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The NYCFC Diaries: Subway Greetings, Drunken Stupors and Sporting KC
The Subways The New York City subway system is a primary source of inconvenience, vexation, and everything in between. If you’re lost, stranded or just not sure about your destination, MTA workers are either not interested in your failures or they’ll gladly assist you; it’s very much 50-50. This time around, I was stranded and…
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The NYCFC Experience
The buildup was worth it, the wait was worth it, the long-ass subway rides were worth it and, of course, the win was totally worth it. In an environment where you would usually hear Yankee fans bitching and moaning about Alex Rodriguez’s illustrious past and tears from the Derek Jeter retirement waterfall, there was absolutely none of…
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Tactics: Spurs 2-1 Arsenal
Riding off of a 5-0 shellacking of Aston Villa, Arsenal traveled a small distance to their arch rivals Tottenham the week after. The second North London derby of the season came to a dramatic close, with goals coming from Mesut Ozil on a fantastic touch in the 11th minute and, arguably the best striker in the Premier…
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Pompey Back To Playing Up
As an avid Football Manager player, I always look at teams that I believe I can turn completely around. Usually, I hover through the lower English leagues, going as far down to the Football Conference and Isthmian League Premier Division. You may wonder why I have the temptation to torture myself. Well, because playing as…
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What’s with Crystal Palace?
(Editor’s note: reader James Griffo contacted us last week and wanted to write a piece on Crystal Palace. With the interminable international break, we figured “why not?” Follow him @j_griff and enjoy.) South London’s number one club, Crystal Palace, has always been a favorite of mine. They have some of the best (and craziest) fans in the…
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