Football Association Fails to Tackle Homophobia. Again. (3)
2/08/10 •
The Football Associations makes a mess of its efforts to address the issue of homophobia in football. Again.
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Going Pro: Kelsey Davis, American Soccer, and Emerging Adulthood (0)
2/08/10 •
A profile of Kelsey Davis, and thoughts on what it means to be an American player going pro. By Andrew Guest.
The Sweeper: Chinese Football No Longer Exists (1)
2/08/10 •
When fans in China tuned in their television sets to watch their country take on Japan this weekend, they got a surprise: they were instead treated to the local version of a long-running European gameshow.
Photo Daily: Ninian Park’s Grandstand Collapses (0)
2/08/10 •
From last October, the grandstand of Ninian Park, Cardiff City’s former home, collapses under demolition.
The Sweeper: ‘John Terry sleeps with some bird and everyone’s up in arms’ (2)
2/07/10 •
Yes, unfortunately, it’s the hysterical reaction to the John Terry thing. And some stuff on Simon Jordan, and Don Garber in today’s Sweeper.
Set Your Own Ticket Price a Success at Mansfield (4)
2/07/10 •
Non-league side in England reaches new fans with a bold initiative.
Photo Daily: Feb 6th 1958, Munich (0)
2/06/10 •
The clock at Old Trafford to commemorate the Munich Air Disaster, 52 years ago today.
NSC Minnesota Stars: Cool Name Opportunity Missed (13)
2/05/10 •
So Minnestota’s new professional team, to play in the USSF Division 2, will be called the NSC Minnesota Stars — but they almost had a much cooler name.
The Sweeper: Supporters United Behind the Green & Gold Campaign (2)
2/05/10 •
How Manchester United’s activist groups are coming together behind the growing protest.
Photo Daily: Costa Rican Fans Take a Peek (0)
2/05/10 •
Costa Rica fans seek a glimpse of the U.S. team in San Jose.
UEFA Champions League Final vs. the Superbowl: Bigger and Biggest (2)
2/04/10 •
The Champions League overtakes the Super Bowl as a television event, though the big daddy of hyped up sporting events isn’t rolling over.
Classic Programmes #15: England vs. USSR (0)
2/04/10 •
England takes on the USSR a year after winning the World Cup, in our programme covers series.
The Sweeper: Premier League to Put On Salary Cap? (12)
2/04/10 •
West Ham’s owner David Sullivan suggests English football might finally have seen the light on how to exercise some financial restraint.
Photo Daily: Football Heroes on the Saone, Lyon (13)
2/04/10 •
France shows us how to immortalise your heroes.
CAF Chief Issa Hayatou Should Resign (14)
2/03/10 •
Controversy continues to rage over CAF’s decision to ban Togo for two Africa Cup of Nations tournaments.
Q & A With Interim NASL Commissioner Jeff Cooper (8)
2/03/10 •
Peter Wilt’s column this week is a Q & A with Jeff Cooper, one of the most fascinating leaders in American soccer.
The Sweeper: Spins, Lies and Liverpool (2)
2/03/10 •
Supporters and a club executive at Liverpool have vastly different takes on a recent meeting – we look at the key divergences.
Photo Daily: Salford City v Hyde United, Moor Lane (0)
2/03/10 •
Entrance to the ground of Salford City FC, Moor Lane.
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2/01/10 •
Questions and Representations in the Year of African Soccer
1/28/10 •
No More Tifo: Aberdeen’s Red Ultras Disband
1/25/10 •
Soccer for Good? Sports and Development in Concept and in Africa
1/23/10 •
A Brand History of the European Championship
1/21/10 •
Classic Programmes #13: England vs. Rest of the World
1/20/10 •
“On the Whole, I’d Rather be in Philadelphia”
1/20/10 •
Blatter, Platini, Champagne and the FIFA Presidency
1/18/10 •
The Large, Diverse World of American Soccer on Show
1/18/10 •
Where Has All the Magic Gone? Juju, Africa, and Superstitions in the Game
1/13/10 •
I’m Not A Believer, Yet!
1/11/10 •
Angola Aside from the Cup: A Different Soccer Story
1/06/10 •
The Illustrated Possibilities for Good American Soccer Writing in the Internet Age
1/05/10 •
Past Encounters: England vs. the United States, 1959
1/04/10 •
Playing the Francophone Advantage in Africa: A Colonialism Review / Africa Cup of Nations Preview
1/03/10 •
Lost Glory: Oxford United, from Headington to Wembley to Non-League
12/31/09 •
Rival Leagues and Pitch Invasions: American Soccer in 1967
12/29/09 •
Stadium Spotlight: Portland Park, Ashington
12/28/09 •
Pitch Invasion Contributors Bring the Goods: Favorites From 2009
12/21/09 •
Gifts for an Angolan Christmas: A Sort-of Soccer Story
12/20/09 •
Gareth Thomas and Homophobia in English Football
12/18/09 •
Tifo Video: U-11 Lech Cup, Poland
12/16/09 •
Selecting an MLS Head Coach: An Insider’s View
12/15/09 •
Stadium Spotlight: Olympic National Stadium, Kiev
12/14/09 •
Sol Campbell, The Mystery of Munto and the Future of Notts County
