Monthly Archives: June 2009

Red Bulls sign Bouna Coundoul, waive Conway

                                                                              Photo by ISIphotos.com The New York Red Bulls have completed the signing of goalkeeper Bouna Coundoul to a contract through 2012, sources confirmed to SBI on Monday. To make room for Coundoul, the Red Bulls have waived goalkeeper Jon … Continue reading »

Posted in BREAKING NEWS, MLS- Colorado Rapids, MLS- New York Red Bulls | 53 Comments

European clubs eyeing Clark and Davies

                                                                                 Photo by ISIphotos.com by GIANFRANCO PANIZO When the U.S. national team closed out its historic run in the Confederations Cup on Sunday, one got the sense that it would only be a matter of time before European suitors came calling for some … Continue reading »

Posted in Americans Abroad, Confederations Cup, European Soccer, U.S. Men's National Team | 75 Comments

One American’s Confederations Cup experience in Brazil

                                                           Photo by ISIphotos.com   While most U.S. national team fans were watching Sunday's Confederations Cup final between the United States and Brazil at sports bars or in their own homes, there were a few American soccer fans who had the chance … Continue reading »

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Brazil 3, USA 2: A Look Back

                                                                              Photo by ISIphotos.com The U.S. national team had Brazil on the mat, but the five-time world championship reminded us why its trophy case is full. The United States' 3-2 loss to Brazil wasn't about subs not made, or … Continue reading »

Posted in Confederations Cup, U.S. Men's National Team | 138 Comments

A look ahead to the rest of the USMNT’s summer

                                                                 Photo by ISIphotos.com With the Confederations Cup in the rearview mirror now, we can start to look ahead to the rest of the summer for the U.S. men's national team. The CONCACAF Gold Cup kicks off in a … Continue reading »

Posted in U.S. Men's National Team | 59 Comments

Confederations Cup: Brazil fights back from two goals down to stop USA

                                                                                Photo by ISIphotos.com The U.S. national team played as good a first half as anybody could have imagined against Brazil on Sunday. Disciplined defending, and perfect passing sequences leading to a pair of beautiful goals, had the Americans up … Continue reading »

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Confederations Cup Final: USA vs. Brazil (Matchday Commentary)

  The U.S. men's national team takes on Brazil in the Confederations Cup final today (2pm, ESPN), the first international tournament final in the history of the U.S. team. The Americans will be looking to exact some revenge on the … Continue reading »

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MLS Matchday 15: Your Running Commentary

  It is a light night in Major League Soccer, with just two matches on the slate. The New York Red Bulls travel to Columbus, where they hope to end their nightmare winless run, while Toronto FC tries to keep … Continue reading »

Posted in Major League Soccer | 35 Comments

Confederations Cup: Feilhaber could play in another final

                                                                Photo by ISIphotos.com by GIANFRANCO PANIZO When the U.S. national team plays Brazil on Sunday in the Confederations Cup final, there will likely be twelve Brazilians on the field when the game kicks off. No, the Brazilians are not going to have an extra player on … Continue reading »

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Where will you be watching USA vs. Brazil?

  After a bumpy start to their Confederations Cup campaign, the U.S. men's national team has reached the tournament's final after two unlikely results, including a 2-0 blanking over #1 ranked Spain. The U.S. will play Brazil on Sunday (2:30 pm ET, ESPN) … Continue reading »

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