Author Archives: John B.I

Mid-day Ticker: Ochocinco to play in reserves, Bayern hire new coach and more

  By JOHN BOSCHINI Chad Ochocinco’s soccer career is going to last just a little bit longer. Sporting Kansas City confirmed today that the Cincinnati Bengal’s receiver will take part in a reserve match against the Kansas City Brass on … Continue reading »

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Salgado available for Vancouver following FIFA approval

  The Vancouver Whitecaps have announced that 17-year-old striker Omar Salgado is available for immediate selection after his International Transfer Certificate was approved by FIFA. The top pick in the 2011 MLS SuperDraft was expected to be out until perhaps his 18th … Continue reading »

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Injured Henry ruled out of Crew game

Photo by Howard C. Smith/ISIphotos.com Thierry Henry will miss the New York Red Bulls' game with the Columbus Crew this Saturday after he picked up a hamstring injury in the season opener against Seattle, the Red Bulls confirmed via their … Continue reading »

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Howard turning focus to Gold Cup while preparing for familiar friendly foe

Photo by Rich Schultz/ISIphotos.com By JOHN BOSCHINI CARY, N.C. – Over the last few years, Tim Howard has had no shortage of memorable moments in a United States jersey. His performance in the 2-0 upset of Spain in the 2009 … Continue reading »

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Mid-Day Ticker: Mourinho eyes England return, Queiroz ban overturned and more

By JOHN BOSCHINI Jose Mourinho hasn’t even finished up his first season with Real Madrid, but the journeyman manager is already speculating as to where he’ll end up next. According to the Telegraph, the Portuguese manager said that his next … Continue reading »

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German-born Chandler an intriguing USMNT newcomer

  By JOHN BOSCHINI CARY, North Carolina– Of all the new faces joining the U.S. National Team camp in North Carolina this week, the most intriguing and least known of the newcomers is German-born midfielder/defender Timothy Chandler.  Chandler first drew … Continue reading »

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USMNT Camp Notes: Bradley talks Holden, no more players being called in

Photo by ISIPhotos.com By JOHN BOSCHINI CARY, North Carolina- Nine months after the United State's exited the 2010 World Cup, Bob Bradley was finally set to coach a full-strength national team. Injuries changed those plans after news that breakout midfielder … Continue reading »

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Mid-day Ticker: Blatter to be challenged, Davies’ crash driver sentenced and more

  By JOHN BOSCHINI For the first time in a decade, Sepp Blatter has a challenger. Mohammad bin Hammam, president of the Asian Football Confederation, ended months of speculation today when he confirmed that he would stand for president of … Continue reading »

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Real Madrid, Chelsea advance to UCL quarterfinals

  By JOHN BOSCHINI After six miserable years, Real Madrid is through to the quarterfinals. A 3-0 win over Lyon gave Real Madrid a 4-1 victory on aggregate and broke the Spanish side’s six-year streak of being eliminated from the … Continue reading »

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