Everyone is wrong, except me—my thoughts on the 2026 World Cup

Opinions are cheap, but nuance is few and far between. The 2026 World Cup has already generated millions of opinions, before a single ball has been kicked. The tournament has become a referendum on the United States, on FIFA, and on who the game belongs to. As such, nearly everyone has something to say about it. Myself included, of course. This World Cup is perhaps … Continue reading Everyone is wrong, except me—my thoughts on the 2026 World Cup

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A Red Dawn: What does the 2022 World Cup mean for the United States?

Moments can define World Cups, and moments can inspire generations.  From Pele’s header, to Diego Maradona’s hand, to Roberto Baggio’s miss, to Zinedine Zidane’s headbutt, to Mario Gotze’s volley, and everything in between, the World Cup has long been defined by a series of moments, etched in the annals of soccer history.   However, for the United States, these moments have been few and far between. … Continue reading A Red Dawn: What does the 2022 World Cup mean for the United States?