<div style="width: 250px" class="wp-caption alignright"><a title="Clint Dempsey, Fulham by nicksarebi, on Flickr" href="http:\/\/www.flickr.com/photos/34517490@N00/3562723346/"><div><figure class="image"></figure></div></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Photo by nicksarebi</p></div>
<p>Quite possibly this has been one of the darkest weeks in MLS in a long time. &nbsp;David Ferreira is gone for a while, Steve Zakuani’s situation is even worse, the league handed out the longest suspension in its history, Seattle is suffering even more with O’Brian White’s surgery, and RSL suffered a gut-punch defeat. &nbsp;All of this overshadowed a good weekend of action and threatens to overshadow what is a good slate of games this weekend.</p>
<p>Fortunately not all is dark and gloomy in American soccer; here are some of the more up-beat stories not covered this week:</p>
<ul>
<li>Big news from London where it was made official: the Red Bulls will be participating in the <a href="http:\/\/www.arsenal.com/news/news-archive/emirates-cup-2011-line-up-is-confirmed" target="_blank" rel="noopener">2011 Emirates Cup</a> this summer. &nbsp;Joining them will be hosts Arsenal, Paris Saint-Germain, and Boca Juniors. &nbsp;The Red Bulls will face PSG on July 30th and Arsenal the next day. &nbsp;That is an incredible schedule.</li>
<li>Congratulations to Clint Dempsey whose two goals this week moved him up to <a href="http:\/\/www.ussoccer.com/Social/MNT-Blog.aspx?plckController=Blog&amp;plckScript=blogScript&amp;plckElementId=blogDest&amp;plckBlogPage=BlogViewPost&amp;plckPostId=Blog%3a1a697a53-a181-4302-aa61-f454d97c88fdPost%3a2768a088-0913-4ec3-9261-06c40af8b28e" target="_blank" rel="noopener">#1 on the Fulham all-time EPL scoring list</a>, passing fellow American Brian McBride. &nbsp;Dempsey has 33 goals for his Fulham career but he noted after the game that his goals secured enough points for Fulham to stay in the EPL next season.</li>
<li>Congratulations to another American abroad. &nbsp;Stuart Holden won the Bolton Wanderers’ Supporters’ Association <a href="http:\/\/www.socceroverthere.com/?p=5133" target="_blank" rel="noopener">player of the year award</a> despite missing part of the season due to injury.</li>
<li>When DC United visits Houston tonight, there will be a <a href="http:\/\/www.mlssoccer.com/news/article/onstad-looks-forward-houston-homecoming" target="_blank" rel="noopener">special ceremony</a> honoring former Dynamo keeper and current DCU coach/player Pat Onstad for his illustrious career in Texas. &nbsp;He played in 136 games for the Dynamo and was a fan favorite, although he is unlikely to start.</li>
<li>Twitter has been awash with the social media battle between Teal Bunbury and Juan Agudelo. &nbsp;I do not want to bias anyone, so check out their “feud”.</li>
<li>New England seems to be revving up (sorry couldn’t resist) at the right time. &nbsp;First they pick up Benny Feilhaber and now their injured offseason signing may be match fit. &nbsp;<a href="http:\/\/www.mlssoccer.com/news/article/revs-notebook-dabo-finally-finding-his-fitness" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Ousmane Dabo</a> played 76 minutes in New England’s 3-2 win over DC United in the U.S. Open Cup this week, and although Steve Nicol didn’t have a timetable for him to crack the starting XI, the midfielder looked good in his debut.</li>
</ul>
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The Week in Review: April 25-29, 2011 - World Soccer Talk

The Week in Review: April 25-29, 2011

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<p>As of August 1, GolTV – the 24/7 soccer network – has been removed from DISH Network due to a contract dispute.</p>
<p>According to GolTV, “this occurs despite efforts to continue GolTV’s availability to Dish customers.” DISH Network, in retort, inserted this message when you hit the INFO button where GolTV’s channel used to be: “GolTV has removed this channel after asking for unreasonable terms to renew the contract and we’re working to solve the problem.”</p>
<p>In the meantime, DISH Network is offering free previews of both Setanta Sports and Fox Sports Espanol to its customers. However, even if DISH Network customers subscribed to Setanta and Fox Sports Espanol, that won’t replace the void that’s left with GolTV gone because GolTV has exclusive license rights in the United States to La Liga and Bundesliga, as well as many 2010 World Cup qualifiers and this weekend’s Emirates Cup featuring Real Madrid, Hamburg, Juventus and Arsenal.</p>
<p>For DISH Network, the decision to remove GolTV is idiotic. Hopefully this a short-term disagreement between GolTV and DISH Network that will be resolved soon, but the timing couldn’t be worse and soccer fans will want to make a decision soon whether to leave DISH Network before the new seasons begin. My gut instinct says that this issue won’t be resolved soon especially when GolTV tells readers on its homepage that “You can find GolTV on our current <a href="http:\/\/www.goltv.tv/en_index.php?target=dist" target="_blank">distribution partners</a>,” which includes DirecTV.</p>
<p>If you love GolTV, my recommendation would be to simply cancel your DISH Network subscription and move to DirecTV where you get GolTV there instead. If you’re upset about the situation, vote with your dollars by leaving DISH but don’t forget to send them an e-mail too to let them know why you’re canceling and moving to their biggest competitor.</p>
<p>DISH Network can be contacted <a href="http:\/\/www.dishnetwork.com/content/customer_service/contact_us/email/index.asp" target="_blank">here</a>.</p>


Big Concern For Bundesliga Fans On DISH Network - World Soccer Talk

Big Concern For Bundesliga Fans On DISH Network

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<p>As of August 1, GolTV – the 24/7 soccer network – has been removed from DISH Network due to a contract dispute.</p>
<p>According to GolTV, “this occurs despite efforts to continue GolTV’s availability to Dish customers.” DISH Network, in retort, inserted this message when you hit the INFO button where GolTV’s channel used to be: “GolTV has removed this channel after asking for unreasonable terms to renew the contract and we’re working to solve the problem.”</p>
<p>In the meantime, DISH Network is offering free previews of both Setanta Sports and Fox Sports Espanol to its customers. However, even if DISH Network customers subscribed to Setanta and Fox Sports Espanol, that won’t replace the void that’s left with GolTV gone because GolTV has exclusive license rights in the United States to La Liga and Bundesliga, as well as many 2010 World Cup qualifiers and this weekend’s Emirates Cup featuring Real Madrid, Hamburg, Juventus and Arsenal.</p>
<p>For DISH Network, the decision to remove GolTV is idiotic. Hopefully this a short-term disagreement between GolTV and DISH Network that will be resolved soon, but the timing couldn’t be worse and soccer fans will want to make a decision soon whether to leave DISH Network before the new seasons begin. My gut instinct says that this issue won’t be resolved soon especially when GolTV tells readers on its homepage that “You can find GolTV on our current <a href="http:\/\/www.goltv.tv/en_index.php?target=dist" target="_blank">distribution partners</a>,” which includes DirecTV.</p>
<p>If you love GolTV, my recommendation would be to simply cancel your DISH Network subscription and move to DirecTV where you get GolTV there instead. If you’re upset about the situtation, vote with your dollars by leaving DISH but don’t forget to send them an e-mail too to let them know why you’re cancelling and moving to their biggest competitor.</p>
<p>DISH Network can be contacted <a href="http:\/\/www.dishnetwork.com/content/customer_service/contact_us/email/index.asp" target="_blank">here</a>.</p>


Big Concern For La Liga Fans On Dish Network - World Soccer Talk

Big Concern For La Liga Fans On Dish Network

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<p>As of August 1, GolTV – the 24/7 soccer network – has been removed from DISH Network due to a contract dispute.</p>
<p>According to GolTV, “this occurs despite efforts to continue GolTV’s availability to Dish customers.” DISH Network, in retort, inserted this message when you hit the INFO button where GolTV’s channel used to be: “GolTV has removed this channel after asking for unreasonable terms to renew the contract and we’re working to solve the problem.”</p>
<p>In the meantime, DISH Network is offering free previews of both Setanta Sports and Fox Sports Espanol to its customers. However, even if DISH Network customers subscribed to Setanta and Fox Sports Espanol, that won’t replace the void that’s left with GolTV gone because GolTV has exclusive license rights in the United States to La Liga and Bundesliga, as well as many 2010 World Cup qualifiers and this weekend’s Emirates Cup featuring Real Madrid, Hamburg, Juventus and Arsenal.</p>
<p>For DISH Network, the decision to remove GolTV is idiotic. Hopefully this a short-term disagreement between GolTV and DISH Network that will be resolved soon, but the timing couldn’t be worse and soccer fans will want to make a decision soon whether to leave DISH Network before the new seasons begin. My gut instinct says that this issue won’t be resolved soon especially when GolTV tells readers on its homepage that “You can find GolTV on our current distribution partners,” which includes DirecTV.</p>
<p>If you love GolTV, my recommendation would be to simply cancel your DISH Network subscription and move to DirecTV where you get GolTV there instead. If you’re upset about the situtation, vote with your dollars by leaving DISH but don’t forget to send them an e-mail too to let them know why you’re cancelling and moving to their biggest competitor.</p>
<p>DISH Network can be contacted here.</p>


GolTV Removed From DISH Network - World Soccer Talk

GolTV Removed From DISH Network

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<p>Arsenal fans in the United States, rejoice. The next three Emirates Cups, featuring Arsenal and an assortment of top clubs, will be televised on GolTV every summer between now and 2010.</p>
<p>This summer’s treat will feature live coverage of the following matches (all times eastern):</p>
<ul>
<li>Real Madrid v Hamburg, August 2, 9am</li>
<li>Arsenal v Juventus, August 2, 11:15am</li>
<li>Juventus v Hamburg, August 3, 9am</li>
<li>Arsenal v Real Madrid, August 3, 11:15am</li>
</ul>
<p>The 2008 Emirates Cup is the second annual pre-season tournament held at        Emirates Stadium in London. Hosted by current reigning cup champions,        Arsenal, the two-day tournament is played <span>“</span>group        style<span>,”</span> meaning each team plays two matches        and is awarded three points for a win, one point for a draw and one        point for every goal scored. The team with the highest point total at        the end of the tournament is crowned the 2008 Emirates Cup Champion.</p>


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