Weighing in on the World Cup

Unfortunately for soccer fans, poor officiating has negatively affected too many games at the 2010 World Cup. I am a soccer fanatic and have seen many big soccer tournaments become tainted by poor referee decisions. However, this tournament has gone from bad to worse, and is simply the worst officiated tournament of all time. The [...]

Blessing in Disguise for the U.S.

The drama is starting to unfold in South Africa as the final games of the World Cup group stage get under way. Americans will know by noon tomorrow whether or not Team U.S.A will advance to the Round of 16. Here are a few of my biggest impressions thus far in the 2010 World Cup: [...]

The time is now for the United States

The expectations for the United States at the 2010 World Cup were set reasonably high, with many expecting the Americans to advance to the round of 16. When the World Cup draw placed the United States in a group with England, Slovenia and Algeria, those expectations become even greater. The Americans earned a much needed [...]

Woodman’s Team U.S.A World Cup Preview

Five Predictions for the U.S. Men’s National team in South Africa: 5) The U.S. will get unexpected goals from their unheralded center forwards – aside from Jozy Altidore, the U.S. roster is full of forwards who were not in consideration for a place on the team six months ago. Recent form has LA Galaxy forward [...]

Who will win the World Cup in South Africa?

There are only seven countries that have won a World Cup: Brazil (5), Italy (4), Germany (3), Argentina (2), Uraguay (2), England (1), and France (1). Will a new nation be added to this list in 2010?

Woodman’s World Cup Predictions

Top Ten World Cup Predictions: 10. Fernando Torres will win the Golden Boot – Torres was a marked man at the World Cup in 2006 and at Euro 2008, thus allowing striking partner David Villa to shine. Now that the cat is out of the bag with Villa, defenses will have to give him additional [...]

Slainte Pub hosts a Bus Trip to Philly

Join the Woodman & the Beagle for a great time! Please give Slainte a call today to book your seat and tell them the Jack of All Sports sent you!

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