Monthly Archives: July 2012

USL Pro: A Look Back at Week 17

Photo by Jon Lorentz/Orlando City SC By FRANCO PANIZO Orlando City SC are the kings of the USL Pro regular season once again. Orlando claimed a second consecutive league title last Friday after picking up a commanding 4-0 victory over … Continue reading »

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Olympic Soccer: USA vs. North Korea (Match Day Commentary)

         After two Olympic victories, the U.S. women's national team aims to make it a Group G sweep in its match against North Korea at Old Trafford in Manchester, England (12:15 p.m., NBC Sports Network, stream on NBCOlympics.com). … Continue reading »

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Red Bulls bolster defense with Ogunbiyi

More than three years later, Babajide Ogunbiyi is a member of the New York Red Bulls. A second-round pick of the club in the 2009 MLS SuperDraft, Ogunbiyi signed with New York on Tuesday after spending his professional career to … Continue reading »

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SBI MLS Team of the Month: Houston Dynamo

Months don't get much more dominant than the one the Houston Dynamo just had. With a 4-0-2 mark, five clean sheets and wins over Eastern Conference contenders D.C. United and Sporting Kansas City, the Dynamo claimed SBI MLS Team of … Continue reading »

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USWNT aim to round out group play with win over North Korea

When the U.S. women's national team take to the field at Old Trafford for their final group stage match of the Summer Games, they will not just be facing a North Korea side desperate to advance. They will also be … Continue reading »

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SBI MLS Rookie of the Month: Darren Mattocks

In July, Darren Mattocks showed everybody that he is about more than just blazing speed.  Demonstrating his electrifying athleticism and aerial finishing ability, Mattocks scored four goals in six games to win SBI MLS Rookie of the Month honors. Among … Continue reading »

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New DP Cahill heeds Henry’s advice ahead of anticipated Red Bulls debut

By DAVE MARTINEZ Tim Cahill said all the right things during his introductory press conference with the New York Red Bulls, and as he gets set for his anticipated club debut against Tottenham Tuesday night at Red Bull Arena, he … Continue reading »

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Tuesday Kickoff: Dempsey left off Fulham trip, Bale injury not serious and more

With the transfer speculation surrounding U.S. national team star Clint Dempsey, the latest development involving him and Fulham is sure to raise a few questions. Dempsey was left off of Fulham's training roster for a preseason camp in Switzerland, reportedly … Continue reading »

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Galaxy send Barrett on loan to Valarenga

The LA Galaxy have known for months that they would have to find a way to get Chad Barrett off their payroll in order to fit all the salaries they had compiled on their roster for 2012, and on Monday … Continue reading »

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SBI MLS Player of the Month: Robbie Keane

When Robbie Keane returned to MLS from Ireland's failed run at Euro 2012, there was no emotional letdown or fatigue factor whatsoever. Instead, the Irish captain has turned in his most prolific stretch of play since coming to MLS last … Continue reading »

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