XFINITY’s #5ToFollow – Wednesday, August 14

1. USMNT vs. Bosnia-Herzegovina – Soccer

Details: Wednesday, August 14 @ 2:25 PM ET - Asim Ferhatovic Hase Stadium - Sarajevo, Bosnia-Herzegovina

Watch Here: ESPN2 on XFINITY

Why Watch: The US Men’s National Team returns to action in Sarajevo, their first game since winning the Gold Cup Championship in Chicago. Coach Klinsmann has named goalkeeper, Tim Howard, captain of Team USA for Wednesday’s friendly, as Clint Dempsey will be absent from the match. Watch as Team USA takes on Bosnia-Herzegovina, a more than formidable opponent that hasn’t lost in their last nine matches.

#5ToFollow Insider: Liviu Bird - @liviubird

Liviu Bird is a reporter for NBC Sports ProSoccer Talk and is ready for Team USA’s return to the pitch on Wednesday. For an expert eye on the USMNT and tweets throughout the friendly match, follow Bird.

Follow - @liviubird

2. Pittsburgh Pirates vs. St. Louis Cardinals

Details: Wednesday, August 14 @ 8:00 PM ET - Busch Stadium - St. Louis, MO

Watch Here: ESPN on XFINITY

Why Watch: The Pittsburgh Pirates are leading the NL Central and it’s the second week of August! This is a team that hasn’t led the division in August since 1992. The Cardinals will have rookie sensation, Shelby Miller, on the mound to makeup some ground in the standings. Miler has been electric at home with a 1.74 ERA and a 6-2 record. Will it be Miller time in Busch Stadium or will the visiting Bucs build on their division lead?

#5ToFollow Insider: Kay Adams - @heykayadams

Kay Adams has worked with the Cards in the past and is now taking over the fantasy sports world on NBC Sports. Make sure to follow Kay for great in-game insights and tweet her with all of your fantasy questions.

Follow - @heykayadams

3. Little League Softball World Series - Championship

Details: Wednesday, August 14 @ 11:00 PM ET

Watch Here: ESPN2 on XFINITY

Why Watch: The Little League Softball World Series Title Game will be played before an international audience on ESPN2 and could feature the first ever champion from outside the US. Tune in to see if history will be made Wednesday night in The LLSWS Championship Game.

#5ToFollow Insider: Little League Softball World Series - @LLSoftball

If you’re tuning in to the LLSWS, you’ve got to follow the tourney’s official account. For scouting reports on teams and the biggest stories out of Portland, follow @LLsoftball.

Follow - @LLSoftball

4. Colorado Buffaloes vs. Washington State Cougars

Details: Thursday, August 15 @ 5:00 PM ET

Watch Here: Pac-12 Network on XFINITY

Why Watch: Thursday begins the two-week countdown to kickoff for the 2013 NCAA CFB season. Don’t miss this 2012 contest from the Pac-12 Network Thursday as the Colorado Buffaloes stampeded into Martin Stadium and upset the Mike Leach led Washington State Cougars.

#5ToFollow Insider: Pac 12 Network - @Pac12Networks

The Pac-12 Network is packing in all of the conference’s most exciting games from 2012 to get everyone ready for the upcoming season. Make sure to follow the Pac-12’s handle as we are 14-days away from college football.

Follow - @Pac12Networks

5. San Diego Chargers vs. Chicago Bears

Details: Thursday, August 15 @ 8:00 PM ET - Soldier Field - Chicago, IL

Watch Here: ESPN on XFINITY

Why Watch: Week two of the preseason means a few more snaps for the starters and in this matchup - a couple of new coaches to watch. Marc Trestman (Bears) and Mike McCoy (Chargers) bring their teams offensive expertise and will be experimenting with the playbook in this week’s preseason matchup.

#5ToFollow Insider: John Mullin - @CSNMoonMullin

John Mullin is the Chicago Bears insider for CSN Chicago and has been in that heralded role since the ’09 season. Follow along with Mullin for an expert opinion on the Monsters of the Midway.

Follow - @CSNMoonMullin

For more behind the scenes insights from the biggest sporting events and inside information on sports & social media, make sure to follow Vance McCullough, the XFINITY Sports Guy, @XFINITYSports.