FBM Happy Hour: 2-4-1 Links

Planting the Seed of Soccer Across America: Danny Beerseed

"2-4-1 links". Get it? Like a 2-4-1 drink deal only it's links to websites... ugh.. nevermind.

It's Friday. You're staring at the clock. Working on something, but not really working. Probably looking for a distraction. Most definitely thinking about that post-work Happy Hour.

The FBM Happy Hour is your savior. A few of the week's best stories to whet your whistle and waste some time before the REAL happy hour begins.

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Top Drawer Soccer - "Abby Wambach and Carlos Bocanegra in the ESPN Body Issue"

And begin to feel self-conscious about your physical appearance in three.... two... one...

Soccer Cleats 101 - "adidas Euro 2012 Spanish Champions Video"

They might be the best national team in soccer history so this tribute video from jersey sponsors is fairly appropriate.

Ministry of Soccer - "Soccer Players Get All the Hot Chicks: Carlos Bocanegra"

Why is Boca's wife so hot? See the two links above and that'll answer your question.

Grantland (Andrew Lewellen) - "The Future of U.S. Soccer, Part II: The Age of Determination"

November 19, 1989. The dawn of the modern era for the U.S. men's national team. What a 35-yard strike in Trinidad and Tobago meant for the next twenty years of American soccer.

New York Times (Jack Bell) - "Investing in Soccer, but Not for a Profit"

The San Antonio Scorpions are building American soccer (and might make it to MLS), but for a profit, but for a Cause. Their fascinating story, surprising rise in their first season in NASL, and "Soccer for a Cause".

ESPN (Jeff Carlisle) - "Read for London"

The U.S. women's national team is off to the 2012 summer Olympics with two things in focus, avenge their heartbreaking Women's World Cup loss and capture gold again.

Gwendolyn Oxenham - "Pelada: Pickup, the Essence of a Game"

The author of "Finding the Game (our interview of her here) reflects on the growing strength of pickup soccer in the U.S. and it's romantic notions around the world. 

Pro Soccer Talk (Steve Davis) - "Cautionary reminder for D.C. United, Portland: success can be elusive in evolving MLS"

As our domestic league grows in strength, stature, and skill it's important to managed expectations for clubs like D.C. United (new investors) and Portland (Spencer fired) when big changes come about.

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