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US to Play Mexico Next Month at Azteca

The US National Team will play Mexico for the third time in eight months when they travel to Azteca Stadium to play Mexico in a September 9th friendly. Mexico has never lost to the US at home, and has in fact only one draw at home a 1997 World Cup Qualifier where a 10 man […]

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Pachuca and LA Galaxy Advance

Pachuca has Chivas number. For third time in four months, the goats have been eliminated from a knock out competition by a much less glamorous and less well supported Pachuca club. Los Angeles without David Beckham won Group A after a 6-5 win at Pizza Hut Park versus FC Dallas. The game was marked by […]

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Forlan v Torres: Atletico Ahead?

SkySports.com has posted an interesting article comparing Atletico Madrid's former star striker, Fernando Torres, with their new signing Diego Forlan. Torres, after much fan uproar, was allowed to leave for Liverpool for a fee of £26,500,000. At first, it seemed like a blow to the side that had finished 6th and would be competing in […]

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Round 2 of Qualifying Kicks Off

New signing Lee McCulloch scored to help Rangers FC to a 2-0 win against FK Zeta in the first leg of their UEFA Champions League second qualifying round tie at Ibrox last night. Second-half goals by David Weir and McCulloch salvaged what was an otherwise poor match by all reports. I've only caught extended highlight […]

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It's Official: Setanta Signs Deal with DISH Network

It's official. Setanta Sports has signed an agreement with DISH Network. In an exclusive interview with Setanta's President of North American and Australian operations for Setanta Sports Shane O'Rourke, he details how soon DISH will be ready to accept orders, how much it'll cost and what the announcement means to Setanta. Listen to the interview […]

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Pachuca, LA Advance in Superliga

Pachuca has Chivas number. For third time in four months, the goats have been eliminated from a knock out competition by a much less glamorous and less well supported Pachuca club. Los Angeles without David Beckham won Group A after a 6-5 win at Pizza Hut Park versus FC Dallas. The game was marked by […]

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/ 6830 days ago

Report & Photos from Aston Villa v Columbus Friendly

By Eric Welter Columbus Crew vs. Aston Villa FCSaturday, July 28, 2007Crew Stadium – Columbus, OhioKickoff: 7:30pmAttendance: 10,317 (although it seemed like perhaps 1000 more)Weather: Overcast, warm, and muggy with cooling winds in the 2nd halfFinal Score: Aston Villa FC 3 Columbus Crew 1 Pre-Match Notes: It was great to hear all the English accents […]

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/ 6830 days ago

Premier League Season Just Around the Corner

Lots of news today as anticipation builds for the new Premier League season. Don't forget the Community Shield is this Sunday at 10am ET on Fox Soccer Channel featuring Man United against Chelsea live from Wembley. Setanta Sports will begin operation of their network in Canada in the coming days. According to a source inside […]

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EPL Friendlies Shift from North America to Asia

Have all of the major Premier League clubs passed on the opportunity of doing preseason tours in the United States during the summer of 2008? While Chelsea, Aston Villa and Everton conducted U.S. preseason friendlies in 2007, clubs such as Manchester United, Liverpool, Fulham, Bolton, Portsmouth and Reading toured Asia. This summer Man United and […]

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Will James Richardson Leave Football Weekly?

In the UK, Setanta Sports has announced that it has acquired three more pundits to join their ever-growing team of professionals presenting the Premier League. Former Match of the Day and Grandstand announcer Des Lynam will be doing more than just Setanta TV commercials. He'll be conducting football-related interviews with the likes of Sir Alex […]

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/ 6831 days ago

Superliga Night Four

DC United gave a very uninspiring performance in a victory over ten man Club America. What was most disappointing was DC United's inability to finish opportunities and it has to be pointed out that despite Jaime Moreno's advanced age the DC attack is virtually impotent without him. Luciano Emilio who has been a clinical finisher […]

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To Buy Or Not to Buy Season Tickets

By John Nicholson Being a season ticket holder is sometimes held as a symbol of a fans commitment to a club. When you are prepared to invest so much money, upfront, it is an act of faith in the club. It says you care. The clubs have always been quick to tell us that they […]

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/ 6832 days ago

Superliga Wrap

The inaugural Superliga Tournament once again gave us some great action Saturday Night as FC Dallas was unfortunate to draw with Pachuca. Clarence Goodson appeared to give the Hoops a one to nill lead right before halftime but the goal was incorrectly judged offsides by the official. After Carlos Ruiz did score a goal to […]

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/ 6832 days ago

Adu Headed to Benfica........

But he hasn't signed yet. Adu has been granted permission by MLS to personally negotiate with Benfica. The Washington Post reported that the deal was "99% done" on Saturday morning, and Adu missed Real Salt Lake's 2-1 loss Saturday night to New England, but no announcement has been made yet.

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Superliga Night Three

The inaugural Superliga Tournament once again gave us some great action Saturday Night as FC Dallas was unfortunate to draw with Pachuca. Clarence Goodson appeared to give the Hoops a one to nill lead right before halftime but the goal was incorrectly judged offsides by the official. After Carlos Ruiz did score a goal to […]