Cole Garda

The Current State of the US Men’s National Team

Team USA’s defeat against Trinidad and Tobago and resulting failure to qualify for the world cup has sparked a debate about the current state of US soccer and the infrastructure in place. It marked the first time in 30 years that the US did not make the cut and came at a time when there… Read More »

A Case Against VAR

The referee’s role in a soccer match is unique in sports. In his book Soccer in Sun and Shadow, Eduardo Galeano describes the ref as “An abominable tyrant who runs his dictatorship without opposition, a pompous executioner who exercises his absolute power with an operatic flourish.” The relationship between the ref and the players is… Read More »