Monthly Archives: August 2010

MLS, Adidas sign new sponsorship deal with emphasis on player development

By AVI CREDITOR The development of youth soccer in the United States is largely seen as one of the areas that has the greatest room for improvement, and Major League Soccer and Adidas have appeared to take a step in … Continue reading »

Posted in Major League Soccer | 57 Comments

Monday Kickoff: Inter eyeing Fabregas, Ronaldo injured and more

Just when you thought it was safe to assume Cesc Fabregas would stay with Arsenal this season, now comes word that a new team has replaced Barcelona as the top team looking to buy him. Inter Milan is reportedly set … Continue reading »

Posted in European Soccer | 40 Comments

Beasley signs with Hannover 96

Photo by John Todd/ISIphotos.com DaMarcus Beasley has played in the Netherlands, England and Scotland, but now the U.S. national team midfielder will be able to add Germany to that list of destinations after signing a two-year deal to play for … Continue reading »

Posted in Americans Abroad, European Soccer, U.S. Men's National Team | 61 Comments

Braun’s goal the difference as Chivas USA downs D.C. United, 1-0

BY ADAM SERRANO CARSON, Calif — An early goal by Justin Braun was the difference as Chivas USA defeated D.C. United at Home Depot Center on Sunday evening. Braun struck in the 13th minute of the match when after receiving … Continue reading »

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D.C. United vs. Chivas USA: Match Night Commentary

  BY ADAM SERRANO  It's a battle of a pair of teams at the bottom of the table at the Home Depot Center as D.C. United visits Chivas USA (ESPN2, 7pm PST). Both clubs come into the match looking to … Continue reading »

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Americans Abroad: Weekend Rewind

  By FRANCO PANIZO A week after providing two assists in a 4-0 win, Mikkel Diskerud continued his fine run of form with a pretty game-winning goal in Stabaek IF's 2-1 win against Lillestrom. Diskerud helped Stabaek further distance itself … Continue reading »

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Transfer Ticker: Fulham signs Salcido, Meireles joins Liverpool and more

  By FRANCO PANIZO Carlos Salcido may be best known to American fans for his performances for Mexico in the rivalry against the U.S. national team, but now he'll also be known for playing alongside two Americans. Fulham signed Salcido … Continue reading »

Posted in European Soccer | 16 Comments

SBI Stoppage Time: Red Bulls 2, Earthquakes 0

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Posted in MLS- New York Red Bulls, MLS- San Jose Earthquakes, SBI Stoppage Time | 17 Comments

Two late goals for Union stun 10-man Revs

Photo by ISIphotos.com  By IAN HOLLIDAY FOXBORO, Mass. — The Philadelphia Union looked lethargic and disorganized for the first 81 minutes of Saturday's match against the New England Revolution, but it was the final nine minutes (and stoppage time) that … Continue reading »

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Soccer Sunday: Your Running Commentary

  The Spanish First Division's first weekend becomes official today when Barcelona and Real Madrid take the field for their season openers. The fierce battle for the La Liga title begins with Bercelona opening against Racing Santander and Real Madrid … Continue reading »

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