PHOTO - Playing "Frogger" With the USMNT

Photo Credit: US Soccer

The Women's Professional Soccer Final witnessed a squirrel on the field and so did the National League Division Series in St. Louis, but last night's pitch invader during the United States' game against Honduras was a slicker, slimier fella.

It was certainly raining cats and dogs last night in Miami, Florida so this frog really isn't all that surprising!

Are all three (and the raccoons that occupy RFK Stadium) a symbol of man's encroachment on nature and warning of our over-reach? Or is it just good fun?

Wondering what this frog is thinking right now?


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Photo Essay: Free Beer Match Day Five - The Movement Hits LA

The result of the US Men's National Team clash against CONCACAF rivals Honduras was disappointing, a 3-1 loss to the Catrachos, but the despite disappointing showing by the Yanks it was a good night for beer.

Specifically, the Free Beer Movement, which hosted its Fifth Free Beer Match Day in Los Angeles in conjunction with the pre-game American Outlaws party. The FBM was on the hook for loads of beers, not only for Mrs. FBM, but some other friends, old and new.

The FBM met up with superstar soccer writers Matthew and Mark from The Shin Guardian and tasted some home brews from their friends at Die Hipster Brewing. We also got some serious face time with Justin Brunken, Vice President of AO and have a lot of exciting work to forge with the burgeoning USMNT Supporter's Group.

Check out our photo gallery below and try and tell us that free beer doesn't work!

Any good USMNT party has to start with the American Outlaws.

American Outlaws VP Justin Brunken.

Good crowd at the pre-game bar, Off Campus Pub.

Nice. But not our style.

FBM guests and soccer newbies Robin and Becca.

FBM Founder Dan (right) with Matthew and Mark of The Shin Guardian.

Matthew showing the Movement some back-love.

TSG's soccer newbie guest, Chris. Sporting the FBM sticker and joined the American Outlaws by night's end. Free beer works.

Dan enjoying some Die Hipster brews brought by TSG boys.

Matthew takes a swig. Mrs. Shin Guardian looks on in approval.

FBM guests: Landon, Robin, Becca, and Mrs. FBM.

Dan met up with the brains behind Constantly Offside.

After a failed attempt to light this Honduras squad poster on fire the CO guys doused the pic with Bud Light. Take that Catrachos!

Mrs. FBM seems to be enjoying herself.

Mr. and Mrs. FBM? Not quite yet.

Robin showing some FBM shoulder-love.

The American Outlaws entourage.

Mr. and Mrs FBM. Awww!

Radio Silence

We're leaving the blog all alone this weekend as the Free Beer Movement takes off for the City of Angels.

When we get back we'll publish out regular weekly features, including "Who We're Buying a Beer For" and "A Season on the Brink - The Free Beer FC Story," along with all of our tales and pictures from "Free Beer Match Day Five".

If you're curious to our comings and goings in Los Angeles check out our Facebook and Twitter pages where we will post regular updates.

Photo Essay: Free Beer Match Day Three - FBM at Fado's

The Free Beer Movement hosted their third "Free Beer Match Day" at Fado's Irish Pub in Austin, Texas for the US National Team World Cup Qualifier against Honduras. As we all know already the "red, white, and blue" pulled out a win in dramatic fashion (road wins are hard to come by in qualifying).

FBM Prez Dan was in attendance with several guests of the Movement as we showered beers (and a few shots) on all-comers. It was great to see so many soccer fans showing the newbies the ropes.

Last night was also the debut of the FBM bumpers stickers. We passed out our whole allotment!

It was the perfect night to show off all that is great about American soccer.

Now check out our photos:

FBM Prez Dan and wife plot their gametime strategy.

Welcome to 'ground zero' for US soccer fandom and the Free Beer Movement in Austin, TX.

Packed house inside and out on a chilly Texas night.

The Honduran contingent.

The more excitable part of the contingent.

Nervous moments for US fans during the scoreless first half.

Random, but cool shot of the Frost Bank Tower.

It most certainly was.

FBM guests Nic, and Anna share a good laugh.

Look closely. See it? GOOOOOOOOAAAAALLLLLLL!!!!! Landon Donovan!

Celebration ensues!

Dan is in on it, too.

A smoke between free beers.

A good laugh.

Have a FREE bumper sticker, boys.

Slap that on your car, laptop, guitar, ass... whatever you want man.

Empty Glass. Full Night.

We Won. They Lost. We Drank. Match Recapped.

We don't do post-game analysis here. We don't do pre-game for that matter either. It's not that we don't like it, just that that's not what we do here.

We drink beer and we watch soccer and last night both collided (like they always do) in glorious fashion at Fado's Irish Pub in Austin, TX. As much as I hated watching half the game in black & white and other half with a shaky color feed (thank you CCTV!) it was great to be among soccer friends in a crowded pub. Met several soccer newbies and brought a few ourselves. All left with an electric feeling to the night.

Here's the highlights (all goals, one GIGANTIC miss):

If you're looking for great match recaps check out these great wrap-ups:

- The Shin Guardian

- MatchFit USA

- Grant Wahl (Sports Illustrated)

- That's On Point

- The New York Times

Today's the Day...

Editor's Note: This is our "get fired up" post for US international matches. We'll re-post it for all our qualifiers.

Today's the day the US National Team takes the field in World Cup Qualification.

Today's the day they face Honduras in San Pedro Sula. Today's the day we will celebrate the inclusion of Mr. Frankie Hejduk

Today's the day we take three points and, perhaps, book our tickets to South Africa.

Today's the day that Howard will shine, Landon will lead, goals will be scored, and timely tackles will be made.

Today's the day we sit down with friends and fellow soccer fans and cheer on the home team.

Today's the day we invite someone new to come along and experience the power of a soccer match.

Today's the day they'll get a free cold one to enjoy while watching the sport we so desperately love and the team we'd follow to the ends of the earth (or South Africa!).

Today's the day we ask a non-soccer fan to join our footballing family. The Free Beer Movement is about spreading the love of American soccer to all corners of the nation and no day is better than today. Today, the pride and joy of our nation's game takes the field in order to continue its push towards the greatest sporting spectacle of all-time, the World Cup.

The past, present, and future of American soccer all take the field today to join in one cause, to win, and to move on to the next level.

It is days like this we, as American soccer fans embrace, as our national team fights for our country's continued respect on the international stage and to stake a claim as the best team in North and Central America.

Games like today are bigger than any game; bigger than any MLS game, and bigger than your son or daughter's kick around in the park.

Our local colors blend. There are no more yellow and black of the Columbus Crew or orange and white of the Houston Dynamo or the black and red of DC United; today there is only RED, WHITE, and BLUE.

These are the days that our nation's best and brightest shine on the field for 90 minutes. For themselves, for soccer, but mostly for you... the American.

These are the days that you have to get up as a soccer fan in America.

So grab you friends, grab those soccer fans, grab those ones you want to become soccer fans, and most importantly grab some really cold beers because today's the day we support our National Team and our national game we love so much.