Monthly Archives: January 2009

Red Bulls practice report

                                                                      Photo by ISIphotos.net Juan Carlos Osorio has long been known as a coach who is always looking for good left-footed players, whether to play in defense or on the left flank, but the New York Red Bulls coach … Continue reading »

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Altidore completes loan move to Xerez

Jozy Altidore's loan move to Spanish second division leaders Deportivo Xerez is now official, a source close to Altidore confirmed on Friday. Altidore joined his new club today for the start of a half-season loan that should afford him the … Continue reading »

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Altidore set for Xerez loan

  Jozy Altidore is set to join Spanish second division club Deportivo Xerez on loan, while a proposed transfer has been scrapped by both Altidore and Villarreal manager Manuel Pellegrini. Villarreal general manager Jose Manuel Llaneza revealed to Spanish daily … Continue reading »

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Gallardo ready to return to River Plate?

                                                   Photo by ISIphotos.com There is lucky, and then there is D.C. United lucky. D.C. was prepared to head into the 2009 season with the injury-prone Marcelo Gallardo and his bloated and roster-sinking salary, but now it appears that … Continue reading »

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USA vs. Mexico Countdown: Bradley calls in 20 for training camp

U.S. national team head coach Bob Bradley called in a 20-man training camp roster ahead of the U.S. team's World Cup qualifier against Mexico on Feb. 11. The group is made up almost entirely of players who were part of … Continue reading »

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An MLS family’s fight against leukemia

                                                     Photo by ISIphotos.com After 11 seasons with six different teams, it is safe to call Jamaican playmaker Andy Williams an MLS lifer. His skill has dazzled countless fans and earned him a solid career of more than 300 … Continue reading »

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Beckham show could be sidelined

  The David Beckham love-fest at AC Milan may have to be put on hold as the former LA Galaxy midfielder tries to recover from a leg muscle strain in time to play in Milan's match against Lazio on Sunday. … Continue reading »

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Freddy Adu’s struggle for minutes continues

  By SULAIMAN FOLARIN Can anyone explain why American sensation Freddy Adu is not getting more playing time with mid table AS Monaco in the French Ligue 1? This is one question that bothers and still perplexes this writer. Yes … Continue reading »

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USA to announce World Cup bid plans

                                                                     Photo by ISIphotos.com U.S. Soccer president Sunil Gulati has scheduled a conference call for Monday to announce U.S. Soccer's bid intentions for the upcoming FIFA World Cups. Gulati will reveal which World Cup U.S. Soccer will make a bid … Continue reading »

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Americans Abroad: Wednesday Rewind

By GIANFRANCO PANIZO Jose Francisco Torres' resume continues to grow more impressive with each passing month. Torres added to his international experience on Wednesday by starting in Pachuca's Copa Libertadores clash against Universidad de Chile. After falling behind early, Torres almost … Continue reading »

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