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/ 6518 days agoFinal Standings For EPL Talk Euro 2008 Fantasy Football League
The EPL Talk Euro 2008 Fantasy Football League ended in 46th place in the Best Leagues standing with an average score of 268.2. As far as we can tell, we ended up in first place among the private leagues originating from the United States. Here are the top 10 winners. First placed Luis Arias wins […]
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/ 6518 days agoTransfer Window Opening
We'll periodically update this list here on Major League Soccer Talk. Done Deal In Progress Rumored MLS Darren Huckerby Norwich City ——> San Jose Jozy Altidore NY Red Bulls —–> Villareal Josh Wolff 1860 Munich——> Kansas City Brian McBride Fulham —–> Chicago Fire via Toronto FC Clint Mathis Ergotelis —–> LA Galaxy Paul Dickov Manchester […]
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/ 6518 days agoTransfer Center Opening
Check back starting Monday for a full page devoted to transfers involving MLS teams and American players. The transfer page will remain active until the window closes. Also, check out our Superliga coverage on the above tab in a week or two. We aim to be your one stop shop for English Language Superliga coverage.
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/ 6518 days agoMLS Review
The biggest game of the MLS season to date takes place today at RFK Stadium in front of a national television audience on ABC. Last night's action reflected the sloppiness of many players on each team returning from international duty in a weekend before July 4th and with anticipation for the upcoming Superliga. In other […]
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/ 6518 days agoOfficial Premier League Ball For 08/09 Season
The Premier League has unveiled its official ball for the 2008/2009 season, which features a unique red stripe design. Named the Nike Total 90 Omni Ball, the ball features geometrically precise panel shapes which distribute pressure evenly across panels and around the ball for consistent, accurate and powerful striking. It also features cross-linked, nitrogen-expanded foam […]
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/ 6518 days agoGoogle Celebrates Euro 2008 With Homepage Doodle
Google is getting into the mood for today's Euro 2008 final by showing a soccer doodle on its homepages in Germany, Austria and Switzerland. As of writing, Google Spain's homepage didn't feature the image. German seventeen year old Mai Dao Ngoc drew the winning picture.
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/ 6518 days agoMLS Saturday: Unwatchable Football
The biggest game of the MLS season to date takes place today at RFK Stadium in front of a national television audience on ABC. Last night’s action reflected the sloppiness of many players on each team returning from international duty in a weekend before July 4th and with anticipation for the upcoming Superliga. In other […]
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/ 6518 days agoJack Bell Is A Wanker, Part II
It's pretty sad when two soccer columnists who represent what is supposedly one of the nation's top newspapers are so incompetent and out-of-touch with reality. Last November, I called New York Times soccer columnist Jack Bell a wanker for writing an idiotic article criticizing Fox Soccer Channel for broadcasting the Premier League, the world's most […]
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/ 6520 days agoSpain-Italy Most Watched Match So Far And Other ESPN Euro Ratings News
As we head into the final weekend of Euro 2008, ESPN decided to take the occasion yesterday to put out a new press release talking about how the tournament is doing viewership wise through the quarterfinal round. So, what did they have to say? As noted in the headline, the Spain v Italy quarterfinal shown on ESPN Sunday […]
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/ 6520 days agoFriday Transfer Rumor Mill (6/27/08)
Mee-lan look set to make Emmanuel Adebayor their newest signing, sending Arsene Wenger scouring for replacements. The Boss may like the cut of Peter Crouch’s under-rated jib, but not for £15m. Expect Tottenham to outbid themselves by £3m on him, just to be safe. (Football 365) Arsene may actually have his sights on Sporting starlet […]
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/ 6520 days agoPSV Lose Another Star — Gomes Off To Tottenham
Tottenham have agreed a deal with PSV Eindhoven to sign goalkeeper Heurelho Gomes, subject to personal terms, a medical and a work permit. Gomes is 27 and has played internationally for Brazil. He helped PSV to the Dutch title last season by conceding only 24 league goals. Should Gomes' work permit go through, it will […]
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/ 6520 days agoSpurs To Sign PSV's Gomes — Will Robinson Move To Villa?
Several news sources are reporting that Tottenham have agreed a deal with PSV Eindhoven to sign goalkeeper Heurelho Gomes, subject to personal terms, a medical and a work permit. Gomes is 27 and has played internationally for Brazil. He helped PSV to the Dutch title last season, his fourth title since joining from Brazilian club […]
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/ 6520 days agoQ&A: June 27th
Leave your questions for next weeks Q&A in the comments thread here. Thanks again to everyone who participated. My replies will be posted Thursday morning of next week. Matt Johnston asked: Question on U.S. Open Cup procedure, why don’t MLS clubs come in earlier in the process. Why wait until the third round? Also, why […]
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/ 6520 days agoAmerican Soccer Show #32
Today on the American Soccer Show A review of Round Two of US Open Cup action Martin Rennie, Head Coach of the Cleveland City Stars joins us to recap his clubs win over Minnesota and to preview their 3rd round matchup versus the Chicago Fire Mario Valdez joins Dave Denholm and I to discuss transfer […]