Monthly Archives: August 2011

Holden to make return with Bolton reserves Tuesday

  U.S. men's national team midfielder Stuart Holden has been sidelined since suffering a major injury with Bolton back in March, but he's on te verge of returning to action after five months on the shelf. Holden will take part … Continue reading »

Posted in Americans Abroad, U.S. Men's National Team | 63 Comments

Barcelona 5, Villarreal 0: Match Highlights

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Maryland rallies to roll past West Virginia

Photo courtesy of Maryland media relations By AVI CREDITOR COLLEGE PARK, Md. — The second half continues to be Maryland's time. John Stertzer scored twice in a seven-minute span in the second half to lift No. 5 Maryland (Fox Soccer/SBI) … Continue reading »

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European Weekend Rewind

By DAVID MOSSE Arsenal supporters hope Sunday’s embarrassing 8-2 defeat to Manchester United represents rock bottom with Arsene Wenger finally motivated to react in the transfer market. The Gunners were without several first-team players, but there was no excuse for … Continue reading »

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Johnson not eligible to play in upcoming USMNT friendlies

German-born midfielder/defender Fabian Johnson was one of the more intriguing call-ups by Jurgen Klinsmann for the U.S. men's national team's upcoming training camp, but he won't be playing in the team's friendlies against Costa Rica and Belgium. U.S. Soccer announced … Continue reading »

Posted in U.S. Men's National Team | 69 Comments

Latin American Weekend Rewind

By DAVID MOSSE The first half of the Brazilian Championship came to a close this weekend with a number of local derbies highlighting the schedule. It’s all part of a strategy to avoid teams fielding second-string lineups in the final … Continue reading »

Posted in South American Soccer | 3 Comments

Pontius, Spector called into USMNT camp

D.C. United midfielder Chris Pontius and Birmingham City defender/midfielder Jonathan Spector have been called into the U.S. men's national team training camp as injury replacements for Heath Pearce and Zach Loyd, U.S. Soccer announced on Friday. Pontius and Spector will … Continue reading »

Posted in MLS- DC United, U.S. Men's National Team | 82 Comments

SBI MLS Player of the Week: Lamar Neagle

Already a hometown favorite among Seattle fans for status as a local product, Lamar Neagle boosted his cult hero status in the Emerald City with his hat-trick performance in the Sounders' 6-2 romp over Columbus on Saturday. He also earned … Continue reading »

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College Soccer Weekend Rewind

By JOHN BOSCHINI The opening weekend of the 2011 NCAA Soccer season featured upsets for teams towards the bottom of the SBI Top 25, an impressive showing by the defending champions and an early peek at a possible national title game. … Continue reading »

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FC Barcelona vs. Villarreal: Your Running Commentary

The defending European club champions FC Barcelona kick off their domestic campaign today against fellow La Liga power Villarreal in an exciting opening match and great offering for a Monday afternoon (3pm, ESPN3.com). Cesc Fabregas and Alexis Sanchez will earn … Continue reading »

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