Author Archives: Daniel Karell

Thursday Kickoff: Lampard signs one-year extension; Monterrey and America play to thrilling draw; and more

Chelsea midfielder Frank Lampard has signed a one-year contract extension with the club, keeping him in London through the end of the 2013/2014 season. Continue reading »

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Ivanovic stoppage-time winner wins Europa League for Chelsea

A goal scored by the head of Branislav Ivanovic in the third minute of injury time led Chelsea to a 2-1 victory over Benfica in the Europa League Final. Continue reading »

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Soccer Wednesday: Your Running Commentary

Chelsea face Benfica in the Europa League Final in Amsterdam with both clubs desperate for a trophy to bring home to their supporters. Continue reading »

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MLS Disciplinary Committee suspends De Luna and three others, reduces Chavez suspension

The MLS Disciplinary Committee handed down one-match suspensions to four players while reducing San Jose Earthquakes midfielder Martin Chavez’s suspension to one game. Continue reading »

Posted in Featured, Major League Soccer, MLS- Chivas USA, MLS- Colorado Rapids, MLS- Real Salt Lake, MLS- San Jose Earthquakes, MLS- Vancouver Whitecaps | 15 Comments

D.C. United defender Russell to retire on Sunday

D.C. United defender Robbie Russell will retire from professional soccer after the club’s next match against Sporting Kansas City to pursue a medical degree. Continue reading »

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Tragedy claims life of Seattle man attempting to dribble soccer ball to Brazil for charity

A tragic accident claimed the life of a Seattle man attempting to dribble a soccer ball from Seattle to Brazil for charity. He was struck by a car in Oregon and died. Continue reading »

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Chelsea and Arsenal could face off in playoff match for third place

Chelsea and Arsenal could potentially have to play a playoff match to determine third place if a certain outcome happens on the final matchday of the season. The playoff would be difficult to schedule because of Chelsea’s post-season U.S. Tour. Continue reading »

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Sounders and Timbers PDL teams advance as 100th U.S. Open Cup kicks off

The First Round of the 2013 U.S. Open Cup is underway, as the Seattle Sounders U23′s and Portland Timbers PDL side recorded early victories. Continue reading »

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Wednesday Kickoff: Pellegrini free to leave Malaga; Barca in Brazil to complete Neymar deal; and more

Manchester City is nearing their top managerial target, as according to reports out of Spain, Malaga manager Manuel Pellegrini is free to leave the club this summer, signing a reported two-year deal with City. Continue reading »

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Soccer Tuesday: Your Running Commentary

Wigan visit Arsenal in a must-win game for both sides. The Copa Libertadores continues with Club Tijuana traveling to Palmeiras in Brazil for the second-leg of the knockout round. Continue reading »

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