Monthly Archives: February 2012

Timbers tie Earthquakes in pre-season

A Hanyar Mosquera own goal proved to be the equalizer in Monday's 1-1 draw between the Portland Timbers and San Jose Earthquakes in MLS pre-season action at Jeld-Wen Field in Portland. Both Western Conference sides trotted out strong starting lineups … Continue reading »

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MLS Notes: DC United signs Dykstra, Impact waive Westlake, and more

D.C. United could find itself without goalkeeper Bill Hamid quite a bit in 2012 as the U.S. national team netminder and potential Olympian stands poised to have a busy year. With that in mind, DC added a veteran goalkeeper to … Continue reading »

Posted in MLS- DC United, MLS- Montreal Impact, MLS- New England Revolution, Women's Soccer | 17 Comments

Who should the USMNT start vs. Italy?

A rash of injuries and illness have left U.S. men's national team manager Jurgen Klinsmann with a weakened roster ahead of Wednesday's match against Italy, making his decisions on a starting lineup that much tougher. The loss of Landon Donovan, … Continue reading »

Posted in U.S. Men's National Team | 217 Comments

Egypt thrashes Kenya in first international since Port Said disaster

Egyptian soccer received some much-needed good news this afternoon as manager Bob Bradley led The Pharaohs to a 5-0 victory against Kenya, Bradley's first victory in charge of Egypt. Monday's match was the first game against a senior international side … Continue reading »

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Mid-Day Ticker: PSG open to Beckham move, Diarra joins Fulham and more

The David Beckham to Paris Saint-Germain rumors are back. PSG sporting director Leonardo said despite Beckham's rejection of the wealthy club "the door is still open" to signing the English midfielder. Beckham, 36, cited family considerations as a major factor … Continue reading »

Posted in European Soccer | 31 Comments

MLS Preseason Rewind: DC United tops Chicago, Le Toux nets winner, and more

By CALEB SONNELAND The 8th annual Carolina Challenge Cup is underway in Charleston, South Carolina. DC United notched the only win of the weekend with a 1-0 result over the Chicago Fire while hosts Charleston Battery salvaged a late draw … Continue reading »

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European Rewind: Liverpool win Carling Cup, Juve ties Milan, and more

By JOHN BOSCHINI One wouldn't expect one of the games of the season to come out of the Carling Cup but that's exactly what happened when Liverpool edged Cardiff City via penalties in a thrilling final at Wembley. Liverpool seemed … Continue reading »

Posted in European Soccer | 13 Comments

Americans Abroad: Weekend Rewind

By FRANCO PANIZO Days after his head coach cited a lack of progress as a reason for his benching, Jozy Altidore responded in a big way. In his first start for AZ Alkmaar in 2012, Altidore bagged a brace in … Continue reading »

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Kljestan and Shea replace Donovan, Torres and Chandler on USA roster

Sacha Kljestan and Brek Shea have been called in as emergency replacements for the U.S. men's national team after a rash of injuries and illness hit the roster originally called in by Jurgen Klinsmann. Landon Donovan (bronchitis), Timmy Chandler and … Continue reading »

Posted in U.S. Men's National Team | 116 Comments

Italy names roster for USA friendly

Veteran playmaker Andrea Pirlo, legendary goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon and red-hot Juventus teammate Alessandro Matri headline the 23-man squad chosen by Italy to face the U.S. Men's National Team on Wednesday in Genoa. Manchester City striker Mario Balotelli was left off … Continue reading »

Posted in International Soccer, U.S. Men's National Team | 34 Comments