World Cup 2010 Schedule Surfing – Part Two

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Sound like crazy talk? Grab your calendar and check out the schedule with me to see for yourself:
 Must Sees

Friday, June 11 is Opening Day, a “holiday” of sorts to us soccer folk that only comes around once every four years. This day-off is a given. Hosts South Africa v. Mexico kickoff is at 10:00am, but back that up at least an hour and a half for the pre-game chatter and opening ceremony pageantry. No time to go into work before the game, of course. Second game of the day is at 2:30, Uruguay v. France. There is just enough time to cut your grass in between games so you’ll feel mildly productive and it will help justify the numerous beers you’ll drink during game two. (VACATION DAY #1)

Saturday, June 12 is a huge day for United States soccer. The highly-anticipated England v. USA match is scheduled for 2:30pm kickoff. For the casual fan, this will be the Opening Day. It’s nice that such a high profile game is played so early in the tournament and on a weekend – perfect for watching with the gang. Let’s hope for a good US showing so we can hook some new fans and prove to the naysayers that it’s worth another 90 minute look. On this day, game one at 7:30am is South Korea v. Greece. Game two at 10:00am is Argentina v. Nigeria and will be a nice tough game and good set-up to the US debut.

Saturday, June 26 - Round of 16 game times are 10:00am and 2:30pm. Note to self, go to church this night in order to see 10:00am game tomorrow live, which could feature the US team. If the US makes it through their group in the number two spot, we can pray-while-we’re-there that they don’t get crushed by (most likely) Germany.

Sunday, June 27 – Round of 16 game times are 10:00am and 2:30pm.

Monday, June 28 – Round of 16 game times are 10:00am and 2:30pm.(VACATION DAY #2)

Tuesday, June 29 – Round of 16 game times are 10:00am and 2:30pm.(VACATION DAY #3)

Friday, July 2 – Quarterfinal game times are 10:00am and 2:30pm. (VACATION DAY #4)

Saturday, July 3 – Quarterfinal game times are 10:00am and 2:30pm.

Tuesday, July 6 – Semifinal game time is 2:30pm. (1/2 VACATION DAY)

Wednesday, July 7 – Semifinal game time is 2:30pm. (1/2 VACATION DAY)

Sunday, July 11 – Final game is 2:30pm.

OK, so 5-7 days off...and maybe one more...


Monday, July 12 – HUGE VACATION DAY if your love lifts the Cup!


Cheers!