Monthly Archives: October 2009

This weekend’s Soccer on TV

  Photo by ISIphotos.com  The North London Derby between Arsenal and Tottenham highlights this weekend's batch of soccer action on TV. Major League Soccer's playoffs will offer plenty of intrigue, but the Arsenal-Tottenham battle has the makings of a truly … Continue reading »

Posted in European Soccer, Major League Soccer, Mexican Soccer, Soccer on TV | 16 Comments

Americans Abroad: A Look Ahead

                                      Photo by ISIphotos.com  by FRANCO PANIZO From tweets to fines to rumored firings, Hull City's Phil Brown and Jozy Altidore have had quite an interesting week, and it gets even more intriguing this weekend. The next chapter in the Hull … Continue reading »

Posted in Americans Abroad, European Soccer | 19 Comments

MLS Playoffs: Houston Dynamo vs. Seattle Sounders (Matchnight Commentary)

The Seattle Sounders will make their MLS playoff debut tonight against the two-time MLS Cup champion Houston Dynamo in the opening match of their Western Conference playoff series (10pm, ESPN2). The Sounders are new to the playoffs as a club, … Continue reading »

Posted in Major League Soccer, MLS- Houston Dynamo, MLS- Seattle Sounders | 122 Comments

Blanco signs with Veracruz, will have option to return to Chicago

Photo by ISIphotos.comOne of Major League Soccer's biggest free agents will be leaving MLS this winter, but he may not be gone for good. Chicago Fire star Cuauhtemoc Blanco has signed a contract with Mexican second division club Veracruz for … Continue reading »

Posted in BREAKING NEWS, Major League Soccer, Mexican Soccer, MLS- Chicago Fire | 48 Comments

SBI Playoff Preview: Houston Dynamo vs. Seattle Sounders

   Photo by ISIphotos.com With apologies to the LA SuperClasico series, there is perhaps no MLS playoff series this year more intriguing and more tough to call than the Houston Dynamo-Seattle Sounders series. The two-time MLS Cup champion Dynamo take … Continue reading »

Posted in Major League Soccer, MLS- Houston Dynamo, MLS- Seattle Sounders | 22 Comments

Chad Marshall likely to start Crew’s playoff opener

As their defense of the MLS Cup hits the postseason, Columbus Crew and head coach Robert Warzycha are still waiting on the injury status of Chad Marshall. The Crew's defender of the year has been missing in action since spraining … Continue reading »

Posted in Major League Soccer, MLS- Columbus Crew | 12 Comments

Report: Josh Wicks out 4-6 months after surgery

The list of things to do in the nation's capital grew even longer today, as D.C. United keeper Josh Wicks underwent successful surgery to repair his dislocated shoulder that ended his 2009 campaign. Wicks injured his shoulder in a nasty … Continue reading »

Posted in Major League Soccer, MLS- DC United | 32 Comments

Midweek College Soccer Wrap: Akron wins 16th straight, UNC crushes Stetson 7-0

Mike Wise Photography Easy schedule or not, there's no stopping the Akron Zips. While their conference schedule in Mid-American play is regarded as fairly light, Wednesday's match against Penn State was a chance at answering those critics, as the Nittany … Continue reading »

Posted in College Soccer | 9 Comments

New USL-breakway league remains likely

With talks at a stand-still between the Team Owners Association and Nurock Soccer Holdings, new owners of USL, the chances of a breakaway league led by numerous USL 1 clubs next year is looking more and more likely. Vancouver and … Continue reading »

Posted in Uncategorized | 37 Comments

Phil Brown still has a job (for now)

Phil Brown prepares to break into his ode to Michael Jackson before a recent match. Yes, Phil Brown is still Hull City's manager. At least for now. Despite reports suggesting he is on his way out, Brown still has a … Continue reading »

Posted in European Soccer | 31 Comments