Author Archives: Caleb S.

Mid-Day Ticker: Keane training with Villa, Ballon D’or to be decided and more

By CALEB SONNELAND Robbie Keane, it would seem, has already sealed his switch to Aston Villa. The Irishman, reported to be on the brink of a loan move to the Premier League club, is already training with Villa, as seen on … Continue reading »

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Evening Ticker: Gonzalez injured at Nürnberg, Milan closing on Tevez and more

By CALEB SONNELAND Omar Gonzalez, fresh off the plane and training with Nürnberg, was given a Bundesliga welcome by compatriot, and now teammate, Timmy Chandler in a crunching tackle — one that left the former with an injured knee. Though … Continue reading »

Posted in European Soccer, MLS- Los Angeles Galaxy | 91 Comments

Monday Kickoff: Kinnear signs extension, Blazer bolts CONCACAF and more

Dom Kinnear has enjoyed one of the strongest coaching careers in MLS history, and the Houston Dynamo have assured that he will be sticking around for a while. According to the Houston Chronicle, the Dynamo have signed Kinnear to a … Continue reading »

Posted in CONCACAF, European Soccer, MLS- Chivas USA, MLS- Houston Dynamo | 11 Comments

Mid-Day Ticker: Warner releases FIFA details, Perez closing in on MLS and more

Some of the back-room workings between Jack Warner and FIFA are starting to come to the surface. Warner reportedly claimed that in exchange for drumming up support to get Sepp Blatter elected in the 1998 FIFA presidential election, he secured … Continue reading »

Posted in European Soccer, FIFA, Major League Soccer | 14 Comments

Mid-Day Ticker: AZ goalkeeper has card rescinded, Neymar rumors swirl & more

Common sense has prevailed. The Dutch football federation has rescinded the red card given to AZ Alkmaar goalkeeper Esteban Alvarado in the aftermath of Wednesday's pitch invasion during a cup game against Ajax.  The goalkeeper was the target of a … Continue reading »

Posted in European Soccer, South American Soccer | 45 Comments

MLS Notes: Union sign Lopez, Minda joins Chivas and more

By CALEB SONNELAND The Philadelphia Union continue their busy offseason by adding Costa Rican defender Porfirio Lopez from Chinese side Dalian Haichang. Lopez, a 26-year-old left back, was most recently on loan at Costa Rican side Alajuelense, where he was a part … Continue reading »

Posted in CONCACAF Champions League, MLS- Chivas USA, MLS- Los Angeles Galaxy, MLS- Philadelphia Union, MLS- Toronto FC | 18 Comments

Monday Kickoff: Beckham not in Paris, Herzog to join USMNT staff and more

By CALEB SONNELAND David Beckham isn't going anywhere — for now. Despite rumors that the LA Galaxy's Beckham was present at Paris Saint-Germain's Ligue 1 clash with Lille on Sunday, reports have emerged to squash any notion of that kind. … Continue reading »

Posted in European Soccer, MLS- Los Angeles Galaxy, U.S. Men's National Team | 30 Comments

Monday Kickoff: Ballon d’Or finalists announced, Socrates dies at 57 and more

By CALEB SONNELAND When the French Football Association announced its men's and women's Ballon d'Or finalists for 2011, the usual suspects were all accounted for — with one American in the mix. The La Liga trio of Lionel Messi, Xavi … Continue reading »

Posted in European Soccer, FIFA, International Soccer | 17 Comments

Monday Kickoff: World mourns Speed, Guardado expected to move and more

By CALEB SONNELAND The loss of life in the sports world always runs deep within the game, and to lose a player like Gary Speed saw shockwaves sent throughout soccer on Sunday. The Wales manager was discovered at his home … Continue reading »

Posted in European Soccer, International Soccer | 15 Comments

Thursday Kickoff: Beckham in talks with PSG, Del Piero thinking MLS and more

By CALEB SONNELAND With his contract set to expire at the turn of the year, David Beckham is allegedly in talks with Ligue 1's Paris Saint-Germain, according to the clubs sporting director Leonardo. The 36-year-old was a staple in the … Continue reading »

Posted in European Soccer, Major League Soccer, MLS- Chicago Fire, MLS- Los Angeles Galaxy, MLS- Seattle Sounders | 54 Comments