Monthly Archives: July 2011

Saborio suspended, fined for dive

Photo by ISIphotos.com In the aftermath of Charlie Davies' dive that earned a penalty against Real Salt Lake earlier this season, Major League Soccer's discipline committee promised further punishment for future offenders. Real Salt Lake forward Alvaro Saborio found that … Continue reading »

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U.S. U-18s take third place at Milk Cup

Jordan McCrary and Jerome Kiesewetter each scored, as the United States Under-18 national team defeated Georgia, 2-1, to capture third place at the Milk Cup in Northern Ireland. McCrary scored off of a Jose Villarreal free kick in the 39th … Continue reading »

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Friday Ticker: Argentina appoints Sabella, Martino resigns from Paraguay & more

By FRANCO PANIZO The U.S. men's national team isn't the only one introducing a new head coach to its fan base. Argentina has appointed Alejandro Sabella as manager of the Albiceleste. Sabella replaces Sergio Batista, who was let go earlier … Continue reading »

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MLS Week 20: A Look Ahead

 Photo by Rick Osentoski/ISIphotos.com By THOMAS FLOYD Five months after facing off in the CONCACAF Champions League quarterfinals, Real Salt Lake and the Columbus Crew are getting together once again. With Columbus on top of the Eastern Conference and Salt … Continue reading »

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Fire Notebook: Pardo not yet fit to start after making practice debut and more

By ANTHONY ZILIS For years, Pavel Pardo planned on ending his career in MLS. Finally, after a long courtship with the Chicago Fire front office, the former Mexican international signed with the team early this week. He practiced the Fire … Continue reading »

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What do you think of the USMNT coaching hire?

The new era of U.S. Soccer has been ushered in with the news that Juergen Klinsmann has been hired as head coach. The former Germany striker and coach for the German national team and Bayern Munich will be introduced on … Continue reading »

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Klinsmann hired as USMNT coach

Photo by ISIphotos.com It took five years, but U.S. Soccer president Sunil Gulati has the coach he's wanted all along. Juergen Klinsmann was hired as coach of the U.S. men's national team on Friday, replacing the ousted Bob Bradley. "We … Continue reading »

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Fantasy MLS: Week 21

Photo by Tracy Allen/ISIphotos.com By ALAN LEDBETTER A high-scoring week of MLS action is just what fantasy owners needed after three 0-0 draws in the previous week. For this season, it has appeared that the best fantasy strategy is to … Continue reading »

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NASL Week 17: A Look Ahead

By JOHN BOSCHINI Time is running out on the Atlanta Silverbacks and the Montreal Impact. Both teams sit six points off the final playoff spot currently held by the Fort Lauderdale Strikers, and it doesn't get any easier as the … Continue reading »

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FIFA Under-20 World Cup: A Look Ahead

By DAVID MOSSE A busy summer of international soccer winds down with 24 countries vying to win the FIFA Under-20 World Cup in Colombia, which takes place from July 29 to Aug. 20. Argentina and Mexico are both back in … Continue reading »

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