Fifa Football Mundial did a piece on Clint Dempsey which sums up his career really well. Dempsey is a great American talent and the best player we've exported other than a keeper. He makes me proud, knowing that he's knocked down many milestones for American exports. Enjoy :)
Thursday, September 10, 2009
Wednesday, September 9, 2009
Burnley celebrates it's first home victory via a blazing volley
Making their Premiership debut, Burnley hosted their first match in top flight English football. However, the side they faced happened to be the champ. Manchester United.The atmosphere at this game had the entire stadium behind Burnley no matter what the outcome.United looked sloppy. This goal in particular was a sixth or seventh chance at attack. With the only goal scored to upset the champions, United Keeper Ben Foster whiffed at a hard hit volley by Robbie Blake. This ball was seriously hit. From the angle behind the goal, notice how fast the ball comes in.
Happy times for the newly promoted side.
Tuesday, September 8, 2009
Slick Street Kit: adidas Trofeo Full-Zip Training Jacket
Wearing a breathable training jacket regulates my body temperature better than any other. As street wear, the extremely cool black with white color-way seems to layer, compliment, feature with just about any other piece. It regulates my comfortable.
Front zip pockets utilitize the need to find a place on the sidelines to set your keys.
Zipped open, a water bottle sits half exposed.
The pockets are snug enough to mimic a gun/holster whenever you need a shot of hydration.
It is the jacket that I feel most comfortable.
Front zip pockets utilitize the need to find a place on the sidelines to set your keys.
Zipped open, a water bottle sits half exposed.
The pockets are snug enough to mimic a gun/holster whenever you need a shot of hydration.
It is the jacket that I feel most comfortable.
World Cup 2010 Mixes
Leading up to the World Cup 2010 in South Africa, I'll be periodically posting some music mixes. They'll be appropriate for any WC party during that glorious month. So enjoy.
Fabregas takes a stroll. Starts and Finishes.
What can I say? This strike was all Cesc Fabregas. Simply, Manuel Almunia throws the ball to his wide open captain and the rest of the play from then on is improvised. The space Everton leaves in unbelievable and Fabregas makes them pay. Taking advantage of wide open space, Fabregas dribbles 3/4's of the field then rips an amazing shot. From outside the 18 yard box, the ball knuckles, dips to the floor, and squeezes in the bottom left corner of the goal. From the back camera angle, you can see the absolute genius behind the shot. It could freeze any keeper.
I would like to point out that this example can be used to highlight the difference between top class football and mediocre mid range professional soccer(MLS). You'd be hard pressed to see a shot like this taken with ease or even taken in the MLS. It would beat any keeper in Major Leauge Soccer. Period. Beautiful.
After the goal, Fabregas honors the fallen captain of Spanish La Liga club Espanyol, Dani Jarque, who died from a heat attack while on pre-season tour this past year. A fellow Spanish International, Fabregas couldn't have dedicated a more beautiful goal.
Everton v Arsenal
Barclays Premier League, Goodison Park
Saturday, August 15, 2009
Everton 1 - 6 Arsenal
I would like to point out that this example can be used to highlight the difference between top class football and mediocre mid range professional soccer(MLS). You'd be hard pressed to see a shot like this taken with ease or even taken in the MLS. It would beat any keeper in Major Leauge Soccer. Period. Beautiful.
After the goal, Fabregas honors the fallen captain of Spanish La Liga club Espanyol, Dani Jarque, who died from a heat attack while on pre-season tour this past year. A fellow Spanish International, Fabregas couldn't have dedicated a more beautiful goal.
Everton v Arsenal
Barclays Premier League, Goodison Park
Saturday, August 15, 2009
Everton 1 - 6 Arsenal
On a break away, Arsenal threads a needle through the mid-field
This play displays the young attacking talent on Arsenal's side. Captain Cesc Fabregas is among the best attacking midfielders in the game today. He can be mentioned with the likes of Steven Gerrard, Frank Lampard, and Xavi. The main difference that sets him apart from the aforementioned is age. He is at least seven years younger. Arsenal's captain is the leader on the pitch by nature of his position and talent. Fabregas is Arsenals most important player and it's future.
After clearing the ball out of the box, Andrei Arshavin wins the ball at the back of the Everton attack and sets the breakaway in motion. Arshavin finds Denilson in space and the young Brazilian scans up the field and reads the attacking runs of Fabregas and van Persie. A no look through pass to space on the wing is swiped up by Robin van Persie and driven up field. This counter attack chain is almost complete.
You'll notice that Denilson and Fabregas make eye contact right as the pass is fired to Van Persie. Cesc Fabregas see's the play develop once the pass is made and sprints to the top of the 18 yard box in a straight line. Fabregas positions himself brilliantly once the Everton defender runs to pick up Van Persie by turning on the boosters to receive the cross. He takes one touch and slots the ball through the five hole.
I love how Fabregas celebrates the play by tugging on his jersey as his momentum takes him to the team mate who fed him the ball Robin van Persie. Everton was sliced and diced by world class attacking talent. Class all the way.
Everton v Arsenal
Barclays Premier League, Goodison Park
Saturday, August 15, 2009
Everton 1 - 6 Arsenal
After clearing the ball out of the box, Andrei Arshavin wins the ball at the back of the Everton attack and sets the breakaway in motion. Arshavin finds Denilson in space and the young Brazilian scans up the field and reads the attacking runs of Fabregas and van Persie. A no look through pass to space on the wing is swiped up by Robin van Persie and driven up field. This counter attack chain is almost complete.
You'll notice that Denilson and Fabregas make eye contact right as the pass is fired to Van Persie. Cesc Fabregas see's the play develop once the pass is made and sprints to the top of the 18 yard box in a straight line. Fabregas positions himself brilliantly once the Everton defender runs to pick up Van Persie by turning on the boosters to receive the cross. He takes one touch and slots the ball through the five hole.
I love how Fabregas celebrates the play by tugging on his jersey as his momentum takes him to the team mate who fed him the ball Robin van Persie. Everton was sliced and diced by world class attacking talent. Class all the way.
Everton v Arsenal
Barclays Premier League, Goodison Park
Saturday, August 15, 2009
Everton 1 - 6 Arsenal
Denilson's Curling Upper V Strike
One of three goals I'm featuring from Arsenal's 6 - 1 opening game stomp of Everton at Goodison Park. This strike by Brazilian talent Denilson opened up the flood gates on American Goalkeeper Tim Howard. Despite Everton's horrendous defending throughout the game, nothing could be done about this strike.
Arsenal's patience on the ball is rewarded immediately when space is found on the top of the box. Nicklas Bendtner finds space by beating a defender and lines a pass to captain Cesc Fabregas. Fabregas, a dangerous world class player draws the attention of five defenders immediately when the ball reaches his feet. Three Everton defenders rush Fabregas. Quickly, Fabregas lays the ball to the wide open space at the top of the box vacated by an incoming defender.
Denilson hits the ball with a full leg as the window is opened by Fabregas. Denilson follows through the entire kick and lands on his kicking foot. This ensures that his entire momentum is directed towards the top corner. Howard can only swipe a handful of air as he too is one full step behind the entire play.
Everton v Arsenal
Barclays Premier League, Goodison Park
Saturday, August 15, 2009
Everton 1 - 6 Arsenal
Arsenal's patience on the ball is rewarded immediately when space is found on the top of the box. Nicklas Bendtner finds space by beating a defender and lines a pass to captain Cesc Fabregas. Fabregas, a dangerous world class player draws the attention of five defenders immediately when the ball reaches his feet. Three Everton defenders rush Fabregas. Quickly, Fabregas lays the ball to the wide open space at the top of the box vacated by an incoming defender.
Denilson hits the ball with a full leg as the window is opened by Fabregas. Denilson follows through the entire kick and lands on his kicking foot. This ensures that his entire momentum is directed towards the top corner. Howard can only swipe a handful of air as he too is one full step behind the entire play.
Everton v Arsenal
Barclays Premier League, Goodison Park
Saturday, August 15, 2009
Everton 1 - 6 Arsenal
Tuesday, September 1, 2009
Man City's Turn Around Counter Attack Skills
Record spenders in the transfer market this past year at 212 million pounds spent on players. This beautiful counter attack starts with Enamual Adebayor tracking down a mis touch to continue the attack. Adebayor lays a perfect heavy through ball in front of Sean Wright Phillips. While Phillips is one on one with the defender, Robinho and Garreth Barry make runs into the box looking for a cross. This draws defenders and leaves a hustling Adebayor with enough room at the top of the box. Sean Wright Phillips skips past the defender and leaves a perfect ball for a charging Adebayor who hits it with the inside front of his foot and follows through. 212 million dollars worth of top drawer execution.
Blackburn v Manchester City
Barclays Premier League, Ewood Park
Saturday, August 15, 2009
Blackburn 0 - 2 Manchester City
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