The Women's World Cup starts tomorrow. Actually, the day after tomorrow, I believe, but because of the time zone difference its really tomorrow. Well, at least my DVR says its going to record games tomorrow. The US and Germany are the favored teams, but, as you know, anything can happen.

There is no EPL soccer this weekend due to the Euro qualifiers. However, there is a smattering of EPL news. David Dein says that Arsene Wenger was weighing whether to quit the club earlier in the year. Dein is making a habit of talking in the press, despite having nothing of value to say. Meanwhile, Arsene tells the press that maybe he will be in a mood to stay with Arsenal beyond his 3-year contract. Wait and see.

The tabloids report that Ballack is a goner...gone to Real Madrid to find Arjen Robben, I suppose. Ah, Madrid where has-been superstars go to rot. You know, if Josey is truly the Special One, splashing millions of pounds to buy Ballack, Shevchenko, SWP and others who haven't worked out, what do you call Arsene Wenger, who has built a team through an eye for incipient talent and the ability to develop those raw youngsters into players like Cesc?

Fortunately, there is soccer this weekend, with my youngest daughter's team playing two games. My middle daughter also debuted with her high school team earlier this week, and that a thrill for the family. The forescast is for plenty of soccer ahead.

It's been a long time since I've been excited about the (American) football team of my alma mater, the University of Washington Huskies, but with yesterday's 24-10 win over Boise State, I'm officially excited!