Deadspin: Confederations Cup

Hirshey: The Gulf Is Closing, But Not THAT Quickly

Will Leitch — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 12:00:08 EDT

David Hirshey is the former soccer expert around these parts and one of the world-famous Soccer Jews. He talked to me, Emeritus, about yesterday's U.S. soccer loss to Brazil. More »

So We All Still Love Soccer Now, Right?

Dashiell Bennett — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 10:32:51 EDT

Does anyone know when the next USA soccer game is? Because unless it's this Wednesday*, I'm guessing our nation may have trouble parlaying the magical Confederations Cup showing into a nationwide love affair with the sport. More »

Brazilians. Yankees. Open Thread (Holy Crap, We're Winning Tied Losing We Lost)

Barry Petchesky — Sun, 28 Jun 2009 14:30:00 EDT

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It's the first annual Thrillerbowl, as the U.S. goes for their biggest soccer win ever. (Were you born in 1950? I didn't think so.) Follow in the comments, check the liveblogs, and watch out for the bees. [ESPN/Unprofessional Foul/Sporting News] More »

How The U.S. Can Wipe The Floor With Brazil

Ben Cohen — Sat, 27 Jun 2009 17:45:00 EDT

Bob Bradley must be slightly busy right now trying to prepare his team to pull off another upset of a superior squad. Toilet-papering one of Brazil's finest is probably a strategy he hasn't considered. More »

The Other Wins That Were Supposed To Change U.S. Soccer

Ben Cohen — Sat, 27 Jun 2009 14:00:00 EDT

United States 2, Spain 0. "Probably the greatest victory" in U.S. Soccer history. History-making. The one that will change the future of soccer in the country, right? It can join the club. More »

Egyptian Press Reports What Really Happened In That South Africa Hotel Room

Ben Cohen — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 15:30:20 EDT

In Egypt, which lacks a free press, the government can try to make a scandal dissipate just by using politically correct language. Case in point: apparently, the translation for "possibly-money-stealing-and-home-wrecking prostitutes" is "girls." More »

The Egyptian Soccer Whore Debate Rages On

A.J. Daulerio — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 09:44:41 EDT

So the South African police retracted their statement about the ladies of the night but still haven't arrested any hotel staff? Allah punished Egypt with a loss because they're "unclean?" Egyptian players demand apology from South Africa? More »

Landon Donovan Says Spaniards Were Not Gracious Losers.

A.J. Daulerio — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 11:37:40 EDT

Donovan told Dan Patrick this morning that the team didn't do the traditional exchange of jerseys after the United States stunned them. He guesses the team was "frustrated." You think? [DPShow] More »

Spaniards. Yankees. Open Thread.(And The US Is Winning... Won?)

A.J. Daulerio — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 14:25:33 EDT

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YELL-type or blow that South African bugle or whatever it is you do when important soccer matches are on. Please tell me which soccer locales are live blogging this bitch and I'll add them here too. Cross-cum-shot? [ESPN /UnprofessionalFoul] More »

The Tiny Plastic Horn That Will Ruin The World Cup

Dashiell Bennett — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 12:30:47 EDT

If you've watched the Confederations Cup, you have no doubt been annoyed by the mysterious buzzing sound that drowns out even the TV announcers. Well, get used to it, because that sound will haunt you throughout next year's World Cup. More »

The Real Reason For Egypt's Soccer Loss?: Thieving Gangs Of Hookers

Dashiell Bennett — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 18:01:40 EDT

A 3-0 loss to the hapless United States was embarrassing enough, but Egyptian soccer may be more embarrassed by reports that the team was robbed by prostitutes they brought back to their hotel. At least one explains the other. More »

Talk Like An Egyptian

A.J. Daulerio — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 09:00:29 EDT

Got an image you'd like to see in here first thing in the morning? Send it to tips@deadspin.com. Subject: Morning crap More »

Team Iraq Will Be Your Soccer Darling Tomorrow

Matt Sussman — Sat, 13 Jun 2009 18:00:00 EDT

There's some type of non-American football tournament commencing in South Africa tomorrow as an appetizer to the World Cup. And, look, there's Iraq. Wave to them! More »