Shortly after – and I’m talking moments after – the 2022 announcement came down, US National team striker Jozy Altidore tweeted, simply – I’m heated.

His teammate and cohort in spearheading the USMNT Twitter spokesman duties, Landon Donovan got a little more descriptive in disclosing his frustrations:

As a matter fact, Qatar does have a team. A bad one, of course – they’re ranked 113. However, before Landon or any other player’s vexations earns them a date with Qatar bid ambassador Zinedine Zidane, I advise that they tone it down – perhaps, stop worrying and start loving the wife of Qatar’s Emir, her highness Sheikha Mozah.

World Cup Bids: Russia 2018, Qatar 2022, USA 2034…maybe? (The Big Lead)

The AP reported this morning that French striker Thierry Henry joined the New York Red Bulls today, and is scheduled to see his first action with the team on June 22 when the Red Bulls face the English Premiership squad from Tottenham Hottspur FC.

Naturally, the Red Bulls website is lousy with all things Henry at the moment. I’m going to act like a real fanboy and link you to some of the items, like this pretty stylish t-shirt.

I’d say Henry’s arrival is a pretty good opportunity for the newly co-opted soccer fans in the metro-NY area to keep the World Cup fervor going. I have tickets for the August 14th match between the Red Bulls and Landon Donovan and the LA Galaxy.

Check out this behind-the-scenes video from the team’s site of Henry’s recent Red Bulls photo shoot.

(Screenshot via NewYorkRedBulls.com)

Purdue University senior Robby Donoho compiled an array of celebrations from all over the country, and beyond (Lyon, Durban), following Landon Donovan’s goal on Wednesday. This will get you maybe half as pumped up as that Spanish commentator from yesterday.

Well done, Robby. I’ve reached out to Donoho to see where he was when it all went down. Until he gets back to me, I’m assuming he’s that kid in the basement who fell down his stairs in merriment.

When Donovan buried that Jabulani in the back of the Algerian net yesterday morning, I was channeling this guy’s adulation in a bar in the East Village . Warning: England fans may find what they’re about to hear slightly cheeky.

Landon Donovan’s Game Winning Goal Is Even More Awesome In Spanish (Business Insider)