16 for 2016: Rio Retrospective, That Spain Loss & Hong Jeongho
The Tavern looks back at 16 moments that defined the year that was 2016 in Korean football. As per usual, it brought joy, tears, and […]
Rio Olympics
Olympics Podcast: Previewing Honduras
With the Korean Olympics team just over 24 hours away from their quarter-final against Honduras, the old Tavern owner made a long-awaited return to the […]
The Role of the Fitness Coach
The Olympics are perhaps one of the most demanding, excruciating and grueling tournaments in the world of football. When it comes to prominence and fame, […]
Rio 2016 Podcast: Perspective on Germany & Sights Set on Mexico
Rio 2016: To break down the thrilling/heartbreaking/every adjective in the book applies game against Germany, Jinseok and I welcomed Sandals For Goalposts‘ Tomas Danicek for […]
[2016 Rio Olympics] Meet the Squad: Defensive Midfielders
Defensive midfielders are often the unsung heroes of all successful teams. Meet Korea’s three defensive midfielders who will be making the trip to Rio in […]
Official Olympics Roster + Tavern Writers’ Thoughts
The official 18-man squad that will represent South Korea at the Olympics has been released. There are a couple of surprises. The Tavern writers will […]
Road to Rio: Three Things to Watch
Welp, I suppose we’re still drinking away our sorrows after that humiliating 6-1 defeat earlier today against Spain… but let’s shift gears for a bit. […]
Destination Rio: Korea U23 3-1 Qatar U23!
Start booking your plane tickets to Rio people. Or maybe book off an entire month next summer for couch potato-ing. The men’s South Korean U23 team […]
Tavern Podcast – Episode 3: A Victory Away
In Episode 3 of the Tavern Podcast, I’m joined by the Old Tavern Owner Roy Ghim, KFA freelance translator & contributor Jae Chee as well […]