Author Archives: Matt Darlow

About Matt Darlow

Duke University 2015. Avid soccer fan of EPL, La Liga, and MLS. I support Manchester United and Real Madrid. Yes, I'm that guy. Also, a kick-ass FIFA player.

The Impact of FIFA World Rankings

After the conclusion of the World Cup, a new cycle of FIFA World Rankings begins. Every month, FIFA releases an updated list ranking every national football team — #1 to #207. For most fans, myself included, these rankings seem arbitrary. What does it matter that Croatia is ranked #10 and USA is #13? What does… Read More »

EA Sports FIFA, US, and The Global Game

In the United States, Saturdays and Sunday are reserved for one thing: football. Across the country, people neglect their chores, homework, jobs, and responsibilities to flock to sports bars, friend’s couches, and the biggest TV they can find to in order to watch college and professional football. Recently, however, American sports fans have been putting… Read More »