Yanks Soccer

I’m thrilled right now.  The US won their first game of the Olympics, against the opponent that undoubtedly is the easiest to beat.  It wasn’t the most beautiful win, but we have 3 points out of a possible 3 points and that’s all that matters.  We still have to play Nigeria and the Nedtherlands, but I think there’s a sunny outlook for these Olympics. Continue reading “USA 1-0 Japan: 6 Points to Think About”

Good Morning All.  I was going to do a running commentary of the game as many of you know, but I slept right through my alarm this morning.  That’s the price you pay for some jet lag I guess.  Anyway, the US Olympians took a giant step towards qualification for the knockout rounds by winning against Japan.  Stuart Holden’s 47th minute goal was the difference and the US held on for the win. Continue reading “USA Downs Japan 1-0 in Olympic Opener”

We’re less than a day away from the Olympics starting, and with no real soccer news to report yet today, we’re going to do a little guessing.  Below are the Olympic groups and then below that, you place the teams that win and come in second in their groups where they are supposed to be.  I think you guys get it. Continue reading “Olympic Soccer Predictions”