Neither Rain Nor Snow Nor Sand Nor Marsh, Soccer Plays On »
It’s no surprise that when one looks worldwide for the game of soccer, no amount of inclement weather or debilitating playing surfaces can keep the beautiful game from engaging a community, nation or continent.
Soccer Splinters | July 22, 2009 »
by Patrick ‘Rey’ Reynell
>Carlo Ancelotti newest Chelsea manager, already seeing transfer strain of EPL financial woes
Italian manager Carlo Ancelotti left AC Milan to become the most recent manager at Stamford Bridge. This is Chelsea’s fifth manager since hiring Jose Mourinho away from FC Porto in 2004.
While Mourinho brought the club two Premier League titles and [...]
Soccer Splinters | July 16, 2009 »
Six months away playing for one of Europe’s elite teams, David Beckham made his return to the Los Angeles Galaxy for practices earlier this week. His return did not come without media attention thanks to teammate Landon Donvan. Apparently Donovan bashed the beloved international star in an upcoming book questioning Beckham’s commitment among other things.
The 2009 FA Cup: Battle of the Blues »
by Patrick ‘Rey’ Reynell
The 2009 FA Cup, to be played on Saturday May 30 at Wembley Stadium in London, pits a battle of the Blues, Chelsea and Everton. Each makes its return to the final game since its last FA championship.
Chelsea returns after a one year absence from its 2007 win over Manchester United. [...]
The EPL in May: My Favorite Time of Year »
by Patrick ‘Rey’ ReynellThe question arises every sports season. When is the best time of year in the sports world?
Football fans, January and February probably seems like heaven. The BCS bowls and National Championship followed by the pinnacle of the pigskin: The Super Bowl.
Maybe you’re a baseball fan. The best times of year are [...]
Udinese 2-1 AC Milan, Secures Inter Milan Serie A Title »
by Patrick ‘Rey’ Reynell
It was a long shot, but AC Milan remained in the 2009 Serie A title hunt going into Saturday’s contest at Udinese. Those hopes were quickly dashed by a more aggressive and offensive-minded home side.
Gaetano D’Agostino scored the first goal off of a penalty kick (31′), and Christian Zapata blasted home a [...]
Note to Abramovich and Kerr: Don’t Burn Down the Empire »
by Patrick ‘Rey’ Reynell
Let me first get this off my chest: I’m a closet Chelsea fan. I started following soccer in 2006 and have somehow morphed into a fan of the Blues.
I hate to admit it because, in my opinion, this leaves me in the same category as the thrall of Boston Red Sox fans [...]
The Boss explains the first half ‘08-’09 Premier League Campaign »
by Patrick ‘Rey’ Reynell
What do Bruce Springsteen and The English Premier League have in common? Admittedly not much. But the Boss does have a way with words, and in honor of his much anticipated halftime performance in Super Bowl XLIII, I figured he could help me better understand the first half of the Premier [...]
Another Friggin’ Trophy for Manchester United »
by Patrick ‘Rey’ Reynell
Excuse the informality of the title, but that’s how I felt when I saw Manchester United hoisting yet another 2008 championship trophy. The Red Devils are the most recent champions of the FIFA Club World Cup, played in Japan this year, which pits the best club teams from each continental region. That [...]
On the Pitch with an American Novice: Pomp(ey)ous Decision »
I wish players would all spend their careers with one team. I’m not an idealist; I know this wasn’t even the case before free agency. But it would be nice, you know? Even more bothersome are the coaches who seem to bounce from team to team. It’s like Larry Brown was throwing darts and…bulls eye! [...]
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