I don’t know about you, but I woke up feeling way different this morning. A little extra pep to the step, if you will. It’s been a long time coming, but for the first time in four years the number of days until the next world cup is down to double digits.
99 days and counting.
That means we’re still 100 days away from England v. USA. But that just gives us a milestone to look forward to when we wake up tomorrow. Glory.
I’m fully aware that most Americans don’t pay attention to the World Cup until the event starts. That’s fine. This has been my first World Cup cycle of paying full attention to every detail. Following numerous international leagues, watching qualifying draws on internet streams, taking in just about every single US friendly I can get my eyes on.
If you aren’t an avid footy follower, no worries. Let me help get you geeked out for the upcoming tournament with some of my favorite current soccer commercials…
- The Evolution of Football - This one is cute. Not particularly inspiring or heart-pounding. Nor does it make much sense, now that I think about it. But points for creativity.
- England Legends – I hope we beat every single one of the many odds stacked against us and come away with a victory against England. That being said, this commercial is helpful in giving Americans a slight idea of how important the sport is in England.
- This is Football – Here’s a video to get you juiced. Even better, it’s a fan created video. Stellar.
- ESPN Commercials – Yeah. Football highlights set to a U2 soundtrack. I’ve seen the first one probably a hundred times already as ESPN runs it non-stop during sporting events. Not even close to getting old yet. Shoot, I hope they keep running it even after the World Cup is already over.
- Bleed as One – By the way…the US plays Holland today.
- Take Me Out – This one is 4 years old, but one of my favorites ever.
- Good vs. Evil – An oldie but a goodie.
Renew and Restore
