Monthly Archives: June 2011

Soolsma’s PK leads Toronto FC over Whitecaps

   By JOSE M. ROMERO Nick Soolsma lined up his penalty kick in the 53rd minute and beat Vancouver goalkeeper Jay Nolly to Soolsma's right for a goal. It didn't count. Joao Plata was called for encroachment, necessitating a re-kick.  … Continue reading »

Posted in Canadian Soccer, Major League Soccer, MLS- Toronto FC, MLS- Vancouver Whitecaps | 7 Comments

Evening Ticker: Cherundolo out four weeks, Brazil wins in WWC and more

photo by ISIphotos.com   By FRANCO PANIZO The U.S. men's national team won't be the only team to suffer from Steve Cherundolo's ankle injury. Having picked up the knock in the Gold Cup final against Mexico last Saturday, Cherundolo has been … Continue reading »

Posted in Americans Abroad, European Soccer, Women's Soccer | 29 Comments

TFC signing Frings, Koevermans

Toronto FC has endured a rough season under new head coach Aron Winter, but the last-place team in the Eastern Conference still has playoff aspirations and took a step toward trying to realize those dreams with a pair of major … Continue reading »

Posted in MLS- Toronto FC | 104 Comments

SBI Live Q&A (June 29th Edition)

  It's that time again everybody. Time to talk all things soccer in the latest SBI Live Q&A. If you want to talk U.S. men's national team, Major League Soccer, or maybe some European transfer news, feel free to do … Continue reading »

Posted in SBI Live Q&A | 25 Comments

Mexico make big jump, USA slip two spots in latest FIFA World Rankings

The Mexican national team received a major boost in the latest FIFA World Rankings, moving up 11 spots to No. 9 in the world on the strength of its Gold Cup triumph last week. The United States slipped two places … Continue reading »

Posted in U.S. Men's National Team | 131 Comments

Fantasy MLS: Week 17

  By ALAN LEDBETTER The Gold Cup is over and all players will be returning to their club teams this week from international duty. New York is especially glad to see their players return after being without their starting center … Continue reading »

Posted in Fantasy Soccer, Major League Soccer | 13 Comments

USL Pro Week 13: A Look Back

By JOHN BOSCHINI If the rest of the American Division isn't careful, Orlando City could wrap up the division title before the end of July. A couple of weekend wins saw Orlando City move 10 points clear of the Richmond … Continue reading »

Posted in USL Pro | 1 Comment

SBI Live Q&A set for 1pm Today

  It is that time once again. Time to discuss all things soccer in the latest SBI Live Q&A. I will be hosting a new Live Q&A today at 1pm, so please feel free to join us as we discuss … Continue reading »

Posted in SBI Live Q&A | 8 Comments

FC Dallas squeaks by Orlando City, Crew falls in U.S. Open Cup Round of 16

  By FRANCO PANIZO Orlando City F.C. scored a 93rd minute equalizer in its U.S. Open Cup match against FC Dallas, but that wasn't the last goal scored in regulation. FC Dallas defeated Orlando City, 3-2, in a Round of … Continue reading »

Posted in Major League Soccer, MLS- Chicago Fire, MLS- Columbus Crew, MLS- FC Dallas, MLS- Los Angeles Galaxy, MLS- New York Red Bulls, MLS- Real Salt Lake, MLS- Seattle Sounders, MLS- Sporting Kansas City, NASL, U.S. Open Cup, USL Pro | 14 Comments

Fucito double leads Sounders past Kitsap in U.S. Open Cup

By CALEB SONNELAND Upsets happen all the time in the US Open Cup.  There just wasn't one on the cards for the Kitsap Pumas on Tuesday night. The USL PDL side made the ferry ride across the Puget Sound to … Continue reading »

Posted in MLS- Seattle Sounders, U.S. Open Cup | 10 Comments