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/ 6421 days agoWelcome Back, Cory Gibbs
The lead up to World Cup 2006 was costly for the United States. Not only did Team USA play opponents in friendlies that did not prepare them for the ultimate test in football, but both Frankie Hejduk and Cory Gibbs went down with serious injuries. Hejduk in particular was a huge blow: The best American […]
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/ 6421 days agoWelcome Back, Mr. Gibbs to the US Team
The lead up to World Cup 2006 was costly for the United States. Not only did Team USA play opponents in friendlies that did not prepare them for the ultimate test in football, but both Frankie Hejduk and Cory Gibbs went down with serious injuries. Hejduk in particular was a huge blow: The best American […]
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/ 6421 days agoTime to Step up Columbus
In light of the recent incidents now widely reported at BMO Field during a match two weeks ago between the Crew and TFC, I have a simple question: Does trouble now follow the Crew around? The incidents are chronicled here. This post is not meant to minimize the Crew’s accomplishment. Sigi Schmid has built his […]
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/ 6421 days agoTime for Columbus Crew to step up in MLS
In light of the recent incidents now widely reported at BMO Field during a match two weeks ago between the Crew and TFC, I have a simple question: Does trouble now follow the Crew around? The incidents are chronicled here. This post is not meant to minimize the Crew's accomplishment. Sigi Schmid has built his […]
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/ 6422 days agoUSL Playoffs set for 2008 season
The USL-1 Regular Season concluded this past week and the playoffs are set. The Puerto Rico Islanders (pictured above) have won the Regular Season title, and gained the #1 seed in the playoffs. This gives the road weary Islanders a bye in the first round and a chance for now to focus on the CONCACAF […]
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/ 6422 days agoUSL Playoffs Set: Sept. 22, 2008
The USL-1 Regular Season concluded this past week and the playoffs are set. The Puerto Rico Islanders (pictured above) have won the Regular Season title, and gained the #1 seed in the playoffs. This gives the road weary Islanders a bye in the first round and a chance for now to focus on the CONCACAF […]
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/ 6423 days agoAn American Story: LA Galaxy
What happens when you link up the greatest American coach with the greatest American player in the greatest American matchup? A hat trick of course! The renewed partnership of Bruce Arena of Landon Donovan so successful for the US National Team until Germany 2006 paid dividends for the LA Galaxy last night in the biggest […]
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/ 6423 days agoThe Greatest American Story
What happens when you link up the greatest American coach with the greatest American player in the greatest American matchup? A hat trick of course! The renewed partnership of Bruce Arena of Landon Donovan so successful for the US National Team until Germany 2006 paid dividends for the LA Galaxy last night in the biggest […]
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/ 6424 days agoAn American Idea
With the recent proliferation of foreign players in Major League Soccer and the dumbing down of the quality of the league thanks to expansion and fixture congestion, it’s easy to be sour on MLS. I’ve been particularly disturbed by MLS clubs continued reliance on signing foreign players to plug holes in their side, when […]
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/ 6424 days agoMLS needs a team of all Americans
With the recent proliferation of foreign players in Major League Soccer and the dumming down of the quality of the league thanks to expansion and fixture congestion, it's easy to be sour on MLS. I've been particularly disturbed by MLS clubs continued reliance on signing foreign players to plug holes in their side, when plenty […]
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/ 6425 days agoMLS Focus Shifting to Africa and Latin America
I’ll be honest. Late in this season with European Football having kicked off, the US National Team’s qualifying in full swing, USL about to decide its playoff participants, and College Soccer having started up I’m having my difficult being motivated to watch MLS games. My disinterest cannot be blamed on the quality of play: I’m […]
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/ 6425 days agoAfrica and Latin America should be MLS Focus
Jorge Rojas: MLS Super Signing I'll be honest. Late in this season with European Football having kicked off, the US National Team's qualifying in full swing, USL about to decide its playoff participants, and College Soccer having started up I'm having my difficult being motivated to watch MLS games. My disinterest cannot be blamed on […]
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/ 6426 days agoEddie Lewis Interview: Major League Soccer Talk Podcast
Episode 55 features an interview with US midfielder Eddie Lewis who after playing nine season in England has returned home to play for the Los Angeles Galaxy. Also Chris Webb from United Mania joins host Kartik Krishnaiyer for a free flowing discussion which topics include United's US Open Cup triumph, Marcello Gallardo's injuries, United's playoff […]
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/ 6426 days agoArsenal Eyes American Midfielder Charles Renken
The recent press reports linking Arsenal and other Premier League clubs to 14 year old attacking midfielder Charles Renken whose sterling play for the US U-17 team in the Bradenton Invitational last year caught many eyes is terrifying from my perspective as an American football fan. Despite the success Arsenal has had in developing […]
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/ 6426 days agoRenken's Possible Arsenal Move: Some Thoughts
The recent press reports linking Arsenal and other Premier League clubs to 14 year old attacking midfielder Charles Renken whose sterling play for the US U-17 team in the Bradenton Invitational last year caught many eyes is terrifying from my perspective. Despite the success Arsenal has had in developing young footballers, Americans have had nothing […]