The 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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Soccer Cleats 101 - "How to Blackout Your Boots"

You've seen the pros do it and now you can find the best way to give your cleats that "blackout" look.

Ministry of Soccer - "Top Ten Goals of Euro 2012's Group Stage"

Sure we've moved on to the quarterfinals, but there's nothing wrong with looking back at the best goals so far. For some countries its all they've got.

Top Drawer Soccer - "Messi Picks North Carolina Freshman as World Freestyle Champion"

Sick moves from Indi Cowie, a freshman this fall at UNC, who was recently named the winner of the 2012 FIFA Street vs. Street World Soccer Freestyle competition by none other than Lionel Messi.

Cosby Sweaters - "Ukrainian Coach Challenges Reporter to Have a 'Man Conversation'"

Pretty sure that means he wants to fight. It's always tough to let down your country and see the host nation eliminated. 

The Shin Guardian - "Toting the Old Ball 'N' Chain: Player Development in America"

What's wrong with youth soccer development in the United States and how can we fix it.

SPIN Magazine - "Clint Dempsey is Changing the Image of the American Soccer Star Abroad"

Deuce, in his own words, talks about chasing the game and standing up for American soccer in England.

ESPNW - "The Essence of Mia Hamm"

Former teammate Julie Foudy pens a wonderful tribute to Mia Hamm, recently chosen by ESPNW as the best female athlete in the last 40 years (since the passage of the landmark Title IX).

MLS Reserves - "Off The Bench: Episode Ten"

A little self-promotion here. FBM Founder, Dan Wiersema was on MLS Reserves' podcast this week. Check it out for the story of FBM and how we're "building American soccer one beer at a time".

MLS Reserves is also a just a solid blog for coverage of MLS and North American soccer, in general.

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