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ESPN and MLS try to ride the World Cup buzz
Landon Donovan has been everywhere this week – Letterman, Early Show, Jon Stewart, NYSE (on left) and now his return to MLS action will be shown on ESPN2. The Worldwide leader picked up the Los Angeles...
View ArticleManchester United announces stars for North American tour
Manchester United will have some of its big names on hand for its North American tour that begins later this month. The club confirmed that Ryan Giggs, Paul Scholes, Gary Neville, Darren Fletcher,...
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RBNY to announce big signing
Yes it's an old picture, but I liked him best at Arsenal. It comes with a veiled cloak of secrecy. Red Bull New York will announce next Thursday at 1:15 the signing of a designated player. The headline...
View ArticleThierry Henry: The Beckham Experiment 2?
The worst kept secret since David Beckham staying in Milan is finally official: Thierry Henry is now a member of Red Bull New York. The problem is, Red Bull New York doesn’t really need him. For the...
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MLS intent on slowing down USMNT progress
Donovan at the ESPYs Landon Donovan had a few nice moments in the World Cup for the U.S. team. His goal against Slovenia sparked the U.S. comeback (that should have been for victory). His goal against...
View ArticleDoes an American need to go to Europe to be successful?
The post-World Cup saga of Landon Donovan has certainly been interesting. Don Garber said Landon isn’t for sale. Manchester City either didn’t get the memo or doesn’t care. Whether Donovan stays or...
View ArticleHow much is Landon Donovan worth?
You know who Landon Donovan is. America’s soccer superstar, Donovan’s celebrity status has reached a high not seen in the US since Pele came to play for the Cosmos. The general American public is...
View ArticleFormer UCF Goalkeeper Sean Johnson shines in MLS debut
Lost in the shuffle of Chicago’s 3-2 drubbing of the LA Galaxy was the play of rookie goalkeeper Sean Johnson. The 21-year old made his MLS debut against the suddenly struggling Supporter’s Shield...
View ArticleDon’t call it a comeback…yet: The New York Cosmos return
For the last few years, there have been rumors that America’s legendary soccer franchise, the New York Cosmos, were mounting a comeback. Pepe Pinton, the owner of the Cosmos name, finally sold his...
View ArticleAlvaro Fernandez earns his DP status with just one goal
Sounders FC midfielder Alvaro Fernandez made his first appearance for the club Tuesday night in CONCACAF Champions League action. Coming in as a sub in the 64th minute, Fernandez brought an immediate...
View ArticleAn American soccer fan’s dilemma: team or league?
American soccer fans are a special bunch. Some support MLS teams, some support USL teams, and some, usually foreign ex-pats, think that the game played in the US is a joke. There isn’t a consensus wave...
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FIFA 11 :Landon Donovan is the US cover athlete
Last night it came out that Landon Donovan would be making an appearance on the Jimmy Fallon show tonight (Wednesday). Now we know why. He’ll be unveiling the FIFA 11 cover, featuring himself in the...
View ArticleMLS teams win on Match Day 1 in CONCACAF Champions League
After the LA Galaxy’s 4-1 drubbing from Puerto Rico Islanders, many assumed this would be another year of failure for MLS sides in the CONCACAF Champions League. That no longer appears to be the case....
View ArticleDomestic or international glory: Which matters more?
A little over a week ago, Ben Rycroft of It’s Called Football tweeted that Toronto FC has a choice to make. They can focus on success in the CONCACAF Champions League or put their efforts at making the...
View ArticleMLS needs to suspend Peter Vermes
Just before midnight Central time, Goal.com reported that Kansas City Wizards head coach Peter Vermes was arrested last week. It is bad enough that the head coach of an MLS team has been arrested. What...
View ArticleThanks for the memories, Brian McBride
Today was a watershed moment in American soccer history. At a brief press conference in Chicago, Brian McBride announced his retirement from professional soccer, effective at the conclusion of the 2010...
View ArticleMLS: Houston moving to Eastern Conference
Go east young man. I know that’s not the saying, because we all know that the “West is the best” but Houston will be coming East for the upcoming MLS season. The pro league would like balance in their...
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How you can watch Chad Ochocinco’s workout with Sporting KC
Soccer star too? Chad Ochocinco (or Johnson, not sure what he goes by now) is trying out today with Sporting KC. The Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver has always talked about his skills on the real...
View ArticleManchester United to play in MLS All-Star Game again this season
Manchester United will play the MLS All-Stars again this summer. The English Premier League champs will play at Red Bull Arena on July 27 at 8:30. “We are pleased to host Manchester United again for...
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American starlet coming to Liverpool
Juan Agudelo will have a chance to impress at Liverpool beginning today as the New York Red Bulls rising star begins a two-week trial on Merseyside. Agudelo is the youngest player in national team...
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