WORLD CUP CONNECTIONS
The Loons have a lot of ties to the World Cup, even with the U.S. staying home. Here are some of their rooting — and, in some cases, playing — interests:
Switzerland: Outside back Jerome Thiesson
England: Outside back Tyrone Mears, midfielder Harrison Heath and coach Adrian Heath
Colombia: Playmaker Darwin Quintero
Peru: Winger Alexi Gomez
Costa Rica: Center back Francisco Calvo and midfielder Johan Venegas (both playing)
Brazil: Midfielders Maximiano and Ibson
