also means that i hope no one dm's me on twitter or texts me results. hopefully i won't screw anyone else in a similar fashion.
Tuesday, July 03, 2007
screw the copa america
i'll be watching the under 20 world cup as much as i can. right now, the u.s. is pasting poland. it's 5-1 mid way through the 2nd half. two guys have two goals, including freddy adu. some of these guys have been playing for the regular national side, as well. good stuff.
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