Author Archives: Soccer By Ives

SBI MLS Team of the Week: Philadelphia Union

  The Philadelphia Union may not be going to the playoffs this year, but they are finishing the season on a strong note that bodes well for 2013. The Union posted a pair of victories last week, including an impressive … Continue reading »

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Is Altidore missing the USMNT qualifiers? (and if so, why?)

Jozy Altidore set off a rash of speculation this morning when he tweeted about attending an event with AZ teammates on Tuesday, a tweet that would suggest he is not joining the U.S. Men's national team for its training camp … Continue reading »

Posted in U.S. Men's National Team | 170 Comments

SBI MLS Player of the Week: Chris Wondolowski

  Chris Wondolowski just can't stop scoring. The MLS leader in goals pushed his season total to 25 on Saturday thanks to a hat trick in the Earthquakes' 4-1 win against Colorado on Saturday. Wondolowski's latest masterpiece made him an … Continue reading »

Posted in MLS- San Jose Earthquakes, SBI MLS Player of the Week | 20 Comments

Sounders vs. Timbers: Match Night Commentary

  The Seattle Sounders and Portland Timbers renew what is arguably the best rivalry in Major League Soccer tonight when the Sounders play host to the Timbers at CenturyLink Field (9pm, ESPN). The Sounders are in the thick of the … Continue reading »

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Must-See Goal: Lionel Messi

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Espindola brace leads RSL past Galaxy

By IVES GALARCEP CARSON, Calif.–The LA Galaxy came out firing early on in Saturday night's Western Conference showdown vs. Real Salt Lake, and when Robbie Keane unleashed a beautiful left-footed volley in the 17th minute to give the Galaxy a … Continue reading »

Posted in MLS- Los Angeles Galaxy, MLS- Real Salt Lake | 17 Comments

Donovan says status for USMNT is “TBD” after suffering knee injury vs. RSL

Photo by Matt Ersted/ISIPhotos.com By IVES GALARCEP CARSON, Calif.–Landon Donovan winced in pain as he tried putting pressure on his left knee, and as he walked gingerly toward the LA Galaxy locker room after Saturday's 2-1 loss to Real Salt … Continue reading »

Posted in MLS- Los Angeles Galaxy, U.S. Men's National Team | 31 Comments

Shea to miss upcoming USMNT qualifiers (and Donovan leaves Galaxy match with injury)

Photo by ISIPhotos.com By IVES GALARCEP CARSON, Calif.– While Eddie Johnson revealed at least one surprise in the upcoming U.S. Men's National Team roster for the upcoming World Cup qualifiers, there will at least be one more. Sources have confirmed … Continue reading »

Posted in MLS- FC Dallas, U.S. Men's National Team | 80 Comments

MacDonald brace snaps Fire skid, leaves Red Bulls reeling in East playoff race

The New York Red Bulls have worried about slow starts all season, so when they managed to keep the Chicago Fire off the scoreboard in the first half on Saturday, there was hope for a team that had consistently struggled … Continue reading »

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Johnson reveals USMNT call-up on Twitter

Guess who's back? Seattle Sounders forward Eddie Johnson revealed on Twitter on Friday night that he has been called up by the U.S. national team for the upcoming World Cup qualifiers against Antigua & Barbuda and Guatemala. Johnson sent out … Continue reading »

Posted in MLS- Seattle Sounders, U.S. Men's National Team | 122 Comments