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soccer — Mon, 23 Aug 2010 19:31:14 +0000

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World Cup Buzz

soccer — Mon, 28 Jun 2010 20:26:16 +0000

World Cup 2010 South Africa

Uh oh the price of fame. Landon gets in the tabloids. Hope he perseveres.

U.S. World Cup Soccer Player Landon Donovan Is Having Illegitimate …

Damn, these thirsty broads sure do go hard: US soccer stud Landon Donovan was forced to play defense Sunday after a British paramour claimed she was carrying his love child. A day after Ghana booted Donovan and Team USA.

Publish Date: 06/28/2010 7:20

http://bossip.com/262196/us-world-cup-soccer-player-landon-donovan-is-having-illegitimate-child-woes/

This one was offsides, but they will never put cameras on for making offsides calls. The chance of removing offsides as a call is also nill. The game would be wild an open filed mayhem without it.

Carlos Tevez’ Offside Goal vs Mexico – World Cup Blog

As a casual observer of this world cup, I can’t help but wonder how much more exciting soccer would benefit from removing offsides. It could be very simple– after the offensive team brings the ball over mid-field, offsides should be …

Publish Date: 06/27/2010 12:37

http://www.worldcupblog.org/world-cup-2010/carlos-tevez-offside-goal-vs-mexico.html

This was an enjoyable game to watch.

Argentina vs. Mexico: 2010 World Cup Soccer Live Blog – The Daily …

Minute-by-minute analysis of Argentina’s win that advances it to a quarterfinal match against Germany.

Publish Date: 06/27/2010 10:47

http://blogs.wsj.com/dailyfix/2010/06/27/world-cup-live-argentina-vs-mexico/

RT @CBSSportsNews: Brazil coasts in 2nd half, beats Chile 3-0 to reach World Cup quarterfinals for 5th consecutive time. #worldcup #bra #chi

By cbssports at 06/28/2010 13:20

Brazil football team picture fifa world cup 2010 | Posteezy

Brazil football team picture fifa world cup 2010. brazil football team, brasil football team, italian football shirts, brazillian football team, brazil soccor team, brazil football shirt,. Brazil. 1 JULIO CESAR; 12 GOMES; 22 DONI …

Publish Date: 06/28/2010 4:24

http://www.posteezy.com/content/brazil-football-team-picture-fifa-world-cup-2010

Brazil National football team Updates: Dunga predicts championship …

Brazil National football team Updates: Dunga predicts championship match. Brazil coach Dunga is expecting a real “championship match” when his side tussle with Chile in their South American derby at the FIFA World Cup tonight.

Publish Date: 06/28/2010 6:51

http://www.prlog.org/10763724-brazil-national-football-team-updates-dunga-predicts-championship-match.html

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World Cup Soccer Videos

soccer — Sat, 26 Jun 2010 17:58:11 +0000

OK so it is the big day for the USA vs Ghana World Cup game at the round of 16 in South Africa. I thought I would make a post of World Cup soccer videos to get myself and everyone else pumped up for the games.

alas it was not to be. ….. Ghana wins 2-1. Good luck to Ghana in the next round. Great job USA.

World Cup Videos

FIFA World Cup South Africa 2010 Official Theme Song

The official theme of the South African World Cup 2010

K’NAAN – Wavin’ Flag (Coca-Cola Celebration Mix)

Maradona Vs Messi

I mixed the goals scored by Maradon in the ’86 World Cup and that of Lionel Messi that was scored just a few weeks ago. sorry, messed up Messi’s name in the video, spelled it ‘Messie’ I made the beat.

Shakira – Waka Waka (This Time for Africa) (The Official 2010 FIFA …

Kaka vs Drogba – PEPSI Commercial [World Cup 2010]

Drogba and Kaka in very FUNNY new pepsi advert 2010, for the World Cup 2010 in South Africa. Drogba is photographer and makes photos of Kaka and the African people. In the end there is Messi too. btw, I started calling this commercial “Kaka vs Drogba…

2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa – France Goal

See more IGN videos at video.ign.com – Feel the energy of the sports world’s biggest stage.

Ronaldo all 15 World Cup goals

Ronaldo made history by becoming the all-time world cup top scorer. Here are the compiled goals with great music.

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World Cup Soccer Buzz

soccer — Sat, 26 Jun 2010 17:44:29 +0000

Some of the buzz today as the round of 16 games commence in South Africa. Where will you be when it all happens?

World Cup Football

Germany’s Schweingsteiger, Boateng a doubt – Read full story for latest details. http://bit.ly/9FKIv9

By si_soccer at 06/26/2010 10:40

RT @jppalm: RT @mrogersyahoo: http://bit.ly/bPkPsl Story with the #Purdue student who made @landondonovan cry. One of the favorite stories I’ve written.

By DaveZABC5 at 06/26/2010 10:40

Where, if anyplace, are you watching the World Cup soccer match between the U.S. and Ghana this morning (11:30… http://fb.me/CnQBtKmJ

By 945KATS at 06/26/2010 10:27

World Cup Soccer Ball Flaws Acknowledged By FIFA, No Action Till After Tournament – Huffingtonpost.c http://tinyurl.com/25uku49

By drbowlers at 06/26/2010 10:27

@libbycrews Agreed. I only like World Cup Soccer personally. It is the best players in the world playing the sport greatly.

By BoSoxNewsFeed at 06/26/2010 10:27

Hot Soccer Videos Online: World Cup Goalkeeper Product Show (P1) http://bit.ly/aIH1tZ

By SoccerVideosHub at 06/26/2010 10:26

Time for the critics to apolgize says Maradona: PRETORIA, South Africa (AP) — Argentina coach Diego Maradona is r… http://bit.ly/cBZinK

By SI_Complete at 06/26/2010 10:26

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World Cup Update 6-24-10

soccer — Thu, 24 Jun 2010 22:50:38 +0000

Well we are deep into the tournament now and things are starting to shake out in terms of which big teams will make it through to the next round, which ones have flopped (two big notables) and which teams have risen out of the pack to surprise us.

Today the big news is that Italy have bombed out of the tournament and now have to slink home to Italy with their tails between their legs and can surely expect some major flack from the Italian press and public. And well they should. They played badly in their games. No flare, no creativeness, and no stone wall of defense to carry them along as they have ion the past. Today they sucked. They found themselves down 2 nill before they bothered to wake up. By then it was too late. The last twenty minutes of the game were pretty exciting but only becasue Slovakia did not back down when Italy netted a couple of late goals.

Can anyone tell me a good reason why Diego Milito was not used extensively in this tournament? I think the Italian made some bad choices. Ciao baby!

The other bomb was of course France who completely meleted down and imploded in this tournament. Not that I was surprised by that or anything.

The USA had a hugely entertaining third match that took them from going home in ten minutes to top of group after the late goal by Donovon. I am still pumped up from that excitement. Hope they can carry on some of that magic against Ghana on Saturday.

At this point I would have to say that while the Dutch, Germans, USA, South Korea, Portugal, Mexico and Spain have played well it looks to be a South American tournament this year. The teams from SA have played very well this year and I would be shocked if the final did not include one of the SA teams. I am picking Argentina to be one but would not be surprised if Uruguay or Brazil reach the final.

Who are you picking now that we are down to the round of 16?

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What Are The Common Soccer Positions

soccer — Thu, 24 Jun 2010 21:36:37 +0000

Are you a little perplexed by different soccer positions and the jargon you hear out on the field? Do you spend most of the game wondering exactly what every player is supposed to be doing? Here is a guide to the basic and more advanced positions of a soccer game as well as some of the more common nicknames for them. Because the best way to lose a soccer game is allowing the other team to score, defensive positions are very important to the game.

These are the basic defensive positions:

Defender – Also called a ‘back’, this defensive player works his magic in the defensive third of the soccer field, preventing the opposing team from making a goal.

Fullback – Plays the back most part of the defensive third, protecting the goal keeper.

Sweeper – A defensive player whose domain is directly in front of the goal, keeping the other team’s offensive players away from the goal. This position is not always used, but it can make a key difference in the quality of play.

Goal Keeper/Goalie/Keeper – Perhaps the best known position, this is the player who is directly in front of the goal to prevent the other team from scoring. It’s easy to identify the goalie, not just because of their position, but because they are the only player you will see using their hands and arms.

Defense is certainly important, but scoring goals is just as important as preventing the opponents from scoring them. On the other two-thirds of the field, you’ll find two basic types of soccer players:

Forward – As their title suggests, this player’s domain is the forward third of the field. The forwards have the important job of taking shots and making goals. The ‘striker’ is usually the key forward, who is the best at scoring.

Midfielder/Halfback – The midfielder is the multi-tasker of the game of soccer. From the middle third of the field, they move the ball between the forward and back thirds and can play offensively or defensively as needed.

But wait, you may be thinking. These aren’t all the terms I hear on the field. What about the ‘maestro’, or the ‘wingers’? There are other, more specialized roles that are sometimes assigned to players with special strengths and talents. Here are the most common advanced soccer positions you’ll hear about on the field.

Central Defender – This player, usually the best defender on the team, guards directly in front of their team’s goal.

Stopper – This position’s key duty is to guard the opposing team’s striker and stop them from making goals.

Defensive Midfielder – Also called a midfield anchor, this is a midfielder who plays near the defensive third of the field and, despite being a midfielder, plays primarily defense.

Central Midfielder – This midfielder is also called the Midfield General or the Midfield Maestro. They are the chief organizers of the midfielders and are responsible for keeping the ball on the offensive third of the field, where the forwards can work their magic.

Attacking Midfielder – This midfielder spends most of their time on the offensive end of the midfield, supporting the forwards.

Wingers – These are the speedy players who work the outsides of the field. Because they are responsible for getting the ball to the forwards, they are usually expert dribblers and make accurate passes.

Central Forward – This player is usually the best scorer, and thus works the middle section of the forward third. This position is sometimes used interchangeably with ‘Striker’. A related position is that of ‘Finisher’, which is the player who is almost guaranteed to score when given the opportunity.

Summary
Whether you are watching professional soccer or a preschool game, almost all positions will fall into one of the above categories. Each of these positions requires a specific set of skills and speed, and each is equally important to the game. This is what makes soccer a global favorite in sports; regardless of a player’s strengths and weaknesses, there is sure to be a position that is best for them.

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USA Scores Biggest Win At World Cup

soccer — Thu, 24 Jun 2010 00:43:19 +0000

OK I won’t lie. I wish I was in South Africa right now soaking up all the terrific World Cup action. And today I would have given just about anything to witness the USA vs Algeria match. As it was I was right on the edge of the couch going crazy as the minutes wound down in this one of a kind match. My buddy Chiuck and I were hooting and hollering and urging the US team on as the tension mounted to an almost unbearable level.

The game moved into added time and all seemed lost. The USA were going home from the Cup with nothing to show but disappointment. Then Algeria makes an attack and Tim saves the shot. Boom the man with the golden arm launches a service out to the flank. My god he threw the ball like a laser to Landon on full sprint and the counter attack was on. Could it be? Could this be the chance?

As we edged farther onto the front of our seat (could we go much farther and not fall on the floor?) the USA had numbers going forward. Landon, Jozy, and Clint are all on the full sprint to the Algeria goal. And then suddenly a shot is taken, another good save from the Algeria keeper, but in a blink there is Landon swooping in to scoop up the rebound and slot home the goal. AMAZING. I was now on my feet going crazy with joy. Oh my god the soccer gods heard our prayer and delivered us a goal and redemption from the bad ref calls in game two and the first half of this one. Could this be real? Well indeed it was and the boys closed out the game for the victory.

In the space of a few minutes the USA went from going home to winning the group and going to the next round. Simply friggin amazing stuff. USA soccer skill is rising folks and we are so happy to be a part of it. Time to hit the training pitch and get the next group of stars ready for the next World Cup. Already team USA is making history.

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Proper Soccer Kick Technique

soccer — Fri, 18 Jun 2010 18:08:07 +0000

Teach Your Soccer Players The Right Way To Kick

As players develop, they often take what they’ve learned at an early age and carry it forward in their soccer development. Surprisingly, a lot of great players have never been taught the correct way to actually kick a ball!

The basic instep kick is the first type of kick that should be introduced to young players. It’s performed by kicking the ball with the laced portion of the foot. The kick is kept low by placing the nonkicking foot near the ball with the toes about even with the front of the ball. This position places the body over the ball during the kick and is needed for accuracy as well as for keeping the actual kicked ball low.

So let’s break it down. Kicking a ball should be done with precision. When teaching a proper kick, there are a series of rules that apply. Use these soccer training rules to teach your youth players the correct way to kick now so they have a great foundation on which to grow as they move forward in their soccer career.

RULE 1 – Keep your eye on the ball

Look at the target, then look at the ball and keep your eye on it while kicking and during the follow-through. The best way to do this is to keep the head down until the ball gets to the target. Young players have a tendency to want to look up immediately after kicking the ball to see how well they’ve done. Try to get your players out of the habit of looking up prematurely.

RULE 2 – Follow through the kick

Kicks are governed by the laws of physics. Following through is necessary to give the ball accuracy and speed. The accuracy is attained because the ball will follow the path of the foot aimed at the target and so the foot should contact the ball for a longer accelerating period of time. The follow through allows the kicker to kick with less than top power but still have good speed. Teach your kids that a kick does not end after the ball has left the foot and that the follow through is very important!

RULE 3 – Kick in a straight line

The kicked ball will follow the line that it has at that instant. In other words, the kicked ball will follow the tangent path the moment that the foot and ball part contact. It’s difficult to pinpoint the exact moment of this release time, but a straight-line kick is the best kick. Correct players that kick in an arched fashion either from side to side or from down to up.

RULE 4 – Compensate for the ball spin

Spinning balls tend to curve. In scientific terms, whenever a moving ball spins, it creates a lowered air pressure on the opposite side of the kick. It’s going to curve towards that low pressure direction unless the wind can compensate. For long kicks, the player must learn to compensate for this spin. Of course, you don’t want to get into physics lessons during soccer practice with youth players, but they should know that a kick that’s made at the center of the ball will not cause a spin to the left or the right.

RULE 5 – Place the nonkicking foot forward

If a player wants to keep a kick low, he should always place the nonkicking foot toes at the front position of the ball.

When teaching your kids, don’t go overboard on teaching them “rules” of kicking. Often they’ll learn the correct way to kick by trial and error. Hopefully with a little knowledge and coaching soccer drills, you can help your players learn to kick faster which will speed up their soccer growth and ultimately help your team win.

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