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Written by: Gabe
The big soccer news in Columbus this week has many Crew supporters beside themselves in anger with team administration. The franchise has opted out of six player contracts: Frankie Hejduk, Gino Padula, Duncan Oughton, Jason Garey, Leandre Griffit and the inimitable Guillermo Barros Schelotto. These players may or may not continue in MLS, but the [...]
Written by: Gabe
Yesterday, Manchester United and Manchester City both fell to MLS teams on their pre-season tours. Given the circumstances, it’s time to stop making excuses for big-name competition and grant MLS the respect it deserves. In the early game, New York Red Bulls (5th place in MLS) found victory over Manchester City, 2-1. This was a [...]
Written by: Gabe
What? It’s not as if my absence from posting caused me to miss commenting on anything important in American soccer. Actually, I have been taking care of a newborn (human) baby (mine) and have truthfully barely had time to watch the games, much less comment on them. So in the interest of summary, I give [...]
Written by: Gabe
In general, when I hear someone complain about referees, I dismiss it. The ref is too easy a scapegoat upon whose cereal coaches, players, and fans figuratively shit. But last night’s best-versus-best match-up, in my opinion, was legitimately marred by a flurry of poor judgment. Yellow cards tend to lose their “I mean business” effect [...]
Written by: tyler ransburgh
The newest Major League Soccer franchise from Philadelphia has created their identity. The Philadelphia Union will join MLS during the 2010 season. The team colors will be blue and gold (see logo to the right). The team identity is taken from the 13 original American colonies that met in the 1770s in Philadelphia to break [...]
Written by: Gabe
Is there any other sport in which the commentator is a better player than every player on the field? John Harkes’ critques, though accurate, are annoying when they make you realize how low the quality of play is you’re watching. The only remarkable thing about this game is the fastest red card ever issued in [...]
Written by: tyler ransburgh
Major League Soccer has awarded Vancouver (Canada…duh) a franchise that will join the league in 2011. Vancouver will be the 17th team in Major League Soccer. Portland, St Louis and Ottawa are awaiting the MLS to add a second franchise in 2011. In other news, Barcelona reversed their position on helping place a Major Soccer [...]
Written by: Gabe
David Beckham just wants one of two things. (A) Play at the top level of world football. Nothing feels better than knowing you’ve still got it. But in soccer terms, David is a bit of a geezer, and he knows it. So, in 2007, he opted for… (B) Create a legacy. Put his stardom to [...]
Written by: tyler ransburgh
Beckham has secured a new deal with AC Milan and the LA Galaxy. The dual contract will allow Beckham to stay with AC Milan till the end of the Serie A season and wont return to the United States till mid July. Beckham will miss 3+ months of the MLS season. On the other hand, [...]
Written by: tyler ransburgh
Major League Soccer plans to announce the next two expansion teams in March. The next two clubs will kick off their season in 2011 and are currently between Vancouver, Ottawa, Miami, St. Louis and Portland. There has been news that Spanish giant Barcelona FC is part of the Miami bid. It is interesting to see [...]
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