Why
I think I was born on the wrong side of the pond. Don’t get me wrong, I (mostly) love living in the U,S and A. It’s just my affinity for the game of football isn’t shared by a majority of my compatriots — well, not the right type of football at least. Save for a few dear, close friends and family, I sometimes feel forever alone with my sport. And because of the minuscule support and coverage of the world’s game in my country of birth, perhaps things would have been better if my parents were Europeans. Sadly, they’re not.

What
So since fate decided to stick me over here, I’ve decided I should write from American fan’s perspective… give us a voice. I won’t just talk about headline stories, but also the unfamiliar. I’ll scour the interwebs and blogosphere for obscure links, unique insights, and the occasional bit of silliness. And if I’m lucky, I’ll be able to deliver them in what will hopefully be in some semblance of an enjoyable reading experience.

Who
My name is D.J. Switzer and I’m a footie fanatic in my late twenties hailing from the great city of Cincinnati, Ohio. My love affair with soccer has been long in the making, thanks to a quarter century love of playing and watching the beautiful game.

an action shot of my playing days at ohio northern proves nothing of my knowledge of the game, so you’ll just have to trust that i’m not an idiot.

Though I’ve been been lucky enough to play at nearly every level here in the states, I hold no illusions of grandeur: I was never that great of a player. These days, I continue to play as much as my surgically repaired knee allows.

For those who don’t know me, I’m a massive Tottenham Hotspur fan, and also foster what could be considered an unhealthy obsession with Gareth Bale. My apologies in advance for the inordinate amount of postings spent on either subject.

Outside of soccer, I have a normal life with a job, a mortgage and wife, though it’s often uninteresting so I won’t bore you with many of the details. If you must know more — or just want to get in touch — you can connect with me here.