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2010 World Cup Interactive Schedule

2010 World Cup Interactive Schedule

This is a cool Flash based schedule of the 2010 World Cup. It breaks it down by teams, days, groups, and locations.

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QUICK FACT: 1994 World Cup Final

QUICK FACT: 1994 World Cup Final

Did you know that the 1994 World Cup Final was the first World Cup final to go to penalty shots? It was Brazil vs Italy and Roberto Baggio of Italy needed to score, but unfortunately kicked the ball high over the net. Brazil won their fourth World Cup.

WINNER: Panini World Cup Sticker Album!

WINNER: Panini World Cup Sticker Album!

Thanks to all who participated in the Panini World Cup Sticker Album contest! The commentators were collected and a random one was drawn. Drum roll please…the winner is Pamella J! Congratulations!

Sideline Soccer Firefox Persona!

Sideline Soccer Firefox Persona!

Do you use the Firefox browser? Firefox recently released a new feature called Personas, which are themes to dress up your browser’s look. Now you can dress up your browser with a  Sideline Soccer persona!

Panini World Cup Sticker Albums

Panini World Cup Sticker Albums

Two brothers, Benito and Giuseppe Panini, founded Panini in 1961, a company which produces books, comics, magazines, stickers and more. One of their most popular products are the World Cup Sticker Albums, which started with the 1970 World Cup in Mexico. This year’s 2010 South Africa World Cup Sticker Album will have over 70 pages with over 600 images, including images of individual players, teams, badges, and stadiums. Sideline Soccer has one to give away thanks to We Got Soccer! Continue reading

Hustle Number 20

Hustle Number 20

I received an email from a visitor questioning parents referring to players by number instead of name. For example, a parent yelled out “hustle number 20″. Another parent advised that it is rude to refer to players by number. Players should always be referred to by name. Continue reading

WPS 2010 Season Preview

WPS 2010 Season Preview

The WPS kicks off its second season this weekend with the Washington Freedom hosting the Boston Breakers on Saturday. Sunday, Saint Louis Athletica will be hosting the FC Gold Pride, the two expansion teams Philadelphia Independence and Atlanta Beat will make their debut and the Sky Blue FC and Chicago Red Stars game will be broadcasted live on FSC. Continue reading