Monthly Archives: January 2010

Americans Abroad: Friedel looks to silence Arsenal

By AVI CREDITOR There are a number of Americans in action overseas on Wednesday, but none have the charge that Brad Friedel does: Stop Arsenal. The Gunners have scored at least two goals in six consecutive Premier League games, including … Continue reading »

Posted in Americans Abroad | 137 Comments

Setanta Sports USA to cease operations

By AVI CREDITOR Setanta's loss is Fox Soccer Channel's gain. Setanta announced Wednesday that it will be ceasing its broadcasting operations in the United States and Caribbean on Feb. 28 and that it will also be transferring many of its … Continue reading »

Posted in Soccer on TV | 63 Comments

Mid-Day Ticker: Robinho close to City exit, Fire sign Polish defender, and more

By AVI CREDITOR Wednesday's Carling Cup Manchester derby of a semifinal was supposed to be focused on Carlos Tevez and the ongoing feud with his former team. It appears that Tevez will be sharing the spotlight with Robinho. According to … Continue reading »

Posted in European Soccer, MLS- Chicago Fire | 24 Comments

Your January Questions Answered (Pt. 1)

  Photo by ISIphotos.com While we all wait for MLS to either reach a labor deal or begin an ugly labor war, it's probably a good time for our latest installment of Your Questions Answered. There just so happen to … Continue reading »

Posted in SBI Live Q&A | 60 Comments

MLS labor talks continue as deadline looms

  With less than a week to go before the current MLS Collective Bargaining Agreement expires, Major League Soccer still has no deal in place for a new CBA and there is no reason to believe a deal will be … Continue reading »

Posted in Major League Soccer | 42 Comments

Onyewu closing in on return to Milan

Photo by ISIphotos.com As Oguchi Onyewu's imposing frame lay crumpled on the RFK Stadium turf, he knew something was very wrong with his left knee, but rather than try to think about what might be wrong, his first thoughts raced … Continue reading »

Posted in Americans Abroad, U.S. Men's National Team | 101 Comments

MLS Notes: San Jose nears deal with Brazilian, Dynamo re-signs veterans, and more

By AVI CREDITOR San Jose Earthquakes general manager John Doyle had promised to bring in international talent prior to the 2010 season. He appears to be closing in on his biggest piece to that puzzle. The San Jose Mercury News … Continue reading »

Posted in MLS- Houston Dynamo, MLS- San Jose Earthquakes, MLS- Seattle Sounders | 49 Comments

Copa Libertadores kicks off 51st edition

By NESTOR F. SEBASTIAN South America's premier club competition, the Copa Libertadores, kicks off its 51st edition this week as the first stages have 12 teams battling for six spots available into the group phases where eventually 40 teams from … Continue reading »

Posted in Uncategorized | 36 Comments

Tuesday Kickoff: Europe plotting move for 2018, Cooper returns to 1860 and more

If you were hoping for the United States to beat out a host of other candidates, including England, for the right to host the 2018 World Cup, things have gotten a whole lot tougher. According to FIFA president Sepp Blatter, … Continue reading »

Posted in Americans Abroad, International Soccer, Mexican Soccer | 114 Comments

Montreal plans on making MLS impact sooner rather than later

By AVI CREDITOR The question isn't "If?" for Montreal Impact president Joey Saputo. It's "When?" The Vancouver Sun reported Monday that Saputo plans on having his team join Major League Soccer as soon as 2011, with realistic hopes set at … Continue reading »

Posted in MLS- Expansion, MLS- Portland Timbers, MLS- Vancouver Whitecaps | 142 Comments