Archive for May, 2009
Even Megan Fox Digs Olivia Wilde…
No soccer today– just thought this quote from Megan Fox and a couple pics from the upcoming Yankette of the Month Olivia Wilde photoshoot would spruce things up a bit. A full address regarding Freddy Adu and the likely Costa Rica/Honduras rosters tomorrow as well. Apparently, Megan Fox (undeniably Yankette quality herself) has a crush [...]
"OVER THERE" Commercial and Boca Update
Just in case anyone was curious– I’ve adopted this as the “unofficial official” US Soccer commercial of our blog:Check it out !!! It’s a great ad, as is this longer one, with fantastic music, great sound, and although a bit dated– has me ready to run through a wall. I love the footage of the [...]
Dempsey and Fulham continue Charge to Europa
Congrats to Duece, who continues to impress at Craven Cottage !! Sure– it’s the equivalent of the NIT. Don’t tell that to the fans or the players of anyone trying to qualify for the new “Europa” tournament (formerly the UEFA Cup). Clint Dempsey, recently named Fulham’s player of the month for April, thanks to a [...]
Friday: Gooch and Jozy and Stevie C. Transfer and Return Questions and Quick Answers
Two things of note this Friday. First, it appears Steve Cherundolo is targeting a Gold Cup return to action. This will allow him to play lesser competition and regain his form before the next Bundesliga season and of course South Africa next summer. As Ravi Ubha notes, Cherundolo appears simply thankful this rather freakish thigh [...]
Obama Wants to Host– 2018
A final note for the day: Much has been written about the US bid to host the 2018 World Cup. It’s too far off to know what the squad would look like– but history indicates host nations perform extremely well in the World Cup, and given the bump in popularity soccer received in the States [...]
Yankette of the Month – Olivia Wilde
To the poster go the spoils…. and I really, really, really just couldn’t give the honor to Lady Gaga, even during an off month. Celebrating today her victory over Megan Fox in the Maxim Top 100– Yanks are Coming loves an underdog. As such, you get the 25 year old New Yorker. Someone send her [...]
May Musings A Month Before South Africa, Part I
At least one of your bloggers is still kicking after a too long hiatus– then again with the nationals on their longest MNT break before 2010, it is appropriate that we take in the end of the EPL Season and the conclusion of the Champions League. (In case you wondered– I think Barca will win [...]
