World Cup Off Day

Things are getting dire at work with regards to the World Cup. Seattlest isn't sure how many two-hour lunches it's proper to take over the course of a month, but we're quite sure we passed that number long ago. Today (deep breath) is an off day. A vacation, holiday, break, pause, a rest from leisure. There are no games today. The second round is over, and the semi-finals don't start until Friday.

Here are a few things to keep you in the mood until Friday:

-Watch the games you have on your TIVO. Again.

-Check the Seattlest World Cup Challenge.

-Read Dave Eggers' thoughts on soccer.

-Visit YouTube for highlights like an individual goal, another individual goal, a team goal, a better team goal, Australian fans, and this, this, and this.

-Go watch the Sounders play tonight. The Sounders are getting a few defenders back from injury to help shore up what has been a porous backline lately. The Puerto Rican Islanders come in tied for third in the league with a recently disrupted unbeaten steak. Tickets are $12 or $17 and the game's at 7pm at Qwest Field.