Monthly Archives: July 2009

Arbeloa nears Real Madrid move

Liverpool defender Alvaro Arbeloa could become the newest Galactico. Arbeloa says he has nearly completed a move to Real Madrid, and that all parties involved will benefit from his transfer. Arbeloa has also insisted that he has the most desire to complete the move. … Continue reading »

Posted in European Soccer | 31 Comments

2009-10 CONCACAF Champions League set to kickoff tonight

By TRAVIS CLARK With the MLS season in full swing, for some clubs an already congested schedule is about to become even more cluttered as the CONCACAF Champions' League preliminary rounds kickoff tonight. D.C. United gets things rolling for MLS, … Continue reading »

Posted in CONCACAF, MLS- DC United, MLS- New York Red Bulls, MLS- Toronto FC | 20 Comments

American Ticker: Donovan an All-Star doubt, Clark signs for Livorno and more

                                         Photo by ISIphotos.com by GIANFRANCO PANIZO If you were hoping to see Los Angeles Galaxy forward Landon Donovan continue his recent tear at the MLS All-Star game, then you may be disappointed to know he might not play. Donovan … Continue reading »

Posted in Americans Abroad, Major League Soccer, MLS- Los Angeles Galaxy | 42 Comments

SBI MLS Power Rankings: Week 19

After a Gold Cup-induced two week hiatus, the SBI MLS Power Rankings are back and you might think you're looking at some 2008 rankings when you see who is on top now. The Columbus Crew is hot, red-hot, champion hot, … Continue reading »

Posted in Major League Soccer | 29 Comments

D.C. United 2, San Jose 2: A Look Back

  By TRAVIS CLARK It was a dream start for D.C. United on Saturday. With a hectic schedule looming, a Christian Gomez brace had United out to a 2-0 lead at Buck Shaw Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif. Missing midfielder … Continue reading »

Posted in MLS- DC United, MLS- San Jose Earthquakes | 4 Comments

Monday Rewind: USA-Mexico in English for all, Galaxy fan un-banned and more

                                                     Photo by ISIphotos.com  If you were beginning to worry about being able to see the USA-Mexico World Cup qualifier on August 12th in English, it appears your fears are about to subside. NBC Universal, parent company of Telemundo, is … Continue reading »

Posted in European Soccer, Major League Soccer, Mexican Soccer, MLS- Los Angeles Galaxy, Soccer on TV, U.S. Men's National Team | 60 Comments

Houston to host 2010 MLS All-Star Game

The city of Houston will play host to the 2010 MLS All-Star Game, MLS officials announced on Monday. The 15th playing of the event will be held either at Robertson Stadium or Reliant Stadium next summer. The 2009 All-Star Game … Continue reading »

Posted in Uncategorized | 35 Comments

Feilhaber nets game-winner in Aarhus win

                                     Photo by ISIphotos.com by GIANFRANCO PANIZO Benny Feilhaber is on fire. A week after delivering the fastest assist in Danish Superliga history, Feilhaber continued his impressive run of form with a game-winning goal in Aarhus' 3-2 win over Randers FC on Monday. The … Continue reading »

Posted in Americans Abroad | 64 Comments

SBI’s 23 for 2010: August 2009 Edition

                                                                              Photo by ISIphotos.com Now that the CONCACAF Gold Cup and FIFA Confederations Cup are behind us, we can start taking stock of the U.S. men's national team and just what the squad is shaping up to look like … Continue reading »

Posted in U.S. Men's National Team, World Cup 2010 | 144 Comments

Mexico 5, USA 0: A look back

It was bound to happen eventually, but not like this. The U.S. men's national team's unbeaten streak against Mexico on American soil began modestly enough back in 2000, when Mexico fielded a patchwork team consisting of the players from just two Mexican … Continue reading »

Posted in CONCACAF Gold Cup, U.S. Men's National Team | 192 Comments