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John Shimer joined WEEI after creating Red, White, and Blue Army – www.redwhiteandbluearmy.com – a United States Men’s National Team soccer blog. He began his journalism career with the Newburyport Daily News where he quickly became the resident soccer aficionado due to his insights as a former player and coach as well as current United States Soccer Federation referee. Branching out, he also has spent the last two years as a featured North Shore Golf Magazine writer and Peabody/Lynnfield Weekly sports reporter.

 
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John Shimer
10/10/2010 - 2:06pm
A Red Sox-Liverpool primer: How will it end?
The Boston Red Sox and Liverpool Football Club appeared ready for merger under the roof of the current Red Sox ownership New England Sports Ventures (NESV) after the Liverpool board of directors voted unanimously 3-2 to sell the English Premier League club for the bargain basement purchasing fee of £300 million (just over $476 million U.S.
John Shimer
07/16/2010 - 6:32pm
Post-World Cup thoughts: Time for change
The wonderful game of soccer’s time for a major overhaul has come. The 2010 South Africa World Cup showed how far the advances in technology have come with the ESPN camera angles. It also showed just how big a need there is for the game itself to be remedied by technology, as there were far too many big decision calls that were missed.
John Shimer
07/04/2010 - 11:52am
As semifinals loom, here's Best XI of World Cup
With the semifinals set for this week, it’s time to look at who has impressed the most in the 2010 World Cup (stats are through the quarterfinals): The formation that I created for my best XI is an attacking Christmas tree – the 4-3-2-1 in front of the keeper. These may not necessarily be the best 11 players in the world right now, but they are the players that I think have played the best in South Africa and have been the largest inspiration to their teams with points given for creativity, imagination and the fortitude to go forward.
John Shimer
06/28/2010 - 8:30am
Taking stock of the U.S. performance at the World Cup
I like many of our fellow American soccer fans needed to take a day to digest that quite frustrating lost opportunity and collect my thoughts. There are plenty of talking points from the game; Bob Bradley's selections, the poor central defending, the lack of finishing, how quickly the team was able to recover from the Algerian win, how they performed as favorites, and how two very key injuries last fall changed the fabric of the team.
John Shimer
06/26/2010 - 8:22pm
Even after loss, U.S. soccer moving in right direction
A couple days back the very funny WEEI.com columnist Jerry Thornton had a poignant piece about soccer fans in which he leveled about why his own personal interests in sports don’t fall in line with the beautiful game, but more on point why he has had a growing distaste for the soccer fan in general.
John Shimer
06/25/2010 - 5:26pm
World Cup Power Rankings
The Group Stage games are over and although the first set of games for each team seemed to be largely boring as teams got more comfortable, realized they had to get points in specific games as well as goals because of the emphasis on the top two tie-breakers – goal differential and goals for – we actually saw more free-flowing games. 
John Shimer
06/23/2010 - 1:46pm
USA win filled with classic World Cup moments
John Shimer
06/16/2010 - 11:01pm
World Cup Power Rankings
 The first games are in the books (in the case of Uruguay and South Africa, the first two). To be blunt, the first round has been largely disappointing, as many teams have been tentative in feeling each other out with a lack of flair, or “Joga Bonita” (play beautifully). Now that many teams will be desperate for points, one can only hope the goals start to fly in. Let’s get to the rankings.   1. GERMANY   
John Shimer
06/16/2010 - 10:37am
Easy to measure growth in popularity of World Cup
I’m not sure what American soccer fans were anticipating more, the start of the World Cup or their team’s first big match with European giant England.
John Shimer
06/12/2010 - 8:27pm
Goaltending helped net USA big tie in opener
It has been said that England would win the World Cup if American starting goalkeeper Tim Howard was manning the pipes for the Three Lions – I agree wholeheartedly with that statement. 
John Shimer
06/11/2010 - 2:23pm
Revolutionary Road: USA vs. England preview
Fairly or unfairly, the United States has had to face a top-eight FIFA ranked World Cup team in the first game of the group stage in each of the past three World Cups – Germany in 1998 (2-0 loss), Portugal in 2002 (3-2 win), and the Czech Republic in 2006 (3-0 loss).
John Shimer
06/11/2010 - 7:48am
How many jerseys are in your closet?
Seven is my answer.
John Shimer
06/10/2010 - 3:47pm
Talking About Our Generation: Top 10 U.S. Men's National Team Moments



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The Boys Give Their Super…

The Boys Give Their Super Bowl Score on the Final Segment of NFL Sunday For the Year

The NFL Sunday gang wraps up the season predicting the score of Super Bowl 46...and they don't think it's going to be as close as most people do. Go Pats!

The Super Bowl Can Be Emotional Enough, But the Pats Are Doing It for Myra

NFL Sunday rolls on with Dale, Fauria and Price talking about the emotional roller coaster the Pats and more specifically team owner Robert Kraft have been on this season. With the passing of his wife Myra, this goal to become champs has taken on a whole new meaning.

The Giants Have Been Yapping...And Then Their Website Pokes the Pats

The NFL Sunday crew talks about the cocky and brash chatter coming from some of the Giants the last couple weeks. Dale is surprised that Tom Coughlin allowed most of it to go down and says Belichick would never let that fly. The guys also touch on the little mistake the Giants team website made yesterday in putting up the "Giants are Super Bowl Champions" homepage yesterday - that's a no-no!

JaJuan Johnson with Grand…

JaJuan Johnson with Grande & Max post-win

JaJuan Johnson spoke with Grande & Max after the Celtics beat the Bulls today at the Garden.

Grande & Max with Doris Burke

Sean Grande & Cedric Maxwell sat down with ESPN's Doris Burke during halftime of Celtics/Bulls

Doc Rivers & Sean Grande preview Celtics-Bulls tonight at the Garden

Doc Rivers & Sean Grande preview Celtics-Bulls today at the Garden. Tune in to Celtics Today at 3:00p to hear the full interview

Dustin Pedroia's Laser Sh…

Dustin Pedroia's Laser Show on the Big Show

Dustin tells us you can't hustle a hustler, and other funny anecdotes.

Red Sox GM Ben Cherington with the Big Show

The Sox GM joined Glenn and Michael to talk Scutaro, Punto, Oswalt, Luxury Tax and all things off-season.

Dustin Pedroia's Laser Show on the Big Show

Dustin Pedroia joined the Big Show for his weekly segment, and talked about losing Scutaro, gaining Cody Ross and Nick Punto, and then got a surprise from his best friend.

Brad Marchand, Bruins for…

Brad Marchand, Bruins forward, on Tim Thomas' facebook post

Brad Marchand joins the show and talks about if Tim Thomas is a distraction to the team and why the Bruins have been struggling as of late.

Andrew Ference, Bruins defenseman, on Tim Thomas, Patrice Bergeron, and the team's recent struggles

Andrew joins D&C to discuss how he feels about Tim Thomas' political views and how Patrice Bergeron has been the MVP for the team so far this season. Andrew also talks about how they have to regroup and make adjustments to get out this funk the team is currently in.

Brad Marchand, Bruins Forward, on Tim Thomas skipping White House visit

Brad Marchand joins the show to talk about President Obama calling him out on stage and Tim Thomas skipping the White House visit.

The Meter "He Said What" …

The Meter "He Said What" Minute

Meter talks about the Celtics 88-87 OT loss to the Lakers last night, Kobe Bryant trying to recruit Rob Gronkowski to the Eagles, and Samantha DeFlaco who went to the Giants Super Bowl parade looking for Jets QB Mark Sanchez.

Andrew Ference, Bruins defenseman, on Tim Thomas, Patrice Bergeron, and the team's recent struggles

Andrew joins D&C to discuss how he feels about Tim Thomas' political views and how Patrice Bergeron has been the MVP for the team so far this season. Andrew also talks about how they have to regroup and make adjustments to get out this funk the team is currently in.

Tim Thomas continues to be a distraction for the Bruins

Tim Thomas is once again in the news for posting his political views on facebook but refuses to talk to the media about it. Is this situation becoming more than a distraction to the team especially with their recent play? D&C react.

Brad Marchand, Bruins for…

Brad Marchand, Bruins forward, on Tim Thomas' facebook post

Brad Marchand joins the show and talks about if Tim Thomas is a distraction to the team and why the Bruins have been struggling as of late.

Jackie MacMullan, ESPN

Jackie Mac makes her weekly appearance and talks about the Celtics loss to the Lakers, the team's future, and what will happen with Paul Pierce.

Celtics fall to Lakers

In an ugly game, the Celtics lost to the Lakers in OT. Have we seen the last of the current Lakers Celtics rivalry?

Belichick picked his pois…

Belichick picked his poison in Mario Manningham... and it killed him

We play the soundbite from the NFL Network from Super Bowl 46 where Bill Belichick is telling his defense 'this is still a Cruz and Nicks game'. The Patriots of course were then burned by Mario Manningham on the Giants game-winning drive. We discuss whether it was the right decision or not.

Shaquille O'Neal is terrible at his new job as an NBA analyst for TNT

Glenn and Michael debate what, if anything, Shaq is bringing to the table for TNT's NBA pre and postgame coverage.

Tim Thomas... are his politics a genuine distraction for the Bruins or just a media-driven fabrication?

We talk about Tim Thomas refusing to speak to reporters about his political ramblings on Facebook, and about whether or not this is a media driven controversy, or a genuine distraction for Thomas' Bruins teammates.

Would the Patriots be mor…

Would the Patriots be more successful with a defensive coordinator?

The discussion of the Patriots loss in the Super Bowl and just like any other loss, the coaching is called into question and whether a defensive coordinator on staff would have helped Bill Belichick and the Patriots.

Could the Llama be coming to the Celtics

Mikey has made no bones about his feelings on Pau Gasol, what will he do if the Celtics trade Rondo for Gasol? Also our buddy LB calls in to talk about the Patriots Super Bowl loss.

Patriots fans are coming to terms with the loss

Mikey talks to some Patriots fans who are still looking at the loss and breaking down what went wrong but are also looking to the future for the franchise.

Fri. February 10th Whiner…

Fri. February 10th Whiner Line

Losing the Super Bowl? Terrrrrrrrrrrrrrible.

Whine of the Week - 02/10/12

This week's whine of the week winner. If you are our winner please send an email with which whine you left and all of your information to whineoftheweek@weei.com

Thurs. February 9th Whiner Line

Live from Hurricane's... not Cocaine's which is where Oil Can Boyd wanted to be broadcasting from. Plus the Cranky Yankee Bitch reaches her tipping point.

Mark Madden talks about t…

Mark Madden talks about the Penn State scandal and drops a new bomb about Jerry Sandusky

Our friend from Pittsburgh, Mark Madden, joins D&C to give his take on the Joe Paterno/Penn State scandal and says Jerry Sandusky may have been 'Pimping Out Young Boys to Rich Donors.'

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Shaquille O'Neal is terri…

Shaquille O'Neal is terrible at his new job as an NBA analyst for TNT

Glenn and Michael debate what, if anything, Shaq is bringing to the table for TNT's NBA pre and postgame coverage.

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Is this really Joe in Nas…

Is this really Joe in Nashville or Randy Moss calling in again

D&C receive a second call from Joe in Nashville voicing his frustration over the Pats not bringing back Randy Moss during last offseason.

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Joslyn James, Porn Star

Joslyn James, Porn Star

Tiger Wood's mistress joins us for her first interview in the market to talk about her relationship with the golfer

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Mustard and Johnson Give …

Mustard and Johnson Give Their Thoughts on Tim Thomas: Social Media Extraordinaire

Tim Thomas continued to vent his feelings on politics on Facebook this week, but refused to discuss it when asked in the locker room. Craig and Larry talk about the posting itself and if Timmay may be a distraction now for the slumping B's.

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