Kissing The Badge is a recurring post where we take a look at some of the best goal celebrations from the previous week's matches. Today, we look at Robbie Keane clowning a keeper and unleashing his inner cowboy.
by Jacen
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I know, I know. I'm a little late on this and it's been a while since I've posted "Kissing The Badge". But I'm here now to make up for lost time! Back on August 20th, Robbie Keane made his debut for the Los Angeles Galaxy. And, in the 21st minute, he scored this absolutely fabulous goal. Schooling the keeper was impressive enough, but to follow it with a celebration of that quality only makes it sweeter.
Watch in awe as Keane clowns the keep and then does a nice cartwheel-somersault-air pistol combo in celebration.
Maybe I'll do that celebration the next time I score a goal in Sunday League. =)
Jacen Curathers is a writer, co-editor and co-founder of the Captain's Armblog. He enjoys reading, drinking himself into a stupor, and playing as a fake, unrealistically talented version of himself of FIFA 11. He invites readers to email him anytime at thecaptainsarmblog@gmail.com.
Saturday, August 27, 2011
Wednesday, August 24, 2011
The CAB's Video of the Day: Romelo Lukaku Gets to Say 'I Told You So'
Video of the day!
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By Kayla
Some people grow up knowing exactly what they want out of live. Romelu Lukaku is one of those people. What exactly does Lukaku want, you ask? He wants to play for Chelsea.
Mission accomplished.
Romelu Lukaku was signed with Chelsea on August 18th, and for him, it won't be his first time stepping into Stamford Bridge. The video below is Lukaku as a schoolboy, visiting the stadium on a school trip. At one point in the video, his teacher encourages him to stop dreaming, but Lukaku promises he'll be on the first time squad one day. And now he is.
He appropriately cashed in on his "I Told You So" moment by confronting that teacher:
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By Kayla
Some people grow up knowing exactly what they want out of live. Romelu Lukaku is one of those people. What exactly does Lukaku want, you ask? He wants to play for Chelsea.
Mission accomplished.
Romelu Lukaku was signed with Chelsea on August 18th, and for him, it won't be his first time stepping into Stamford Bridge. The video below is Lukaku as a schoolboy, visiting the stadium on a school trip. At one point in the video, his teacher encourages him to stop dreaming, but Lukaku promises he'll be on the first time squad one day. And now he is.
He appropriately cashed in on his "I Told You So" moment by confronting that teacher:
"A teacher asked me 'what are you doing here?'. I told him that one day I'd play here.
"When I signed for Chelsea, I called the teacher and said 'I told you I'd play for Chelsea!'.
Video: YouTube
Lukaku quote: Sporting Life
Kayla is a writer, co-editor & co-founder of The Captain's Armblog. She enjoys eating too many sweets, writing, and defending Fernando Torres. Send her digital candies to thecaptainsarmblog@gmail.com
Monday, August 22, 2011
Nando Watch: Week 1 & 2 (Stoke City & West Bromwich Albion)
Nando Watch is a weekly post chronicling Fernando Torres' performance during his second season at Chelsea. Considering his one goal debut season for the club, the only way he can go during this season is up. This week we'll actually cover weeks 1 & 2 that have kicked off the Premier League.
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By Kayla
The opening weekend for Chelsea didn't necessarily play out like the squad had hoped. A 0-0 draw with Stoke meant the end of a nine year streak of winning their opening season matches for Chelsea. However, it did mean a great performance from Fernando Torres. In fact, it's been his best performance since he became a blue, despite the fact that he did not score. Not bad for a guy who was rumored to miss out due to a concussion. Nando spearheaded a motivated team that created chances and took shots, but was denied by the great saves by Stoke's Asmir Begovic and also the referee. Torres and Frank Lampard were taken down in the box without penalties being awarded.
Week 2 for Chelsea fared a bit better for the blues. It was another scoreless week for Nando, but the Blues managed their first win of the season for their first match at home. Chelsea looked weak in the first half after West Brom claimed an early lead five minutes into the match. Torres turned in another notable performance despite the inability to put any goals on the board, which was done by Florent Malouda and Nicolas Anelka in the second half, when the Blues began showing signs of life. A 2-1 win at Stamford Bridge puts Chelsea on the right track, and Nando's performance puts him on the track of making up for lost time.
Images: Getty
Kayla is a writer, co-editor & co-founder of The Captain's Armblog. She enjoys eating too many sweets, writing, and defending Fernando Torres. Send her digital candies to thecaptainsarmblog@gmail.com
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By Kayla
The opening weekend for Chelsea didn't necessarily play out like the squad had hoped. A 0-0 draw with Stoke meant the end of a nine year streak of winning their opening season matches for Chelsea. However, it did mean a great performance from Fernando Torres. In fact, it's been his best performance since he became a blue, despite the fact that he did not score. Not bad for a guy who was rumored to miss out due to a concussion. Nando spearheaded a motivated team that created chances and took shots, but was denied by the great saves by Stoke's Asmir Begovic and also the referee. Torres and Frank Lampard were taken down in the box without penalties being awarded.
Week 2 for Chelsea fared a bit better for the blues. It was another scoreless week for Nando, but the Blues managed their first win of the season for their first match at home. Chelsea looked weak in the first half after West Brom claimed an early lead five minutes into the match. Torres turned in another notable performance despite the inability to put any goals on the board, which was done by Florent Malouda and Nicolas Anelka in the second half, when the Blues began showing signs of life. A 2-1 win at Stamford Bridge puts Chelsea on the right track, and Nando's performance puts him on the track of making up for lost time.
Images: Getty
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Video of the Day: MLS on NBC Promo
Video of the day, bitches! Let's do it!!!
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By Kayla
It was recently announced that NBC and MLS had signed a three deal that gave NBC the broadcasting rights to 45 MLS games and 4 USMNT games each season. This deal does not kick in until March of next year, but it seems NBC is eager to spread the word. The video below aired last night during an American football game between the Cowboys and Chargers for the preseason. Let's hope NBC airs the games as a reasonable times for our east coast counter parts. A 8pm match is a-okay with us, but I'm sure the east coasters do not appreciate the 11pm match time. But this is nothing NBC has control over and this can easily spiral into a debate fit for a Spotlight post. Anyways, check out the video below.
Video: MLS on YouTube
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By Kayla
It was recently announced that NBC and MLS had signed a three deal that gave NBC the broadcasting rights to 45 MLS games and 4 USMNT games each season. This deal does not kick in until March of next year, but it seems NBC is eager to spread the word. The video below aired last night during an American football game between the Cowboys and Chargers for the preseason. Let's hope NBC airs the games as a reasonable times for our east coast counter parts. A 8pm match is a-okay with us, but I'm sure the east coasters do not appreciate the 11pm match time. But this is nothing NBC has control over and this can easily spiral into a debate fit for a Spotlight post. Anyways, check out the video below.
Video: MLS on YouTube
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Thursday, August 18, 2011
Video of the Day: Barcelona vs. Real Madrid. 'Nuff Said!
Video for the day that is Thursday!
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By Kayla
Needless to say, we've been slacking a bit this week at The Captain's Armblog, but I promise you, this video will make up for all of it.
Any time these two teams meet, they always manage to put on a show. Take that as good and bad. Yesterday Barcelona and Real Madrid competed in the second leg of the Supercopa, seeing Barcelona pull out a 3-2 win to take home the cup. Clasicos are always tense and intense, but this one exploded in volcanic anger that saw Mesut Ozil sent off and Jose Mourinho sneaking up on a Barca coach to hook him in the eye with his finger. Childish, childish tactics, Jose. We really didn't expect better from you.
The scuffle broke out as a result of a nasty tackle on Cesc Fabregas courtesy of Marcelo, who was immediately sent off for the offending move. Real Madrid players clearly thought that Fabregas was feigning injury to convince the ref to draw the card, but as you see from the footage and because Fabregas hobbled out of the dressing room to meet the press with an ice pack pressed to his knee, there is no acting here.
Video: YouTube
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By Kayla
Needless to say, we've been slacking a bit this week at The Captain's Armblog, but I promise you, this video will make up for all of it.
Any time these two teams meet, they always manage to put on a show. Take that as good and bad. Yesterday Barcelona and Real Madrid competed in the second leg of the Supercopa, seeing Barcelona pull out a 3-2 win to take home the cup. Clasicos are always tense and intense, but this one exploded in volcanic anger that saw Mesut Ozil sent off and Jose Mourinho sneaking up on a Barca coach to hook him in the eye with his finger. Childish, childish tactics, Jose. We really didn't expect better from you.
The scuffle broke out as a result of a nasty tackle on Cesc Fabregas courtesy of Marcelo, who was immediately sent off for the offending move. Real Madrid players clearly thought that Fabregas was feigning injury to convince the ref to draw the card, but as you see from the footage and because Fabregas hobbled out of the dressing room to meet the press with an ice pack pressed to his knee, there is no acting here.
Video: YouTube
Kayla is a writer, co-editor & co-founder of The Captain's Armblog. She enjoys eating too many sweets, writing, and defending Fernando Torres. Send her digital candies to thecaptainsarmblog@gmail.com
Monday, August 15, 2011
Video of the Day: David Villa Goal Vs. Real Madrid in the First Leg of Supercopa
Video of the Day! Let's Adu It!
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By Kayla
Well, this post isn't about Freddy Adu. I just couldn't help myself.
This video of the day post belongs to David Villa, the man who puts soul in "soul patch". During Barcelona's 2-2 tie with Real Madrid on Sunday in the first leg of the Supercopa, David Villa made this gem of a goal. We can only assume that the power of Cesc Fabregas' presence made that possible.
Video: YouTube (found on the always awesome DirtyTackle.net)
Kayla is a writer, co-editor & co-founder of The Captain's Armblog. She enjoys eating too many sweets, writing, and defending Fernando Torres. Send her digital candies to thecaptainsarmblog@gmail.com
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By Kayla
Well, this post isn't about Freddy Adu. I just couldn't help myself.
This video of the day post belongs to David Villa, the man who puts soul in "soul patch". During Barcelona's 2-2 tie with Real Madrid on Sunday in the first leg of the Supercopa, David Villa made this gem of a goal. We can only assume that the power of Cesc Fabregas' presence made that possible.
Video: YouTube (found on the always awesome DirtyTackle.net)
Kayla is a writer, co-editor & co-founder of The Captain's Armblog. She enjoys eating too many sweets, writing, and defending Fernando Torres. Send her digital candies to thecaptainsarmblog@gmail.com
Thursday, August 11, 2011
The Morning After: USA vs. Mexico Friendly
The Morning After is a recurring piece highlighting matches the morning after or whenever we get around to posting it. This edition of Morning After focuses on the International Friendly between the United States and Mexico.
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By Jacen & Kayla
Last night was the United States' first match with Jurgen Klinsmann at the helm, and it could have gone better. That being said, it could have gone a lot worse. In the wake of the 1 - 1 draw with Mexico the questions and assumptions have all been flying around the internet from cognitive critics and serious journalists, and through word of mouth from random fans and observers. There will no doubt be talk about the questionable calls and somewhat foul play, as well as nitpicking the lineups (of the USA in particular). People will undoubtedly say "they should have done this" or "they shouldn't have done that" but what's done is done. At least for fans of the USA, they can take solace in the fact that this was not a 4 - 2 loss.
The US came out looking energized but seemed to lose their stride in the 17th minute when Oribe Peralta (AKA Gumby) managed to wrap his leg around Michael Bradley in a set piece and put the ball in the goal. For the rest of the half, the game was dominated by the Mexicans. It also didn't help that the US failed to chalk up a shot on goal during the first half. That first shot on goal happened for the US in the 56th minute when Carlos Bocanegra managed a header from a Landon Donovan corner kick. The US managed to wake up some after the close goal, but the calvary arrived in the form of the young guns: Juan Agudelo, Robbie Rogers, and Brek Shea.
Agudelo and Shea both subbed in the match in the 59th minute and immediately shifted the momentum in the US's favor. Robbie Rogers solidified the change when he came on for Michael Bradley in the 71st minute, only to score on a cross set up by Brek Shea in the 73rd, which was also Rogers' first touch of the match. The US controlled the game until the end, so much so that Mexico resulted to desperate measures to prevent more goals from the US team. The pinnacle of the desperation on Mexico's behalf came in the 86th minute, when Robbie Rogers broke away from the pack after accepting an excellent cross from Juan Agudelo and was pulled to the ground by Gerardo Torrado. The general consensus in this instance is that the offending player is shown a straight red, since Rogers had cleared the last defender and Torrado tackled him from behind. Unfortunately Torrado was only shown a yellowcard and play continued.
Regardless of the result and regardless of the lack of some of the usual suspects of the US lineup, Klinsmann has already made a difference in his 10 days with the US leading up to the match. Compared to the squad playing in the Gold Cup final six weeks ago, we saw a new team on the field in Philadelphia last night. This was a team that was a conceivable threat to a Mexico side that was only missing Chicharito, and the US side were a mixture of players who consistently make the roster, players who haven't been on the roster in awhile, and players who are still trying to cut their teeth on the international level. What's more is that the US players who were the biggest threat were the young guns. And that's a good sign. Because with the end of an era of players like Dempsey, Donovan, Cherundolo, and Bocanegra on the horizon, we can rest a little easier knowing we have players who can only be stopped by a defender grabbing their jersey and pulling them to the ground.
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By Jacen & Kayla
Last night was the United States' first match with Jurgen Klinsmann at the helm, and it could have gone better. That being said, it could have gone a lot worse. In the wake of the 1 - 1 draw with Mexico the questions and assumptions have all been flying around the internet from cognitive critics and serious journalists, and through word of mouth from random fans and observers. There will no doubt be talk about the questionable calls and somewhat foul play, as well as nitpicking the lineups (of the USA in particular). People will undoubtedly say "they should have done this" or "they shouldn't have done that" but what's done is done. At least for fans of the USA, they can take solace in the fact that this was not a 4 - 2 loss.
The US came out looking energized but seemed to lose their stride in the 17th minute when Oribe Peralta (AKA Gumby) managed to wrap his leg around Michael Bradley in a set piece and put the ball in the goal. For the rest of the half, the game was dominated by the Mexicans. It also didn't help that the US failed to chalk up a shot on goal during the first half. That first shot on goal happened for the US in the 56th minute when Carlos Bocanegra managed a header from a Landon Donovan corner kick. The US managed to wake up some after the close goal, but the calvary arrived in the form of the young guns: Juan Agudelo, Robbie Rogers, and Brek Shea.
Agudelo and Shea both subbed in the match in the 59th minute and immediately shifted the momentum in the US's favor. Robbie Rogers solidified the change when he came on for Michael Bradley in the 71st minute, only to score on a cross set up by Brek Shea in the 73rd, which was also Rogers' first touch of the match. The US controlled the game until the end, so much so that Mexico resulted to desperate measures to prevent more goals from the US team. The pinnacle of the desperation on Mexico's behalf came in the 86th minute, when Robbie Rogers broke away from the pack after accepting an excellent cross from Juan Agudelo and was pulled to the ground by Gerardo Torrado. The general consensus in this instance is that the offending player is shown a straight red, since Rogers had cleared the last defender and Torrado tackled him from behind. Unfortunately Torrado was only shown a yellowcard and play continued.
Regardless of the result and regardless of the lack of some of the usual suspects of the US lineup, Klinsmann has already made a difference in his 10 days with the US leading up to the match. Compared to the squad playing in the Gold Cup final six weeks ago, we saw a new team on the field in Philadelphia last night. This was a team that was a conceivable threat to a Mexico side that was only missing Chicharito, and the US side were a mixture of players who consistently make the roster, players who haven't been on the roster in awhile, and players who are still trying to cut their teeth on the international level. What's more is that the US players who were the biggest threat were the young guns. And that's a good sign. Because with the end of an era of players like Dempsey, Donovan, Cherundolo, and Bocanegra on the horizon, we can rest a little easier knowing we have players who can only be stopped by a defender grabbing their jersey and pulling them to the ground.
The CAB's (Double) Video of the Day: "Victory" & "Don't Tread"
Well, it's that time again... Video(s) of the day!!!
--by Jacen
In honor of Jurgen Klinsmann's first match as USA national team coach, we're bringing you two videos of the day. Both of which are about the US National team. The first is called "Victory", and those of you who were old enough to remember Italia 90 will remember this awesomely bad clip of the US National team rapping and playing beach footy while also reminding you not to do drugs and stay in school. OJ Simpson makes a cameo in said video too. I think if he had listened to the advice of the US Boys, he would not have gotten into so much trouble! Eh?
videos courtesy of YouTube.
Jacen Curathers is a writer, co-editor and co-founder of the Captain's Armblog. He enjoys reading, drinking himself into a stupor, and playing as a fake, unrealistically talented version of himself of FIFA 11. He invites readers to email him anytime at thecaptainsarmblog@gmail.com.
--by Jacen
In honor of Jurgen Klinsmann's first match as USA national team coach, we're bringing you two videos of the day. Both of which are about the US National team. The first is called "Victory", and those of you who were old enough to remember Italia 90 will remember this awesomely bad clip of the US National team rapping and playing beach footy while also reminding you not to do drugs and stay in school. OJ Simpson makes a cameo in said video too. I think if he had listened to the advice of the US Boys, he would not have gotten into so much trouble! Eh?
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Our second video is something a little more recent. It's by Texan Rapper who goes by the name of Deuce. Better known as Clinton Drew Dempsey, or just Clint. The notable thing about this video, especially when compared to the first one, is that this rap is actually very, very good. Dempsey obviously has the chops. It's just a shame that we haven't heard more of his mic skills over the years. We'll just have to settle for him tearing it up on the pitch instead!
Our second video is something a little more recent. It's by Texan Rapper who goes by the name of Deuce. Better known as Clinton Drew Dempsey, or just Clint. The notable thing about this video, especially when compared to the first one, is that this rap is actually very, very good. Dempsey obviously has the chops. It's just a shame that we haven't heard more of his mic skills over the years. We'll just have to settle for him tearing it up on the pitch instead!
videos courtesy of YouTube.
Jacen Curathers is a writer, co-editor and co-founder of the Captain's Armblog. He enjoys reading, drinking himself into a stupor, and playing as a fake, unrealistically talented version of himself of FIFA 11. He invites readers to email him anytime at thecaptainsarmblog@gmail.com.
Tuesday, August 9, 2011
Kayla's Salute: Stuart Holden of Bolton Wanderers
I love football as much as the next guy, but at the base level, I'm still a woman. I appreciate the after-game shirt exchange just as much as the game itself. Kayla's salute is a recurring piece spotlighting the best footballers that also happen to be the best looking. With the beginning of the EPL this weekend, there's also another return we are eagerly anticipating at The Captain's Armblog. The return of Stuart Holden of Bolton Wanderers.
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By Kayla
If anyone knows about the ups and downs in life, it's Stuart Holden. Since he began playing professionally in 2005, Stuart Holden has suffered four major injuries. The first came in 2005 while he was with English side Sunderland. Holden was attacked outside of a bar in Newcastle. Suffering a fractured eye socket, the injury put him out of training for two months. Once he returned to Sunderland for training, he suffered an ankle injury that put him out for the rest of the season. Holden left the club without any playing time for the first team.
Holden then moved to the MLS and signed the Houston Dynamo, enjoying a successful injury-free tenure with the club from 2006-2009 until he signed with the Bolton Wanderers in 2010.
Since his time with Bolton, Holden has suffered two injuries in two years. Not long after signing with Bolton he was injured in a challenge with Nigel de Jong as he played for the US Men's National Team in a friendly against the Netherlands. Holden was ruled out for six weeks with a fractured leg, at a time when Bolton were 2 points away from relegation and the 2010 World Cup in South Africa was only a couple of months. A year later brought Holden's most recent injury. In a match against Manchester United in March, Holden took Jonny Evans' studs in his knee, resulting in a gash that required 26 stitches. Ultimately Holden was ruled out for six months with an anterior cruciate ligament injury. Another crushing injury for the midfielder and another death wish from me on a player that brought about the injury by initiating a dirty tackle.
On August 1st, Holden's 26th birthday, Holden returned to training for the first time since he's injury. Being able to kick around the ball and run on the grass was "the best birthday present" for him and was another step closer to his return to first team action.
In the time Stuart Holden played with Bolton during the 2010-2011 EPL season, he propelled the team the 7th place in the standings and a FA Cup semi-final. After his injury, Bolton slipped to 14th place at the end of the season. We can only hope this year Holden can go the whole season in tip top shape and help Bolton make a great run of the season.The remarkable thing about Stuart Holden is that he's managed to come back stronger from each and every injury he's endured in the past six years. Injuries such as these have easily set back many players in the past, stunting their growth in their career. His enthusiastic personality and a "never say die" mantra have propelled him to enjoy a notable career despite the numerous injuries.
Keep up the hard work, Mr. Holden. We are all eagerly awaiting your return.
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The CAB's Video of the Day: Jozy Altidore Debuts for AZ With a Goal
Video of the day!
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By Kayla
Jozy Altidore has started off on the right foot for his new club AZ, who compete in the Dutch Eredivisie, by scoring in his debut with the team. Altidore came on in the second half of the game and aided in the 3-1 win with his header in the 80th minute. May this be a good sign of things to come for Mr. Altidore!
Video: YouTube
Kayla is a writer, co-editor & co-founder of The Captain's Armblog. She enjoys eating too many sweets, writing, and defending Fernando Torres. Send her digital candies to thecaptainsarmblog@gmail.com
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By Kayla
Jozy Altidore has started off on the right foot for his new club AZ, who compete in the Dutch Eredivisie, by scoring in his debut with the team. Altidore came on in the second half of the game and aided in the 3-1 win with his header in the 80th minute. May this be a good sign of things to come for Mr. Altidore!
Video: YouTube
Kayla is a writer, co-editor & co-founder of The Captain's Armblog. She enjoys eating too many sweets, writing, and defending Fernando Torres. Send her digital candies to thecaptainsarmblog@gmail.com
Monday, August 8, 2011
Video of the Day: Paul Scholes Goes Out With a Bang
The day of the video of the day of the video!
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By Kayla
Last week football said farewell to a legend. Paul Scholes' testimonial was memorable for several reasons, including the anticipated return of the New York Cosmos' and this fantastic goal from the Ginger Prince himself:
Not a bad way to go out.
Video: YouTube
Kayla is a writer, co-editor & co-founder of The Captain's Armblog. She enjoys eating too many sweets, writing, and defending Fernando Torres. Send her digital candies to thecaptainsarmblog@gmail.com
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By Kayla
Last week football said farewell to a legend. Paul Scholes' testimonial was memorable for several reasons, including the anticipated return of the New York Cosmos' and this fantastic goal from the Ginger Prince himself:
Not a bad way to go out.
Video: YouTube
Kayla is a writer, co-editor & co-founder of The Captain's Armblog. She enjoys eating too many sweets, writing, and defending Fernando Torres. Send her digital candies to thecaptainsarmblog@gmail.com
Friday, August 5, 2011
The CAB's Video of the Day: Fast Times at Studio 90
Video of the day! Whoo!
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Today's video of the day is a compilation video of the best moments of the US Soccer series Studio 90 Extra Time, featuring funny moments from the various shows featuring the US Lady Nats. Get ready to chuckle and learn some new handshakes to add to your repertoire.
Kayla is a writer, co-editor & co-founder of The Captain's Armblog. She enjoys eating too many sweets, writing, and defending Fernando Torres. Send her digital candies to thecaptainsarmblog@gmail.com
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Today's video of the day is a compilation video of the best moments of the US Soccer series Studio 90 Extra Time, featuring funny moments from the various shows featuring the US Lady Nats. Get ready to chuckle and learn some new handshakes to add to your repertoire.
Kayla is a writer, co-editor & co-founder of The Captain's Armblog. She enjoys eating too many sweets, writing, and defending Fernando Torres. Send her digital candies to thecaptainsarmblog@gmail.com
Wednesday, August 3, 2011
The CAB's Video of the Day: B.P.L.'s Top 10 Funniest Missed Goals
Video of the day. The Video... of the day. Today. Not tomorrow. But today.
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By Jacen
Well... shit happens from time to time. We all come up a little short or squander a chance or two. Footballers are humans too, as this very funny video proves!
Watch, enjoy, and let it give you some comfort the next time you miss a shot at an open goal.
video courtesy of YouTube.
Jacen Curathers is a writer, co-editor and co-founder of the Captain's Armblog. He enjoys reading, drinking himself into a stupor, and playing as a fake, unrealistically talented version of himself of FIFA 11. He invites readers to email him anytime at thecaptainsarmblog@gmail.com.
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By Jacen
Well... shit happens from time to time. We all come up a little short or squander a chance or two. Footballers are humans too, as this very funny video proves!
Watch, enjoy, and let it give you some comfort the next time you miss a shot at an open goal.
video courtesy of YouTube.
Jacen Curathers is a writer, co-editor and co-founder of the Captain's Armblog. He enjoys reading, drinking himself into a stupor, and playing as a fake, unrealistically talented version of himself of FIFA 11. He invites readers to email him anytime at thecaptainsarmblog@gmail.com.
Tuesday, August 2, 2011
The CAB's Video of the Day: Neymar Successfully Making Flamengo Look Silly
Video of the day!
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By Kayla
Neymar is the name that has been on the lips of many during the summer transfer season. This clip is testament to why. In a match against Flamengo, the Santos player successfully makes five Flamengo players look ridiculous in his quest to put the ball into the twine. And yes, he does score.
Video: YouTube (Through the lovely gent that is Brooks Peck at Dirty Tackle)
Kayla is a writer, co-editor & co-founder of The Captain's Armblog. She enjoys eating too many sweets, writing, and defending Fernando Torres. Send her digital candies to thecaptainsarmblog@gmail.com
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By Kayla
Neymar is the name that has been on the lips of many during the summer transfer season. This clip is testament to why. In a match against Flamengo, the Santos player successfully makes five Flamengo players look ridiculous in his quest to put the ball into the twine. And yes, he does score.
Video: YouTube (Through the lovely gent that is Brooks Peck at Dirty Tackle)
Kayla is a writer, co-editor & co-founder of The Captain's Armblog. She enjoys eating too many sweets, writing, and defending Fernando Torres. Send her digital candies to thecaptainsarmblog@gmail.com
Monday, August 1, 2011
The CAB's Video of the Day: Members of Chelsea FC Sideline as a Band
Video of the day! Let's do it!
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By Kayla
During Chelsea's Asia Tour, some of the guys found some time to form a band to perform an old Beatles ditty. Very entertaining even though the club cook is carrying the song by playing guitar and providing lead vocals while the players add percussive rhythms.
Video: Chelsea FC via YouTube
Kayla is a writer, co-editor & co-founder of The Captain's Armblog. She enjoys eating too many sweets, writing, and defending Fernando Torres. Send her digital candies to thecaptainsarmblog@gmail.com
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By Kayla
During Chelsea's Asia Tour, some of the guys found some time to form a band to perform an old Beatles ditty. Very entertaining even though the club cook is carrying the song by playing guitar and providing lead vocals while the players add percussive rhythms.
Video: Chelsea FC via YouTube
Kayla is a writer, co-editor & co-founder of The Captain's Armblog. She enjoys eating too many sweets, writing, and defending Fernando Torres. Send her digital candies to thecaptainsarmblog@gmail.com
Jurgen Klinsmann Officially Introduced as USMNT's New Head Coach
By Kayla
A press conference was held at Niketown in Manhattan today to introduce Jurgen Klinsmann as the new head coach of the US Men's squad. The press conference comes a few days after the first announcement of Klinsmann taking the position after Bob Bradley was forced to vacate it last Thursday. The deal comes after an initial proposition in 2006 to bring Klinsmann on as coach, which has been mentioned on and off for the past five years. Initially the negotiations fell through due to disagreements between Klinsmann and USSF President Sunil Gulati on how to develop the team and approach the growth of the sport in the country. The result of the Gold Cup final back in June finally pushed Gulati to take a new approach with the program.
It is worth mentioning that Bob Bradley's tenure is not easily forgotten as he lead the team to some notable victories, but it is an exciting time for US Soccer to see how a foreign coach will do with the entire program in his hands. Klinsmann's first match in the position will be on August 10th when the US take on the same team they last played under Bob Bradley. No doubt all eyes will be on Klinsmann to see how he pulls the team together for the friendly against Mexico.
Full video of Klinsmann's press conference can be found right here.
Kayla is a writer, co-editor & co-founder of The Captain's Armblog. She enjoys eating too many sweets, writing, and defending Fernando Torres. Send her digital candies to thecaptainsarmblog@gmail.com
A press conference was held at Niketown in Manhattan today to introduce Jurgen Klinsmann as the new head coach of the US Men's squad. The press conference comes a few days after the first announcement of Klinsmann taking the position after Bob Bradley was forced to vacate it last Thursday. The deal comes after an initial proposition in 2006 to bring Klinsmann on as coach, which has been mentioned on and off for the past five years. Initially the negotiations fell through due to disagreements between Klinsmann and USSF President Sunil Gulati on how to develop the team and approach the growth of the sport in the country. The result of the Gold Cup final back in June finally pushed Gulati to take a new approach with the program.
It is worth mentioning that Bob Bradley's tenure is not easily forgotten as he lead the team to some notable victories, but it is an exciting time for US Soccer to see how a foreign coach will do with the entire program in his hands. Klinsmann's first match in the position will be on August 10th when the US take on the same team they last played under Bob Bradley. No doubt all eyes will be on Klinsmann to see how he pulls the team together for the friendly against Mexico.
Full video of Klinsmann's press conference can be found right here.
Kayla is a writer, co-editor & co-founder of The Captain's Armblog. She enjoys eating too many sweets, writing, and defending Fernando Torres. Send her digital candies to thecaptainsarmblog@gmail.com
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