Monthly Archives: April 2012

Union vs. Earthquakes: Match Night Commentary

The Philadelphia Union will look to keep their three-match shutout streak rolling against one of the hottest teams in MLS as the West-leading San Jose Earthquakes visit PPL Park tonight. The Union defense has helped the team turn around a … Continue reading »

Posted in MLS- Portland Timbers, MLS- San Jose Earthquakes | 3 Comments

Must-See Goal: Luis Suarez

Luis Suarez broke out in a big way for Liverpool on Saturday, netting a hat-trick in Liverpool's 3-0 win vs. Norwich City. His third goal was the headline maker though, as he scored on a shot from near midfield. Here … Continue reading »

Posted in European Soccer, Must-See Goals | 15 Comments

Red Bulls vs. Revolution: Match Day Commentary

  Eastern Conference rivals New York and New England face off today at Red Bull Arena in a match-up of teams trying to break out of recent slumps (3:30pm, NBC Sports). The Red Bulls come in off an embarrassing 4-1 … Continue reading »

Posted in MLS- New England Revolution, MLS- New York Red Bulls | 20 Comments

Lindpere sounds off on his recent benching, Red Bulls struggles and more

By DAVE MARTINEZ HARRISON, N.J. — New York Red Bulls midfielder Joel Lindpere just hasn’t been himself.  The Estonian standout, who compiled eight goals and five assists through a total of 37 games last season, has failed to register a … Continue reading »

Posted in MLS- New York Red Bulls | 34 Comments

MLS Spotlight: MacMath bounces back from rough start between the posts

By THOMAS FLOYD Zac MacMath is nothing if not resilient. After all, his first season as the Philadelphia Union's starter in goal didn't exactly get off to a splendid start, as the club kicked off the year with three consecutive … Continue reading »

Posted in Major League Soccer, MLS Spotlight, MLS- Philadelphia Union, SBI MLS Spotlight | 5 Comments

Soccer Saturday: Your Running Commentary

A month from now, Tim Howard and Clint Dempsey will be teammates on the U.S. national team, helping lead the team into World Cup qualifying. Today, the two will square off in one of the matches of the day as … Continue reading »

Posted in Your Running Commentary | 64 Comments

Americans Abroad: A Look Ahead

By FRANCO PANIZO Bolton Wanderers took a step in the right direction in their efforts to avoid relegation by beating Aston Villa earlier this week, but grabbing another result this weekend could be vital if they hope to stay up. … Continue reading »

Posted in Americans Abroad | 19 Comments

This Weekend’s Soccer on TV

The significance might be lacking more than usual this time of year, but that does not mean that the final Celtic-Rangers battle of the season doesn't have the potential for an intense atmosphere to unfold on the playing field. The … Continue reading »

Posted in Soccer on TV | 22 Comments

Rapids lock up Larentowicz with multi-year deal

Jeff Larentowicz is not going anywhere anytime soon. The Colorado Rapids made sure of that by locking up the integral central midfielder to a multi-year deal on Friday, the terms of which were not disclosed.  Larentowicz has had success ever … Continue reading »

Posted in MLS- Colorado Rapids | 16 Comments

Union’s Farfan suspended 2 more games

Photo by Michael Janosz/ISIphotos.com If you thought that Gabriel Farfan was out of the woods after MLS' Disciplinary Committee announced punishments from last week's Chivas USA-Philadelphia Union game on Thursday and he wasn't a part of it, think again. The … Continue reading »

Posted in MLS- Philadelphia Union | 24 Comments