18 Bid Cities Announced (Sorry Portland)

I received this email from David Downs, the Executive Director of the USA World Cup Bid Committee:

The USA Bid Committee just released the final list of cities to be included in our official Bid Book to FIFA. These cities could be the site of a future World Cup match!

Click here to see the full list of cities that will be part of our bid:

http://gousabid.com/BidCities

It was very difficult to narrow the list of cities to 18, the maximum allowed by FIFA. All 27 locations under consideration demonstrated an incredible understanding and passion for the Game, and would have made excellent additions to our bid.

The 18 cities that were selected far exceed FIFA's criteria and were able to deliver signed FIFA agreements. They represent all four time zones and every corner of the country, making this a truly national bid.

Check out the full list of cities -- and share it with every soccer fan you know:

http://gousabid.com/BidCities

With the selection of these 18 cities, we are another step closer to completing our bid and bringing the FIFA World Cup™ back to the United States. I'm so glad you're such a big part of this effort.

Thanks again for your continued support.

-- David

David Downs
Executive Director
USA Bid Committee

Does anybody else find it funny that the self proclaimed Soccer City USA isn't on the list? And how about President Obama's Chicago getting shut out by the Olympics and now our own country?

FIFA 10 Goals of the Year

These gamers may not win the Puskas, but EA Sports have selected their best goals of the year. If you want to enter the competition, you can go to EASportsFootball.com

Ronaldo Wins the Puskas

I know what you're thinking. You're thinking, "What is a Puskas? And should I be offended?" Well, the answer is "no." The Goal of the Year Award is named after the late Ferenc Puskas and the first annual FIFA Puskas Award went to Cristiano Ronaldo for his long range bomb against FC Porto in the Champions League.

Here are all the goals nominated.

Who do you think should have won? Let us know in the comments.

Messi Wins World Player of the Year

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Behind The Scenes - Blind Keepie Uppie

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FIFA World Club Championship

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FIFA World Cup Groups

The first video is an overview with the emphasis on which group is the Group of Death. The following videos break down each group individually.

The Table Is Set

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Live Feed: FIFA World Cup Draw

Watch live video from FIFA WORLD CUP DRAW on Justin.tv

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I had no idea that EA was hosting a Goal of the Week Competition. If you want to compete, then click here.

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I bought G-Rant a FIFA game a year or two ago for his Wii and I thought the playing experience sucked. Based on this video, I still think it sucks.

I still don't get how a console that is a generation behind sells units or games.

The Worst FIFA Trailer Ever?

Now, this isn't my style of music at all so it makes me a bit biased. But why drop this after Halloween when you have skeletons knocking around skulls? Let's go to EA for the answer:

Cut to the awesome Ladytron remix of Skeleton Dance by Children Collide now available exclusively with EA SPORTS™ FIFA 10 on PlayStation® here's a special remix video created in true Skeleton Dance style. Check out the action now, with a first look at this hot new clip! For more info visit FIFA.EASPORTS.com

Ok, it makes sense now. This crap is on PlayStation®!

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The 3rd player announced is Xavi.

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We showed you the ad with Schweinsteiger, now EA and Adidas have dropped the 2nd player in the series, Frank Lampard.

FIFA 10 Tutorial - Juggling

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I think it's pretty cool that EA and adidas have joined marketing forces. I'm also a big fan of Schweinsteiger, he's like the German Beckham.

FIFA 10 Video Review

More FIFA Tutorials

More FIFA 10 tutorials dropped on YouTube today. Plus I needed to get another post up so that a half naked Maurice Edu wasn't the first thing you see.

FIFA 10 Live Season Trailer

My only complaint is that MLS isn't available as Live Season. Come one EA, Major League is in our name!