But in the years that followed, that market kept growing—and growing and growing: Joe Flacco, Alex Smith, Andrew Luck, Brees, Derek Carr, Stafford, Garoppolo, Cousins, and Ryan all signed more lucrative deals. In this context, Roethlisberger, Wilson, and Rodgers all quickly became relative bargains for their…

You. Are. Fired.

It’s genuinely difficult to pick the most villainous company in this story.

And hats off to Kyle Martino and Street FC. Sounds like an excellent idea. Really hope it can continue to grow.

In Europe, they need both hands for a farmer blow?

Man, what a great post. I was lucky enough to play before the “elite-level year-round club” became so pervasive, and I agree that that cost barrier has largely hampered home-grown soccer development.

Thank you!

Oh gosh, this takes me back to some very lopsided youth league games. I’ve seen that look on the Thai players’ faces before, and I’ve worn that look myself. While I’m happy for the US team, I hope Thailand will see some success in the tournament before it’s all over.

I’m starting to think that this injury is kind of a big deal....

I missed the news of her death. Thank you for posting this.

... and I want to be high as balls when I see it.

Glare at everyone around them until the first cup?

Starred, but ...

Just ... wow. That is an amazing, and horrible, ordeal. I’m so glad you survived it. Hope your recovery continues to go well.

How the hell has anyone not heard “Got To Get You Into My Life”?

Thank you.

Gordon Hayward would be the team’s entire delegation to a creepy congratulatory Viking Moot at the White House.

That graphic is the one that I needed to see today, though.

Stop inviting your brother over.