USMNT Roundtable: Good Enough?

It was good, but was it good enough? (theclassical.org)

Done. Dusted. On to the next one. But before we start looking ahead, let’s have one last think about USMNT in Brazil…

Daily Cup Check: Day 29

Look on the bright side, buddy: they made you famous. (huffingtonpost.co.uk)

Sam Fels is away, but Austin Fido sat through another 90 minutes of Brazilian distress and here is what he thought about it…

Brazil 2014: Final – Argentina vs. Germany – preview

What happens if penalties can’t separate ’em? The silly hat battle commences.(the-news-daily.com)

Seems whenever Argentina finds a guy who might be the best player in the world, Germany pops up to mess with his destiny. Austin Fido previews Messi vs. Mannschaft…

Brazil 2014: The Delicious Game – Brazil edition

Time to join the host nation’s comfort-eating binge (manisnacks.com)

It’s the final installment of the Delicious Game! Brazil’s national team may have taken a battering in this World Cup, but the country’s food still has much to recommend it. Alex White is your guide…

Brazil 2014: Third Place Playoff – Brazil vs. Netherlands – preview

C’mon now, it can’t happen twice…can it? (m.firstpost.com)

If the game has to be played, then it has to be previewed. Austin Fido is here with a look at the match nobody ever wants to play…

Daily Cup Check: Day 26

Wake up…actually, no. As you were. (washingtonpost.com)

Whereas yesterday will be remembered forever, today’s semifinal was one we would like to forget we ever bothered with just about as soon as it was over. Argentina were once again a mess in attack, and the Dutch didn’t even bother until the 85th minute –  and only then because the Argentines forgot Robben doesn’t touch the ball with his right foot. Let’s get through this together…

Brazil 2014: Semifinal 2 – Argentina vs. Netherlands – preview

Wait, I thought Uruguay was out? (huffingtonpost.com)

Surprisingly, FIFA hasn’t stopped the tournament and declared Germany the World champions. So there’ll be a few more games. Austin Fido previews Argentina vs. Netherlands, the second semifinal…

Daily Cup Check: Day 25

Brazil knew that Neymar didn’t play in defense, right? Apparently PSG is going to have to go back to Inter and tack on another 390 million to Thiago Silva’s price tag. I mean, he’s obviously that important…

Onward and Upward: Closing the Book on the USMNT in Brazil

Cheer up, Cap’n. We’ve got the Gold Cup (businessinsider.com.au)

OTF’s Joe Maskivish recaps the USMNT’s Brazilian vacation and takes a look at what’s around the corner for the Yanks…

Brazil 2014: Semifinal 1 – Brazil vs. Germany – preview

David, is that you? (sbs.com.au)

Brazil versus Germany in a World Cup semifinal! Feel like you’ve seen this before? You haven’t – not at this stage of the tournament. Austin Fido previews the first time these teams have met in the second-to-last game of the World Cup…

Brazil 2014: CONCACAF Corner VII (Quarterfinals)

The dream is over (ticotimes.net)

It is done. CONCACAF’s last representative in Brasil 2014 has fallen at the hurdle before the hurdle before the last hurdle. Austin Fido looks back at Costa Rica’s valiant World Cup exit…

Brazil 2014: Quarterfinals – Argentina vs Belgium & Costa Rica vs Netherlands – preview

Surprising number of Toluca fans in Belgium (channel3000.com)

Austin  Fido looks at what the second day of World Cup quarterfinals might have in store…

Daily Cup Check: Day 21

Oh. Dear. (seattlepi.com)

Yes, the hosts came through, but it seems like it may have been at too high a price. Meanwhile, the metronomic Germans march on, and their path just got a whole lot easier. Let’s dive in…

Brazil 2014: The Delicious Game – Costa Rica Edition

It is time. Time to get Delicious. (ceastudyabroadblog.com)

USMNT is gone, but the World Cup is not, and you still have to eat. Fortunately, Alex White has choked back the tears long enough to bring you the scoop on the most delicious of the eight remaining teams in the tournament…

Brazil 2014: Quarterfinals – France vs Germany & Brazil vs Colombia – preview

Delicate touch for a big man (metro.co.uk)

Quarterfinals time in Brasil. Austin Fido has a glance at the first day’s match-ups…

USMNT Breakdown: vs. Belgium World Cup Round of 16

Prince Harry opens the scoring for Belgium in extra time (philly.com)

T.J. Zaremba breaks down USMNT’s World Cup ending 2-1 heartbreaker…

Brazil 2014: CONCACAF Corner VI (Round of 16)

Super Rica? You know, it has a nice ring to it… (dailymail.co.uk)

The round of 16 was hard on CONCACAF, but there’s still one flag from the region flying as the World Cup readies for its quarterfinals. Austin Fido looks back at the second round…

Brazil 2014: World Cup Round of 16 – USMNT 1-2 Belgium

We feel the same way, Jurgi (phillysportslive.com)

The dream is over and OTF’s Joe Maskivish brings the USMNT vs. Belgium review…

Brazil 2014: Round of 16, Day Four Preview

No pressure Argentina, but your fans know what they want out of this tournament. (Photo: sports.ndtv.com)

Austin Fido takes a look at the final set of second round matches…

USMNT Roundtable: Man of the Round

Good work, fellas (Photo: swoonworthy.net)

The USMNT roundtable takes a moment to acknowledge the guys who stepped up to lead the Yanks into the second round of Brasil 2014…

Brazil 2014: Round of 16 – USMNT vs. Belgium – Preview

May as well make some noise while we’re here (photo: cbssports.com)

With the USMNT advancing to the knockout round, OTF’s Joe Maskivish previews the match against Belgium…

Brazil 2014: Round of 16, Day Three Preview

Feels like this might be goodbye (Photo: news.naij.com)

 Austin Fido has the preview of the third pair of second round matches…

Brazil 2014: Round of 16, Day Two Preview

At what point did you decide the only thing missing was carrots? (o.canada.com)

The World Cup marches on. Day two of the round of 16 will determine who gets beat by Holland in the next round another quarterfinal pairing. Austin Fido has the preview…

Brazil 2014: The Delicious Game – Belgium edition

Whatever happens, you’re not going hungry for USMNT vs. Belgium (Photo: bbcgoodfood.com)

Thank you, USMNT, because the next opponent could be the most delicious yet. Alex White is here to guide you through the delights of making a meal out of a match against Belgium…

USMNT Breakdown: vs. Germany World Cup Group G, Game 3

So close, yet so far away for Timmy and the Yanks (www.concordmonitor.com)

T.J. Zaremba breaks down USMNT’s 1-0 German beat down…