latest articles by Kartik Krishnaiyer
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/ 6825 days agoUS-Brazil Match Likely
A source has indicated to me that the US will play Brazil in Chicago during one of the international friendly dates this year. We'll post an update when an announcement is made. UPDATE 3:15 PM EST : THE WASHINGTON POST IS REPORTING THE MATCH IS ON AND WILL REPLACE THE HASTILY ARRANGED AND EQUALLY HASTILY […]
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/ 6825 days agoOPINION: Beckham's LA Experience Turning Sour
My excitement about David Beckham signing to play in MLS in January quickly subsided when I realized what club he was going to be playing with. Sadly the fears I had about the LA Galaxy which led me to pen this blog in May have been confirmed. Alexi Lalas' terrible record of club management which […]
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/ 6825 days agoBeckham’s LA Experience Souing by the Day
My excitement about David Beckham signing to play in MLS in January quickly subsided when I realized what club he was going to be playing with. Sadly the fears I had about the LA Galaxy which led me to pen this blog in May have been confirmed. Alexi Lalas' terrible record of club management which […]
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/ 6825 days agoRough Weekend For Americans in Europe
European Football swung back into action this weekend with the start of (English) Premier League season as well as that of the Bundesliga. With the exception of an outstanding performances by a trio of American Goalkeepers in England and a solid performance by Jonathan Spector for West Ham the weekend was a virtual washout for […]
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/ 6827 days agoDavid Beckham debut causes TV ratings jump
Last night's DC United-LA Galaxy match attracted a 0.8 rating on ESPN2 the highest rated MLS regular season game of the season and more than twice the normal rating for ESPN's Thursday Night MLS package.
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/ 6829 days agoAmericans Abroad Notes
Benny Feilhaber appears closer to moving to Premier League newbies Derby County. Feilhaber made only nine appearances for Hamburg last year, and must be considered a hot commodity after his excellent summer with the US National Team. Should Derby sign a cultured midfielder like Feilhaber, maybe, just maybe they can escape the drop in the […]
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/ 6829 days agoBeckham May Play Tonight
Media reports indicate yet to be fully fit David Beckham may make his MLS debut tonight at RFK Stadium versus the league's signature club DC United. Steve McClaren, the manager of the England National Team will be among those in the sellout crowd.
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/ 6829 days agoEpisode 12 Delayed Until Friday
Episode 12 of the Major League Soccer talk podcast will be released Friday or Saturday in order to cover tonight's potential debut of David Beckham in an MLS match versus DC United. The podcast will feature a look at several former MLS stars now plying their trade in European Football.
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/ 6830 days agoSounders Crush Rapids: Move into Open Cup Semis
The Seattle Sounders of USL-1 crushed Colorado of the MLS 5-0 on Tuesday night to move into the semifinals of the US Open Cup. The Sounders who are one of the best supported USL clubs are the descendant of an NASL club who shared the same name and sported the same logo. As discussed in […]
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/ 6830 days agoBeasley Goal lifts Rangers
Rangers defeated FK Zeta today to advance to the third and final qualifying round behind a goal by American DaMarcus Beasley. Beasley took a nice pass from Barry Ferguson and blasted a shot from the top of the box in the 81st minute to give Rangers the victory.
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/ 6831 days agoDynamo Report w/ Glenn Davis: JOSEPH NGWENYA #33
I'm a big fan of Glenn Davis and found this gem of an interview on You Tube. Enjoy!
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/ 6831 days agoSzetela Heading to Serie A?
US U-20 star and Columbus Crew midfielder Danny Szetela is reportedly headed to either Lazio or AS Roma in the upcoming weeks. Szetela holds a Polish Passport and thus can play anywhere in the EU without having to obtain a work permit or work visa.
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/ 6831 days agoDanny Szetela Heading to Serie A?
US U-20 star and Columbus Crew midfielder Danny Szetela is reportedly headed to either Lazio or AS Roma in the upcoming weeks. Szetela holds a Polish Passport and thus can play anywhere in the EU without having to obtain a work permit or work visa.
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/ 6831 days agoUnited-Galaxy Game Sold Out
DC United has announced that Thursday Night's match with David Beckham's LA Galaxy has sold out RFK Stadium. But will Beckham play? Right now it doesn't look good, but ESPN2 will no doubt have a Beckham cam, and perhaps a Macca cam, for England Coach Steve McLaren who will be checking out Beckham and his […]
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/ 6832 days agoDon't Count out United Yet
Emilio: The engine on the DC attack Never count out DC United. Behind two outstanding Luciano Emilio goals and some sloppy goalkeeping by Matt Reis, United crushed New England 3-0 in front of a small crowd in Foxborough. Our friend BC John pointed out to me earlier today that a one touch passing team like […]