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Former MSYSA director, global soccer advocate Graham Ramsay weighs in on World Cup

SoccerWire reporter Joe Dougherty caught up with former Maryland State Youth Soccer Association director Graham Ramsay to get his thoughts on the World Cup Finals so far.

USMNT show same courage, same heart, same defects in World Cup defeat

Good enough: “Job well done” as weary USMNT book World Cup advancement

World Cup: Mark Geiger could become first American referee in knockout stages

In any World Cup, there is going to be controversy, especially from the referee and his crew. The frequency of these calls in the group stage and at times the overall quality of refereeing hasn't been up to the standard of the world's biggest stage.

Richmond Kickers’ Matthew Delicâte reaches 100 career goals

Amid World Cup’s uneven refereeing, can USMNT dodge officiating bullets?

Dreadlocks holiday: Kyle Beckerman’s late, unexpected World Cup arrival

Social unrest surrounding World Cup in Brazil remains major issue heading into opening games

With the World Cup being hosted by Brazil, the most nation with the most successful on-field history in the competition, it should be a time for celebration. The tournament brings out the world's best players in a month-long tournament and a chance for the Brazilians to win a sixth World Cup, this time on home soil. While the 2014 edition will be known for the play on the pitch and the nation that eventually lifts the trophy, it may very well be equally known for the social unrest.