Monthly Archives: October 2010

Dempsey braces Fulham to victory

By FRANCO PANIZO Fulham snapped its five-game winless streak on Saturday, and Clint Dempsey was the player to lift the club to victory. Fulham defeated Wigan Athletic, 2-0, through two first-half goals from Dempsey. The U.S. international, who played all … Continue reading »

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Soccer Saturday: Your Running Commentary

Before the Major League Soccer playoffs continue, some high-profile teams overseas will be in action. Premier League title chasers Chelsea and Arsenal each look to avoid being tripped up in their respective matches, setting the table for the key Tottenham-Manchester … Continue reading »

Posted in Your Running Commentary | 118 Comments

Friday college roundup: Maryland rolls, Cal survives and more

By JOHN BOSCHINI The No. 3 Maryland Terrapins continued their unstoppable form on Friday night with a convincing 2-0 victory over No. 11 Virginia. Casey Townsend scored just 1 minute, 32 seconds into the match for his third goal in … Continue reading »

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This Weekend’s Soccer on TV (and Top 10 matches to watch)

  By TRAVIS CLARK The 2010 MLS Playoffs are off the mark. After Thursday night's Colorado-Columbus opener, three more first legs highlight the slate of action. All three MLS matches should provide an entertaining spectacle, with the strong crowd out … Continue reading »

Posted in Soccer on TV | 30 Comments

College Soccer Weekend Preview

By JOHN BOSCHINI It’s a weekend on the road for many of the nation’s top teams as college soccer enters its penultimate weekend before conference tournaments begin. The game of the week kicks off tonight as No. 3 Maryland travels … Continue reading »

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Report: Klinsmann to join Toronto FC as consultant

Photo by ISIphotos.com Jurgen Klinsmann is heading to MLS, but it won't be as a coach. The Globe and Mail is reporting that Klinsmann is in talks with Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment to join in a consultant role with … Continue reading »

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SBI MLS Playoff Preview: Los Angeles Galaxy vs. Seattle Sounders

  By JOSE M. ROMERO Welcome to the most glamorous matchup of the MLS quarterfinals, and not just because Los Angeles is involved.  This series, it can be argued, is good enough to be an MLS Cup final. There are … Continue reading »

Posted in MLS- Los Angeles Galaxy, MLS- Seattle Sounders | 14 Comments

Mid-Day Ticker: Ronaldinho recalled, Villa wants to re-sign Friedel and more

By AVI CREDITOR Ronaldinho is making his return to the Selecao. After being left off the World Cup roster and not suiting up for Brazil since April, 2009, the former FIFA World Player of the Year was called into the … Continue reading »

Posted in European Soccer, International Soccer, MLS- Seattle Sounders | 28 Comments

SBI MLS Playoff Preview: New York Red Bulls vs. San Jose Earthquakes

BY ADAM SERRANO One is a club built on star power and the other is led by an unlikely success story. Despite the differences, both the New York Red Bulls and the San Jose Earthquakes are expecting to make a … Continue reading »

Posted in MLS- New York Red Bulls, MLS- San Jose Earthquakes | 28 Comments

U.S. women open World Cup qualifying with 5-0 rout over Haiti

Photo by ISIphotos.com A hat trick from striker Abby Wambach led the U.S. women's national team to an easy 5-0 win over Haiti Thursday night. The USWNT were too much for Haiti to handle, jumping out to an early lead … Continue reading »

Posted in U.S. Soccer, U.S. Women's National Team, World Cup Qualifying | 7 Comments