Corey Bennett

As the World Cup approaches, Americans have reason to be nervous. I could tell you why in a few short sentences, but I have opted instead for a hypothetical, reverse-chronological narrative that reads like an episode of Lost. June 23, …

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After reading my Soccerlens colleague’s article, “Landon Donovan’s Hypocrisy,” I felt compelled to respond in greater length than a simple comment allows.  The article recounts Donovan’s criticism of David Beckham in July 2009 and continues to accuse him of hypocrisy. …

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The January transfer window was relatively uneventful for Europe’s biggest clubs.  Aside from Robinho’s loan deal to Santos, there were few moves that turned heads.  The view from this side of the pond was not so dull.  Several American players found …

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Dear Landon, I was wrong about you.  Along with most European and American pundits, I underestimated your talent and character when you left Bayer Leverkusen after an unsuccessful stint abroad. Even after your return to Major League Soccer (MLS), I …

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