With six weeks to go before we head across the Atlantic for a 10-day vacation in the United Kingdom, Mrs. Fan and I have made set our sports-themed plans. Those, I’m pleased to say, will involve two soccer matches. They … Continue reading
I’m about two months away from my epic football-centric trip to England, and you bet I’m excited for the big day: January 24. Wait, that’s well before my March departure date, right? But Jan. 24 is big for this reason: … Continue reading
Photo credit: Tembela Bohle I’ve visited the United Kingdom once in my life, when I was a snotty 11-year-old. I was already a huge sports fan but not enough of one to know much about European soccer, let alone have … Continue reading
In the ever-evolving world of stadiums and arenas, Atlanta’s Mercedes-Benz Stadium is definitely a trendsetter. That much is apparent from the moment you lay eyes on it from afar, as the first thing you likely will notice is its unique … Continue reading
[Editor’s note: For our previous entry on StubHub Center, formerly known as Home Depot Center, click here.] It took Major League Soccer a little while after its formation in the mid-1990s to gain a foothold in the American sports landscape, … Continue reading
