Most of you are probably rightfully focused on the US National Team's match in Honduras tomorrow night, and if you haven't made your plans for watching the game, shame on you. Match previews abound for the match, and while we could highlight some of the buildup surrounding the game here in Deep Cuts, we've decided to go in a different direction; why point out something you can easily find yourself? Those wouldn't exactly be "deep cuts", now would they?

Yesterday, I gave my take on what the US team will be facing when they step onto the field in San Pedro Sula tomorrow night; in that vein, New York Magazine has a piece framing just what the game will mean to Hondurans. It's not just about the Hondurans in Honduras, but about the diaspora immigrant community spread across the United States. It's a massive game for them as well, and a welcomed distraction from turmoil taking place back in their homeland.

• The trepidation over South Africa's hosting of the World Cup next year has faded a bit, especially in light of the Confederations Cup tournament that the country held without serious issue; but that doesn't mean all is well, and there are still things to be concerned about. South Africa is dealing with a national crime crisis at them moment, and has reorganized the country's police force to better get a handle on it. FIFA is committed, and the world's largest sporting event will still go off next year as planned, regardless of the concerns; but the government knows that the eyes of the soccer-mad world will be on them, and is taking steps to battle crime. Let's hope, both for those travelling to the World Cup as well as for the South African people, that it works.

• The World Cup bidding process is heating up, with Russia unveiling the details of their bid and the fourteen stadiums they would use to host matches. As reported here, an American company is behind the Russian bid, one that will focus on the European part of the country rather than attempt to spread the Cup across the vastness of their territory. Meanwhile, LA Galaxy and AEG exec Tim Leiweke counters Jack Warner's harsh words for England's bid with glowing praise for soccer's original home.

• Not much I can say here, other than it's obvious that the Wizards don't have much street cred in Kansas City. A recently completely mural depicting a Wizards player and completed by elementary school students and members of the team was defaced with graffiti.