Women's World Cup

Since I am in Germany and getting ready to commentate on the biggest event of the summer, the women's world cup, I have taken a new step for this blog. I am going to do some entries all about the world cup and what I am up to! Before I go one step further, did you even know there was a women's world cup? If you did, do you think that it is being covered enough by any other outlet other than ESPN? If you didn't know there was a world cup, that's just sad. I mean, even ussoccer.com's focus is on the Gold Cup! No offense, MNT, but the gold cup just isn't as big of a deal. You had your summer last year, and now it's time for the women.

Remember how amazing last summer's world cup was to the American public? People were in a bar watching the games way before work, but we all knew it was five o'clock in South Africa! Do you remember the big let down for England when their keeper let a floppy shot slide right on by him? Do you remember where you were when Landon scored the goal to push us through to the next round? Do you ever wonder what has happened to that referee that so awfully called our second match? Do you remember Spain hoisting the trophy? Who were your breakout stars? Landon? Xavi? Mueller? Forlorn? Someone else?

Now just think that the same thing could happen this summer if you just pay attention! Germany is the host country and is doing an amazing job so far. They have almost sold out the whole tournament, they have made each team feel first class, and all of their fans want to know what the German team is doing. Every newspaper has them at least on the front of their sports section. It is so fun to be over here and experience such an amazing event. Soon I can be asking you questions like where were you when...you just need to watch. I promise you won't be disappointed. I promise that this world cup will be the biggest event of the summer and I hope that it will be even bigger than 1999(for women's soccer sake). ESPN looks at it like they want to make it bigger, the athletes know they are ready to make it bigger, the only piece missing is you. Please watch the greatest soccer players in the world compete for the World Cup title. It will be worth it. So watch it with me and when I come back to my blog, we can talk about how amazing all of this was!