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"The Toast" is a collaboration of two individuals, Zach and Brandon. We share a passion for soccer and look to provide news and analysis from an American perspective. The Toast welcomes you to follow our blog and comment freely.
LATEST ARTICLES ( 202 )
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2011/12 Premier League Season Preview: Manchester City
Manchester CityLast year: 3rd City have officially bought their way into the Champion’s League. And good for them. While I’m by no means a City fan, I appreciat... Read more
Posted on 12 August 2011 SOCCER, SPORTS -
2011/12 In-depth Preview: Arsenal
Tweet Last Season: 4th I think it is safe to say that this summer has been excruciating for Arsenal fans like me. After the pathetic collapse down the stretch o... Read more
Posted on 12 August 2011 SOCCER, SPORTS -
2011/12 Premier League Season Preview (Part 4)
Tweet LiverpoolLast year: 6th If you’re wondering where your favorite midfielder ran off to, chances are it’s Anfield. Liverpool have added Stewart Downing... Read more
Posted on 11 August 2011 SOCCER, SPORTS -
Who Will Win This Year's English Premier League Title?
Tweet The weekly poll question went on hiatus recently, but it's back and better simpler than ever: Who will win this year's English Premier League Title? Read more
Posted on 10 August 2011 SOCCER, SPORTS -
2011/12 Premier Leage Season Preview (Part 3)
Tweet SunderlandLast Season: 10thSunderland has to be the one of the most active team in the transfer market this offseason. Steve Bruce has made a living in... Read more
Posted on 10 August 2011 SOCCER, SPORTS -
2011/12 Premier League Season Preview (Part 2)
TweetBlackburn RoversLast year: 15thBlackburn have a very obvious deficiency in the attacking department. To put it politely, they score by committee. Their... Read more
Posted on 09 August 2011 SOCCER, SPORTS -
I Thought You Said “Soccer Will Never Sell in the US”…
TweetI mentioned in my last post that I came to soccer late. While part of that is my fault, part of the blame also lies with the US media machine. “Soccer... Read more
Posted on 09 August 2011 SOCCER, SPORTS -
2011/12 Premier Leage Season Preview (Part 1)
TweetThis week we will have a team by team preview of every Premier League club. Also stay tuned for my Arsenal Season Preview and Zach's Manchester United... Read more
Posted on 08 August 2011 SOCCER, SPORTS -
Why English Players Are "overvalued" in the Premier League Transfer Market
Tweet While English players aren't typically breaking transfer fee records every year, we all notice English players in the Premier League tend to go for a wee... Read more
Posted on 05 August 2011 SOCCER, SPORTS -
Just in Case You Didin't Know...
The TV schedule for the first few weeks of the season is now posted in the TV schedule tab. Here is the EPL week 1 schedule for your convenience.August 13:... Read more
Posted on 04 August 2011 SOCCER, SPORTS -
Awesome Shirt, Diving Fail, Interesting Video. In That Order.
TweetOlympique de Marseille (OM) has officially become my favorite French Ligue 1 side, entirely due to their sense of fashion. Literally their fashion sense.... Read more
Posted on 03 August 2011 SOCCER, SPORTS -
2011/12 Wigan Athletic Home Shirt Unveiled
2/5Wigan Athletic have finally unveiled their home shirts for this season. Overall it looks pretty plain and bland. l would argue that these look a good bit... Read more
Posted on 02 August 2011 SOCCER, SPORTS -
I Love Soccer...
But I REALLY love soccer today.(Editor’s Note: The Casual Observer will be submitting columns occasionally on various subjects. This is the first. You may... Read more
Posted on 02 August 2011 SOCCER, SPORTS -
Monday Morning Headlines: Jurgen Klinsmann
Jurgen Klinsmann takes over USMNT reigns.Klinsmann could redefine U.S. team's philosophy at all levels.U.S. players that may be helped, and hurt, by... Read more
Posted on 01 August 2011 SOCCER, SPORTS -
Bob Bradley out as USMNT Coach
I honestly never thought this day would come. Bob Bradley has finally been fired as the coach of the US Men's National Team. Don't get me wrong, I respect... Read more
Posted on 29 July 2011 SOCCER, SPORTS -
2011-12 Queens Park Rangers Third Shirt
TweetQueens Park Rangers Third Shirt:Tentative 4/5 StarsWe all know sponsors can ruin a perfectly good kit, and with this checkered design, any sponsor... Read more
Posted on 28 July 2011 SOCCER, SPORTS -
N'Zogbia to Villa, Henry Returns to North London
Aston Villa have agreed to a fee for Wigan's Charles N'Zogbia. Aston Villa will reportedly pay 9.5m pounds for N'Zogbia's services. In my opinion, this is a... Read more
Posted on 27 July 2011 SOCCER, SPORTS -
Stop Me If You've Heard This One Before..
TweetManchester United are close to securing a deal for (insert any superstar-caliber midfielder here). I'm not here to gripe. It is what it is. The summer... Read more
Posted on 26 July 2011 SOCCER, SPORTS -
Two USMNT Players on the Move, Mario Being Mario
American striker, Jozy Altidore has inked a 4 year deal which will see him move to Dutch side AZ Alkmaar. Jozy spent 3 seasons with Villarreal with little... Read more
Posted on 25 July 2011 SOCCER, SPORTS -
Thursday's Relegation Rundown
And then there were seven. But realistically four. West Ham, 33pts - West Ham, West Ham, West Ham... I suppose technically the Hammers “turned things around”... Read more
Posted on 24 July 2011 SOCCER, SPORTS