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Christian Pulisic: The Hope of a Nation

July 11, 2019

Soccer is technically the most popular sport in the world, popular in almost every country perhaps, America maybe not so much. With the rise of soccer in video gaming (FIFA for example) over the last 10 years or so, the sport is gradually building a larger and steadier fan base in the states. With that being said, while more and more Americans don Messi and Ronaldo jerseys, one thing we have been deprived of is an American star. We have had some occasional flash in the pan stars like Tim Howard at the 2014 World Cup, or Landon Donovan, but never anyone to guarantee the sport is taking off here. That is until the arrival of one young American arrived in Germany, that man is Christian Mate Pulisic.

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D’Angelo Russell Traded to Golden State

July 10, 2019

In the most surprising move of the NBA offseason, restricted free agent D’Angelo Russell is now a Golden State Warrior. In addition to the Warriors and Brooklyn Nets, the sign-and-trade deal also includes the Minnesota Timberwolves.

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USWNT to be celebrated with ticker-tape parade Wednesday in NYC

July 9, 2019

New York City is currently preparing to celebrate the four-time, FIFA Women’s World Cup Champions the U.S. Women’s National soccer team (USWNT) tomorrow morning with a ticker-tape parade celebration. The event will begin at 9:30 am ET in New York City. Fans from near and far will gather to share in the glory of a fourth U.S. World Cup victory with hopes of seeing the champs hoist the world cup trophy in person. 

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Galvin: Pay the United States Women’s National Team

July 8, 2019

The United States Women’s National Team proved that they are, yet again, the greatest in the world. But what isn’t the greatest in the world? The fact that these women are paid a FRACTION of the amount that the men’s national team would have made if they won the tournament. Plain and short, they need to be paid. 

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Gold Cup Final Preview

July 7, 2019

A rivalry that dates back to 1934 in Italy, where they played in a World Cup Qualifier. Since then the USMNT has faced off with Mexico 67 times, with Mexico leading the series 34–15–19. It all comes to a head at Soldier Field in Chicago, this was ironically the site, where Mexico suffered it’s only Gold Cup final loss, 2-1 to the US back in 2007.

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USWNT Trumps the White House by Declining Invite

June 28, 2019

The USWNT defeated Spain 2-1, advancing to the quarterfinals against France. 

On Tuesday, a reporter asked Megan Rapinoe, if she was excited about going to the White House, she immediately said, “I’m not going to the f*cking White House,” adding that she hardly expects to even be invited.  

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Four Observations from the Women’s World Cup

June 26, 2019

The Women’s World Cup is reaching its business end. The Netherlands’ victory over Japan yesterday confirmed the line-up for the quarter-finals, which begin tomorrow. For the eight teams remaining, only three matches stand between them and immortality.

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Christian Pulisic: The Hope of a Nation

Soccer is technically the most popular sport in the world, popular in almost every country perhaps, America maybe not so much. With the rise of soccer in video gaming (FIFA for example) over the last 10 years or so, the sport is gradually building a larger and steadier fan base in the states. With that being said, while more and more Americans don Messi and Ronaldo jerseys, one thing we have been deprived of is an American star. We have had some occasional flash in the pan stars like Tim Howard at the 2014 World Cup, or Landon Donovan, but never anyone to guarantee the sport is taking off here. That is until the arrival of one young American arrived in Germany, that man is Christian Mate Pulisic.

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July 11, 2019

D’Angelo Russell Traded to Golden State

In the most surprising move of the NBA offseason, restricted free agent D’Angelo Russell is now a Golden State Warrior. In addition to the Warriors and Brooklyn Nets, the sign-and-trade deal also includes the Minnesota Timberwolves.

Read More
July 10, 2019

USWNT to be celebrated with ticker-tape parade Wednesday in NYC

New York City is currently preparing to celebrate the four-time, FIFA Women’s World Cup Champions the U.S. Women’s National soccer team (USWNT) tomorrow morning with a ticker-tape parade celebration. The event will begin at 9:30 am ET in New York City. Fans from near and far will gather to share in the glory of a fourth U.S. World Cup victory with hopes of seeing the champs hoist the world cup trophy in person. 

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July 9, 2019
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Galvin: Pay the United States Women’s National Team

The United States Women’s National Team proved that they are, yet again, the greatest in the world. But what isn’t the greatest in the world? The fact that these women are paid a FRACTION of the amount that the men’s national team would have made if they won the tournament. Plain and short, they need to be paid. 

Read More
July 8, 2019

Gold Cup Final Preview

A rivalry that dates back to 1934 in Italy, where they played in a World Cup Qualifier. Since then the USMNT has faced off with Mexico 67 times, with Mexico leading the series 34–15–19. It all comes to a head at Soldier Field in Chicago, this was ironically the site, where Mexico suffered it’s only Gold Cup final loss, 2-1 to the US back in 2007.

Read More
July 7, 2019

USWNT Trumps the White House by Declining Invite

The USWNT defeated Spain 2-1, advancing to the quarterfinals against France. 

On Tuesday, a reporter asked Megan Rapinoe, if she was excited about going to the White House, she immediately said, “I’m not going to the f*cking White House,” adding that she hardly expects to even be invited.  

Read More
June 28, 2019

Four Observations from the Women’s World Cup

The Women’s World Cup is reaching its business end. The Netherlands’ victory over Japan yesterday confirmed the line-up for the quarter-finals, which begin tomorrow. For the eight teams remaining, only three matches stand between them and immortality.

Read More
June 26, 2019
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