Author Archives: Jose Romero

MLS Ticker: PRO admits blown call, Quakes sign pair to new deals, and more

The general manager of the Professional Referees Organization, the governing body that oversees referees and assistants in North American pro soccer, admitted that referee Ricardo Salazar erred in not issuing a caution on a takedown of D.C. United’s Raphael Augusto late in the first half of the first-leg playoff match against the Houston Dynamo last weekend. Continue reading »

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Mid-Day Ticker: Tottenham tied to stadium fraud charge, Glazers lower Man U debt, and more

West Ham United is poised to take over as the tenant at the vacant and still new Olympic Stadium in east London, but not before a rival EPL club in a bid for the stadium came under investigation. Continue reading »

Posted in European Soccer, International Soccer, South American Soccer | 1 Comment

Soccer Wednesday: Your Running Commentary

Wednesday’s soccer on broadcast TV got off to a pretty entertaining start with the U.S.-Russia 2-2 draw on ESPN2. But that’s just the opener on a Wednesday full of international friendlies on various networks throughout the day. Continue reading »

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FC Dallas president arrested in New York, charged with assaulting wife

Doug Quinn, the president of FC Dallas, was arrested on Saturday in New York City and charged with assault after allegedly hitting and attempting to choke his wife, Elizabeth, according to multiple reports. Continue reading »

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CONCACAF World Cup Qualifying: A look at the rest of the hexagonal schedule

The CONCACAF World Cup qualifying final round, or hexagonal, will be here in February 2013, but it’s never too early to look at some key matches in the six-team, 30-game double round-robin. Continue reading »

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After scoreless first leg, RSL look to eliminate Sounders at Rio Tinto

 By JOSE M. ROMERO For the Seattle Sounders and Real Salt Lake, it has come down to this. Two of the more evenly-matched teams in the MLS postseason. Two gritty goalkeepers. A number of scoring threats and two scrappy holding/defensive … Continue reading »

Posted in Featured, Major League Soccer, MLS Playoffs, MLS- Real Salt Lake, MLS- Seattle Sounders | 26 Comments

Mid-Day Ticker: Celtic’s stunning win vs. Barca makes waves, Ibrahimovic suspended, and more

Celtic’s stunning upset of Barcelona in Wednesday’s Champions League action is still being talked about a day after the Scottish champions delivered the shocking result. Continue reading »

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NBC Sports changes MLS playoff broadcast schedule

NBC Sports Network has changed its broadcast schedule of MLS playoff games after the recent postponement of Wednesday’s Red Bull-D.C. United playoff match Continue reading »

Posted in Featured, MLS Playoffs, MLS- DC United, MLS- Houston Dynamo, MLS- New York Red Bulls, MLS- Real Salt Lake, MLS- Seattle Sounders | 13 Comments

College Spotlight: Coastal Carolina’s Ribeiro has degree and pro career in sight

Coastal Carolina’s Pedro Ribeiro came to the United States in search of a college degree, but the Brazilian has found much more than that since arriving. He has also become one of the best pro prospects in the nation, and now has a degree and pro career in sight. Continue reading »

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MLS Playoff Preview: Fire vs. Dynamo

By JOSE M. ROMERO The MLS postseason begins tonight with the Chicago Fire hosting the Houston Dynamo at Toyota Park in the Eastern Conference knockout round. The higher-seeded Fire are hoping the end to their regular season isn’t a reflection … Continue reading »

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