Monthly Archives: October 2009

Under-17 World Cup: USA vs. Malawi (Matchday Commentary)

The U.S. Under-17 men's national team takes the field today looking to rebound from its Under-20 World Cup opening loss to Spain. The Americans take on Malawi (11am, ESPNU) knowing that a loss would cripple their chances to progress. The … Continue reading »

Posted in U.S. Youth National Teams, Under-17 World Cup | 109 Comments

SBI’s 2009 MLS Defender of the Year: Geoff Cameron

  Photo by ISIphotos.com There aren't many players in MLS more versatile than Geoff Cameron, and this year, there were no defenders who were better. When Houston's defense reached a critical moment of transition, Dynamo head coach Dom Kinnear turned … Continue reading »

Posted in Major League Soccer, MLS- Houston Dynamo | 24 Comments

Who will win in the MLS Playoff First Round?

_______________________________Photo by ISIphotos.com The 2009 MLS playoffs are set to kick off tonight with the Houston Dynamo taking on the Seattle Sounders and SBI will spend the next two days previewing the four first-round match-ups. We will preview the Houston-Seattle … Continue reading »

Posted in Major League Soccer | 33 Comments

Americans Abroad: Wednesday Rewind

____________________________Photo by ISIphotos.com The time is now for Kenny Cooper if he wants to get Bob Bradley's attention for 2010. With two friendlies on the horizon in November, steady play from the tall forward would likely earn up at least … Continue reading »

Posted in Americans Abroad, European Soccer | 29 Comments

SBI’s 2009 MLS Rookie of the Year: Omar Gonzalez

_______________________________Photo by ISIphotos.com Being the top rookie in any MLS rookie class is an accomplishment, but being the best rookie in arguably the strongest rookie class in league history makes the 2009 MLS Rookie of the Year award more special … Continue reading »

Posted in Major League Soccer, MLS- Los Angeles Galaxy | 51 Comments

Men’s College Soccer RPI: Wake on top, Akron third

The men's college soccer season is nearing the postseason, and with it comes the Ratings Percentage Index (RPI). In the second installment, released earlier this week, Akron found itself in ranked third despite their outstanding 15-0 record. Wake Forest and … Continue reading »

Posted in College Soccer | 21 Comments

Will the Red Bulls hire Richie Williams?

  Of all the decisions to be made on head coaching positions in Major League Soccer this off-season, perhaps none is being watched more carefully than the New York Red Bulls' decision on whether to keep Richie Williams as head … Continue reading »

Posted in Major League Soccer, MLS- New York Red Bulls | 34 Comments

Report: Brown out at Hull City

Phil Brown's days at Hull City figured to be numbered given the team's awful start, but now reports are surfacing that he has already left the club. Soccernet is reporting that Brown has left Hull, while the Daily Mail is … Continue reading »

Posted in European Soccer | 60 Comments

SBI’s 2009 Goalkeeper of the Year: Zach Thornton

    Photo by ISIphotos.com The 2009 MLS Goalkeeper of the Year award was far from an easy one to vote for, with the only clear aspect of the voting being that it should probably go to a keeper from the … Continue reading »

Posted in Major League Soccer, MLS- Chivas USA | 34 Comments

Real Madrid mauled by third division team

Real Madrid's new 'Galactico' era has not started out the season quite as expected, and the struggles continued after losing in humiliating fashion on Tuesday. Real Madrid lost to third division club Alcorcon, 4-0, in a Copa del Rey match. Alcorcon, which has 400 … Continue reading »

Posted in European Soccer | 45 Comments