Monthly Archives: September 2009

EPL Week 6: A Look Back

By TRAVIS CLARK Many had trumped this weekend as a maelstrom of mediocre matchups throughout England's top flight. And surely with fixtures like Wigan-Chelsea, Manchester United-Stoke, Sunderland-Wolves, there wasn't much to boast about going in. But the aftermath of it … Continue reading »

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Ralston out for season with torn ACL

New England Revolution midfielder Steve Ralston is out for the season with a torn ACL suffered during the Revs' 2-1 win vs. Seattle on Saturday at Gillette Stadium. Ralston suffered the injury after planting his right leg upon landing following … Continue reading »

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Monday Morning Centerback: On the US Under-20s, SBI’s MLS MVP vote and more

                                                                                Photo by ISIphotos.com It was an ugly loss, but one you came away feeling didn't have to happen. The U.S. Under-20 national team's 3-0 loss to Germany was never really competitive, at least in the sense that the Americans … Continue reading »

Posted in MLS- New England Revolution, MLS- San Jose Earthquakes, Monday Morning Centerback, U.S. Youth National Teams, Under-20 World Cup | 74 Comments

Americans Abroad: Weekend Rewind

by GIANFRANCO PANIZO While there were few positives to draw from the U.S. U-20 national team's World Cup opener, there were reasons for optimism from some of the Americans Abroad this weekend. Tim Howard once again provided Everton with a solid performance, … Continue reading »

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Soccer Sunday: Your Running Commentary

It is one of the more quiet Sundays in recent memory in the soccer world, but even on a slow day there are plenty of matches to watch. The Under-20 World Cup is in full swing, while leagues from Italy … Continue reading »

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MLS Matchday 28: Match Night Commentary

  What happens when a playoff race involves almost a dozen Major League Soccer team? Every single game becomes vital. There are no throwaway matches on this MLS Matchday 28. The league-worst New York Red Bulls aren't in the playoff … Continue reading »

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Under-20 World Cup: USA vs. Germany (Matchday Commentary)

  The U.S. Under-20 men's national team begins World Cup play today against Germany (10am, ESPN Classic) knowing that points are vital from this match in order to help qualifying out of a loaded group that includes Cameroon and South … Continue reading »

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Soccer Saturday: Your Running Commentary

This Saturday's soccer action doesn't feature as many marquee tilts as previous weeks, but today will give American soccer fans a chance to see every top team in Europe play, as well as some of the best young talent in … Continue reading »

Posted in European Soccer, Major League Soccer, Mexican Soccer, Soccer on TV, Your Running Commentary | 58 Comments

SBI’s Friday Free Kicks: On the USA U-20s, USMNT defenders and more

                                                           Photo by ISIphotos.com With the Under-20 World Cup now underway, and the U.S. Under-20 team ready to make its debut on Saturday vs. Germany (10am, ESPN Classic/ESPN360.com), there is plenty of talk about the team's lack of star power or … Continue reading »

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This weekend’s soccer on TV

                                                                                  Photo by ISIphotos.com The kids are coming and you aren't going to want to miss it. The U.S. Under-20 national team takes the field at the Under-20 World Cup in Egypt on Saturday and its first match, against Germany, should … Continue reading »

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