Monthly Archives: September 2011

Le Toux, Farfan lead Union past D.C. United

By JOEY SAMUEL CHESTER, Pa.–In the ever-changing Eastern Conference playoff race, the Philadelphia Union have become the latest team to post a statement win. A night after Sporting Kansas City made their intentions of winning the East clear with a … Continue reading »

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Philadelphia Union vs. D.C. United: Match Night Commentary

  The Philadelphia Union and D.C. United resume their I-95 rivalry tonight with much more than bragging rights on the line. The two Eastern Conference rivals clash tonight (8pm, ESPN2) with playoff dreams on the line, as the Union still … Continue reading »

Posted in MLS- DC United, MLS- Philadelphia Union | 23 Comments

Americans Abroad: Europa League Rewind

By FRANCO PANIZO Jermaine Jones' struggles for playing time at Schalke 04 have been alleviated somewhat, as Jones made his first appearance for the club in nearly two months on Thursday. Having last played for Schalke on Aug. 6, Jones … Continue reading »

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Johnson’s one-time switch to join USMNT approved by FIFA

TSG Hoffenheim midfielder/defender Fabian Johnson won't be with the U.S. men's national team for its October friendlies due to a neck injury, but he will be able to represent the United States in the near future. The 23-year-old Johnson has … Continue reading »

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Klinsmann releases roster for October friendlies

photo by Thomas Eisenhuth/ISIphotos.com By FRANCO PANIZO Jurgen Klinsmann has released the roster for the U.S. men's national team's upcoming friendlies against Honduras and Ecuador, and there are plenty of familiar faces and one brand new face. German-born midfielder/defender Danny … Continue reading »

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MLS East Notes: United seeking back-to-back wins, Pappa ends slump and more

By THOMAS FLOYD The last time D.C. United recorded back-to-back league wins, Tom Soehn was the coach, Josh Wicks was in goal, and the attack was led by Ben Olsen, Christian Gomez, Luciano Emilio and Jaime Moreno. That was June … Continue reading »

Posted in Major League Soccer, MLS- Chicago Fire, MLS- Columbus Crew, MLS- DC United, MLS- Houston Dynamo, MLS- New England Revolution, MLS- New York Red Bulls, MLS- Philadelphia Union, MLS- Sporting Kansas City, MLS- Toronto FC | 4 Comments

Altidore scores another Europa League goal

Jozy Altidore has done it again. Altidore continued his fine start to the season by scoring the opener in AZ Alkmaar's Europa League match against FC Metalist Kharkiv on Thursday. The U.S. international got on the scoreboard after making a … Continue reading »

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Americans Abroad resume hunt for Europa League on Thursday

  By FRANCO PANIZO The quest for European glory continues for several Americans Abroad on Thursday, as the second round of Group Stage games in the Europa League gets underway. After drawing last week, Clint Dempsey will look to help … Continue reading »

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Mid-Day Ticker: Tevez could face FIFA sanction, Gallas to miss Arsenal clash and more

By CALEB SONNELAND It isn't getting any easier for Carlos Tevez, especially after FIFA vice-president Jim Boyce revealed that the disgruntled striker could face a sanction from soccer's governing body. Boyce himself claims that Tevez should be banned "from taking … Continue reading »

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Morales completes five-month recovery

It's been nearly five months since Javier Morales suffered the gruesome ankle injury that threatened to end his season, but the Real Salt Lake midfielder completed his comeback with a substitute appearance on Wednesday night. Overshadowed by CONCACAF Champions League … Continue reading »

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