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The USMNT is crafty in the middle but dangerous at both ends… to themselves

Being panicky and reactionary about the USMNT is now part of the deal. Perhaps it’s a sign we’re growing up. Fuck, three weeks ago, the US qualified for next fall’s World Cup (and got something of a favorable draw), Christian Pulisic was starting regularly for Chelsea — looking good doing it, too — and Gio […]

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Soccer, much like football, didn’t come home either

I wanted to resist the urge to give into the Timbers Army’s desire to claim Portland as “Soccer City USA. ” It’s quite a label to bestow on yourself, and having grown up in direct opposition in order to Detroit’s “Hockeytown” self-flagellation, my alarms don’t need much prodding to be able to go off. Read […]