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July 7, 2014

Fernando Rodriguez-Vila

Costa Rica and Colombia Never Really Had a Chance: A Theory of World Cup Upsets

There's a reason that the four teams left in have played in a combined 21 finals.

June 27, 2014

Fernando Rodriguez-Vila

In Defense of Cristiano Ronaldo

He's the guy everyone loves to hate, but his arrogance and narcissism are part of what makes him great.

June 23, 2014

Fernando Rodriguez-Vila

The Portugal Game Will Make U.S. Soccer Converts Appreciate One of the Sport's Great Pleasures: The Gut-Wrenching Draw

Still can't stop thinking about it, can you?

June 16, 2014

Fernando Rodriguez-Vila

A Tale of Two Argentinas: What the Bosnia Game Taught Us About the Team's Conflicting Approaches

Argentina's game, like its politics, is bitterly divided.

June 13, 2014

Fernando Rodriguez-Vila, Joseph O'Neill

Spain-Holland Preview: Can a Band of Hungover Dutchmen Defeat Tiki-Taka's Trotsky?

Nando Vila and Joseph O’Neill dissect Friday's Group B clash

June 11, 2014

Fernando Rodriguez-Vila

All You Tiki-Taka Haters Are Just Jealous

Like it or not, possession still wins matches