Author Archives: Sean R.

By SEAN RUBIO Welcome to the second week of Recommended Reading's new Tuesday/Friday format.  Some reading (and videos) to get you through the rest of the week: Former Gunner Lee Dixon weighs in on what Arsenal needs to do to … Continue reading »

                                                          Photo by ISIphotos.com   By SEAN RUBIO With the European leagues winding down, the majority of today's stories deal with the domestic game, from the message behind wearing your favorite team's jersey in public, to how to … Continue reading »

By SEAN RUBIO With a few days to catch up, Recommeded Reading comes to you chock full of stories, including entries related to Argentina, Mexico, the former Soviet republics, Greece, and more: The Special One's "special" goal and celebration [The … Continue reading »

By SEAN RUBIO A light day today as we prepare for a weekend full of matches across the world.  More poor refereeing (this time in Africa), a critical look at MLS youth development, a review of what was at one … Continue reading »

By SEAN RUBIO With Champions League semi-finals getting most of the attention today, there is not a whole lot to pass along to you.  That being said, there are two great reads about lower-level English clubs, as well as some … Continue reading »

                                                         Photo by ISIphotos.com By SEAN RUBIO Welcome to Monday's installment of SBI's Recommended Reading.  Today we are truly world-wide, with stories coming in from Peru to Ghana.  Sit back, relax, and take some time out of your Monday … Continue reading »

By SEAN RUBIO My apologies for not getting a post out yesterday, I spent the day driving en route to Seattle for tomorrow's match between Seattle Sounders FC and the San Jose Earthquakes.  With that said, today we have a … Continue reading »

By SEAN RUBIO Happy Earth Day to all.  We'll keep things on the small side numbers-wise, but there are four really great (albeit relatively lengthy) reads, one Earth Day-related link, and one "Special" quote. GreenLaces.org – For fans of the … Continue reading »