Corey Bennett
The Case Against Ching
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, 2010 It’s just before 6 a.m. in California. I should be groggy at this early…
Misunderstood: A Response to “Landon Donovan’s Hypocrisy”
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. Of course, for this accusation to stick, Donovan would have to “feign to be what…
January Moves Should Boost US MNT
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 themselves at new clubs – a prospect that should boost the US MNT’s hopes of…
Open Letter to Landon Donovan
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 joined the chorus of critics that dubbed you “Landycakes” and excoriated you as a player…
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