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US Squad Becoming Stale and Predictable

Kyle Beckerman is among several outstanding players missing from Bradley's recent call ups With today's announcement that the injury prone and ineffective DaMarcus Beasley has been added to the US squad going down the Guatemala for the most important match of the Bradley era, some suggestions for Coach Bob Bradley. STOP CALLING THE SAME PLAYERS […]

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CCC Matches for 16 August

The second week of the CCC season kicks off Saturday after Carling Cup action during the week. Here are the match-ups for the upcoming weekend. The teams recent form is in the brackets and the venue its being played at is shown as well. Burnley(L) v Ipswich Town(L) – Turf Moor Southampton (L) v Birmingham […]

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A Well Earned Homecoming

It can be strongly argued as it will be here that the greatest player in American footballing history is finally coming home. Kasey Keller signed with the Seattle Sounders FC yesterday and while the club continues in USL-1 this season, Keller will play for the club next year in MLS. Keller was a trailblazer for […]

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/ 6467 days ago

A Well Earned Homecoming

It can be strongly argued as it will be here that the greatest player in American footballing history is finally coming home. Kasey Keller signed with the Seattle Sounders FC yesterday and while the club continues in USL-1 this season, Keller will play for the club next year in MLS. Keller was a trailblazer for […]

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MLS and the Mexican Federation: A Beautiful Friendship

Rafa Marquez and his mates play as many games in the US as on Mexican Soil these days/ Photo from esmas.com Many I speak to wonder sometime quietly why the Mexican National Team seem to play all its friendlies on US soil and not in its home country. These same people wonder what affect this […]

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Manchester City Shocked In UEFA Cup Second Qualifying Round First-Leg

Manchester City are in danger of an early exit from Europe after a shock 1-0 home defeat by Danish side Midtjylland in their UEFA Cup second qualifying round first-leg match on Thursday. The loss adds to the ongoing turmoil at the club. Mark Hughes had been obliged to state publicly he would be staying at […]

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Latest Premier League News From Around The World

It's Friday, so if you're in the mood for I'd-rather-be-reading-than-working, here are several very revealing Premier League-related articles from around the world. Enjoy. "Credit Crunch Makes Premier League Clubs Feel The Squeeze" (The Telegraph). Read how the Credit Crunch, which started in the U.S., is having a major impact on Premier League clubs this summer. […]

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Premier League Can Learn A Lot From NBC Olympics Website

Like many of you, I've been hooked by the Olympic Games. I've consumed an extraordinary diet of gymnastics, swimming and beach volleyball on TV this past week. Now I'm looking forward to the track and field part of the games, which begins today. But while the Olympic Games has dazzled us with amazing feats, it's […]

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One Wish For The 2008/2009 Premier League Season

For the upcoming Premier League season, I have one wish. If you're a neutral follower of the league, as I am, all I wish is that we can find a team that has the balls to play attractive, attacking football and that isn't afraid to go for the jugular against the Big Four. Simply put, […]

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Matt Taylor Signs in Bundesliga

In a feel good and somewhat bizarre story, Matt Taylor who took a beating on a pathetic Chivas USA team in the inaugural season of the league and most recently a standout for amateur celebrity side Hollywood United has signed in the German Bundesliga. “Taylor has been training with Koblenz for the last 10 days,” […]

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/ 6468 days ago

Matt Taylor Signs in Bundesliga

In a feel good and somewhat bizarre story, Matt Taylor who took a beating on a pathetic Chivas USA team in the inaugural season of the league and most recently a standout for amateur celebrity side Hollywood United has signed in the German Bundesliga. "Taylor has been training with Koblenz for the last 10 days," […]

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UK Fantasy Football Games

I'm yet to find a high quality Serie A fantasy footie game to manage so I still try my hand at picking the best Premier League team just like the rest of you. The English Premier League season starts in two days and surely a number of us have already entered one or more fantasy teams but have you done your research? […]

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US Squad for Guatemala Qualifier Announced

Interestingly no Freddy Adu called into this squad even though four other returning Olympians from the US side are called into the squad. The numbers are caps and goal in World Cup qualifying. GOALKEEPERS (2): Brad Guzan (Aston Villa: 2/2 SO), Tim Howard (Everton FC: 3/2 SO) DEFENDERS (6): Carlos Bocanegra (Rennes: 13/1), Steve Cherundolo […]

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Reclaiming the Spirit of 66

What England accomplished in 1966 so few nations on the globe can claim to equal in a major international team sporting competition. Ridiculed at home by an over zealous press and negative fans, the Three Lions entered the annals of history with their unbelievable World Cup winning run. As we enter a new Premier League […]

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CL Qualifying Round Three – First Leg Results

Just a quick update on matches that took place over Tuesday and Wednesday as the final stage of Champions League qualifying got under way. Though there is still the second leg to play, there were many shock results put up. A pot that starts at £10million and could rise to £20million awaits the victors so […]