Monthly Archives: February 2012

Must-See Goal: Cristiano Ronaldo

Real Madrid was able to hold off a feisty challenge from Rayo Vallecano on Sunday, and did so in large part to the clever goal from Cristiano Ronaldo, who converted a long-range back-heel to give Madrid a vital 1-0 road … Continue reading »

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Must-See Goal: Lionel Messi

Barcelona was ten minutes away from dropping more precious points and making catching Real Madrid atop the Spanish Primera title even more impossible. Then Lionel Messi stepped up to save his team yet again. The Argentine wizard delivered this perfect … Continue reading »

Posted in Must-See Goals | 28 Comments

Soccer Sunday: Your Running Commentary

More than bragging rights in North London will be on the line at the Emirates today when Arsenal takes on Tottenham. For the Gunners, holding on to their precious top four place in the English Premier League standings will be … Continue reading »

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Torres injured, looks doubtful for Italy friendly

U.S. national team midfielder Jose Torres has been out of U.S. national team action for months due to injury, but he was set to return to the fold against Italy next week. At least he was before suffering an injury … Continue reading »

Posted in U.S. Men's National Team | 107 Comments

MLS Notes: Vancouver shuts out Montreal, Colorado signs Zapata, and more

By JOEY SAMUEL In January, the Montreal Impact chose Andrew Wenger over Darren Mattocks for with the first pick in the MLS SuperDraft. On Friday night, Mattocks showed the Impact why they made have made a mistake. Playing up top … Continue reading »

Posted in Canadian Soccer, Major League Soccer, MLS- Chicago Fire, MLS- Houston Dynamo, MLS- Montreal Impact, MLS- Sporting Kansas City, MLS- Vancouver Whitecaps | 13 Comments

Soccer Saturday: Your Running Commentary

AC Milan is in first place in Serie A at the moment, but unbeaten Juventus can retake control of the Scudetto race with a win today when the squads clash in Milan in the day's top match-up. Milan is the … Continue reading »

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Duka, Shea and Agudelo lead U-23s past San Antonio

After a scoreless first half on Friday night, the U.S. Under-23 national team looked like it would be shut down by the San Antonio Scorpions. Things changed dramatically in the second half, as Dilly Duka, Juan Agudelo and Brek Shea … Continue reading »

Posted in U.S. Men's Olympic Team | 42 Comments

This Weekend’s Soccer on TV & SBI’s Top Ten Matches to Watch

North London rivals Arsenal and Tottenham renew old acquaintances at the Emirates in the weekend's marquee match-up. Arsene Wenger and the Gunners badly need a victory against their arch-rivals to keep their hold on fourth place in the Premier League, … Continue reading »

Posted in Soccer on TV | 16 Comments

Rodgers’ visa status still up in the air

By DAVE MARTINEZ The New York Red Bulls could get word of Luke Rodgers’ visa status in early March, but the situation is far from clear cut.  Speaking to the press from Red Bulls’ preseason training camp in Arizona, team … Continue reading »

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MLS Pre-Season: A Look Ahead

 Photo by David Bernal/ISIphotos.com By THOMAS FLOYD It may only be a preseason tournament, but come Saturday the Desert Diamond Cup in Tucson, Ariz., is still serving up two of the stronger rivalries in MLS. The Los Angeles Galaxy and Real … Continue reading »

Posted in Major League Soccer, MLS- Chicago Fire, MLS- Chivas USA, MLS- Colorado Rapids, MLS- Columbus Crew, MLS- DC United, MLS- FC Dallas, MLS- Houston Dynamo, MLS- Los Angeles Galaxy, MLS- Montreal Impact, MLS- New England Revolution, MLS- New York Red Bulls, MLS- Philadelphia Union, MLS- Portland Timbers, MLS- Real Salt Lake, MLS- San Jose Earthquakes, MLS- Sporting Kansas City, MLS- Toronto FC, MLS- Vancouver Whitecaps | 15 Comments