Phil West

Phil West is a veteran professional writer and editor, and the author of two books on soccer, ‘The United States of Soccer,’ and ‘I Believe That We Will Win,’ both from The Overlook Press. His work has appeared most recently in The Striker (where he served as managing editor), MLSSoccer.com, Next City, and Texas Highways. Based in Austin, he is also a lecturer in the Writing Program at the University of Texas at San Antonio.

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What is Whamageddon? And how do you play it?

Whamageddon can be a personal challenge or a pact you make with friends.

On Nov 24, 2023 by Phil West

What is Whamageddon? And how do you play it?

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