Month: September 2007
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Balancing Owners and Coaches
As the dust begins to settle on the much-ballyhooed mutual consent departure of Jose Mourinho from Chelsea it’s time to take a look beyond the Special One being gone. As surprising as it was to hear that Mourinho’s time at Stamford Bridge was over, it really wasn’t all that surprising […] -
Expanding Your Soccer Shoe Collection
There comes a time when one pair of soccer shoes just won’t do anymore. Deciding when that time is can be an important decision. For most youth players, one pair of firm ground cleats will be all they need during their developmental careers. With young feet constantly growing and the […] -
No Way Jose
You may not have liked him, even hated him maybe. But one thing is certain: Jose Mourinho made things interesting. The former Chelsea manager saw his reign at Stamford Bridge come to a close Thursday and it was anything but surprising. Mourinho will now be replaced by Avram Grant (whoever […] -
2007-08 Champions League Group Predictions
With the UEFA Champions League group stages getting underway, it’s time to get out the murky crystal ball and make a few more predications on how the groups will end up. Once the group stages are complete we’ll come back and make our picks for which club will win the […] -
Coaches’ Corner – Deciding on a Formation
All across the soccer world, you will see many different types of systems of play. World-renowned soccer club Ajax plays a 4-3-3 formation of play centered around the Dutch system of “Total Football.” From the youth teams all the way up to the senior team, coaches at Ajax teach their […] -
An Open Letter to Chelsea FC
Dear Chelsea FC, Why do you stink so bad? Is it because you’re bitter about never having won the European cup? My team, Aston Villa has, and another English powerhouse, Nottingham Forest has too, twice. Perhaps there’s some festering resentment there because so much Russian money has been spent on […] -
No Really, There is a World Cup Going On
With the FIFA Women’s World Cup underway, Nike has pumped up its advertising to make sure the most successful U.S. soccer team isn’t forgotten. Even with games going on in the wee hours of the morning, word is spreading about the World Cup and U.S. games are even being replayed […] -
Adidas Copa Mundial: A Classic, Not An Afterthought
With the barrage of high-tech and high-priced soccer shoes hitting the market, a classic is getting lost in the fold. As I see more and more players choose a shoe for its shiny and colorful looks over usefulness, all I can do is just shake my head. Quite simply, the […]