Monthly Archives: August 2008

Afternoon Ticker: Twente eyeing Kljestan, Benfica signs Suazo and Milner to Villa

                                                                                   Photo by ISIphotos.com Plenty of moving and shaking going on in the … Continue reading »

Posted in CONCACAF, European Soccer, MLS- Chivas USA, U.S. Men's National Team | 49 Comments

This weekend’s soccer on TV

The weekend so many of you have been waiting for is finally here. This is the weekend when Serie A and La Liga kick off, meaning all of Europe’s top leagues will be underway, meaning the list of games you … Continue reading »

Posted in European Soccer, Major League Soccer, Soccer on TV | 29 Comments

Morning Ticker: UEFA Cup draw set, Saha to Everton and Riera to Liverpool

Good morning all. Today is shaping up to be a very busy day in the soccer world. It’s the last weekday before the close of the transfer window and it is the day before many of the world’s top leagues … Continue reading »

Posted in Americans Abroad, European Soccer | 15 Comments

SBI Fantasy MLS Corner

                                                             Photo by ISIphotos.com If you are a fantasy sports junkie, this might be a tough time a year for … Continue reading »

Posted in Fantasy Soccer, Major League Soccer | 2 Comments

MLS denies blocking any Red Bulls transfer

In the wake of my report on the Red Bull’s quest to sign Mac Kandji and the league’s role in preventing the signing from happening, both MLS deputy commissioner Ivan Gazidis and Red Bulls sporting director Jeff Agoos have come … Continue reading »

Posted in Major League Soccer, MLS- New York Red Bulls | 96 Comments

Bradley names USA roster for Cuba/T&T qualifiers

U.S. men’s national team coach Bob Bradley has named his 20-man roster for the upcoming games against Cuba and Trinidad & Tobago. Here it is: GOALKEEPERS : Brad Guzan (Aston Villa: 2/2 SO), Tim Howard (Everton FC: 4/3 SO) DEFENDERS: … Continue reading »

Posted in U.S. Men's National Team | 205 Comments

UEFA Champions League Draw is Set

The UEFA Champions League Draw has been completed and, as expected, there are plenty of juicy match-ups. Here are the groups: Group A: Chelsea, Roma, Bordeaux, CFR 1907 Cluj Group B: Inter Milan, Werder Bremen, Panathanaikos, Anorthosis Famagusta Group C: … Continue reading »

Posted in European Soccer | 51 Comments

MLS blocks Red Bulls bid for Kandji

The Red Bulls’ quest to sign Macoumba Kandji this season has ended, with Major League Soccer pulling the plug on the potential $200,000 transfer bid for the 23-year-old Senegalese striker. According to sources with knowledge of the transfer discussions, the … Continue reading »

Posted in MLS- New York Red Bulls | 203 Comments

(Some more of) Your Questions Answered

Good morning everybody. Here is the second of four parts of the most recent Q&A session. If you asked question last week, be ready to have them answered either today or tomorrow (that’s the plan right now. I might leave … Continue reading »

Posted in SBI Live Q&A | 18 Comments

UEFA Champions League: Final 32-team field set as group draw looms

After nearly 200 minutes of scoreless soccer, Liverpool avoided the embarrassment of being eliminated before the group stage of the UEFA Champions League thanks to a Dirk Kuyt game-winning goal that gave Liverpool a 1-0 series victory against Belgian champions … Continue reading »

Posted in European Soccer | 30 Comments