Monthly Archives: November 2012

Americans Abroad: Midweek Rewind

Several of the younger Americans Abroad reached milestones this week, as Andrew Wooten scored twice for Sandhausen, Bobby Wood started and went the distance for 1860 Munich and Sebastian Lletget dressed for West Ham. Continue reading »

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USWNT rout Ireland behind Morgan hat-trick, Leroux brace

Alex Morgan scored a first-half hat-trick and substitute Sidney Leroux added a second-half brace, as the U.S. Women’s National Team continued to roll in their Fan Tribute Tour by routing Ireland, 5-0. Continue reading »

Posted in Featured, U.S. Women's National Team, Women's Soccer | 9 Comments

Hartman unlikely to return to FC Dallas

After three seasons with FC Dallas, goalkeeper Kevin Hartman looks to be on his way out of Frisco. His agent, Ron Waxman, commented tonight that the club has not offered Hartman a contract, and will not be doing so. Waxman … Continue reading »

Posted in Major League Soccer, MLS- FC Dallas | 37 Comments

Earthquakes decline options on Corrales, Opara, among others

The San Jose Earthquakes declined to exercise the 2013 contract option of veteran defender-midfielder Ramiro Corrales on Wednesday, meaning his time with the Quakes appears finished. Continue reading »

Posted in Featured, Major League Soccer, MLS- San Jose Earthquakes | 44 Comments

MLS Ticker: Sounders to pick up Johnson’s option, Crew make major roster moves and more

The Seattle Sounders intend to pick up forward Eddie Johnson’s 2013 contract option, certainly a reward for his 17-goal season (in all competitions) and being named MLS Comeback Player of the Year. Continue reading »

Posted in Featured, Major League Soccer, MLS- Columbus Crew, MLS- Seattle Sounders, MLS- Toronto FC | 22 Comments

USMNT Daily Update: Projecting the Starting XI vs. Honduras

It might still seem like a long way away, but the 2013 CONCACAF Hexagonal begins in just 10 weeks. We take a look at what the USMNT starting lineup is shaping up to be for their opener vs. Honduras. Continue reading »

Posted in Featured, U.S. Men's National Team, Uncategorized, USMNT Daily Update | 114 Comments

Nielsen named top MLS Goalkeeper, Higuain wins Newcomer Award

Sporting Kansas City goalkeeper Jimmy Nielsen and Columbus Crew forward Federico Higuain were announced as winners of the MLS Goalkeeper of the Year and Newcomer of the Year, respectively, on Wednesday morning. Continue reading »

Posted in Featured, Major League Soccer, MLS- Columbus Crew, MLS- Sporting Kansas City | 8 Comments

U.S. women set for friendly with Ireland

The U.S. women’s national team kicks off a five-city exhibition tour in Portland, Ore., on Wednesday night against Ireland, and it’s already a media circus with outspoken goalkeeper (and Northwest native) Hope Solo in town. Continue reading »

Posted in U.S. Soccer, U.S. Women's National Team, Women's Soccer | 9 Comments

Mid-day Ticker: Scolari set to be named Brazil coach, possible UCL expansion, and more

Brazil’s soccer federation has moved quickly toward replacing fired national team coach Mario Menezes, with Luiz Felipe Scolari expected to be hired for the high-profle job, according to reports. Continue reading »

Posted in Confederations Cup, European Soccer, Featured, FIFA, International Soccer, South American Soccer, UEFA Champions League, World Cup 2014 | 15 Comments

Wolff retiring, will serve as D.C. United assistant

Josh Wolff, who served as a player-coach for DC United this past season, is moving to a position as a full-time assistant after annnouncing his retirement from playing via the club on Wednesday. Continue reading »

Posted in Featured, Major League Soccer, MLS- Chicago Fire, MLS- DC United, MLS- Sporting Kansas City, U.S. Men's National Team | 4 Comments