Monthly Archives: June 2009

Catching up with SuperLiga

Lost in the shadow of the Confederations Cup (at least on SBI) has been the third-annual SuperLiga Tournament. We have largely ignored the MLS vs. Mexico competition and while we've been asleep at the wheel some MLS teams have had … Continue reading »

Posted in Major League Soccer, Mexican Soccer | 24 Comments

WPS Week 14: A Look Ahead

                                                                                     Photo by ISIphotos.com   By CHRISTA MANN Week 14 in Women’s Pro Soccer featured two Wednesday match-ups and will continue with one game on Saturday and another on Sunday. In the first mid-week contest, the L.A. Sol and … Continue reading »

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Remembering the last time USA was in a tournament final

If you are excited about the prospect of the U.S. national team facing off against Brazil in the final of an international tournament, it's okay. You are not alone. As much as some want to minimize the importance of the … Continue reading »

Posted in U.S. Men's National Team | 47 Comments

Jermaine Jones sidelined with hairline leg fracture

  If you were hoping to see Jermaine Jones suiting up for the U.S. national team some time soon, you will have to wait a while longer. The Schalke 04 midfielder and aspiring U.S. national team player has been diagnosed … Continue reading »

Posted in Americans Abroad, European Soccer, U.S. Men's National Team | 45 Comments

Red Bulls part ways with Pietravallo (other moves looming)

  New York Red Bulls fans haven't had much to cheer about during the team's horrendous 2009 season, but they are about to finally get at least some good news. Argentine midfielder Juan Pietravallo has left the team and has … Continue reading »

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MLS Matchday 15 (A Look Ahead)

  The U.S. national team's dream run to the Confederations Cup final on Sunday is getting all the headlines these days, but there is still Major League Soccer action going on and there are still important games being contested. It … Continue reading »

Posted in Major League Soccer | 18 Comments

Who should start for the USA vs. Brazil?

                                                                            Photo by ISIphotos.com U.S. men's national team head coach Bob Bradley has had some tough decisions to make regarding his starting lineup during the Confederations Cup, but his decisions heading into Sunday's final can be boiled down to one. … Continue reading »

Posted in Confederations Cup, U.S. Men's National Team | 179 Comments

WPS: A mid-season look at the league’s top players

                                                                          Photo by ISIphotos.com   By CHRISTA MANN Women's Pro Soccer is 14 weeks, 42 games, and just over halfway through its inaugural season. With a good sample of matches to try and judge the teams, styles of play, and ability of players, … Continue reading »

Posted in Women's Professional Soccer | 9 Comments

Brazil 1, South Africa 0: The game-winning goal

South Africa fought hard and pushed Brazil to the brink in Thursday's Confederation's Cup semifinals, but ultimately a questionable free kick call and a brilliant shot by Barcelona's Dani Alves kept South Africa from pulling off the second upset of … Continue reading »

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Cast your vote for the USA’s win vs. Spain

                                                                           The U.S. national team's stunning upset of Spain is easily one of the biggest upsets in national team history, now it is your chance to vote it as the biggest upset in American sports this year. The U.S. … Continue reading »

Posted in Confederations Cup, U.S. Men's National Team | 19 Comments