Tag Archives: London

Standing on Holy Ground

There aren’t many places in the world with as much history as Wembley Stadium. It was the host of the 1966 World Cup Final, where England beat Germany 4-2 in extra time. It has been the host of the F.A. … Continue reading

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Touring East London, Dan Style

I’ve been in London now for almost a week, and I feel completely settled in. I am looking right, then left, when I cross the street. I’m instantly converting pounds to dollars in my head. I can give other foreigners … Continue reading

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Match #1: Arsenal vs. Queens Park Rangers

The all-seated crowd jumped to their feet, raised their fists to the air, and let out a primordial scream of joy. Mikel Arteta’s poke over the line in the 82nd minute FINALLY broke the deadlock in the match that looked … Continue reading

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Welcome to London

I made it. I actually made it. Something I only had dreamed would happen actually happened. I took an initiative, booked a flight, and went through with it. And I’m loving every second of it. London, England, for those who … Continue reading

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I’m off to London!

So, as I’m sure all of you have noticed, I haven’t been blogging much the past two weeks. It’s because I’ve been hard at work planning a trip that was once just a dream in the recesses of my thoughts, … Continue reading

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Arsene Wenger’s Folly: Why Arsenal Need a New Manager

Dear Mr. Arsene Wenger, Tonight, the transfer window in England has closed, and without much of a peep, Arsenal will have signed no one. The despair and frustration of Arsenal fans around the world can be seen on social media, … Continue reading

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Carli Lloyd’s Wondergoals lead Team USA to a Gold Medal

— Mission Accomplished. Just over one year after losing to Japan in penalty kicks in the 2011 World Cup in Germany, team USA tasted redemption with a 2-1 victory tonight in front of a record crowd of 80,000 at the … Continue reading

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Call Me Maybe?

As we get closer and closer to July 4, America’s independence day, we’re seeing more and more defections and withdrawals from basketball’s Team USA, set to compete and defend their Olympic title in London at the end of the month. … Continue reading

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