SoccerNomad World Cup 2014

Ahead of the World Cup Final, I take a couple of minutes to look back at a wonderful tournament and share some thoughts on a wide range of issues. Follow me on twitter: @austinlong1974 ------ Intro/Outro Music is "Hasta Que Salga el Sol" (English: "Until Sunrise"), a Latin tropical pop song written by Don Omar.

Argentina move on to play Germany in the World Cup Final after beating the Netherlands on penalties.  Plus comments on activities going on outside the stadiums in the favelas around Brazil. Follow me on twitter: @austinlong1974 ------ Intro/Outro Music is "Hasta Que Salga el Sol" (English: "Until Sunrise"), a Latin tropical pop song written by Don Omar.

Germany destroy the host country and move on to the World Cup Final. Follow me on twitter: @austinlong1974 ------ Intro/Outro Music is "Hasta Que Salga el Sol" (English: "Until Sunrise"), a Latin tropical pop song written by Don Omar.

I look ahead to the two Semi Finals, sharing news and information from soccer reporters from around the world. Follow me on twitter: @austinlong1974 ------ Intro/Outro Music is "Hasta Que Salga el Sol" (English: "Until Sunrise"), a Latin tropical pop song written by Don Omar.

Argentina through to the semis for the first time in 24 years and the Netherlands survive penalties. Follow me on twitter: @austinlong1974 ------ Intro/Outro Music is "Hasta Que Salga el Sol" (English: "Until Sunrise"), a Latin tropical pop song written by Don Omar.

The Germans march on and Brazil edge Colombia. Also Lansing United wins again. Plus thoughts on MLS and cooling breaks. Follow me on twitter: @austinlong1974 ------ Intro/Outro Music is "Hasta Que Salga el Sol" (English: "Until Sunrise"), a Latin tropical pop song written by Don Omar.

I share some articles I found about the United States' exit from World Cup 2014 and special guest Ian Prokes (@ianprokes) and I make our predictions for the rest of the tournament. Follow me on twitter: @austinlong1974 ------ Intro/Outro Music is "Hasta Que Salga el Sol" (English: "Until Sunrise"), a Latin tropical pop song written by Don Omar.

More extra time.  Argentina stun the Swiss and Belgium knocks out the USA.  Plus a rant on Rodrigo Palacios' hair and CADL Book Club discusses The Damned United. Follow me on twitter: @austinlong1974 ------ Intro/Outro Music is "Hasta Que Salga el Sol" (English: "Until Sunrise"), a Latin tropical pop song written by Don Omar.

The French and Germans survive in extra time to meet in the Quarter Finals.  Plus American supporters are gaining attention in Brazil. Follow me on twitter: @austinlong1974 ------ Intro/Outro Music is "Hasta Que Salga el Sol" (English: "Until Sunrise"), a Latin tropical pop song written by Don Omar.

Netherlands and Costa Rica advance on a busy Sunday for me. Plus an article on players choosing which country to play for. Follow me on twitter: @austinlong1974 ------ Intro/Outro Music is "Hasta Que Salga el Sol" (English: "Until Sunrise"), a Latin tropical pop song written by Don Omar.

Special Guest Ian Prokes (@ianprokes) and I make our predictions for the Round of 16. Follow me on twitter: @austinlong1974 ------ Intro/Outro Music is "Hasta Que Salga el Sol" (English: "Until Sunrise"), a Latin tropical pop song written by Don Omar.

US and Germany move on; Desert Foxes surpise and advance with Belgium.  Plus rants about Jermaine Jones and goalkeeping and ask the question: have Portugal over or under achieved? Follow me on twitter: @austinlong1974 ------ Intro/Outro Music is "Hasta Que Salga el Sol" (English: "Until Sunrise"), a Latin tropical pop song written by Don Omar.

Argentina and Nigeria advance; Ecuador fails against France, who move with Switzerland. Plus some thoughts ahead of the US game. Follow me on twitter: @austinlong1974 ------ Intro/Outro Music is "Hasta Que Salga el Sol" (English: "Until Sunrise"), a Latin tropical pop song written by Don Omar.

Uruguay stun Italy to progress with Costa Rica; Ivory Coast throw away a ticket to the round of 16 as Greece and Colombia move on.  ------ Intro/Outro Music is "Hasta Que Salga el Sol" (English: "Until Sunrise"), a Latin tropical pop song written by Don Omar.

Netherlands top Group B after defeating Chile; Brazil and Mexico are through as Croatia crashes out. ------ Intro/Outro Music is "Hasta Que Salga el Sol" (English: "Until Sunrise"), a Latin tropical pop song written by Don Omar.

Belgium do just enough; Algeria crush South Korea; and Portugal is still alive. Plus I'm sick and that sucks. ------ Intro/Outro Music is "Hasta Que Salga el Sol" (English: "Until Sunrise"), a Latin tropical pop song written by Don Omar.

Ticos stun Italy; French demolish the Swiss; Ecuador beats Honduras. Plus a rant about bars not knowing how to work a remote control. ------ Intro/Outro Music is "Hasta Que Salga el Sol" (English: "Until Sunrise"), a Latin tropical pop song written by Don Omar.

Colombia moves; England all but out; Japan and Greece put peopleto sleep.  ------ Intro/Outro Music is "Hasta Que Salga el Sol" (English: "Until Sunrise"), a Latin tropical pop song written by Don Omar.

Oranje Crush; End of an Era; Croatians Cruise.  Also thoughts on why Blatter stays in power. ------ Intro/Outro Music is "Hasta Que Salga el Sol" (English: "Until Sunrise"), a Latin tropical pop song written by Don Omar.

Belgium recover; Brazil held; Akinfeev relieved.  Plus comments on watching games and protests at the same time. ------ Intro/Outro Music is "Hasta Que Salga el Sol" (English: "Until Sunrise"), a Latin tropical pop song written by Don Omar.

Germany cruised over Portugal; Iran and Nigeria provided little entertainment. US won in dramatic fashion. Plus I make a confession. ------ Intro/Outro Music is "Hasta Que Salga el Sol" (English: "Until Sunrise"), a Latin tropical pop song written by Don Omar.

Three for Three on predictions, dramatic finish and role of media covering Brazilian protests.  ------ Intro/Outro Music is "Hasta Que Salga el Sol" (English: "Until Sunrise"), a Latin tropical pop song written by Don Omar.

More goals and entertainment on Day 3.  Plus beer talk and the differences between men and women!!  ------ Intro/Outro Music is "Hasta Que Salga el Sol" (English: "Until Sunrise"), a Latin tropical pop song written by Don Omar.

Lots of goals on Day 2 including Spanish demolition by Netherlands.  For predictions, let beer be your guide. ------ Intro/Outro Music is "Hasta Que Salga el Sol" (English: "Until Sunrise"), a Latin tropical pop song written by Don Omar.

Thoughts on Brazil v Croatia, over 40 soccer and other assorted ramblings. ------ Intro/Outro Music is "Hasta Que Salga el Sol" (English: "Until Sunrise"), a Latin tropical pop song written by Don Omar.

It's finally here. Planning to do a quick daily journal during the tournament.

I take a very quick look at Group A Brazil Croatia Mexico Cameroon ------ Intro/Outro Music is "Hasta Que Salga el Sol" (English: "Until Sunrise"), a Latin tropical pop song written by Don Omar.

Cedrick Heraux joined me to look at Group E France Switzerland Ecuador Honduras ------ Intro/Outro Music is "Hasta Que Salga el Sol" (English: "Until Sunrise"), a Latin tropical pop song written by Don Omar. 

I take a quick look at Group G Germany Portugal USA Ghana ------ Intro/Outro Music is "Hasta Que Salga el Sol" (English: "Until Sunrise"), a Latin tropical pop song written by Don Omar.

Peter Alegi (@futbolprof) joined me to look at Group D   Italy England Uruguay Costa Rica   ------ Intro/Outro Music is "Hasta Que Salga el Sol" (English: "Until Sunrise"), a Latin tropical pop song written by Don Omar.  

Ryan Landfair (@RyCaLa85) joined me to look at Group C   Ivory Coast Colombia Japan Greece ------ Intro/Outro Music is "Hasta Que Salga el Sol" (English: "Until Sunrise"), a Latin tropical pop song written by Don Omar.  

Alex Baker (@alexpieter ) joined me to look at Group B   Holland Spain Chile Australia ------ Intro/Outro Music is "Hasta Que Salga el Sol" (English: "Until Sunrise"), a Latin tropical pop song written by Don Omar.