Monthly Archives: March 2010

UEFA Champions League: Matchday Commentary

Manchester United takes on Bayern Munich today (2:45pm, FSE/FSN) while French rivals Lyon and Bordeaux clash (2:45pm, FSC) in today's two UEFA Champion League quarterfinal first-leg matches. Wayne Rooney is back in the fold after missing Manchester United's league match at … Continue reading »

Posted in European Soccer | 66 Comments

A look back at the Tevez hat-trick

  Carlos Tevez is on fire. Just when you thought Lionel Messi was the only Argentine scoring for fun in Europe, Tevez has begun to sizzle and his recent goal-scoring exploits have helped Manchester City make a serious push for … Continue reading »

Posted in European Soccer | 30 Comments

SBI Live Q&A is set for Wednesday at Noon

If you are wondering when the next SBI Live Q&A is, wonder no more. I will be hosting the next SBI Live Q&A on Wednesday at noon, so be sure to check in to SBI to submit your questions. I … Continue reading »

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Copa Libertadores: Recapping the Group Stage

By NESTOR F. SEBASTIAN With four rounds gone for most teams and several already eliminated, it's time to assess and provide a brief synopsis on which squads look good enough to go deep into the Copa Libertadores pool, which teams … Continue reading »

Posted in South American Soccer | 10 Comments

Tuesday Kickoff: Champions Leagues resume, Americans Abroad and more

The UEFA Champions League quarterfinals kick off today, with Manchester United facing Bayern Munich (2:45pm, Fox Sports Espanol/FSN) and Lyon taking on Bordeaux (2:45pm, Fox Soccer Channel). Manchester United will be looking to make its third straight Champions League final, … Continue reading »

Posted in Americans Abroad, CONCACAF Champions League, European Soccer | 68 Comments

Algerians/Slovenians Abroad: Weekend Rewind

By FRANCO PANIZO Slovenia may be a small country of only two million people, but the Slovenians Abroad represented in a big way this weekend with three different goal scorers. Nejc Pecknik's contributions were the most notable as the midfielder … Continue reading »

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Chivas USA 0, Rapids 1 (A Look back)

Photo by ISIphotos.com   By ADAM SERRANO CARSON,CALIF — The Martin Vasquez era began on Friday night, but not with the bang that was expected from the new coach as Chivas USA fell 1-0 at Home Depot Center – their … Continue reading »

Posted in MLS- Chivas USA, MLS- Colorado Rapids | 24 Comments

Afternoon Ticker: Rooney and Ferdinand fit, Feilhaber return looming and more

By FRANCO PANIZO  Some of Manchester United's fears heading into the club's Champions League quarterfinals match against Bayern Munich were eased on Monday, as Rio Ferdinand and Wayne Rooney were deemed fit enough to play. Rooney and Ferdinand missed United's … Continue reading »

Posted in Americans Abroad, European Soccer | 31 Comments

Report: Manchester United set for North American summer tour (including MLS All-Star Game)

Manchester United is coming back to the United States this summer in what could be an unforgettable tour for American (and Canadian) soccer fans. The Sports Business Journal is reporting that Manchester United is working on a summer tour of … Continue reading »

Posted in European Soccer, Major League Soccer | 60 Comments

Red-hot Gomez is on Bradley’s radar (UPDATED)

There isn't a more in-form American striker in the world right now than Herculez Gomez, something that hasn't gone unnoticed by U.S. national team head coach Bob Bradley. Gomez told his club's website that he has had contact with Bradley … Continue reading »

Posted in Americans Abroad, Mexican Soccer, U.S. Men's National Team | 129 Comments