Monthly Archives: February 2010

Who should the USA start vs. the Netherlands?

Photo by ISIphotos.com The first chance to see a close to full-strength U.S. national team in 2010 will come on Wednesday in the Netherlands, and while there are still several top players recovering from injuries, the match vs. the Netherlands should … Continue reading »

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Americans Abroad: A Look Ahead

   By FRANCO PANIZO Brad Guzan has received most of the starts for Aston Villa in the club's run to the Carling Cup final, but it could be incumbent Brad Friedel who gets the nod against Manchester United. Friedel has been red … Continue reading »

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Houston Dynamo vs. New York Red Bulls: Match Night Commentary

Good afternoon folks. We're here in sunny (but chilly) Orlando, Florida for the Walt Disney Soccer Classic. The Houston Dynamo will take on the New York Red Bulls in this pre-season match. Toronto FC faces FC Dallas in the nightcap. … Continue reading »

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MLS Players Union: Old CBA is terminated but no strike imminent

The MLS player's union released a statement today regarding the labor negotiations with Major League Soccer, stating that talks have not produced a new collective bargaining agreement and the old CBA will expire at midnight tonight. The Major League Soccer Players Union … Continue reading »

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USA announces roster for Netherlands friendly (Updated)

Photo by ISIphotos.com U.S. national team head coach Bob Bradley named the 20-man roster for Wednesday's friendly vs. the Netherlands in Amsterdam and, as expected, the roster is loaded with European-based players. Just three of the 20 players called up … Continue reading »

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Afternoon updates: MLS Labor update, new USA jersey and more

There is plenty going on today on the news front so here is a quick rundown of some things you should know about. Today is the deadline for the latest labor negotation extension between MLS and the player's Union. As … Continue reading »

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Europa League: Your Running Commentary

By AVI CREDITOR The Europa League field will be down to 16 teams Thursday, as a slate of 15 second-leg matches will determine who moves on to the next round of the knockout stage. Benfica took care of business by … Continue reading »

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Fantasy Premier League: Matchweek 28

By AVI CREDITOR It's an odd week in the Barclays Premier League. John Terry and Wayne Bridge will be sharing the same pitch at Stamford Bridge, there are two relegation battles (Burnley-Portsmouth, Bolton-Wolves) and Tottenham hosts Everton in an intriguing … Continue reading »

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Mid-Day Ticker: Bridge quits England, Cabanas shooting update and more

By AVI CREDITOR The Wayne Bridge-John Terry saga has reached new heights. Bridge has taken himself out of national-team consideration for the World Cup, further depleting England's options at left back and adding another chapter to an ugly story for … Continue reading »

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Pearce shines in first start since 2009 Gold Cup

photo by ISIphotos.com By FRANCO PANIZO Heath Pearce looked to be the solution to the U.S. national team's problematic left back situation in 2008, but that was before a drop in form saw him fall out of favor with head … Continue reading »

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