With seven games left Manchester United are top of the premier league, having just humiliated arch rivals Liverpool on Easter Sunday. Arsenal lost to Chelsea in a great game which I watched on Fox Soccer Channel. Which answers the question, what does English soccer have to do with life in Boise? Technology is amazing stuff. I can watch soccer games as they happen half a world away. I can keep up with my team (Man U) via the BBC, ESPN Soccer Net, and the team's web site. I can even listen to live match commentary over the internet when they forget to block international listeners due to " contractual limitations". There are blogs and pod casts aplenty too.In the end, all this technology makes it easier for me to enjoy some of the things I remember from growing up in England. I can pass on my excitement and pleasure in the beautiful game to my kids as they watch these games with me. They each have Man U shirts, no other than Beckham. When I meet those few enlightened souls in Boise who support an English team we talk up our teams and favorite players. We enrich Boise culture just a little in doing so I like to think. So next time you see someone in a Manchester United shirt - Ronaldo #7 - give a shout out and I'll be sure to say hi in return.
