world cup – Out of the Wilderness

“Next Goal Wins” and the Lie of the Transgender Hero

I thought about writing up a nice intro to kick this post off saying something about how this fun movie just popped up on Hulu. I’d try saying something funny or clever about soccer and share a personal story or two. Like the time I was a goalie and went to kick the ball asContinue reading ““Next Goal Wins” and the Lie of the Transgender Hero”

But deep down we know Megan Rapinoe isn’t going away

Is anybody else tired of talking about Megan Rapinoe? I’m officially retiring the subject… after this post, of course. Maybe I should’ve retired the subject a long time ago, just like Rapinoe retiring from soccer a few years too late. I’m not saying she cost the U.S. the World Cup title, but I’m also notContinue reading “But deep down we know Megan Rapinoe isn’t going away”

World Cup Soccer in the Wee Hours of the Morning

I didn’t know how much I’d enjoy watching the women’s World Cup but there are literally no other sports on that I could care about right now. I’m looking at you “baseball America’s past time” and you too, NASCAR. It was fun, though, to turn on the TV Thursday and totally by accident catch theContinue reading “World Cup Soccer in the Wee Hours of the Morning”

Is cheering AGAINST the U.S. Women’s soccer team my patriotic duty?

After the U.S. women’s final group stage World Cup game against Portugal, it’s just too easy to point out how Megan Rapinoe adds nothing to the team anymore. Errant passes, baffling miscues, I won’t even get into that because I’m sure plenty of other people will talk about it today. Today, the day the teamContinue reading “Is cheering AGAINST the U.S. Women’s soccer team my patriotic duty?”

Loathe Nike, but love the World Cup horror commercial starring Sophia Smith

At the time of this post, U.S. soccer player Sophia Smith has scored half of the goals for the team during the 2023 Women’s World Cup. Casting her as the star of this short horror film makes a lot of sense, especially if you’re a team playing against her and the United States. I loveContinue reading “Loathe Nike, but love the World Cup horror commercial starring Sophia Smith”