Offside Remarks
OFFSIDE REMARKS: Caligiuri looks back at the goal that changed the course of American soccer history
If Paul Caligiuri hadn’t scored “The Goal” 32 years ago today, I probably wouldn’t be writing this column, or perhaps any soccer column, for that matter.
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OFFSIDE REMARKS: A word of caution: Jamaica is not going to be a pushover
A couple of words of caution to the wise.
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OFFSIDE REMARKS: Will Tata be sacked? Mexico has a history of dumping coaches after losses to USMNT
A national team coach getting the boot after a loss to the U.S. men’s national team isn’t new.
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OFFSIDE REMARKS: USMNT is poised to have an excellent adventure (if it wins in Jamaica)
It’s incredible how a victory and three points will change the direction and possibilities.
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OFFSIDE REMARKS: Sweet 16 matches between USMNT and Mexico through the years
For your reading pleasure, here are 16 matches through the years between the U.S. men’s national team and Mexico go at it once again, in a World Cup qualifier at TQL Stadium on Friday night.
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OFFSIDE REMARKS: USMNT’s WCQ scenarios range from a dream to a nightmare
OK, one more time in 2021.
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OFFSIDE REMARKS: A writer remembers his first ‘cap’ so many years ago and why he savors every WCQ game he covers
I don’t know what drove me to fly cross-country and back within a little more than a day to watch a World Cup qualifying match in 1985.
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OFFSIDE REMARKS: Some observations on USMNT and World Cup qualifying
Some thoughts after Wednesday night’s win in Columbus, Ohio.
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OFFSIDE REMARKS: Even a draw vs. Costa Rica for USMNT will be considered a loss
It’s time for another lesson in World Cup qualifying mathematics as we jump into why the U.S. men’s national team’s game against Costa Rica Wednesday night matters so much.
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OFFSIDE REMARKS: 6 points is a must, 7 would be nice, 9 would be a dream
OK, boy and girls, it’s time for another lesson in World Cup qualifying mathematics.
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OFFSIDE REMARKS: When one sportswriter’s passion for football (not futbol) wanes
I just can’t believe it has been seven years, seven years from the day — Oct. 1, 2014 — when my interest in football — started to wane.
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OFFSIDE REMARKS: A happy birthday to a new member of the septuagenarian club
Just wanted to wish New England Revolution head coach Bruce Arena a happy 70th birthday!
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