Author Archives: Michael N.

Red Bulls Notebook: Tainio on trial, Marquez to play centerback and more

By MIKE NASTRI The New York Red Bulls have already added many new faces to the team that won the regular season Eastern Conference crown. New York hopes to add one more piece to that puzzle with new trialist Teemu … Continue reading »

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Mid-Day Ticker: Japan reaches Asian Cup semi, Ze Roberto considers RBNY & more

By MIKE NASTRI Japan slipped by Qatar 3-2 in the quarterfinals of the Asian Cup behind a Masahiko Inoha game winner. The Kashima Antlers midfielder jumped on a loose ball in front of net and slotted home the stoppage time winner. Shinji … Continue reading »

Posted in Americans Abroad, European Soccer, International Soccer, MLS- New York Red Bulls | 25 Comments

MLS Draft Team Recap: Portland Timbers

The Portland Timbers bolstered their offense on draft day with Akron forward Darlington Nagbe.
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MLS Draft Team Recap: Houston Dynamo

The Houston Dynamo were the big winners on draft day taking Kofi Sarkodie and trading up to get Will Bruin.
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SBI U.S. U-20 Spotlight: Gale Agbossoumonde

SBI U.S. U-20 Spotlight: Gale Agbossoumonde
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SBI U.S. Under-20 Spotlight: Thomas Rongen

SBI US U-20 Coverage: Thomas Rongen
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MLS Draft Team Recap: Philadelphia Union

Faryd Mondragon, the Colombian goalkeeper is reportedly a done deal to Philadelphia. That’s why it surprised some that the Union took Generation Adidas and Maryland goalkeeper Zac MacMath with the fifth overall pick. But, Mondragon is 40 years old in 2011 and MacMath is one of the better goalkeeping prospects to come out of school in some time.
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MLS Draft Team Recap: New York Red Bulls

Erik Soler and the Red Bulls said before the draft the team would concentrate on defense. But, New York threw a change-up when Corey Hertzog fell to them at the thirteenth pick. The speedy Penn State forward will supply needed quality depth behind Thierry Henry or could play out wide.
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SBI Stoppage Time: 2011 MLS Draft Wrap

SBI Stoppage Time: 2011 MLS SuperDraft Wrap
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Posted in College Soccer, Major League Soccer, MLS Draft 2011, MLS- Chicago Fire, MLS- Columbus Crew, MLS- DC United, MLS- Houston Dynamo, MLS- New York Red Bulls, MLS- Sporting Kansas City, MLS- Vancouver Whitecaps, SBI Stoppage Time | 8 Comments

MLS Draft Team Recap: D.C. United

By MIKE NASTRI D.C. United got its man. In a turn of unexpected events, Perry Kitchen fell to United with the third overall pick. United followed up its selection of the current U.S. U-20 captain with another Akron player, fullback … Continue reading »

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