Spain is through to the quarterfinals, eliminating the third ranked team in the world (per FIFA) in Portugal. They joined Paraguay, who won the tournament's first penalty kick shoot-out to eliminate Japan. On this episode of the World Cup Buzz Podcast, I am joined by Laurence McKenna to talk about those matches as well as […]

In 1971, Franz Beckenbauer was handed the captaincy of the German national side. A golden age of German football ensued under his leadership, as Germany went on to lift the European Championships in 1972, and then won the following World Cup in 1974. Beckenbauer's Germany was unable to emulate that success in the following two […]

Brazil and the Netherlands are through to the quarterfinals of World Cup 2010 after Monday wins, sending Chile and Slovakia home while setting-up a match we've looked forward to since the tournament's onset. To talk about that as well as the last two Round of 16 matches (taking place Tuesday) I'm joined by Laurence McKenna […]

Brazil and the Netherlands are through to the quarterfinals of World Cup 2010 after Monday wins, sending Chile and Slovakia home while setting-up a match we've looked forward to since the tournament's onset. To talk about that as well as the last two Round of 16 matches (taking place Tuesday) I'm joined by Laurence McKenna […]

Monday, June 28th 8:00PM EDT – 5:00PM PDT Guest: Geoff Reid, Philadelphia Union Supporter World Cup Re-Cap NASL Segment Re-Capping Red Bulls 3-0 win at Kansas City

After the game, interviews were held with Germany coach Joachim Loew, who praised his side's achievement over England. Key players like Thomas Muller, Bastian Schweinsteiger and Miroslav Klose were also interviewed, and were quite jubilant about their success. Franz Beckenbauer also spoke out on the win, but I suppose that was to be expected. It […]

Not only was this a depressing weekend for supporters of England, USA, Mexico and South Korea, but the news that all four teams had been knocked out of the tournament must have come as a disappointment to ESPN and other media organizations who are hoping to capitalize on the popularity of the 2010 World Cup. […]

Sunday's highly anticipated match day featuring two great international football rivalries ended in a relative fizzle, with Germany defeating England (4-1) and Argentina defeating Mexico (3-1) by multi-goal margins. To talk about those matches and Monday's two Round of 16 fixtures, I was joined by Kartik Krishnaiyer and Laurence McKenna for this edition of the […]

Sunday's highly anticipated match day featuring two great international football rivalries ended in a relative fizzle, with Germany defeating England (4-1) and Argentina defeating Mexico (3-1) by multi-goal margins. To talk about those matches and Monday's two Round of 16 fixtures, I was joined by Kartik Krishnaiyer and Laurence McKenna for this edition of the […]

Earlier this season it was Red Bull Arena that opened up to praise and relief as one of the biggest sporting markets in the United States finally had their own soccer specific stadium with a European feel towards it. I still have to say that I am very lucky to walk inside of it every […]

Karma was on Germany's side this afternoon as Die Mannschaft dismantled an unorganized England side 4-1. Goals from the returning Miroslav Klose, Lukas Podolski, and two from wonderkid Thomas Mueller were enough to batter the old enemy and send them packing. In hindsight, Franz Beckenbauer's criticism of England appears to be correct. 'The Kaiser,' as […]

While it was tough to see the USA get eliminated on Saturday Afternoon from the World Cup we should be fortunate to see that Major League Soccer is back in action from their two week break and for the New York Red Bulls traveling to Kansas City facing the Wizards. Salou Ibrahim got the club […]

As the former catcher of the New York Yankees Yogi Berra once said "It's Dejavu All Over Again." And that's what happened against Ghana in the second round match. You we're hoping that this little problem would've gone away like it did against Algeria, but sadly it would rear its ugly head once again. Ricardo […]

So the big game has arrived at last. And for God's sake, don't mention the war! Schweinsteiger, Ozil, and Jerome Boateng have all reportedly been passed fit, but striker Cacau has been ruled out with an abdominal muscle strain. Schweinsteiger's inclusion in this match is absolutely vital, with very little cover available in his position […]

Weeks ago, when the USMNT secured a point against England, a real special feeling began to build around this group playing their hearts out in South Africa. A come-back draw against Slovenia and a late win against Algeria saw fans jump on the USMNT bandwagon, and grow fanatical about their new-found game and national team. […]