Monthly Archives: June 2010

LA Galaxy to host Real Madrid on August 7th

  BY ADAM SERRANO  The Los Angeles Galaxy announced on Tuesday that they are hosting Spanish giants Real Madrid on August 7th at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, California. The friendly takes the place of a previously scheduled appearance of … Continue reading »

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U.S. Open Cup Third Round: A Look Ahead

By TRAVIS CLARK Wednesday night, a rivalry that will soon grace MLS is renewed, as the Portland Timbers are set to host the Seattle Sounders in the Third Round of the U.S. Open Cup. PGE Park is set to host … Continue reading »

Posted in Major League Soccer, U.S. Open Cup | 27 Comments

World Cup: Spain vs. Portugal (Matchday Commentary)

By AVI CREDITOR The marquee matchup of the Round of 16 will determine the final spot in the World Cup quarterfinals, as Spain and Portugal meet at Green Point Stadium in Cape Town, South Africa (2:30 p.m., ESPN/ESPN3.com).  Spain and … Continue reading »

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World Cup: Paraguay vs. Japan (Matchday Commentary)

  By AVI CREDITOR Two of the World Cup's more surprising teams will clash with a spot in the quarterfinals on the line, as Paraguay and Japan meet at Loftus Versfeld Stadium in Pretoria, South Africa (10 a.m., ESPN/ESPN3.com). Paraguay's … Continue reading »

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Morning Ticker: Blatter to consider replay, Di Maria to Madrid and more

By AVI CREDITOR After the events of the last couple of weeks, more specifically on Sunday, FIFA president Sepp Blatter didn't really have any other choice. Blatter has stated that FIFA will "re-open the file on goal-line technology" during meetings … Continue reading »

Posted in European Soccer, World Cup 2010 | 61 Comments

World Cup Daily Recap: Brazil and the Netherlands roll on to the Quarterfinals

BY ADAM SERRANO There were no surprises in the World Cup on Monday as a powerhouses advanced to set up a fantastic match in the Quarterfinals. Brazil may not be the "joga bonito" side of old, but in their 3-0 demolition of … Continue reading »

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MLS Week 13: A Look Back

By TRAVIS CLARK Major League Soccer is back with a weekend of action already in the books. Picking up where it left off at the start of June, a full slate of action greeted fans across the country. Perhaps the … Continue reading »

Posted in Major League Soccer, MLS- Chicago Fire, MLS- Chivas USA, MLS- Colorado Rapids, MLS- Columbus Crew, MLS- DC United, MLS- FC Dallas, MLS- Houston Dynamo, MLS- Los Angeles Galaxy, MLS- New England Revolution, MLS- New York Red Bulls, MLS- Philadelphia Union, MLS- Real Salt Lake, MLS- San Jose Earthquakes, MLS- Seattle Sounders, MLS- Sporting Kansas City, MLS- Toronto FC | 29 Comments

Henry to leave Barcelona

In a move that makes his arrival to MLS even more likely, French striker Thierry Henry has reached an agreement with his current club Barcelona that allows him to part ways with the Spanish side. According to Sky Sports, the … Continue reading »

Posted in Major League Soccer, MLS- New York Red Bulls | 66 Comments

World Cup: Chile vs. Brazil (Matchday Commentary)

After this morning's all-European matchup, a clash of two South American nations awaits. Five-team champions Brazil look to move into the next round when they face Chile (ESPN/ESPN3.com, 2:30 p.m.), with the winner taking on the Netherlands in the quarterfinals. … Continue reading »

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Afternoon Ticker: Capello’s future unclear, Fabiano keen on United and more

  photo by Chris Brunskill/ISIphotos.com By FRANCO PANIZO Fabio Capello is contracted with England through the 2012 European Championship, but with the Three Lions' exiting early from the World Cup, his future has become unclear.  Despite telling the FA he … Continue reading »

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