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A conversation with Chicago Fire technical director Frank Klopas
A conversation with Chicago Fire technical director Frank Klopas
fire.american-soccer-news.com — ASN had the chance to speak with Chicago Fire technical director Frank Klopas to talk about some of the recent departures from the Fire as well as the realities of the soccer business. (more) A conversation with Chicago Fire technical director ...
Soccer to fair play: Drop dead
Soccer to fair play: Drop dead
soccer-source.blogspot.com — What took place between France and Ireland on Wednesday night really was a travesty. And lo and behold, here to rub salt in still-fresh wounds is soccer's top authority, FIFA. (more) Soccer to fair play: Drop dead
Colorado Rapids 2009 season in review
Colorado Rapids 2009 season in review
rapids.american-soccer-news.com — Despite Conor Casey’s franchise record of 16 goals in a season, an incredibly productive year for Omar Cummings (eight goals, 12 assists), and a full complement of attacking defenders who didn’t send the ball into the stands every other play, the Rapids limped through the final games... (more) Colorado Rapids 2009 season in review
Thierry Henry gives the world one more reason to hate the French
Thierry Henry gives the world one more reason to hate the French
soccer-source.blogspot.com — Henry's excuse: "I'm not the referee" is weak and shows complete contempt for the game and for the principle of justice. Right Thierry, you're not the referee. You're not a cop either, but surely you see the harm in stealing? Or collaborating with a fascist government that invaded your country? (more) Thierry Henry gives the world one more reason to hate ...
Stuart Holden to SPL?
Stuart Holden to SPL?
overthere.american-soccer-news.com — Houston Dynamo midfielder/forward Stuart Holden, long rumored to be heading overseas this offseason, could end up with a Scottish Premier League club. (more) Stuart Holden to SPL?
Who should take Charlie Davies’ spot at forward?
Who should take Charlie Davies’ spot at forward?
usmen.american-soccer-news.com — Though the worst fears over his health and career have passed, it is highly unlikely (to put it mildly) that Charlie Davies will be match fit in time for the 2010 World Cup. So who to replace him? (more) Who should take Charlie Davies’ spot at forward?
Ranking the world's soccer meccas: No. 5, Hampden Park, Glasgow
soccer-source.blogspot.com — This is one of those instances where the stadium's iconic value outweighs its intrinsic one. What is this iconic value of Hampden Park? Simply put, the stadium has taken over as the defacto historic home of British soccer after Wembley's facelift... (more) Ranking the world's soccer meccas: No. 5, Hampden Park, ...
Garber talks tough on CBA
Garber talks tough on CBA
american-soccer-news.com — "Let me be very very clear: We the league will not agree to a CBA that's going to negatively impact our ability to grow the sport in the United States and Canada...we're not going to compromise on any of the key issues in order to avoid a stoppage."-Major League Soccer commissioner Don Garber. (more) Garber talks tough on CBA
Photo gallery: Real Salt Lake are Eastern Conference champions
rsl.american-soccer-news.com — Nick Rimando saved three Chicago Fire penalty kicks to help Real Salt Lake win Major League Soccer's Eastern Conference on a shootout after 120 minutes of soccer yielded no goals for either team. ASN's Julia Harper was at Toyota Park in Bridgeview, Ill., and filed the following photos: (more) Photo gallery: Real Salt Lake are Eastern Conference ...
RSL defeat Chicago Fire on penalties to advance to first MLS Cup
RSL defeat Chicago Fire on penalties to advance to first MLS Cup
american-soccer-news.com — Nick Rimando saved three Chicago Fire penalty kicks to help Real Salt Lake win the Eastern Conference on a shootout after 120 minutes of soccer yielded no goals for either team. The victory puts RSL in its first-ever MLS Cup game where they will face the LA Galaxy. (more) RSL defeat Chicago Fire on penalties to advance to first ...
Galaxy advance to MLS Cup on Freaky Friday at the Home Depot Center
Galaxy advance to MLS Cup on Freaky Friday at the Home Depot Center
galaxy.american-soccer-news.com — Power failures in Southern California twice interrupted play on a bizarre Friday the 13th MLS playoff match between the LA Galaxy and Houston Dynamo.When play resumed David Beckham set up the play that would lead to the winning goal for the Galaxy. (more) Galaxy advance to MLS Cup on Freaky Friday at the Home ...
Ranking the world's soccer meccas: No. 6 Estadio Santiago Bernabeu, Madrid
soccer-source.blogspot.com — Building the stadium that would eventually bear his name was a central part of Bernabeu's plan. At the time its size was seen as absurdly ambitious--only slightly less absurd than the concept of a dedicated training ground across the street, another idea developed by Bernabeu. (more) Ranking the world's soccer meccas: No. 6 Estadio ...
Dynamo shoot for third MLS Cup appearance in four years at HDC
Dynamo shoot for third MLS Cup appearance in four years at HDC
dynamo.american-soccer-news.com — While newly-minted MLS coach of the year Bruce Arena has assembled an LA Galaxy team largely from scratch (outside of its two superstars of course) the squad they host in the Western Conference final tomorrow night counts on a core of players that has played together for years, including Brian Ching (more) Dynamo shoot for third MLS Cup appearance in four years ...
The world's top 25 soccer clubs, Nov. 9, 2009
The world's top 25 soccer clubs, Nov. 9, 2009
soccer-source.blogspot.com — There was a lot of action in topflight soccer last week, with a full suite of Champions League, Europa League and domestic competition on tap. After the dust settled, however, the number one team (its captain is pictured) is the same one it's been for three weeks running now. (more) The world's top 25 soccer clubs, Nov. 9, 2009
One and done for defending champs
One and done for defending champs
american-soccer-news.com — The defending MLS Cup champion Columbus Crew blew a 2-0 lead at home Thursday night, yielding three unanswered goals and losing to Real Salt Lake by 3-2. The Crew, who successfully defended their 2008 Supporters’ Shield title this season, become the first team to exit the 2009 postseason. (more) One and done for defending champs
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