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Author: Matthew Wall

I've played soccer since I could walk thanks to my father and love keeping up on all the latest gear and gab. I'm in my twenties, and I'm lucky enough to have found work in search marketing for a leading soccer retailer after completing my M.A. at Georgetown in 2008. My team is Liverpool, and national side is Ireland, but I've also got a passion for GAA and a number of sports. Feel free to give me a shout on Google+

Morales Strikes a Low Blow

October 5, 2010 — International Soccer, National Teams, Soccer Fans

Tweet So the President of Bolivia, has been called many things, but all we can say for a fact is he loves his football. Recently, he was playing in a match for his political party against the opposition party and suffered a bad tackle. Morales, 50, is a former Aymara […]
Forlan Ready to Leave

October 5, 2010 — La Liga, Soccer Players

Tweet Diego Forlan has said today, in no uncertain terms, that if he is allowed to, he would leave Atletico Madrid. The reason for his desired departure can’t be known for sure, but it seems he has become bored and frustrated with life in Los Rojiblancos. He also said he […]
De Jong’s Steamroller versus Karl Henry’s Karate Kick

October 4, 2010 — EPL, International Soccer

Tweet So it’s been another week of horrendous tackles in the Premiership and the two most brazen culprits are no strangers to infamy. Nigel De Jong is know for many things, being Dutch, his hatred of giving interviews, his ability to win the ball; but mostly for the horrific tackles […]
Liverpool v. Blackpool or How to Kick ‘em When their Down

October 4, 2010 — EPL

Tweet So I have made much of Liverpool’s finances and recent form in the Premier League this season, and have expected things to get worse before they get better, but even I was shocked by the result this past Sunday. Now before I say anything else, fair play to Blackpool […]
For Sale: Second Hand Soccer Club, Gently Used, Slight Damage Due to Previous Ownership

September 29, 2010 — EPL

Tweet If the Premier League were a party, it would be one ruined by a few lude guests. The guests in question, would be clad in the finest suits, with a Liverpool crest pin on their lapels, and speak with an American accent. That’s right, Tom Hicks and George Gillett’s […]
Single Ladies – Seara (ROBINHO, NEYMAR e GANSO)

September 28, 2010 — Soccer Fans

Tweet See Robinho, Neymar, and Ganso showing their samba skills in this remake of the Beyonce classic…Just don’t tell Kanye. Single Ladies – Seara (Robinho, Neymarn and Ganso)
Manchester United Fail to Capitalize; Manchester City Shock and Surprise; Liverpool Show a Killer Instinct

September 27, 2010 — EPL, Soccer Fans

Tweet So it was another weekend of fixtures in the Premiership, and it was a cracking good time. The big match up, Manchester City and Chelsea, didn’t disappoint. City defied the odds and ended Chelsea’s perfect start to the season with a decisive strike for Carlos Tevez in the 59th minute. […]
Tottenham Review Picked up By ESPN

September 24, 2010 — EPL, Product Reviews, Soccer Fans

Tweet Hey all, We just had a product review of the new 2010-11 Tottenham Kit picked up by ESPN.com. You can find it here: Tottenham 2010-11 home and away kit – Puma All the best, Staff of soccerprose.com
5 Simple Rules for Good Soccer Parenting

September 23, 2010 — Soccer Fans

cannot tell you the amount of times I have been to a youth soccer game, either as a ref or coach, and had to deal with the blistering, withering criticism heaped by a parent on a player, usually under the age of 8. I’ve tried to intervene as a ref, even told parents to be silent, but honestly the retort “Don’t you tell me how to raise my kid” sort grinds on the nerves after a while.