latest articles by Kartik Krishnaiyer
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/ 6798 days agoOutclassed Again But An Effort Worthy of a Result
You can't fault the US National Team for the effort today at Soldier Field. As someone lucky enough to attend the game I was pleased by the energy and hustle our guys showed all match long, but again we lack the class with this group of guys to be a serious threat to beat anybody […]
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/ 6800 days agoZavagnin Replaces Mastroeni For US
Pablo Mastroeni has been replaced by Kerry Zavagnin for the US friendly with Brazil, Sunday. Mastroeni has been ill since Colorado's 1-1 draw with Columbus Sunday. Zavagnin, 33 was used often by Bruce Arena as a holding midfielder during qualifying for World Cup 2006, but was cut from the team before Germany 2006.
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/ 6801 days agoMLS Heavy Squad Named For Canada Friendly vs Costa Rica
The Canada Squad: Goalkeepers: Lars Hirschfeld (Rosenborg, Denmark), Kenny Stamatopoulos (Toronto FC). Defenders: Daniel Imhof (VfL Bochum, Germany), Ante Jazic (Los Angeles, United States), Adrian Serioux (FC Dallas, United States), Andre Hainault (FK SAID Most, Czech Republic), Jim Brennan (FC Toronto), Atiba Hutchinson (FC Copenhagen, Denmark), Chris Pozniak (Toronto FC). Midfielders: Julian De Guzman (Deportivo […]
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/ 6801 days agoThe Lost Generation?????
On the other side of the pond England currently has a golden generation of footballers who are perceived to have underachieved on the international stage by some. (I am not included in this group: I think England has gotten about as far as they should in European and World Cup Championships) Currently, the United States […]
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/ 6802 days agoHoops To Host Revs in Final
FC Dallas of MLS defeated Seattle 4-3 on pks after a 2-2 deadlock at the end of extra time. Seattle now will host New England in the open cup final at Pizza Hut Park.
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/ 6802 days agoFC Dallas Defeats Seattle in Open Cup
FC Dallas of MLS defeated Seattle 4-3 on pks after a 2-2 deadlock at the end of extra time. Seattle now will host New England in the open cup final at Pizza Hut Park.
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/ 6804 days agoUSA and Brazil Squads for Sunday’s Friendly
United States Goalkeepers (2): Tim Howard (Everton FC, England), Chris Seitz (Real Salt Lake, USA). Defenders (7): Carlos Bocanegra (Fulham FC, England), Steve Cherundolo (Hannover 96, Germany), Jay DeMerit (Watford FC, England), Oguchi Onyewu (Standard de Liège, Belgium), Heath Pearce (Hansa Rostock, Germany), Frank Simek (Sheffield Wednesday, England), Jonathan Spector (West Ham United, England). Midfielders […]
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/ 6804 days agoBritish Media Doesn’t Get It
Martin Samuel's column last week which our own BC John responded to in a classy fashion is the final straw with me in trying to understand the majority of the football writers in the United Kingdom. Samuel's article points out the major flaws in the reasoning of most British writers when evaluating the rest of […]
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/ 6804 days agoBritish Media Doesn't Understand World Football
Martin Samuel's column last week which our own BC John responded to in a classy fashion is the final straw with me in trying to understand the majority of the football writers in the United Kingdom. Samuel's article points out the major flaws in the reasoning of most British writers when evaluating the rest of […]
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/ 6804 days agoOlsen and Casey Should be Recalled
For some reason Bob Bradley as I write this has yet to submit his squad for Sunday's friendly versus Brazil at Soldier Field in Chicago. Based on recent performances in MLS two specific National Team veterans need to get a long look from Bradley with World Cup Qualifying around the corner next year. Benny Olsen […]
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/ 6804 days agoCasey and Olsen Deserve a Look
For some reason Bob Bradley as I write this has yet to submit his squad for Sunday's friendly versus Brazil at Soldier Field in Chicago. Based on recent performances in MLS two specific National Team veterans need to get a long look from Bradley with World Cup Qualifying around the corner next year. Benny Olsen […]
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/ 6805 days agoBeckham Returning To England?
The Guardian's rumor page is reporting that David Beckham is looking for the Galaxy to loan him back to an English Premier League Club for four months if England does qualify for Euro 2008. This would allow Beckham to keep match fit in a top world league in preparation for the European Championships. A loan […]
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/ 6805 days agoEpisodes 15 and 16 now Online
Episodes 15 and 16 of the Major League Soccer Talk podcast are now live and online. Episode 15 features a round table discussion with our correspondents about major issues in MLS today and Episode 16 features an interview with Nick Webster of Fox Soccer Channel. Check the shows out here: http://majorleaguesoccertalk.libsyn.com/
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/ 6805 days agoMLS Saturday Roundup: Sept 2, 2007
DC United moved atop the table on goal differential with a 4-0 win at Pizza Hut Park versus FC Dallas. Ben Olsen scored twice in the first half and both Fred and Christian Gomez scored goals from outside the area early in the second half to seal the victory. Denilson made his FC Dallas debut […]
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/ 6805 days agoUpdated MLS News
DC United moved atop the table on goal differential with a 4-0 win at Pizza Hut Park versus FC Dallas. Ben Olsen scored twice in the first half and both Fred and Christian Gomez scored goals from outside the area early in the second half to seal the victory. Denilson made his FC Dallas debut […]