Category Archives: Events
By the Numbers: 9
Soccer lists are ubiquitous and come in all shapes and sizes, types and varieties. We at O87 never settle for just doing another list. “Just another list” isn’t even in our vocabulary. So, when one of us decided that it … Continue reading
By the Numbers: 7
Soccer lists are ubiquitous and come in all shapes and sizes, types and varieties. We at O87 never settle for just doing another list. “Just another list” isn’t even in our vocabulary. So, when one of us decided that it … Continue reading
The 2012 O87 5-a-Side Hardcourt Draft Results
It’s a question that’s plagued mankind since the dawn of time, or maybe even several million years before that – because, you know, we’re existentially omniscient and whatnot: If you could pick five professional soccer players and plug them into … Continue reading
The 2012 O87 5-a-Side Hardcourt Draft
There’s nothing worse than the fear of getting picked last. You know the feeling: Standing side-by-side with a dozen other gym rats against the cold cinder block wall, some twice your height, others twice your width, and hoping against all … Continue reading
STOP SOPA
We here at O87 value our online freedom as much as the next soccer addict. We’re no politicians, but we understand the importance of protesting SOPA. What you read on that Wikipedia page will be of more use than any … Continue reading
Our Favorite XIs
Last Friday, we celebrated 11/11/11 by posting our all-time favorite XIs. Those aren’t the best players we’ve seen, or our all-time greatest, or anything of the kind. These are our favorites – the ones we enjoy watching or rooting for or … Continue reading
Oh, the Tangled Web…
Gareth Bale’s internet history, 24 hours before Tottenham vs. Everton. 8:05am— Ebay // Bulk Hair Gel 8:06am— Google // How often should I brush my teeth 9:00am— ESPN // Lamar Odom: “I eat candy before every big match.” 9:30am— Google // … Continue reading
A Running Diary of “Victory”
Last week, we posted an argument for a new version of Victory along with our choices for who should play the team in such a reboot. Unfortunately, I had never actually seen the movie. That’s since been rectified. Consider what follows … Continue reading
The Other 87 