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Real Madrid Ousted in Champions League
Real Madrid was eliminated by Lyon in the second round with a 1-1 tie Wednesday night, when Manchester United advanced to the quarterfinals with a 4-0 rout of AC Milan and David Beckham.
yesterday
Goal: W.P.S. Optimistic About Off-Season Changes
Women’s Professional Soccer, which added two teams but lost another during a busy winter, is back for a second season.
about 3 days ago
Global Soccer: A Pair of Europe's Titans Topple
The failure of Real Madrid and A.C. Milan to reach the Quarter Finals of the Champions League was particularly humiliating: Madrid overspent and Milan oversold.
about 7 hours ago
Drogba Wins African Footballer Of The Year Award
ACCRA (Reuters) - Ivory Coast captain Didier Drogba was named African Footballer of the Year on Thursday, beating Cameroon's Samuel Eto'o and Ghana's Michael Essien for the 2009 award.
within the last hour
Benitez Optimistic Despite Another Liverpool Defeat
PARIS (Reuters) - Liverpool manager Rafa Benitez remains confident of securing a Europa League quarter-final berth despite watching his side's poor form continue in a 1-0 defeat at Lille Thursday.
about 1 hour ago

USA Today

Rampant Rooney helps Man U advance in Beckham's return
Wayne Rooney spoiled David Beckham's Old Trafford homecoming Wednesday by scoring another two goals against AC Milan as Manchester ...
yesterday
USA's Charlie Davies hopes to return by end of April
American forward Charlie Davies hopes to resume training with Sochaux by late March and appear in matches next month.
about 2 hours ago
Lyon pushes Real Madrid to another early exit
Real Madrid was eliminated from the Champions League in the first knockout round for the sixth year in a row Wednesday after ...
yesterday
Columbus Crew rallies for tie with Toluca in Champions League
Whether at the national team level or when two clubs playing in a regional tournament play there is always friction when the ...
yesterday
Arsenal routs Porto 5-0 to advance in Champions League
Arsenal striker Nicklas Bendtner atoned for a poor performance over the weekend to score a hat trick in a 5-0 win over FC Porto ...
yesterday

LA Times

Real Madrid is humiliated as it is knocked out of European championships
Olympique Lyon of France holds Real Madrid to one goal in two games. Coach Manuel Pellegrini probably will lose job as team fails to reach quarterfinals of a tournament it had intended to win. Olympiq…
yesterday
Bayern Munich loses but advances in Champions League
German squad tops Fiorentina on away goals. Arsenal blanks FC Porto, 5-0. German squad tops Fiorentina on away goals. Arsenal blanks FC Porto, 5-0.
yesterday
U.S. soccer team listless in loss to Netherlands
Losing 2-1 in Amsterdam, the Americans show little reason to get World Cup hopes up. Losing 2-1 in Amsterdam, the Americans show little reason to get World Cup hopes up.
about a week ago
Mexico impresses before 90,526
Two 21-year-olds score in the second half in a 2-0 victory over New Zealand at the Rose Bowl. Add Rafael Marquez's name to the growing list of people who think Mexico will surprise critics in this sum…
about a week ago
Argentina defeats Germany, 1-0, in World Cup warmup
German fans boo their team off the field in the loss in Munich. Elsewhere, Spain beats France and England rallies to defeat Egypt.
about a week ago

Houston Chronicle

Red Bulls sign goalkeeper Sutton
The New York Red Bulls have signed goalkeeper Greg Sutton.
about 2 hours ago
Honduras sets three World Cup warmups
Honduras will play Azerbaijan, Belarus and Romania in World Cup warmups.
about 2 hours ago
Red Bulls acquire Robinson from Toronto
The New York Red Bulls have acquired Welsh former national midfielder Carl Robinson from Toronto FC for a fourth-round pick in the 2011 MLS SuperDraft.
about 2 hours ago
Dynamo's Davis, Ching could miss exhibition vs. Fire
The Dynamo will be without midfielder Brad Davis and perhaps even forward Brian Ching when they play the Chicago Fire on Thursday night at Houston Baptist's Sorrels Field.
yesterday
Dynamo's latest star honors grandfather
Seven months after leaving his family in Colombia in hopes of making a name for himself here, the Dynamo’s newest midfielder on Tuesday stunned the maternal grandfather who helped raise him.
yesterday

Podcasts

ESPN US Soccer Show

Soccernet: 3/11
Manchester United and Arsenal are on fire in the Champions League, but will they face-off in the quarterfinals? Join Jon Harris-Bass and the team for the latest news and debate.
about 3 hours ago

Two Footed Tackle

Episode 40: Kirsten Schlewitz
At half time on Sunday, Aston Villa supporters were in bits. 2-0 down away to Reading in the FA Cup quarter final, opposing fans at [...]
yesterday

Winning Ugly

Episode 65
This week it's New York v Pittsburgh v Houston, in a battle royale of Winning Ugly titans. Mark Fishkin returns, MJ finally has his roof fixed and has made time for the show and Lead Dynamo recruiter…
about a week ago

Match Fit USA

The American Soccer Show Speci…
It's a special edition of the American Soccer Show! Ginge hosts with special guest Mike Chabala of the Houston Dynamo. Listen as Chewy gives his views on the world of soccer, Stu Holden's pansting s…
about 4 days ago

The MLS Radio Show

Episode 19
The 2009 MLS Season is complete and the MLS Show crew is back one last time to wrap-up the season and see what kind of debauchery Sarah managed to get in to in Seattle.
about 4 months ago

All things Footy

All Things Footy extra: Kevin…
Mark Goodman of World Soccer Reader stops by to chat all things La Liga.Football | Soccer | Spain | La Liga | Sports
about a month ago

Midfielder Sasha Victorine retires
Midfielder Sasha Victorine, a Southern California native and UCLA graduate, has retired from professional soccer after ten seasons in MLS.
about 8 hours ago
RBNY acquires veteran Carl Robinson
Red Bull New York announced today that it has acquired former Welsh National Team midfielder Carl Robinson from Toronto FC in exchange for a fourth round selection in the 2011 MLS SuperDraft.
about 6 hours ago
Kelley bidding to stick with FC Dallas
With Dario Sala and fellow veteran Kevin Hartman battling for the starting spot in goal, up-and-comer Josh Lambo likely going out on loan to a USL side, an opportunity still exists for FC Dallas trial…
within the last hour
Arena pleased with Galaxy performance
The Los Angeles Galaxy remained unbeaten after passing their first real test of the preseason in a 1-0 victory over Costa Rica's Puntarenas FC in an international friendly on Wednesday at Cal State Fu…
about 6 hours ago
Galaxy edge Puntarenas in friendly
The Los Angeles Galaxy continued their unbeaten preseason with a 1-0 victory over Puntarenas FC of Costa Rica in an international friendly on Wednesday at Cal State Fullerton.
about 6 hours ago

ESPN

Red Bulls sign ex-Toronto goalkeeper Sutton
The New York Red Bulls have signed goalkeeper Greg Sutton.
about 4 hours ago
MLS management and union end 2 days of talks
Negotiators for MLS management and players have ended two days of talks and agreed to keep up discussions with the federal mediation service.
yesterday
Dyer: 2010 Kansas City season preview
What the Kansas City Wizards lack in talent, the team aims to make up for in work rate and effort, writes Kristian Dyer.
about 2 days ago
FC Dallas acquires Wizards goalkeeper Hartman
FC Dallas has signed goalkeeper Kevin Hartman, a four-time MLS All-Star.
about 3 days ago
Carlisle: A glimmer of hope in the CBA talks
With MLS management and the players union seemingly at an impasse, the hope is that a federal mediator can help resolve the labor dispute, writes Jeff Carlisle.
about 3 days ago

Goal

Ramsey Report: The Return Of Clint Dempsey
The midfielder will be on the bench for Fulham’s Europa League clash with Juventus on Thursday.
about 6 hours ago
Report: Dempsey Set To Return To Fulham Against Juventus
The midfielder will be on the bench for Fulham when they travel to Italy in the Europa league.
about 10 hours ago
Juventus Patron Lapo Elkann Apologetic Over LA Lakers Mishap
“I’m a football guy…” says the heir to the Fiat fortune.
about 15 hours ago
Chivas USA’s Victorine Retires After 10 Years Of MLS Service
The midfielder has decided to call it quits.
yesterday
Beasley Puts Getting Points Ahead Of All Else
American midfielder wants to be on the pitch winning matches.
yesterday

American Soccer News

MLS union says it will strike March 24 unless…
Yesterday's announcement that Major League Soccer and the MLS players union are continuing talks apparently masked a larger, more disconcerting development in the ongoing impasse between the two sides…
about 10 hours ago
Thursday audio news update
about 11 hours ago
MLS, union release joint statement, say talks are ongoing
Major League Soccer and the MLS Players Union released the following statement Wednesday night, March 10: Major League Soccer and the MLS Players Union met in Washington, D.C. under the auspices of Ge…
yesterday
Never say die attitude keeps Champions League dream alive for Crew
Down two goals at halftime, the Columbus Crew rallied to draw visiting Toluca in the first half of the CONCACAF Champions League quarterfinal. With the result, the black and gold have a fighting chanc…
yesterday
Photo gallery: Crew rally for draw in CCL quarterfinal
The Columbus Crew came back from a seemingly hopeless 2-0 halftime deficit to draw Toluca 2-2 in the first leg of their CONCACAF Champions League quarterfinal match Tuesday night at Crew Stadium. ASN'…
yesterday

Nike Soccer

Leagues Go (NIKE)RED
They send their champions into continental competitions against each other, but rarely do the biggest leagues of Europe get together for a common goal. This weekend, the leagues of England, Spain, an…
yesterday
No Forecast Admitted
Everyone is ready for today's match at Old Trafford. Players appear to have no worries, but everyone can feel the voltage building. The 2007 perfect match is still alive in the Red Devil's supporters�…
yesterday
Cristiano’s Adversary
Your teammates can correct your positioning after a move. The coach can tell you how you can improve. Perhaps someone will whisper in your ear to tell you where to aim your free kick. But there is onl…
yesterday
Theo's Perfect Timing
Written off twice already this season, Arsenal are showing the fortitude and resolve it takes to win the title. Cesc Fabregas' wonderfully worked one-two put them 1-0 up before Theo Walcott's darting…
about 3 days ago
Helmes The Hammer
Having scored 21 goals in his first season for the Neverkusen, Patrick Helmes' injury looked set to derail this season. But the prolific German international was back amongst the goals on Sunday and w…
about 3 days ago

Philly

Union sign Torres from Colombia
The Union yesterday signed 18-year-old Colombian midfielder Roger Torres on loan from América de Cali of the Colombian First Division.
about 2 days ago
Independence midfielder seeks encore
Midfielder Lori Lindsey is looking to carry over her strong play with the U.S. national soccer team into the inaugural year of the Philadelphia Independence.
about 2 days ago
Wigan beats Liverpool 1-0 in Premier League
Hugo Rodallega fired Wigan to a 1-0 first ever victory over Liverpool on Monday to boost its chances of avoiding relegation from the Premier League and severely damage the visitor's chances of finishi…
about 3 days ago
Mesanovic's big night leads Kixx
Semir Mesanovic delivered a seven-point effort in his first game with the Kixx, who held off La Raza de Monterrey last night, 20-13, in a Major Indoor Soccer League game at the Liacouras Center.
about 4 days ago
Kixx defeat visitors from Mexico
Sparked by seven points from midfielder Semir Mesanovic, the Kixx earned a 20-13 victory over La RaZa de Monterrey last night at the Liacouras Center.
about 4 days ago

100 Percent Soccer

Thursday Kicks: Opportunity knocks for Chivas USA's Michael Lahoud & the Donovan debate
Two Three for Thursday: *Chivas USA midfielder Michael Lahoud has the chance to become a regular in the Chivas USA midfield. Also in this piece by reporter Phil Collin, meet the Chivas USA co-captains…
about 4 hours ago
Final: Galaxy-Puntarenas FC
Galaxy 1 Puntarenas 0 Puntarenas midfielder Ricardo Garcia and Galaxy defender Alex Cazumba vie for the ball in Wednesday's exhibition game at Titan Stadium in Fullerton (AP Photo). The second 45 minu…
yesterday
Halftime: Galaxy-Puntarenas
Galaxy 0 Puntarenas 0 Well, that was a fairly ghastly 45 minutes. To say the Galaxy dominated the half is an understatement; Puntarenas managed to get over the halfway line all of three times by my co…
yesterday
Galaxy-Puntarenas lineups
We're about five minutes in (I just love the 91 Freeway) here at Titan Stadium. The Galaxy lineup (4-4-2) sees Donovan Ricketts in goal, young Brazilian Alex Cazumba at left back, Gregg Berhalter and…
yesterday
Wednesday Kicks: Chivas USA's Victorine retires & more
Before I head out to tonight's Galaxy game at Cal State Fullerton there's time to note that: *Former Galaxy midfielder Sasha Victorine, who was most recently with Chivas USA, has retired because of in…
yesterday

Yanks Are Coming

March Yankette of the Month: Amanda Seyfried
Hailing from Allentown, PA, 24-year-old actress Amanda Seyfried rounds out a year of The Yanks Are Coming’s you-know-you-love-it feature “Yankette of the Month.” Seyfried, who began easing her w…
yesterday
History Of The World Cup (Part Three)
This is the third in a weekly series of World Cup history lessons brought to you by our very own “Professor” Guy Bailey. He is not actually a professor; the only professor on staff is Jamie Clary.…
yesterday
Kickin’ Around The LB Dilemma
Was letting Joey Porter go a good idea? Is Karlos Dansby really the upgrade the team needs and expects him to be? Wait, this post isn’t actually about Miami Dolphins linebackers, what am I doing? Le…
yesterday
Deconstructing The Donovan Debacle
With his tenure at Everton set to end in less than a week, buzz surrounding Landon Donovan’s desire to extend his loan an extra month has reached a boiling point. While myriad Everton supporters and…
yesterday
The Rundown: Best Links Of The Week
While the content here at The Yanks Are Coming is nothing short of top-notch, we want you to know it’s OK to venture elsewhere in the blogosphere. To spare you from reading hours and hours of worthl…
about 2 days ago

Youtube

Blogs

This is American Soccer

one last chance for mls
greenwich village resident outlines a major league vision for manhattan’s pier 40 In just ten days, the brand new and beautiful Red Bull Arena will finally open to soccer fans with a sold-out exhibi…
yesterday
fubu (bring the boys back home)
In the last few years, I’ve spoken with Frank Dell’apa, Ray Hudson, Grant Wahl, Ives Galarcep, Jack Bell, Bruce McGuire, Jeff Carlisle, Buzz Carrick, Mitch Peacock, Robert Abramowitz, Beau Dure, a…
about a week ago
good people doing bad things
AMERICAN SOCCER MEDIA LANDSCAPE NEEDS TO GET BEYOND THE BLOG Ives Galarcep moved to Fox Soccer. MLS hired my Waiting For Gaetjens co-host Greg Lalas and Sports Illustrated’s Jonah Freedman to run ML…
about 3 weeks ago
two sides of the mexican pipeline
After hearing from a few people about the poor sound quality of the interviews on last week’s Waiting For Gaetjens podcast (sorry about that), I figured I’d transcribe the two interviews and post…
about a month ago
vietnam star or league minimum
Did I just learn why the negotiations over the collective bargaining agreement are so contentious? Did I find out just how disrespected the Vietnam league is? Or did I discover that MLS doesn’t thin…
about 2 months ago

Du Nord

Some News for Thu Mar 11, 2010
CONTEST du NORDWe are closing in on 1000 Twitter followers & the person who becomes that number gets a prize. A Nike baseball cap from your choice of teams: Paris St Germain, Atletico Madrid, Manc…
about 1 hour ago
Some News for Wed Mar 10, 2010
STARTERSBehold the power of Sheepshead! Steven Lenhart of the Columbus Crew may have a head of hair like the back of a sheep, but his 2 goals last night to bring his team back from 0-2 down to Toluca…
yesterday
Some News for Tue Mar 9, 2010
A CAUTIONARY TALEThis is a story for everyone who wants MLS to open the purse strings and spend spend spend:Jonathan Wilson of the Guardian looks at the lean times for teams in Russia after a decade o…
about 2 days ago
Some News for Mon Mar 8, 2010
STARTERSHerculeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeez! Herculez Gomez has scored for the 4th game in a row for The Sweet Potato Makers!dNCarlos Bocanegra scored the game winner for Rennes, with his foot! Who…
about 3 days ago
du Nord is 5 Years Old Today
I launched du Nord on March 7 2005.Five years ago today.Never in my wildest imagination did I think it would still be going this long.Nor did I ever plan on the site having any relevance to the soccer…
about 5 days ago

Soccer by Ives

Chivas USA Notebook: Padilla seeks redemption
Photo by ISIphotos.com By ADAM SERRANO CARSON, Calif -- Last summer, Jesus Padilla was signed to be the player that Chivas USA had long desired, a player with experience with mother club Chivas de Gua…
within the last hour
Report: Players vote in favor of a strike
The Major League Soccer labor situation look ready to get much worse before it gets better. The Washington Post is reporting that the MLS players union has voted resoundingly in favor of a strike if a…
about 3 hours ago
Red Bulls sign Sutton, complete deal for Robinson
The New York Red Bulls' roster makeover has now included a pair of former Toronto FC players. The Red Bulls announced the signing of goalkeeper Greg Sutton. The veteran Canadian netminder lost his sta…
about 4 hours ago
Europa League: Your Running Commentary
The first leg of the Europa League Round of 16 kicks off today with Liverpool and Fulham looking to keep the Premier League's recent strong run of European form going. Fulham takes on Juventus today i…
about 5 hours ago
Champions League Rewind: Real Madrid falls, Man Utd rolls
When Real Madrid spent $350 million on building the best team money could buy, one of the motivations was getting the club into the UEFA Champions League final, being played at the Bernabeu. That drea…
about 7 hours ago

Full Back Files

Reading Friendly Tea Leaves
This isn't quite a Roster Reset post, but it does make use of the current list, so I encourage you to read the latest if you're not caught up already. So we're scoring some goals against big-time oppo…
about 9 hours ago
Roster Reset | When What To My Wondering Eyes...
...should appear, but a possible Mivdun and eight tiny reindeer... defenders... whatever. And I guess the tiny part went out with 5'8 Shintaro Harada (5'8 center back? Smacks of a little desperation,…
about 2 days ago
Feature Creep | Huh?
Seeing as how we're only a few short weeks away from MLS First Kick (here's hoping!), I thought it was time to survey my domain a bit. Inspired by the pruning and shaping that goes on in forming up ML…
about 4 days ago
Roster Reset | We're Off To Be The Wizards
Now granted, coaches have favorites that they can drag with them from club to club; witness Harry Redknapp for a prime example of the species. But generally, said coaches are dragging quality with the…
about 4 days ago
With or Without You | a USA Match Reaction
So what abiding memory does the wrong side of a 2-1 in Amsterdam leave you with? Do you find solace in the stodgy inevitability of loosing the possession battle but not surrendering too many quality c…
about a week ago

The MLS Offside

The Good, the Bad, and the Silence
It has been nearly a couple of weeks since my last post. I blame this on the time of year. The MLS is creeping ever so slowly toward First Kick 2010 (maybe) and in many MLS cities, the pitch is still…
yesterday
San Jose Bests West Ham United in Preseason Match.
On Monday the San Jose Earthquakes beat the English Premier League team West Ham United 2-0 in London. Check your weather report. It’s snowing in hell. First of all, no, this was not a reserve team.…
about 3 days ago
Let’s Talk About Cheerleaders.
There is no CBA. Landon Donovan seems to want to stay in England. There was an earthquake last weekend in Chile. I just spilled my soda. Let’s talk about cheerleaders. Come on, I’m sure that by no…
about a week ago
Foose-ball anyone?
Okay, cheesy pun in the title, I know. I just couldn’t resist. Bob Foose is in a tough place right now. As executive director of the MLS players union, he seems to be gasping for air and trying to k…
about 2 weeks ago
Chivas USA is Dead (sorta).
In soccer blogging, it can be hard to find reputable sources. The internet is great, but suddenly every Joe with a computer is an MLS insider. This story, on the other hand, comes out of two places th…
about 2 weeks ago

Two Footed Tackle

Simple Henry, Part 1
about 6 hours ago
Salvation will take more than Green and Gold for Manchester United
Last night's impressive Champions League victory over AC Milan showed the intriguing duality of fortunes at Manchester United. On the field, the team is gelling well at the business end of the season.…
about 10 hours ago
TFT Podcast Ep 40
At half time on Sunday, Aston Villa supporters were in bits. 2-0 down away to Reading in the FA Cup quarter final, opposing fans at the Madejski were gleefully gloating, telling the travelling Villans…
yesterday
Meet other football writers at Socrates 4
Check us out, growing up and coming of age and all that. twofootedtackle teamed up with The Onion Bag and Some people Are On The Pitch last year to create Socrates, a semi-regular meet-up for football…
about 13 hours ago
Prediction League: Week 24 - Round-Up
Portsmouth 2-0 Birmingham Chris: Portsmouth Ian: Birmingham Gary: Birmingham Fulham 0-0 Tottenham Chris: Draw Ian: Fulham Gary: Fulham Arsenal 3-1 Burnley Chris: Arsenal Ian: Arsenal Gary: Arsenal Wes…
about 13 hours ago

The Offside Rules

Earthquakes Ask Question You Never Want to Hear While Swimming
I like this. It's irreverent, physical comedy with a soccer-specific ending. It also features a pretty lady and snack foods. I give it a 7.8 on the patented TOR Scale of Comedic Footie Adverts™.
about 4 hours ago
NSR: The Return of Tecmo Bowl
I know the photo above may be shocking to some but I assure you that your man SF has not made a move to the more profitable world of pointyball blogging. So before you rub your eyes raw with disbelief…
about 4 hours ago
You Really Should Talk Your Fiance Out of a June Wedding
June weddings are all the rage, I know. Brides love them almost as much as a walk-in closet full of free* Manolo Blahniks. But I think there should be an embargo during World Cup years on compassionat…
about 6 hours ago
The Injured Internationals Dining Club & Football Society
Isn't there a saying about your reputation only being as good as the company you keep? I don't know who said it but if that is society's true gauge of stature then Charlie Davies is doing more than al…
about 7 hours ago
Video: A Final Bit of Pre-Opening RBA Stadium Porn
Brothers and sisters rejoice for this will be the last time I show you a video of Red Bull Arena as a pre-operational facility.If you are a Red Bull fan that means the next time the House that Taurine…
about 10 hours ago

The Original Winger

Juventus v Fulham Highlights – Europa League
Fulham’s hopes of a place in the quarter-finals of the Europa League were pretty much crushed by a Juventus 3-1 victory at the Stadio Olimpico di Turin. More highlights after the jump…
within the last hour
European Football Leagues Turn (RED) To Lace Up Save Lives
To further advance the work and collaboration that Nike and (RED) have been doing to bring awareness and raise money for HIV/AIDS in Africa, European soccer leagues will be turning (RED) as Nike rel…
about 1 hour ago
FK Rubin Kazan v VfL Wolfsburg Highlights – Europa League
Wolfsburg’s Zvjezdan Misimovic netted a crucial away goal as the German champions held Russian champions Rubin Kazan to a draw in tonight’s Europa League round of 16 first-leg clash. Equalizer aft…
about 3 hours ago
Hamburg SV v Anderlecht Highlights – Europa League
Hamburg grabbed a comfortable advantage in their Europa League last-16 tie aided by two goals from unlikely sources. More highlights after the jump….
about 3 hours ago
Lille v Liverpool Highlights – Europa League
Lille winger Eden Hazard’s late goal inflicted Liverpool’s first defeat on French soil in six visits and left Rafael Benitez’s side with an uphill battle to make the quarter-finals of the Europa…
about 3 hours ago

MLS Fan Blog

All Seattle Sounders FC goals
As the preseason rages on you can enjoy every goal from the first season of Seattle Sounders FC right here! This post is from the Major League Soccer Fan BlogAll Seattle Sounders FC goals Related post…
last week
MLS 2010 seasons opens with Philadelphia Union visiting Seattle Sounders FC
The 2010 schedule for Major League Soccer was recently announced. The season will open with the expansion Philadelphia Union visiting last season’s newcomers Seattle Sounders FC. Last year the Sound…
about 3 weeks ago
New Shoes – The Adidas Samba Nua II
About a week ago I receive a new pair of indoor shoes – the Adidas Samba Nua II Germany edition. I was told these were very nice shoes but I was a little bit skeptical at first. If you look at t…
about 2 months ago
Does Landon Donovan have a weakness?
As I was going to dig to see what I could find out about Landon Donovan’s loan to Everton I read something interesting. What would you say Landon Donovan’s weakness is? Donovan has been a beast…
about 2 months ago
MLS Best XI
How does this look for a best XI lineup. This is the group that was named to the MLS best XI for this 2009 season. Only a single player from the best XI will be represented in the MLS Cup this Sun…
about 4 months ago

Match Fit USA

The Cultural Shadow Over American Soccer
While debating the issue of ESPN signing up only British voices for their World Cup match coverage on the most recent American Soccer Show, I found myself arguing more strenuously against the problem.…
about 8 hours ago
Welcome to FIFA!
Congratulations on being made the president of a World Cup qualified Football Association! As the proud caretaker of an international soccer team, you'll immediately be treated with respect even...
yesterday
MFUSA Interview: Justin Mapp
by John Carlton Though still only 25 years old, Chicago Fire midfielder Justin Mapp is already considered an MLS veteran. After joining DC United in 2002 at the age of 17, the fifth youngest player...…
yesterday

Soucie on Soccer

Changes
This will be the last post for Soucie on Soccer. For a long time I’ve been going back and forth about covering other sports. My work with Tusker House has shown that I love other sports just as…
about 5 months ago
Radio Appearance
On Wednesday night (10/7/09), I’ll be joining Brant Parsons as a fill-in cohost for Soccer Weekly on 740 The Game AM. We’ll be talking USMNT, the upcoming World Cup qualifiers, a little EPL, and…
about 6 months ago
Jimmy Conrad’s Back – USMNT Qualifiers Roster Released
Bob Bradley has released the roster for the final two World Cup qualifying matches. Surprises are few and far between. Given the importance of these matches, especially the road match in Honduras,…
about 6 months ago
The Playoff Picture :: Week 28
Since not much changed last week, there was no reason to do a Week 27 update. This week, after some of the big games, I’m back with an update on the 2009 MLS Cup Playoffs picture. Officially Quali…
about 6 months ago
The Playoff Picture :: Week 26
With roughly five weeks left in the MLS season, it’s time to look at the playoff picture. This weekend’s games shook up the playoff chase a little, but most of the teams are set. It’ll take…
about 6 months ago

MLS Rumours

INCOMING: Watford FC Defender Jure Travner on trial with Colorado Rapids?
This young man could be heading to Colorado! According to Frank Smith at the Watford Observer (click here for the original article and all the details), 24 year old 5′11″ Watford FC defender Jure…
about 5 hours ago
INCOMING (OFFICIAL): Former Toronto FC Goalkeeper Greg Sutton to Red Bull New York
This man is running back to MLS! According to Brian Lewis at the New York Post (click here for the original article and all the details), 32 year old 6′6″ Canadian national team and former Toronto…
about 5 hours ago
INCOMING: Ibrahim Salou of Vejle Trial With Red Bulls
This came from one of our reliable sources. Photo by hln.be Ibrahim Salou of Vejle is coming for a tryout with the ny red bulls http://www.vejle-boldklub.dk/index.php?nyheder-generelle%26newsId%3D3145…
about 7 hours ago
REPORT: Players Will Strike on March 25 if No Agreement
This from CBCNews By John F. Molinaro, CBC Sports Major League Soccer’s simmering labour dispute heated up Wednesday as Toronto FC defender Nick Garcia said he expects the players to strike if a new…
about 7 hours ago
INCOMING: Evgeniy Levchenko to New York Red Bulls?
This story was sent to us from one of our readers from an article in Sportweek.nl Here is the English translation: Evgeniy Levchenko continues his career may continue in New York Red Bulls, report VI.…
about 8 hours ago

Footie Business

MLS: The Value of Exposure Revisited
Back in January, we discussed MLS’ efforts to mesaure the value of its televsion exposure through various local and national broadcasts. Through the website criticalmention.com, MLS tries to alert…
yesterday
Champions League: Does it Matter?
Tuesday night marked the opening of the CONCACAF Champions League quarterfinal version for the 2009/2010 season. What was once 24 teams is now 8, as the top regional sides competing for the right to…
yesterday
Soccer Business Bits: The Art of World Cup Sponsorship, MLS All-Star Revenue & More
Tier-One FIFA World Cup sponsors pay almost $125 million for the right to reach 30 billion sets of TV eyeballs and almost 3 million stadium attendees. Add in the enormous investment necessary to lev…
about 3 days ago
The CBA: What it Means to Mediate
At the end of last week it was announced that the MLS Players’ Union and MLS had submitted their ongoing CBA negotiations to mediation before George H. Cohen, the Director of the Federal Mediation a…
about 4 days ago
Soccer Business Bits: Big Crowd for Mexico, Manchester St. Louis & More
On a day of international friendlies for teams preparing for the World Cup, probably no team performed before more fans than Mexico in its victory over New Zealand. The performance was remarkable, n…
last week

Daily Soccer Fix

Everton fans love them some Landon Donovan
Spotted at the official Everton fan shop, just down the lane from Goodison Park. They do love this Yank View full size photo » LIVERPOOL, England – By the time Landon Donovan was done at Goodison…
yesterday
A day at Fulham; the tyranny of the 0-0 tie is overrated
The view from our seats at cozy little Craven Cottage. View full size photo » Also file under: Something to email your jackhole friend who likes to make fun of soccer LONDON, England – I watched…
about 4 days ago
The halftime beer rush: part of the English football experience
American John between our new friend and the lovely and well-bundled Stephana at Fulham's nearby pub View full size photo » LONDON, England – I sometimes poke fun at soccer fans in our land. Well,…
about 4 days ago
Greetings from London Heathrow ... fantastic soccer ahead
View full size photo » Let’s see: good beer at great pubs, fantastic soccer, betting at the matches, spectacular atmosphere, ear-pleasing accents and a chilly day that just won’t make way for th…
about 6 days ago
Talking Stuart Holden's injury and bias behind the ref's whistle
I'm showing FIFA officials a red card here View full size photo » If it weren’t for bad luck, the United States soccer team would have no luck at all. If it was raining delicious gummy bears, some…
about a week ago

WV Hooligan

On Esky and Concussions
Some sad news earlier today, Alecko Eskandarian is going to have to sit out a bit longer due to his on-going battle with concussions. In an email to Steve Goff, Esky said the following: “As a result…
within the last hour
Players Prepare To Strike
Major League Soccer has two weeks to get a new CBA deal done or else it’s players will strike. According to Steve Goff, the players voted 350-2 in favor of striking in two weeks, hours before the se…
about 3 hours ago
BMO Looking To Sponsor Whitecaps?
One of two things could happen next year when the Vancouver MLS team joins in the fun (along side Portland of course). Either BMO the main sponsor of Toronto FC drops them to sponsor Vancouver or they…
about 5 hours ago
Union Sees Strike In Future
A mediator, a good one at that wasn’t enough this week to get MLS and it’s Players Union on the same page. Toronto FC’s Nick Garcia told CBC Sports Wednesday evening that players were ready to…
about 10 hours ago
Key Games On 2010 MLS Schedule
The schedule has been out for nearly a month now but as the preseason starts to come to a close and the real games get going we need to take a look down the road to see which games are going to be mor…
yesterday

24th Minute

Two players opposed to MLS players strike
And more than 350 are in favour. Anyone that continues to doubt the player's seriousness should probably reconsider their position.I'll have more soon.
about 3 hours ago
Now that's a PK!
Not related to anything, but:A question to the officials reading: Is that really legal?
about 7 hours ago
But this turf is different
Lenarduzzi limped to Wednesday's media event on crutches after having a hip replacement ... he blamed it on playing and training for a decade on the old unforgiving artificial turf at Empire Stadium.A…
about 8 hours ago
Everyone Said TFC needed a defender
Worst. Title. Ever. Noted headcase Ibrahim Said (or Saied, depending on where you read about him) appears to be ready to join TFC in Charleston. Those that can read Arabic tell me that media in Egypt…
about 9 hours ago
It's Called Football - Guest: John Molinaro and Rudi Schuller
CBC's John Molinaro joins us to talk about what Nick Garcia has told him on the MLS CBA front. And John speaks to us about Carl Robinson's departure and how the team mishandled it.We're also joined by…
about 9 hours ago

Covering the Crew

Solidarity? No question
According to the Washington Post's Soccer Insider, Major League Soccer players are near-unanimous in their desire to strike if a new collective bargaining agreement is not finalized before the season.…
about 4 hours ago
MLS team wins in Mexico
Visiting D.C. United defeated Santos Laguna 3-2 yesterday. Yes, it was a friendly. But you can bet the Crew took notice. It was yet another confidence-builder for an MLS team trying to become the firs…
about 6 hours ago
Counting down
Robbie Rogers has switched his uniform number from 19 to 18. The reason? I just felt like changing, Rogers said while watching today's reserve game. I did it in tribute to one of my idols. Who might t…
yesterday
Labor news (updated)
Major League Soccer and its players union issued this release this afternoon: This week Major League Soccer and the MLS Players Union met in Washington, D.C. under the auspices of George H. Cohen, the…
yesterday
Crew reserves 3, Notre Dame 2 (updated)
Emilio Renteria, Guillermo Barros Schelotto and Cory Elenio scored for the Crew in a 3-2 victory over Notre Dame in Crew Stadium today. The Crew's lineup, which was filled with players who did not see…
yesterday

MLS Talk

Hosting A Live Two Hour Radio Podcast Show
To the readers of the Major League Soccer Talk site, after months of careful planning and finding ways to discuss the game that we are all passionate about, I have decided to make a return to the inte…
about 2 hours ago
MLS, Players Union Still Talking…For Now
After a couple of days worth of meetings in Washington D.C. with federal mediator George H. Cohen, Major League Soccer and the MLS Players Union agree on only one thing: There isn’t a work stoppage.…
about 8 hours ago
How Major League Soccer Is Losing The TV War in the United States
The last few weeks should have been some worrying times for Major League Soccer. First, the protracted labor disputes are still unresolved and there remains a lot of uncertainty regarding what may hap…
yesterday
Jamie Trecker Interview: MLS T…
In what is becoming a post-United States Men’s National Team match tradition, I welcome Fox Sports’ senior soccer writer Jamie Trecker. We talk about the team’s performance last Wednesday in Ams…
about 2 days ago
Donovan Asks Galaxy To Extend Everton Loan
According to multiple reports, Landon Donovan is asking his MLS employers, the L.A. Galaxy, to extend his loan stay at Everton. “I have told Galaxy what I want; they know what’s going on and I spe…
about 2 days ago

Newspaper Blogs

NY Times Goal Blog

Beckham Grabs the Scarf, but Not the Reins, of Protest
AC Milan's David Beckham overshadowed his team's demise at Old Trafford by donning the colors of a protest.
about 5 hours ago
Columbus Rallies for a Tie in Concacaf Champions League
Two second-half goals by Steven Lenhart gave the Columbus Crew a 2-2 draw with Toluca of Mexico in the first leg of their Concacaf Champions League quarterfinal series.
yesterday
Fiorentina Wins, but Bayern Munich Is Through
Fiorentina expresses confidence for Tuesday's Champions League game against Bayern Munich despite some recent setbacks.
about 3 days ago
W.P.S. Optimistic After Its Off-Season Shuffling
Women's Professional Soccer survived a difficult economy in 2009 and returns to the soccer landscape in a busy year that includes the World Cup in June.
about 3 days ago
Rejection of Technologies Won't End Debate
FIFA's rules-making board abandoned experiments with technological review of goal-line decisions, ending debate over instituting the practice but emboldening the debate over the need for such changes.
about 3 days ago

Washington Post Soccer Insider

MLS: labor talks were 'productive'
In response to comments made by players after the labor negotiations in Washington this week, MLS President Mark Abbott told the Insider on Thursday that the meetings were productive and we have sched…
about 1 hour ago
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about 1 hour ago
Eskandarian sidelined indefinitely
Alecko Eskandarian, a D.C. United fan favorite and MVP of the 2004 MLS Cup who was sidelined by concussions on two occasions, is taking an indefinite leave from soccer. In an e-mail to the Insider, Es…
about 2 hours ago
MLS players prepared to strike
MLS players have voted overwhelmingly in favor of a strike if a collective bargaining agreement with the league is not reached in time for the season openers in two weeks, the Insider has learned. In…
about 4 hours ago
Poll: Your non-MLS plans
When labor issues led to an NHL work stoppage five years ago, hockey fans had few alternatives to follow their favorite sport. If the NFL shuts down next year, where will football fans turn? In both c…
about 7 hours ago

Boston Globe - Corner Kicks

For FIFA, another case of living in the past
Once again, the world governing body of soccer has refused to update the game with its resistance to replay technology that could correct some glaring errors in officiating.
about 9 hours ago
Revolution giving midfielders a try
Europe-based midfielders Marko Perovic (FC Basel) and Gareth Williams (Watford) will join the Revolution on trial when the team trains in Cary, N.C., Wednesday through March 21. Also working out will…
about 3 days ago
Revolution tickets on sale Friday
Tickets for Revolution home games in 2010 will go on sale Friday at 10 a.m.
about a week ago
Revolution schedule finalized
One New England Revolution game date has been changed and two others have had the kickoff time changed, the team said Monday.
about a week ago
Williams with RSL, but ...
A spokesman for Major League Soccer confirmed Dorchester's Sheanon Williams is in Utah training with Real Salt Lake this week, but has not been assigned to the team. A weighted lottery will be held to…
about 2 weeks ago

Chicago Fire Confidential

Players Union: "If we need to strike, we will"
The MLS Players' Union voted in resounding favor of a strike if a new collective bargaining agreement isn't reached before the start of the season -- which is only two weeks away.  According…
about 3 hours ago
John and Fire agree to tentative deal
The latest reports have Dutch striker Collins John and the Fire coming to terms on a tentative agreement. This could put an end to a wild last 24 hours in which John had reportedly ended his trial wit…
about 9 hours ago
John gone? Maybe not... (UPDATED)
Turns out this episode is starting to take a little turn...  Frank Klopas wasn't available today, so I just got off the phone with a source familiar with the situation regarding Collins John.…
yesterday
John and Fire can't agree to deal; John will return to Europe
Apologies for the lack of updates yesterday. I had a very busy day and was unable to write as much as I would've liked. Steve Goff is reporting that Collins John and the Fire have been unable to agree…
yesterday
Fire to play Dynamo in penultimate preseason friendly
The Fire announced last night that they will be taking on fellow MLS side the Houston Dynamo in their second-to-last friendly of the preseason. The match will kick off this Thursday at 7 p.m. at the C…
about 2 days ago

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