Monthly Archives: October 2011

Which MLS playoff first leg loser will rebound?

Three of four lower seeds in the MLS conference playoff semifinals suffered home losses, leaving most of higher seeds in total control heading into the second leg rematches at mid-week. While that may not bode well for seeing a true … Continue reading »

Posted in MLS Playoffs | 79 Comments

Kimura, Moor, Folan ruled out as Rapids injury woes worsen

The Colorado Rapids' uphill battle in the Eastern Conference Semifinals just got tougher. Kosuke Kimura, Drew Moor and Caleb Folan are all expected to miss extended time after picking up injuries in the first leg of the home-and-home series against … Continue reading »

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College Soccer Weekend Rewind

By FRANCO PANIZO For the second straight week, the top teams in the nation suffered through some shocking upset defeats. In its penultimate game of the regular season, top-ranked Maryland lost to Clemson, 2-1. The Terps had a man advantage … Continue reading »

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SBI MLS Spotlight: Mike Magee

SBI interviews Mike Magee after LA Galaxy’s 1-0 win over the New York Red Bulls.
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Posted in MLS Playoffs, MLS- Los Angeles Galaxy, MLS- New York Red Bulls, SBI MLS Spotlight | 14 Comments

Monday Kickoff: Donovan blasts Red Bulls, Hazard to leave Lille and more

By CALEB SONNELAND The New York Red Bulls are "cheaper" than any team that Landon Donovan has ever played against in MLS.   The USMNT attacker laid seige to Hans Backe's Red Bulls following the post-game fracas that ensued after … Continue reading »

Posted in European Soccer, MLS- Los Angeles Galaxy, MLS- New York Red Bulls | 124 Comments

European Weekend Rewind: Arsenal wins thriller, Real Madrid grabs La Liga lead and more

By IAN HOLLIDAY If Arsenal is able to turn around its 2011-12 Premier League campaign and return to UEFA Champions League football next year, the club will likely look back at Saturday's 5-3 win over Chelsea at Stamford Bridge as … Continue reading »

Posted in European Soccer | 5 Comments

Americans Abroad: Weekend Rewind

By FRANCO PANIZO If you saw Clint Dempsey score in Fulham's game against Wigan Athletic on Saturday, you didn't just see him hit a winner. You saw him make history. Dempsey's first-half strike in Fulham's 2-0 win versus Wigan gave … Continue reading »

Posted in Americans Abroad | 35 Comments

Bunbury brace helps Sporting KC topple Rapids

By DAVID GUBALA Sporting Kansas City went into Sunday's Eastern Conference semifinal first leg looking to hopefully come away with a draw against the Colorado Rapids to send the series back to Kansas City  A nightmarish night for the Rapids … Continue reading »

Posted in MLS Playoffs, MLS- Colorado Rapids, MLS- Sporting Kansas City | 17 Comments

Magee winner lifts Galaxy to opening playoff win over Red Bulls

The chants of "Red Bull Reject" rang out in Red Bull Arena, but the player they were aimed at didn't hear them. No, Mike Magee was too focused on the task at hand, helping the No. 1 seed Los Angeles … Continue reading »

Posted in MLS- Los Angeles Galaxy, MLS- New York Red Bulls | 71 Comments

Dynamo take charge by beating Union at PPL Park

By JOEY SAMUEL CHESTER, Pa. – In a game between a two-time MLS Cup champion and a team two years into its existence, one squad's playoff experience shined through. After Andre Hainault and Sebastien Le Toux traded goals in a … Continue reading »

Posted in Major League Soccer, MLS- Houston Dynamo, MLS- Philadelphia Union | 20 Comments