Monthly Archives: August 2011

U.S. Open Cup semifinals: Your Running Commentary

By night's end, the final of the 2011 U.S. Open Cup will be set. The Chicago Fire and Richmond Kickers square off in a battle of unlikely semifinal participants who are both looking to maintain their surprising runs (8:30 p.m., … Continue reading »

Posted in MLS- Chicago Fire, MLS- FC Dallas, MLS- Seattle Sounders, U.S. Open Cup, Your Running Commentary | 59 Comments

Holden returns to action in reserve game

Stuart Holden's return from a long injury layoff is one giant step closer to completion. Holden started and played 78 injury-free minutes for Bolton's reserves in Tuesday's 7-0 loss to Fulham in his first game action since suffering a hairline … Continue reading »

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Studio 90: USMNT begins training camp

Posted in U.S. Men's National Team | 30 Comments

SBI MLS Power Rankings: Week 24

Photo by David Bernal/ISIphotos.com The postponements caused by Hurricane Irene actually did a couple of teams a favor when it comes to the MLS standings and SBI MLS Power Rankings. Teams like Philadelphia and D.C. were forced to sit idly … Continue reading »

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Where would you like to see Dempsey go?

With the European summer transfer window closing soon, a number of high-profile names are being thrown around as part of rumored moves, and one of those names happens to be U.S. star midfielder Clint Dempsey. Dempsey is in a favorable … Continue reading »

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SBI MLS Rookie of the Week: Bobby Warshaw

Finding minutes on a team as stacked as FC Dallas can't be easy for a rookie, so when Bobby Warshaw gets a chance to step on the field for the reigning Western Conference champions, he has to take full advantage. … Continue reading »

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Transfer Ticker: Arsenal makes moves, Hargreaves on verge of City move & more

In the aftermath of Sunday's 8-2 drubbing at Old Trafford, it became quite clear that Arsenal had to make some moves before the close of the summer transfer window if it is to be considered a threat in the Premier … Continue reading »

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Bradley completes move to Chievo

Photo by David Bernal/ISIphotos.com Michael Bradley is officially out of team limbo. According to Bradley's agent, Ron Waxman, the 24-year-old U.S. international midfielder has completed his move from Borussia Monchengladbach to Chievo Verona, ending a frustrating spell on the sidelines … Continue reading »

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U.S. Open Cup semifinals: A Look Ahead

The way the U.S. Open Cup has played out, there's certainly a David bracket and a Goliath bracket. The Chicago Fire and Richmond Kickers meet in the former, as both carry underdog stories into their Open Cup semifinal matchup at … Continue reading »

Posted in MLS- FC Dallas, MLS- Seattle Sounders, U.S. Open Cup, USL Pro | 15 Comments

Klinsmann discusses some plans for USMNT future

Photo by ISIPhotos.com By ADAM SERRANO MANHATTAN BEACH, Calif. –- Always his analytic yet positive self, Jurgen Klinsmann spoke to a group of reporters during a group interview in Los Angeles and outlined his plans for the U.S. national team. … Continue reading »

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