Monthly Archives: March 2011

Paraguay 1, USA 0: The Highlights

 

Posted in International Soccer, U.S. Men's National Team | 31 Comments

Ghana, Australia earn surprise results in Tuesday’s international action

By JOHN BOSCHINI Any long-time soccer fan knows better than to put a lot of stock into international friendlies but, even so, fans of Ghana and Australia will be happy with their positive results against a couple of traditional European … Continue reading »

Posted in International Soccer | 13 Comments

Two late goals the difference as Timbers beat Chivas USA in Open Cup qualifying

By ADAM SERRANO It was a rainy night on the campus of the University of Portland with both teams fighting to put some momentum in their season, but in the end, the Portland Timbers pulled out on top. Jack Jewsbury … Continue reading »

Posted in MLS- Chivas USA, MLS- Portland Timbers | 10 Comments

USA improves, but falls to tough Paraguay

photo by Tony Quinn/ISIphotos.com   By FRANCO PANIZO NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The quality of play from the U.S. men's national team was much improved against Paraguay than it was three days prior versus Argentina, but that didn't translate into a victory … Continue reading »

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USA vs. Paraguay (Match Night Commentary)

     The U.S. men's national team is in Nashville tonight to take on Paraguay (8pm, Fox Soccer Channel/Telefutura) in its final friendly before the Gold Cup squad is chosen in May and tonight's match could go a long way … Continue reading »

Posted in U.S. Men's National Team | 248 Comments

Jones, Pope, Stewart headline National Soccer Hall of Fame Class of 2011

Photo by ISIPhotos.com Longevity and productivity are two themes that can be used to describe the careers of the players inducted into the National Soccer Hall of Fame this year. Cobi Jones, Eddie Pope and Earnie Stewart will be the … Continue reading »

Posted in National Soccer Hall of Fame | 25 Comments

USA vs. Paraguay: The Pre-game Tailgate

    The U.S. men's national team heads into tonight's friendly vs. Paraguay searching for its first win of 2011, but also searching for the right combination of players as the team draws closer and closer to this summer's Gold … Continue reading »

Posted in U.S. Men's National Team | 68 Comments

SBI MLS Player of the Week: Javier Morales

In a week when there were once again a handful of worthy contenders, Real Salt Lake playmaker Javier Morales emerged as the clear-cut choice to win this week's SBI MLS Player of the Week. Morales edged out San Jose's Chris … Continue reading »

Posted in MLS Weekly Awards, MLS- Real Salt Lake | 14 Comments

Soccer Tuesday: Your Running Commentary

United States-Paraguay probably has most of your attention, but Tuesday has a packed slate of international soccer leading up to first kick in Nashville. Three of the high-profile matches to keep an eye on this afternoon are the Germany-Australia, England-Ghana … Continue reading »

Posted in International Soccer, Your Running Commentary | 24 Comments

Ochocinco made ‘honorary’ SKC member

No Chad Ochocinco didn't earn a Major League Soccer contract, but he wasn't given his walking papers either. After his trial with Sporting Kansas City came to an end, Ochocinco was granted the opportunity to continue working out with the … Continue reading »

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