Monthly Archives: October 2008

New MLS Cup trophy unveiled

                                            Major League Soccer/Tiffany Major League Soccer unveiled its new MLS Cup trophy at a ceremony in New York City on Wednesday morning. The Tiffany-designed trophy … Continue reading »

Posted in Major League Soccer | 74 Comments

Morning Ticker: Seattle introduces Ljungberg, Ronaldo to play in Brazil and Heinze slams Sir Alex

Seattle Sounders FC introduced Freddie Ljungberg to the masses on Tuesday, showing off the club’s first designated player and the player Seattle is hoping will be its own answer to David Beckham. Seattle is certainly spending close to Beckham money … Continue reading »

Posted in European Soccer, Major League Soccer, MLS- Seattle Sounders, South American Soccer | 40 Comments

Dynamo reserves settle for Champions League tie

                                                                  Photo by ISIphotos.com Hey John Spencer, your Houston Dynamo reserves just won the MLS Reserve Division. Where are … Continue reading »

Posted in CONCACAF, Major League Soccer, MLS- Houston Dynamo | 22 Comments

Maradona set to coach Argentina

In one of the most intriguing developments to hit the soccer world in years, Argentine legend Diego Maradona is set to become head coach of Argentina’s national team. Yes, wow. Maradona would take over for Alfio Basile, who stepped down … Continue reading »

Posted in International Soccer, South American Soccer | 79 Comments

Who will win in the MLS Playoff First Round?

                                                         Photo by ISIphotos.com The 2008 MLS Playoffs are set to kick off on Thursday night and it is time to start … Continue reading »

Posted in Major League Soccer | 28 Comments

Twellman out indefinitely with concussion-related symptoms

Just when you thought things couldn’t get any worse for the New England Revolution heading into its MLS playoff series vs. the Chicago Fire, the Revs have been hit with more bad news. The Boston Globe is reporting that star … Continue reading »

Posted in Major League Soccer, MLS- New England Revolution | 38 Comments

Hull’s Geovanni says ‘Chelsea will be next’

Just when you thought Wednesday’s clash between Chelsea and Hull had enough subplots, leave it to Hull playmaker Geovanni to stir things up before the battle of second-place EPL squads. The Brazilian midfielder spoke out ahead of Wednesday’s match, warning … Continue reading »

Posted in Uncategorized | 29 Comments

U.S. Under-20 national team heading to Spain

                                                                                Photo by ISIphotos.com The 2009 Under-20 World Cup is still almost a year … Continue reading »

Posted in U.S. Youth National Teams | 45 Comments

Who is on your MLS Best XI?

                                                         Photo by ISIphotos.com With the MLS regular season finally over, it is time to start thinking about the winners of the … Continue reading »

Posted in Major League Soccer | 99 Comments

Morning Ticker: Sir Alex rips Blatter, Adams named Pompey manager and Gilardino’s handball suspension

Just when you thought the Roy Keane-Jack Warner war of words would win the 2008 Verbal Warfare award, there is a new battle brewing. Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson slammed FIFA president Sepp Blatter, questioning whether Blatter’s penchant for controversial … Continue reading »

Posted in European Soccer | 30 Comments