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Africa Cup of Nations Opening Match: The Man with the Loudest Horn sits Alone
There is no great insight about the sport of soccer to be gained here. My seat for the opening match of the Africa Cup of Nations in Johannesburg was in the 5th row. Close enough to hear and feel the … Continue reading
Will the Return of Soccer Help Heal Cairo?
I stepped onto an airplane at JFK International Airport on January 1 2013, leaving behind a whole city hungover and drinking mimosas with just enough orange juice to make them feel ok about their decision to drink more booze. It … Continue reading
The True Trip to South Africa Begins Soon
I’m taking a moment from the 2 full time jobs I’m working to let you all in on my plans and future movements toward Africa and the soccer organizations I will work with there. I have booked my flight to … Continue reading
Thoughts on the ‘White Saviour Industrial Complex’ From a Born White Male
The thinking behind the ‘White Saviour Industrial Complex’ (WSIC) has been one long on my mind since before I first read Teju Cole’s thoughts on, and naming of, the idea. There have been many times where I have thought to … Continue reading
Senegal v. Ivory Coast Ends in Fires
I was watching the Ivory Coast v. Senegal match today. This was the first time I’ve sat down and watched a match on TV in too long. I was cheering for Senegal as I have friends from there and I … Continue reading
Charity, Aid, and Development in Africa: What the Words Mean to Me
The most frequent question I get from journalists and other soccer blog writers who are looking to dig that extra step deeper goes something like this: “How do you feel it is possible for soccer to provide aid in Africa?” … Continue reading
African Cup of Nations Soccer Highlights 2012
Part of why I want to go to South Africa is the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations taking place there. After watching this video I am even more psyched! Give it a watch yourself and see why. Africa Cup of … Continue reading
Review: Feet of the Chameleon: The Story of African Football
In this book review I am discussing ‘Feet of the Chameleon: The Story of African Football‘ by Ian Hawkey. If I were to summarize your potential liking or disliking of this book in one sentence I would say: if the … Continue reading
Posted in Soccer Book Reviews
Tagged Africa, african football, African Soccer, apartheid, Cape Town, Cape Town South Africa, feet of the chameleon, feet of the chameleon: the story of African football, football book review, laduma, Matthew Yeoman, MatthewRYeoman, MatthewYeoman, Nelson Mandela, senegal, soccer, soccer blog, soccer for hope, socer book review, South Africa
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The Family Values Tournament Benefiting Uganda Soccer
When I arrive at The Family Values soccer tournament in Vancouver Canada on August 12 it is a warm day, but a warm West Coast day so it is not overbearing, and the soccer is well underway. The tournament itself … Continue reading
Posted in The Journey Getting There
Tagged Africa, African Soccer, amateur soccer, bavubuka foundation, community soccer, family values soccer tournament, football, Matthew Yeoman, MatthewRYeoman, MatthewYeoman, soccer, soccer blog, soccer charity, soccer for societal development, uganda, uganda soccer
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NYC Senegal: Coming Together Across The Ocean
While around the New York Cosmos Copa tournament I spent the majority of my time huddled around NYC Senegal. This team represented a proud tradition of Senegalese soccer that began back home, and continues in New York. With the majority … Continue reading
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Tagged Africa, African Soccer, amateur soccer, community soccer, Copa, Cosmos, cosmos copa, cosmos copa cup, developmental soccer league, Matthew Yeoman, MatthewRYeoman, MatthewYeoman, New York, New York Cosmos, NYC, nyc senegal, senegal, senegal soccer, soccer, soccer blog, soccer for hope, soccer for societal development, soccer in new york
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Soccer and Societal Development in Africa 