By Jacob Klinger

At last count, 74 people died and hundreds were injured in events surrounding a match between Al-Masry and Al-Ahly in Port Said. Protests followed in Cairo.

The Al-Masry vs. Al-Ahly match represents an emerging rivalry, but the violence comes from outside of the world's game. The Al-Ahly fans were cornerstones of last year's revolution overthrowing President Mubarak. Al-Masry fans are said to be in support of the current military regime that many are clamoring to step down. An increased police force at the match reportedly did nothing after the game as Al-Masry fans charged Al-Ahly supporters. The exit gates through which the away fans tried to escape were allegedly locked shut.

In the Tahrir Square protests that ensued, more citizens have died, with as many as 1,700 said to be wounded in clashes with police and military forces.

Marching in a separate protest to Sphinx square was Bob Bradley and his wife, Lindsay. While Al-Ahly's manager, Manuel Jose, fled to his native Portugal, Bob Bradley has not only stayed in Cairo, he has joined the protesting masses. By marching with fans of both Al-Ahly and their bitter cross-town rivals, Zamalek, he proved himself more than worthy of his position as head coach of the Egyptian national team.

The executive board of the Egyptian FA was disbanded and referred for questioning by prosecutors by Prime Minister Kamal el-Ganzouri. Al-Masry fans were said to have been armed with weapons ranging from sticks and stones to rockets. And while it is easy for the American public to view this as "just another case of soccer hooliganism," such a perspective does the situation little justice.

Egypt is a nation in tumultuous transition. A revolution overthrew a dictator whose sons are linked with Egyptian football. He has been replaced with a military regime that polarizes public opinion. Fans wanting to take in a soccer match were beaten and killed as have those protesting their treatment.

Yet Bob Bradley took to the streets with his wife and stood shoulder to shoulder with the Egyptian people his team represents. Though members of Al-Ahly and the Egyptian national team - Mohamed Barakat, Mohamed Amboutrika, and Emad Motaeb - have announced temporary retirements, there is still a February 15 national team camp in question.

At a time when not much makes sense in Egypt, Bob Bradley does.