Spike Lee: Football in Brazil
Soccer in the Hood
A great article I found in the Vault… Still relevant… by Mark W. Wright ____________________________________ Pretty boy David Beckham recently told CBS’ 60 Minutes that he’s “passionate about the fact [soccer] can grow [in American] and the potential is huge here.” But he cautioned his interviewer, adding, “Things aren’t going to turn around and get […]
Henry Strikes a Pose, and Starts a Trend
After scoring goals in consecutive games, there is no telling what kind of celebration Red Bulls striker Thierry Henry has in his bag of tricks. After his goal against Toronto in last Saturday night’s victory at Red Bull Arena, Henry leaned against a goal post and struck a pose that has now become grist for […]
A Mexico World Cup No-Show Would Be an Economic No-No
Something terrible is happening in Mexico: The country’s national soccer team is nearing the abyss of elimination from next year’s World Cup in Brazil. A bit hyperbolic, I know. After all, Mexico is besieged by much greater ills. But in Mexico, the importance of soccer and its quadrennial celebration can’t be so easily dismissed, and failure […]
Usain Bolt trains up Sergio Aguero’s speed
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Michael Jackson statue to be removed from Fulham stadium
The Michael Jackson statue installed at Craven Cottage by former Fulham owner Mohamed Al Fayed is set to be removed. It appears the former Cottagers owner, who sold the club during the summer to American Shahid Khan, has decided he wants to take the tribute to his former friend to one of his other properties. […]
Balotelli on the Cover of SI
Mario Balotelli graces the cover Sports Illustrated. To Read the Article: SI Like UrbanStreetSoccer on Facebook. Follow UrbanStreetSoccer on Twitter @UrbanStSoccer
A Stage to Sell Soccer
Great article… will the US capitalize this time around?????? In less than six weeks, dozens of teams, hundreds of television crews and thousands of journalists will travel to South Africa for the World Cup, perhaps the most popular sporting event in the world, and the biggest global sports event ever held in Africa. For South […]
Eto signs with Chelsea…
Samuel Eto’o completed his transfer to Chelsea on Thursday afternoon, and quickly sat down with the official club website to discuss the move. The three-time Champions League winner and four-time African Player of the Year is looking forward to getting started in west London… Read More: Chelsea FC Like UrbanStreetSoccer on Facebook. Follow UrbanStreetSoccer on Twitter @UrbanStSoccer
The Anderson Monarchs
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