Monthly Archives: December 2012

Manchester United 4, Newcastle 3: Match Highlights

Javier “Chicharito” Hernandez delivered the final goal in a seven-goal thriller, handing Manchester United a 4-3 victory against Newcastle on Wednesday. Here are the match highlights. Continue reading »

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Thursday Kickoff: Man United line up Lewandowski bid, Sneijder shoots down Spurs link, and more

Manchester United has reported lined up a 22-million Euro bid for Borussia Dortmund forward Robert Lewandowski, while Wesley Sneijder has shot down reports linking him to a Tottenham move in the latest edition of the Morning Kickoff. Continue reading »

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Americans Abroad: Wednesday Rewind

Geoff Cameron and Stoke City grabbed a big win, Tim Ream’s struggles continued and Brad Guzan’s five-save performance was not enough to stop Aston Villa from receiving another shellacking on Boxing Day. Continue reading »

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USMNT Daily Update: A closer look at what two summer rosters could look like

Next summer, the U.S. Men’s National Team will likely be fielding two different rosters for World Cup qualifying and the CONCACAF Gold Cup. Here is a closer look at what two USMNT rosters could look like. Continue reading »

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Mid-Day Ticker: Friedel signs new Spurs deal, Corinthians close in on Pato, & more

American goalkeeper Brad Friedel has lost his starting role with Tottenham, but that hasn’t stopped him from signing a new contract with Spurs. Continue reading »

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Sporting KC, RBNY lead the list of MLS teams having the best off-seasons so far

Sporting Kansas City and the New York Red Bulls are among the MLS teams that have had the strongest winters since the 2012 MLS season ended. Here is a look at the ten MLS teams that have had the strongest off-seasons so far. Continue reading »

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Soccer Wednesday: Your Running Commentary

A full slate of Boxing Day clashes in the English Premier League will give soccer fans the fix they have been craving for the past two days, including key matches for the Manchester clubs and an All-American showdown between Aston Villa and Tottenham. Continue reading »

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USMNT Daily Update: A look at the players whose stock rose the most, and fell the most, in 2012

With 2012 coming to a close, it is time to look at the USMNT players and prospects who saw their stock rise the most this year, and the players who saw their stock drop the most. Continue reading »

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Merry Christmas from SBI

Merry Christmas from all of us at SBI. Continue reading »

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After club success and national team struggles in 2012, Altidore seeks consistency in new year

Jozy Altidore has enjoyed a dream 2012 for AZ Alkmaar, but has struggled to find consistency with the U.S. Men’s National Team. As the new year approaches, Altidore seeks consistency on both fronts in 2013. Continue reading »

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