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The LinkedIn Message That Took Pico Lopes to the World Cup
Roberto “Pico” Lopes ignored a LinkedIn message from Cabo Verde for months. Years later, the Irish defender helped the Blue Sharks make World Cup history against Spain, Uruguay, Saudi Arabia and Argentina.
Frank Osborne
Jul 73 min read
The Game Cannot Breathe: How the USMNT Can Counter Press Bosnia
How the USMNT can use Mauricio Pochettino’s counter press, tempo, and second ball control to stifle Bosnia and Herzegovina in the World Cup Round of 32.
Jason Longshore
Jun 306 min read
DR Congo Roars Into the Knockouts, Beats Uzbekistan 3-1 Behind Wissa Brace
Yoane Wissa scored twice as DR Congo rallied past Uzbekistan 3-1 in Atlanta, earning its first World Cup win and a Round of 32 matchup with England.
Jon Nelson
Jun 275 min read
The Blue Sharks Hold
Cabo Verde held Spain to a 0-0 draw in their first-ever World Cup match at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Vozinha, Diney Borges, and the Blue Sharks made history in Atlanta.
Jason Longshore
Jun 155 min read
From Atlanta to Argentina: Matteo Berrio's Road to Aldosivi
Matteo with a teammate at Aldosivi (photos from Matteo) Matteo Berrio is 18 years old, from Buford, Georgia, and right now he is training with the reserve side at Club Atlético Aldosivi in Mar del Plata, Argentina, a Liga Profesional club, with eyes on time with the first team as well. For a kid who grew up in the Atlanta soccer scene, that is not a small thing. Getting here was not a straight line. Berrio's path ran through Envigado FC in Colombia, one of South America's mos
Jason Longshore
May 52 min read
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