latest articles by Kartik Krishnaiyer
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/ 7057 days agoNowak Out as DC United Coach
ESPN.com is reporting Peter Nowak the former Chicago Fire captain and Polish International has been let go as Head Coach of DC United, the signature franchise of MLS. Much more on this story to come for sure.
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/ 7061 days agoAdu Deal Makes No Sense: But Does MLS Ever Make Any Sense
This article can also be found at the EPL Talk Community @ http://epltalk.communityserver.comAfter a few days of pondering why exactly Freddy Adu, the great American hope was dealt from the marquee US domestic club DC United to expansion Real Salt Lake, I have come to the conclusion that it makes no sense whatsoever. But then […]
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/ 7063 days agoR.I.P. Lamar Hunt
One of American Soccer's great pioneers passed away yesterday at 74. Hunt was best known for his work in American Football as owner of the Kansas City Chiefs and one of the founders of the Super Bowl. But Hunt was probably the first big American business man to become interested in Soccer. Hunt owned the […]
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/ 7067 days agoNothing Like it in the World
The American sports landscape is crowded and I find myself often split in my attention between College Football, College Basketball, Golf, NFL Tennis, the NBA, etc. I watch or try to keep track of everything except for Ice Hockey which I will freely admit I hate. Soccer is the world’s game. Very few people would […]
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/ 7069 days agoA Missed Opportunity
US Soccer had the opportunity of a lifetime that may have been able to win worldwide credibility to a program considered a lightweight in International circles. But as has been the case for several years now US Soccer proved to be stubborn, arrogant and in the worst way nativist when dealing with Juergen Klinsmann. Media […]
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/ 7085 days agoEddie Johnson Headed to Reading?
American International attacker Eddie Johnson who has been blunted by MLS in previous attempts to move abroad has made an "educational visit" to Reading F.C. Manager Steve Coppell's side already has two Americans and he is said to be very interested in Johnson as well according to Soccernet.com. Even if Reading wants Johnson they must […]
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/ 7086 days agoJohann Smith Interview on EPL Talk
The Gaffer. host of the EPL Talk podcast and website has an interesting interview with Johann Smith, the American under 20 star playing for Bolton of the English Premier League. Smith played last week for the U-20s in south Florida and flew back to England to meet his Bolton teammates at the same time as […]
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/ 7088 days agoListen to me on Today’s Soccer Shout Podcast
THE SOCCER SHOUT PODCAST I break down Man City's performance in the 3-1 win over Fulham. I will be contributing regular features on the Blues of Man City for the program. Tony and Phil as always provide some great commentary. The link is below: SS2006-11-20 – The Curse of the Emerates
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/ 7095 days agoMLS Cup Wrap Up
I watched the MLS Cup victory for Houston on Tivo this evening and a few things were apparent to me. (Let me preface my comments by saying I did not watch one minute of NFL Football today and have no idea who won or lost besides the Dolphins because I saw a bunch of fans […]
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/ 7095 days agoMLS Will Allow One High Priced Foreign Player Per Team
This initiative for a league that has not grown in popularity and support despite an upsurge for soccer in this nation is long overdue. Here is the release from MLSNET.com.
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/ 7097 days agoFreddy Adu to Train with Man United
Freddy Adu is getting the chance of a lifetime beginning next week when he will train for two weeks with Manchester United. Adu is not eligible to move to the EPL or another European league on a permanent basis until he turns 18 next June, but Sir Alex Ferguson, the boss at Old Trattford is […]
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/ 7108 days agoGulati: US will accept Copa America Invite
"We are delighted to be able to accept the offer to play in Copa America," US Soccer president Sunil Gulati told a conference call. "The tournament offers the dual advantage of quality opponents and a challenging environment that will provide long-term benefits for our team." More details to follow.
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/ 7108 days agoMLS Semifinals Set
In the East it will be DC United versus New England. In the West it will be Colorado versus Houston. More thoughts on the playoffs coming later in the day.
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/ 7111 days agoWorst Kept Secret
According to reports by the Associated Press and Bild Magazine (in Germany), Juergen Klinsman has recently discussed the head coaching position of the U.S. National Team with the president of the U.S. Soccer Federation, Sunil Gulati. “We've had a couple of conversations. I'm evaluating everything that comes up,” Klinsmann said Thursday in a telephone interview […]
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/ 7112 days agoCheck out the Soccer Shout EPL weekly guide!
Our favorite podcasters (if that is a proper term) on this site, Phil and Tony have a special gift for loyal listeners and other fans of the EPL. Go to the Soccer Shout site, and subscribe to the weekly Premiership Guide in the top right corner. I promise you will not be dissapointed by the […]