Monthly Archives: July 2008

It’s official: Barrett to TFC, McBride to Chicago

The trade is finally complete. The deal that sends Chad Barrett to Toronto FC and paves the way for Brian McBride to go to the Chicago Fire has been finalized, TFC announced this afternoon. Toronto FC is announce the deal … Continue reading »

Posted in Major League Soccer, MLS- Chicago Fire, MLS- Toronto FC | 38 Comments

Red Bulls practice report

Good afternoon all. I spent the morning at Red Bulls practice, hoping to get a sense of the state of the team as it heads into a much-needed bye week. There were no new players to mention, no trialists, just … Continue reading »

Posted in MLS- New York Red Bulls | 20 Comments

Fire 0, Wizards 0: A Supporter’s View

Ninety minutes, Triple-digit temperatures and no goals. A scoreless draw had to be expected when the Wizards and Fire took the field on Sunday. Aside from the sweltering heat, neither team was going to be taking many chances in this … Continue reading »

Posted in MLS- Chicago Fire, MLS- Sporting Kansas City | 3 Comments

Red Bulls pass on Cunningham

The New York Red Bulls are in desperate need of a speedy forward. They’re just not desperate enough to take a chance on Jeff Cunningham. The Red Bulls passed on a chance to acquire Cunningham after being offered him by … Continue reading »

Posted in Major League Soccer, MLS- New York Red Bulls, MLS- Toronto FC | 37 Comments

Morning Ticker: FIFA makes Olympic ruling, Dynamo downs Pachuca and Real Madrid close in on midfielder

Good morning all. Lots to get into today so let’s get started: FIFA judge rules that clubs must release U-23 players If you were ready to go buy some tickets after receiving word on Tuesday that Lionel Messi would be … Continue reading »

Posted in European Soccer, Major League Soccer, Mexican Soccer, MLS- Houston Dynamo | 31 Comments

USA ties Ivory Coast, 0-0, in Olympic tune-up

The U.S. men’s Olympic team played Ivory Coast to a scoreless tie in its opening match of the ING Cup in Hong Cup on Wednesday. The Ivorians, led by Chelsea striker Salomon Kalou, out-shot the Americans but could not find … Continue reading »

Posted in U.S. Men's Olympic Team | 38 Comments

SuperLiga semifina: Pachuca vs. Houston Dynamo (Your Running Commentary)

Good evening folks. Tonight is the night the Houston Dynamo takes on Pachuca in the SuperLiga semifinals. Can the Dynamo finally beat their rivals from Mexico? Will Miguel Calero work his magic yet again? If you will be watching tonight’s … Continue reading »

Posted in Major League Soccer, Mexican Soccer, MLS- Houston Dynamo, SuperLiga | 95 Comments

FC Dallas confirms rejection of Cooper bids

                                                                         Photo by ISIphotos.com FC Dallas general manager Michael Hitchcock has confirmed SBI’s report from earlier … Continue reading »

Posted in Major League Soccer, MLS- FC Dallas | 62 Comments

Earthquakes 1, Red Bulls 1: A Supporter’s View

What does a match between two last place teams look like? It looks like what we saw on Sunday in San Jose. The Earthquakes dominated play but couldn’t finish while the Red Bulls looked absolutely awful in a 4-5-1 that … Continue reading »

Posted in MLS- New York Red Bulls, MLS- San Jose Earthquakes | 8 Comments

A little Messi to get you through the day

Admit it, you’re tired of reading about transfers, trades and contracts right? (okay, not really). I bet what you would like to do is see some beautiful soccer, some pin-point passing, creativity and clinical finishing. Right? Of course you would. … Continue reading »

Posted in European Soccer, YouTube Soccer Clips | 13 Comments