The Final Pass
15 July 2008
Sunday was a success, but there's still room for the US WNT to improve. A victory over a team as talented and competitive as Brazil is always something to feel good about, and it's clear that both teams will benefit from these two games of pre-Beijing preparation.
Sure, Marta and Cristianne weren't on the field, but the fact is that the Americans dominated the majority of the game, even despite a relatively average performance. A couple positive things stood out. First and foremost, this younger US roster has the depth necessary to do well in a major tournament, when games are played only a ...
The Next Brilliant Brazilian
27 February 2008
Young and ruthless? Check. Immense talent? Check. Natural scoring instincts? Check. Enough confidence to start for one of Europe's top clubs? Check. An elite boot for an elite player? Check.
Alexandre Pato is the new Brazilian striker on the block. He represents the next generation of spee ...
The Phenomenon
22 February 2008
He's carried Brazil to a World Cup title. He's carried his clubs to numerous championships. He's carried the expectations, hopes and dreams of millions of footballing fanatics. And now, Ronaldo needs your support as he looks to do the impossible once again.
As he recovers from surgery to r ...
Copa Brasilena
17 July 2007
There’s a time for work and a time for play. Against a star-studded Argentinean side in the Copa America final, an underestimated Brazil had time for it all. Fierce tackling, watertight marking, timely goalkeeping, pinpoint passing, clinical finishing—the 3-0 victory for the team ...