Monthly Archives: November 2011

Montreal acquires Ricketts from LA for allocation

The Montreal Impact came away from last week's expansion draft without a proven goalkeeper, but that void was filled in a major way on Monday after the Impact acquired Jamaican national team goalkeeper Donovan Ricketts from the Impact for allocation … Continue reading »

Posted in MLS- Los Angeles Galaxy, MLS- Montreal Impact | 79 Comments

Must-See Goal: Inigo Martinez

Before you call this goal a fluke, it isn't even the first time Martinez has scored this kind of goal THIS YEAR:

Posted in Must-See Goals | 13 Comments

Sporting KC deals Arnaud to Montreal for Sinovic and allocation

Photo by ISIPhotos.com The Montreal Impact have continued to wheel and deal as Jesse Marsch shapes his roster, with the latest blockbuster coming Monday with Montreal dealing Seth Sinovic and an allocation to Sporting Kansas City for veteran midfielder Davy … Continue reading »

Posted in MLS- Montreal Impact, MLS- Sporting Kansas City | 23 Comments

Schellscheidt retires as Seton Hall head coach, ending historic coaching career

Legendary coach Manny Schellscheidt has been a pioneer in American soccer for decades, and on Monday he retired from his long-time profession, stepping down as Seton Hall head coach after 24 years. Schellscheidt spent nearly a quarter century in charge … Continue reading »

Posted in College Soccer | 7 Comments

Garza on trial with Club Tijuana

U.S. Under-23 national team defender Greg Garza's search for a club team has led him to Mexico, where he recently secured a Mexican passport and is now beginning a trial with Mexican First Division side Club Tijuana. A former youth player … Continue reading »

Posted in Americans Abroad, Mexican Soccer | 18 Comments

Americans Abroad Ticker: Okugo training in Freiburg, Bocanegra injured, and more

By JOEY SAMUEL When he took the job as head coach of the US national team, Jurgen Klinsmann urged players in Major League Soccer to keep playing at a high level throughout the offseason. It appears as though they are … Continue reading »

Posted in Americans Abroad, Major League Soccer | 33 Comments

NCAA Round of 16 recap: Akron upset by Charlotte, North Carolina survives in OT

By JOHN BOSCHINI There will be no repeat for Caleb Porter and the Akron Zips. The defending champions were unceremoniously dumped out at the hands of unseeded Charlotte with a 1-0 defeat Sunday night. A first-half goal from A-10 rookie … Continue reading »

Posted in College Soccer | 6 Comments

Mid-Day Ticker: Semifinals set in Mexico, doubts remain over ’22 WC host, & more

By JOEY SAMUEL A wild weekend that included several major upsets concluded Sunday night in Mexico, where the four semifinal places in the Apertura playoffs were set. Chivas de Guadalajara, despite finishing first in the regular season standings, could not … Continue reading »

Posted in European Soccer, FIFA World Cup, International Soccer, Major League Soccer, Mexican Soccer | 38 Comments

Monday Kickoff: World mourns Speed, Guardado expected to move and more

By CALEB SONNELAND The loss of life in the sports world always runs deep within the game, and to lose a player like Gary Speed saw shockwaves sent throughout soccer on Sunday. The Wales manager was discovered at his home … Continue reading »

Posted in European Soccer, International Soccer | 15 Comments

Americans Abroad: Weekend Rewind

By FRANCO PANIZO Timmy Chandler may have scored a goal on Saturday, but he wasn't the only U.S. men's national team defender to make an impact with his left foot. Jonathan Spector helped rescue Birmingham City from defeat, assisting on … Continue reading »

Posted in Americans Abroad | 19 Comments