Die Meister, Die Besten, Les Grandes Equipes, The Chammmmmpionnnnss!

Because nothing breaks up YCS writers' block like a soccer post, I've posted my reaction and preliminary predictions after today's Champions League draw in Monaco. (Yes, I'm a nerd, I took my lunch break early so I could watch the streaming video online.)

MLS-bashers I know, and who write on this blog have told me that they can still stomach watching the Champions League, which will be airing on Tuesday and Wednesday afternoons on ESPN2, meaning I cannot watch them while at work. God Dammit.

The group stage features 32 of the best teams in the world with the goal of the 2007 Final at the Olympic Stadium in Athens, Greece. Interesting matchups include Manchester United vs. Glasgow Celtic, Defending Champions FC Barcelona vs. English Champions Chelsea FC, and Inter Milan of Italy vs. Bayern Munich of Germany.