A collection of 5 posts
Netherlands 2-0 ItalyEurope is in the middle of a blistering heat wave, and after yesterday's fast-paced antics, the third hotly anticipated match of the quarterfinals moved a lot more slowly. Our heroes are hot and tired, and it's a lot harder to maintain your composure
Italy 2-0 ChinaWe're almost done with the round of 16! How's everyone feeling? Are you hydrated? Have you gotten enough rest? For our friends in France, are you dealing with the heat okay? It's weird to think of Italy as a Cinderella story in an
by Lindsay Eanet (Brazil/Italy) and Zoë Hayden (Jamaica/Australia) Brazil 1-0 ItalyI can't believe the Group of Chaos (Group C) is finally coming to an end. It has been a spectacular ride watching these four surprising, wonderful squads, and I wish they could all
Forgive us for the condensed recap of Days 7, 8, and 9! We all had a busy weekend. Japan 2-1 ScotlandThis one was bookended by nearly identical, gorgeous long-distance goals. Japan got on the board first thanks to a strike from outside the 18-yard box
Starting with my controversial hot take – if this is what having VAR is, I'm not sure I want it. Or maybe better stated, if this is what the rules call for, I'd like a new discussion on the rules. I admittedly haven't gotten to watch