US-Belgium today. And a Garfunkel-ish Fro

the ultimate prize.

Today is the day... again. (I know, I said that the other day).
 It's getting real in the Arena Fonte Nova parking lot.
US v Belgium at 12:30p on ESPN
Our boys have a legitimate chance to make history by advancing to the World Cup Quarterfinals today.

Word in the Biz is that Jozy Altidore will be back from injury.
That's good news, They'll need him against the tough Belgian defense.  Most of their players ply their trade in the top Euro leagues. The question is, how will Klinsman shuffle the lineup match up against Coach Wilmots boys?

get to know the players-
http://www.ussoccer.com/mens-national-team/tournaments/2014-fifa-world-cup#tab-3
click the names on the left for a back story on each player.
good stuff.




Music to Blog by:
let's jump the pond and slow the tempo a bit, with Belgium's top selling artist. Salvatore Adamo
https://itunes.apple.com/us/artist/salvatore-adamo/id13073996
http://www.last.fm/music/Salvatore+Adamo


Daily Dopple DøübléGångér

In the first game today, a young Dustin Hoffman singlehandedly takes on the Swiss Family Robinson. Watch out for  Swiss Xherdan Shaqiri. They call him the Alpine Messi. This dude can score a hat trick before you finish your Nescafe. His mom must be real proud. Here's to you, Mrs. Robinson.

France snuck past Nigeria 2-0, yesterday, while Germany outlasted Algeria 2-1 in a game where all three goals were scored in Extra Time. This kids expression explains the first 90 minutes.

Germany has reached the Quarterfinals in 16 straight World Cups.
France and Germany meet July 4.  Koo-koo-ka-choo.

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From My Persptective
US vs Belgium today at 12:30pPT. (in case you missed it before)  You can spend hours on the internet, the radio shows and SportsCenter to gather info as to who will win.  No need. I have it all figured out for you. Here's my breakdown:

Belgium offer Fellaini's fantastic fro. We counter with the fabulous follicles of Berkerman and Jones.

They make yummy Belgian waffles. We get All-You-Can-Eat Pancakes at IHOP.

They have EVS XT3s. We have Grass Valley 6X Dyno. (that's for you Olaf!)
For Beer, they have glorious Belgian Trappist Ales. We counter with the entire City of Portland.
We win.
Plus, we have a secret weapon, who gives us a chance to set an all-time record in goal production:

Hey team Belgium -  Laugh about it, shout about it, when you've got to choose. Every way you look at it you lose.
On Tap Today:

I Believe That We Will Win.
Have you heard it? The simple chant seems to be have become an unofficial anthem of the US Soccer team.  It's been a long road for this chant to grow up, mature and come to this point. In 1998, Naval Academy student, Jay Rodgriguez, strung these words together in a repetitive chant. His fellow students loved it. by the fall of '99, they were shouting it at the Army/Navy football game.  Soon, High Schools were using it. Then it spread to colleges.  MLS teams adopted it, passing it on the US Soccer fan group, the American Outlaws.  You might even be hearing it this month as soccer takes over the planet. Do you hear it now?

Jurgen and the lads, our nation turns it's lonely eyes to you.     Bring it.

you should be watching today.





Jesus loves you more than you will know.


~Rüsseldenardo