Monthly Archives: June 2012

SBI’s sneak peek at FIFA 13

By FRANCO PANIZO NEW YORK — A handful of reporters were given a glimpse of what FIFA13 will be all about when it is released in the fall, scoring a rare chance to play a beta test version of the … Continue reading »

Posted in Gaming | 39 Comments

Impact’s Bernier suspended, fined

Patrice Bernier's last-second actions against Toronto FC Wednesday night have cost him a place on the field this weekend. Bernier was suspended one game and fined an undisclosed amount by the MLS Disciplinary Committee Friday for his reckless challenge from … Continue reading »

Posted in MLS- Montreal Impact | 12 Comments

MLS Week 17: A Look Ahead

By THOMAS FLOYD The California Clasico is always a heated feud. But this weekend's version offers an extra dose of hype. With the San Jose Earthquakes boasting the best record in MLS, the defending champion Los Angeles Galaxy on a … Continue reading »

Posted in Major League Soccer | 7 Comments

U.S. U-17s brace for Copa Saprissa Internacional semis after loss to Mexico

The United States Under-17 men's national team is nearing the end of its time at the Copa Saprissa Internacional in Costa Rica, but there is still an opportunity to go out on a winning note. Playing five 70-minute games in … Continue reading »

Posted in U.S. Youth National Teams | 2 Comments

Spain, Italy duel for Euro 2012 title

Maybe Group C was the Group of Death after all. Spain and Italy, the two Euro 2012 finalists, emerged from the same group, each dispatching the two survivors from the fear-inspiring Group B, with Portugal and Germany falling by the … Continue reading »

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Galaxy Notes: Seedorf trains with team, Gonzalez makes progress and more

By ADAM SERRANO CARSON, Calif. — The Los Angeles Galaxy have welcomed Clarence Seedorf in for a training stint, but don't look for the former AC Milan and Real Madrid midfielder to sign with the Galaxy, at least according to Galaxy … Continue reading »

Posted in MLS- Los Angeles Galaxy | 12 Comments

Bradley faces pressure with Egypt needing Cup of Nations qualifying result

Bob Bradley is preparing to do something he hasn't had to do in months: Find a way to bounce back from a loss. After Egypt's 3-2 loss to upstart Central African Republic in African Cup of Nations qualifying two weeks … Continue reading »

Posted in Americans Abroad | 16 Comments

Red Bulls Notes: Henry defends Marquez, centerbacks hurt and more

By DAVE MARTINEZ New York Red Bulls captain Thierry Henry sympathizes with Rafa Marquez. Having had his own battles with injuries, absences and recoveries, the veteran striker knows what it is like to desperately find one’s form in game action. … Continue reading »

Posted in MLS- New York Red Bulls | 10 Comments

U.S. women set for Olympic send-off

For the U.S. women's national team, Saturday afternoon's match against Canada at Rio Tinto Stadium (2 p.m., NBC) provides one last dress rehearsal to get things right ahead of next month's Olympic tournament. Pia Sundhage's side enters the send-off friendly against … Continue reading »

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Boskovic signs new deal with D.C. United

With the way Branko Boskovic had been playing recently, it is no surprise that D.C. United found a way to keep its Montengrin playmaker with his contract due to expire in a couple of weeks. Boskovic will be remaining with … Continue reading »

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