Monthly Archives: September 2008

Colorado Rapids at New York Red Bulls: Match Night Commentary

Good evening folks. The Colorado Rapids are at Giants Stadium tonight to take on the New York Red Bulls in a crucial match for both teams. The Red Bulls will be looking to keep their hold on fourth place in … Continue reading »

Posted in MLS- Colorado Rapids, MLS- New York Red Bulls | 34 Comments

Houston Dynamo at Toronto FC: Your Running Commentary

Toronto FC doesn’t have much hope of making the playoffs, but it must still play host to the two-time defending champion Houston Dynamo. Fans will still stream into BMO Field and cheer in force (though I have a feeling we … Continue reading »

Posted in MLS- Houston Dynamo, MLS- Toronto FC, Your Running Commentary | 6 Comments

Soccer Saturday: Your Running Commentary

Good morning all. There is an entertaining schedule of games on TV today, with Liverpool-Everton kicking off the festivities this morning. Here is today’s list of games on TV: 10am- Setanta USA- Bolton at Manchester United 10am- FSC- Chelsea at … Continue reading »

Posted in European Soccer, Soccer on TV | 17 Comments

Emptying the Notebook: On Beckham, Carver, Exantus, Anelka and more

So it’s the day after the Los Angeles Galaxy’s awful 3-1 loss to Chicago on Thursday and you’re probably wondering where the Galaxy will go from here. I can tell you where at least one of their players is. None … Continue reading »

Posted in Americans Abroad, European Soccer, Major League Soccer, MLS- Los Angeles Galaxy, MLS- New York Red Bulls, MLS- Toronto FC | 36 Comments

This weekend’s soccer on TV

This is one of those weekends that make you happy to be a soccer fan. One of those weekends when the stars align and the European soccer schedules come together to give you a full menu of intense match-ups and … Continue reading »

Posted in European Soccer, Major League Soccer, Soccer on TV | 17 Comments

You Write the Caption: The best of the Josh Wicks entries

                                                      Photo by ISIphotos.com Wouldn’t you know it. After three months off, You Write the Caption has made a strong comeback, with this … Continue reading »

Posted in MLS- Los Angeles Galaxy, You Write the Caption | 17 Comments

What has been the most lopsided trade of the past MLS off-season?

                                          Photo by ISiphotos.com The 2008 season isn’t over, but with just a few games remaining in the regular season, I don’t think it’s too early to … Continue reading »

Posted in Major League Soccer | 55 Comments

Morning Ticker: Chicago buries Galaxy, Kinnear named Newcastle manager and Keane to let Yorke join T&T

The Los Angeles Galaxy just flat-lined. Coded. Went into cardiac arrest. You don’t need to watch Grey’s Anatomy or ER, or be a doctor, to know the medical terms for what happened to the Galaxy’s playoff hopes last night. An … Continue reading »

Posted in CONCACAF, European Soccer, MLS- Chicago Fire, MLS- Los Angeles Galaxy, World Cup Qualifying | 30 Comments

Los Angeles Galaxy at Chicago Fire: Your Running Commentary

The Los Angeles Galaxy visit Toyota Park tonight to take on the Chicago Fire in what amounts to a must-win match if LA hopes to resurrect its faint playoff hopes. The Fire will be looking to avoid a three-match losing … Continue reading »

Posted in MLS- Chicago Fire, MLS- Los Angeles Galaxy, Your Running Commentary | 69 Comments

SBI MLS Fantasy Corner

                                            Photo by ISIphotos.com Whether you are an MLS coach or a Fantasy MLS player, you both know that time is running out on this season. … Continue reading »

Posted in Fantasy Soccer, Major League Soccer | 7 Comments