latest articles by Kartik Krishnaiyer
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/ 6904 days agoParting Thoughts on the EPL Campaign
I am thrilled a small club in a small town like Wigan Athletic has stayed in the Premiership for a third straight year. But without Paul Jewell they won't stay up next year and like Bradford City who Jewell unbelievably kept in the EPL for two years they may end up in League One or […]
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/ 6905 days agoHoward Named Starting Goalkeeper for Gold Cup
Per SI.com.http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2007/soccer/05/24/bc.soc.goldcup.us.ap/index.html
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/ 6905 days agoBradley Names US Gold Cup Sqaud
The 23 man US roster for the Gold Cup, CONCACAF confederation chanpionship has been named. The squad is bonefide "A" team leading me to believe that very few top American players will be sent to Copa America. It is nice to see veterans Frankie Hedjuk and Stevie Ralston called back up for a major tournament, […]
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/ 6905 days agoBradley Names Gold Cup Squad
The 23 man US roster for the Gold Cup, CONCACAF confederation chanpionship has been named. The squad is bonefide "A" team leading me to believe that very few top American players will be sent to Copa America. It is nice to see veterans Frankie Hedjuk and Stevie Ralston called back up for a major tournament, […]
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/ 6905 days agoQuick Hits: May 24, 2007
While the European season winds down Soccer is gearing up stateside with many major developments the past few days.Miami based GOL TV has acquired exclusive English Language rights to the Copa America this summer. Since surveys of the American Hispanic population indicate almost half of their demographic actually watch Soccer via an English language platform […]
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/ 6905 days agoNews and Notes from Around American Soccer
While the European season winds down Soccer is gearing up stateside with many major developments the past few days. Miami based GOL TV has acquired exclusive English Language rights to the Copa America this summer. Since surveys of the American Hispanic population indicate almost half of their demographic actually watch Soccer via an English language […]
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/ 6906 days agoDC United to Play in South American Club Championship
Once again DC United has been invited to play in the super prestigious Copa Sudamericana, which along with the Copa Libertadoras serves as the continental club championship for South America. DC United participated in the 2005 edition and was defeated 4-3 on aggregate Universidad Catolica of Chile after blowing a 2-0 lead in the away […]
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/ 6906 days agoDC United to Play in Copa Sudamericana
Once again DC United has been invited to play in the super prestigious Copa Sudamericana, which along with the Copa Libertadoras serves as the continental club championship for South America. DC United participated in the 2005 edition and was defeated 4-3 on aggregate Universidad Catolica of Chile after blowing a 2-0 lead in the away […]
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/ 6907 days agoInstant Impact From Angel
Juan Pablo Angel was a somewhat controversial "Beckham Rule" signing. Despite having several good seasons at Villa Park he found himself surplus to the requirements after the January transfer window. Angel did score seven cup and league goals this past season in England, but knowing his time was up with Aston Villa he moved to […]
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/ 6908 days agoBigger Than Beckham?
While Andriy Shevchenko isn't the household name David Beckham is, he has far more hardware through the years to show for his career. Shevchenko has had a troubled season. at Chelsea since coming over from AC Milan for a world record transfer fee last year. Shevchenko stated that, "Soccer is growing in the US and […]
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/ 6908 days agoUSL Update
United Soccer League's first division season is almost a month old now, and the season has had no shortage of exciting matches. This year for the first time since the inception of Major League Soccer in 1996, USL games will be telecast on national cable television, with an exclusive Friday Night Package on FSC. Here […]
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/ 6908 days agoSuper Classico Ends in Draw
Galindo gave Chivas USA a first half lead The closest thing the United States has to a European Derby match is the Honda Superclassico which features the LA Galaxy and LA based Chivas USA. These games typically have much more active crowd participation than a typical MLS or USL match. Today's Superclassico was an exciting […]
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/ 6909 days agoNew England Get Revenge for MLS Cup defeat
Sharlie Joseph/From MLSnet Shalrie Joseph is a consummate professional. Despite being locked in a contract dispute with MLS who refused to sell him to Celtic when the league was offered £ 2 million during the last transfer window he continues to play hard. The contract dispute led Revolution Coach Steve Nicol to strip Joseph of […]
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/ 6909 days agoMoreno Ties All Time MLS Scoring Mark
DC United stalwart Jaime Moreno who has spent all but one season with the club since its inception tied the all-time MLS scoring record with a penalty kick goal in today's 2-1 DC victory over Toronto FC. The win was critical for DC as they climbed out of the Eastern Conference basement. Following a strong […]
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/ 6910 days agoMLS Crowds Worrying
I am worried by the low numbers in some markets this season. Chivas USA for example is averaging 7,000 less fans per game than they did last season, and Red Bull New York, despite having an excellent team is averaging under 10,000 fans a match which is totally unacceptable in the nation's largest sports and […]