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BSB Exclusive: Andrew Jacobson speaks on being selected in Philadelphia Union expansion draft
BSB Exclusive: Andrew Jacobson speaks on being selected in Philadelphia Union expansion draft
berkeleysportsblog.com — On Wednesday, the newest team in MLS, the Philadelphia Union selected its first 10 players to be... on its inaugural squad come training camp. Two players with connections to the Bay Area were selected, the first being San Jose Earthquakes midfielder Shea Salinas and as well as former California ... (more) BSB Exclusive: Andrew Jacobson speaks on being selected ...
MLS Expansion Draft Selections
fakesigi.com — From du Nord : Jordan Harvey - Colorado Rapids Andrew Jacobson - DC United Brad Knighton -... New England Revolution Sebastian LeToux - Seattle Sounders Stefani Miglioranzi - Los Angeles Galaxy Alejandro Moreno - Columbus Crew David Myrie - Chicago Fire Shea Salinas - San Jose Earthquakes Shavar ... (more) MLS Expansion Draft Selections

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Philadelphia Union Expansion Draft
dunord.blogspot.com — MLS EXPANSION DRAFT The Philadelphia Union selected their first 10 players today, picking from the rosters of... the other 15 MLS teams. Each team could protect 11 players, leaving the rest up for grabs. Each team could only lose 1 player at most. Here ... (more) Philadelphia Union Expansion Draft
Define "Great"
Define "Great"
fullbackfiles.blogspot.com — Beninho said... "I was never that great of a soccer player, but I fit in. I had... a knack of fitting in and working hard and doing what I needed to do." Bull. Shit. The body of work you left argues much to the contrary, sir, unless you want to change... (more) Define "Great"
About Last Night
About Last Night
avoidingthedrop.com — What you missed while the Boston Aquarium was teaching kids to operate on squid (it’s not quite... jellyfish, but we’re gonna use that tag anyways)… Your Champions League results: Rubin Kazan 0 – 0 Dynamo Kiev , Debreceni 0 – 1 Liverpool , Fiorentina 1 ... (more) About Last Night
Ben Olsen officially retires from professional soccer
Ben Olsen officially retires from professional soccer
soccerbyives.net — One of the longest tenured MLS players called it a career today, as D.C. United midfielder Ben... Olsen officially announced his retirement from professional soccer at a press conference at RFK Stadium. The 32-year-old played through pain in his surgically repaired ankles in 2009, relying on ... (more) Ben Olsen officially retires from professional soccer
Ben Olsen officially retires
Ben Olsen officially retires
soccerbyives.net — Photo by ISIphotos.com One of the longest tenured MLS players called it a career today, as D.C.... United midfielder Ben Olsen officially announced his retirement from professional soccer at a press conference at RFK Stadium. The 32-year-old played through pain in his surgically ... (more) Ben Olsen officially retires
The List is Life Reprise
The List is Life Reprise
fullbackfiles.blogspot.com — United's protected list for the expansion draft is out (via BTB): Marc Burch, Fred, Dejan Jakovic, Julius... James, Jaime Moreno, Bryan Namoff, Chris Pontius, Santino Quaranta, Clyde Simms, Danny Szetela, Rodney Wallace Looks pretty similar to the list... (more) The List is Life Reprise
Best Soccer Blog
Best Soccer Blog
ussoccer.com — Best Soccer Blog Nominees Lots of people like to write about the beautiful game, but which one... do you click to first thing in the morning? DuNord Bruce McGuire scours the net for all the latest soccer news you need to know from around the world at  ... (more) Best Soccer Blog
Legend.
Legend.
fullbackfiles.blogspot.com — A moment of silence. The Bearded Bombardier is hanging them up. It's not a huge surprise given... that we could all see his body struggling to keep up with what his spirit wanted it to do, but it's still a sad day for all in United-land. Tributes by... (more) Legend.
MLS Grapevine: Sampson set to coach Chivas USA, MLS targets U-17 stars and more
MLS Grapevine: Sampson set to coach Chivas USA, MLS targets U-17 stars and more
soccerbyives.net — Photo by ISIphotos.com On the eve of what could be the Los Angeles Galaxy's first MLS Cup... title since 2005, the man who led LA to its last championship looks ready to return to MLS. Steve Sampson is set to be hired by Chivas USA as head coach, sources have told SBI. Sampson will ... (more) MLS Grapevine: Sampson set to coach Chivas USA, MLS ...
MLS Grapevine: Sampson favorite to coach Chivas USA, MLS targets U-17 stars and more
MLS Grapevine: Sampson favorite to coach Chivas USA, MLS targets U-17 stars and more
soccerbyives.net — Photo by ISIphotos.com On the eve of what could be the Los Angeles Galaxy's first MLS Cup... title since 2005, the man who led LA to its last championship looks ready to return to MLS. Steve Sampson is on the verge of being hired by Chivas USA as head coach, sources have told SBI. ... (more) MLS Grapevine: Sampson favorite to coach Chivas USA, MLS ...
United Autopsy 2009 | Part V: Filling in the Gaps
United Autopsy 2009 | Part V: Filling in the Gaps
fullbackfiles.blogspot.com — At long last, we come to the end of our autopsy. The corpse is laid out on... the table before us, and we can step back and make an overall assessment, not just of cause of death, but of what needs to change if we don't want to sit here next fall... (more) United Autopsy 2009 | Part V: Filling in the Gaps
Real Talk With Nick Rimando
theoffsiderules.blogspot.com — If you'll pardon the double dip, allow me to re-purpose something I knocked out for MLS Insider... yesterday. I got to talking to Nick Rimando for a minute and he pointed out something that I didn't think of; he basically closed out his buddy ... (more) Real Talk With Nick Rimando
United Autopsy 2009 | Part IV: The List is Life
United Autopsy 2009 | Part IV: The List is Life
fullbackfiles.blogspot.com — Rolling right along with our grisly task, it's now time to figure out who to protect from... the expansion draft. "What part does this play in an autopsy?" I hear you ask. Well, the guys you protect are those valuable players at the core of the team... (more) United Autopsy 2009 | Part IV: The List is Life
A good argument to pay Schelotto the big money
fakesigi.com — We already knew this, but Avoiding the Drop crunches some numbers to show how Guillermo was the... most productive and economical designated player in the league last year : He had more goals (14), more combined goals and assists (17), and – probably the biggest factor for the Crew – was the ... (more) A good argument to pay Schelotto the big money
Hang on a Second, Partido Dos!
Hang on a Second, Partido Dos!
feedproxy.google.com — Hmmm. Following on from last week's third-party questioning of Preki comes this bit from a "very well... connected fan of Chivas USA." (hat tip to duNord)... He really was a limited coach. He never bridged a link to Guadalajara. He didn't care to add... (more) Hang on a Second, Partido Dos!
United Autopsy 2009 | Part III: In the Middle & At the Top
United Autopsy 2009 | Part III: In the Middle & At the Top
fullbackfiles.blogspot.com — Carrying on from our look at the goalkeepers and defenders in Part II, it's now time to... address the midfield and forwards. Once again, note that I'm including the loanees and injured reserve guys in this roundup. Midfielders John DiRaimondo: With... (more) United Autopsy 2009 | Part III: In the Middle & At the Top
United Autopsy 2009 | Part II: At the Back
United Autopsy 2009 | Part II: At the Back
fullbackfiles.blogspot.com — Having assessed the general strengths and weaknesses of the team in Part I, it's time to move... on to the player-by-player assessment portion of our program. We'll begin with the goalkeepers and defenders. Note that I'm including the loanees and... (more) United Autopsy 2009 | Part II: At the Back
MLS coaching carousel in full spin
MLS coaching carousel in full spin
soccerbyives.net — Photo by ISIphotos.com The MLS season is set to end on Sunday after the 2009 MLS Cup,... and the MLS Expansion draft is looming just eight days away, meaning all the teams that need head coaches are about to take part in one of the most frantic coaching change flurries MLS has ever seen. ... (more) MLS coaching carousel in full spin
United Autopsy 2009 | Part I: Strengths & Weaknesses
United Autopsy 2009 | Part I: Strengths & Weaknesses
fullbackfiles.blogspot.com — autopsy (noun) (1) an examination of a body after death to determine the cause of death or... the character and extent of changes produced by disease —called also necropsy (2) a critical examination, evaluation, or assessment of someone or something... (more) United Autopsy 2009 | Part I: Strengths & Weaknesses
Philadelphia Union unveil uniform | Philadelphia Inquirer | 11/14/2009
philly.com — The Philadelphia Union soccer team will wear a dark blue jersey with gold stripes on the shoulders... and a big, vertical gold bar down the chest. The team, which starts play next year, released the first images of its jersey yesterday. The shirt has ... (more) Philadelphia Union unveil uniform | Philadelphia ...
DC United Next Coach Cup: The Final!
DC United Next Coach Cup: The Final!
fullbackfiles.blogspot.com — A week's worth of anonymous internet polling have left us here, with two candidates remaining in the... Next Coach Cup. Both have had relatively smooth paths to the final, though you've got to wonder if the combination of ABMOD and Benny's fragile... (more) DC United Next Coach Cup: The Final!
For D.C. sports, 26 = sign of the devil
voices.washingtonpost.com — (By Mark Finkenstaedt for The Post) As of this writing..... The Redskins record is 2-6 The Wizards... record is also 2-6 Clinton Portis wears No. 26. He's concussed, and likely out for the week. D.C. United's Bryan wears No. 26. He missed the final month ... (more) For D.C. sports, 26 = sign of the devil
DC United Next Coach Cup: Semifinals
DC United Next Coach Cup: Semifinals
fullbackfiles.blogspot.com — The quarterfinals are in the books. Twenty-eight candidates have been eliminated, leaving us with just four survivors... to compete for the prestigious DC United Next Coach Cup. Let's not pull an FO dithering and hemming-and-hawing extravaganza, shall... (more) DC United Next Coach Cup: Semifinals
El Diablo wins debut with Bolivian team
El Diablo wins debut with Bolivian team
behindthebadge.com — United legend Marco Antonio Etcheverry debuted as the Head Coach for Bolivian side Oriente Petrolero on Sunday,... November 1. Coaching his hometown team, El Diablo earned a 1-0 win in his first game of the Playoffs against rival Blooming. Oriente ... (more) El Diablo wins debut with Bolivian team
Hang on a Second!
Hang on a Second!
fullbackfiles.blogspot.com — Anybody else read Loney's description of Preki... "But he can't run an offense, can't start the right... forwards, can't put in the right forwards, can't find the right forwards, can't keep a roster consistent, can't keep his players healthy, and only... (more) Hang on a Second!
Morning Ticker: N'Gog dives, Zlatan ponders Sweden retirement and more
Morning Ticker: N'Gog dives, Zlatan ponders Sweden retirement and more
soccerbyives.net — by FRANCO PANIZO Liverpool midfielder David N'Gog may have salvaged his club from losing against Birmingham on... Monday, but he did so with one of the most highly-criticized dives in recent memory. With Birmingham shockingly leading the hosts 2-1 in the second half, N'Gog dribbled into ... (more) Morning Ticker: N'Gog dives, Zlatan ponders Sweden ...
DC United Next Coach Cup: Quarterfinals
DC United Next Coach Cup: Quarterfinals
fullbackfiles.blogspot.com — The Round of 16 is in the books, and more highly-regarded names have fallen by the wayside.... I'll weave in the recap of the last round as we set the stage for the next. Voting for the quarterfinal round ends Wednesday night, so get your votes in now,... (more) DC United Next Coach Cup: Quarterfinals
Philly Union to officially announce Hackworth as assistant
Philly Union to officially announce Hackworth as assistant
soccerbyives.net — Photo by ISIphotos.com The Philadelphia Union will be selecting its first players in just two weeks when... Major League Soccer holds the Expansion Draft and Union head coach Peter Nowak will have his lead assistant coach in place for the draft. The Union will announce the hire of former ... (more) Philly Union to officially announce Hackworth as assistant
DC United Next Coach Cup: Round of 16
DC United Next Coach Cup: Round of 16
fullbackfiles.blogspot.com — The group stage is now in the books, with a few notable names getting tripped up at... the first hurdle as the field narrowed from 32 to 16. Now things start to get really interesting as we move to the single elimination phase of our program. While my... (more) DC United Next Coach Cup: Round of 16
SBI's Friday Free Kicks: Things are looking up in Philly, some MLS Awards thoughts and more
soccerbyives.net — Standing on a rooftop overlooking the site of the Philadelphia Union's future stadium, I couldn't help but... see the pieces being put into place for a club that should help revitalize soccer on the East Coast. As cranes lowered ten-ton cement blocks into place to piece together the Union's ... (more) SBI's Friday Free Kicks: Things are looking up in ...
Playoffs?!?!
matchfitusa.com — by Matt - US Soccer Daily It seems like Jim Mora and many fans around MLS have... been on the same page lately. Five playoff matches have been played, and the crowds have been unimpressive, to say the... (more) Playoffs?!?!
DC United Next Coach Cup: The Group Stage
fullbackfiles.blogspot.com — Time to kick off the DC United Next Coach Cup with the group stages. In true, bloated,... FIFA money-grubbing fashion, we're going straight for the 32-name jugular. Some of these are serious candidates, others are waaaaaay out of left field or half in... (more) DC United Next Coach Cup: The Group Stage
Nominations Please
Nominations Please
fullbackfiles.blogspot.com — Okay, rather than that staid old, winner-take-all "next coach" poll that the Goffster is running, I'm going... to run a tournament-poll competition in honor of our beloved MLS Cup playoffs. So take a look at the names that Goff has listed and toss out... (more) Nominations Please
Tricksy Winger?
Tricksy Winger?
fullbackfiles.blogspot.com — Was it just me or was there a veiled barb in there directed at the FO? You... know, the part about maybe the coach shouldn't shoulder the blame, maybe the players should, maybe the MANAGEMENT? But Benny couched that by spewing the Payne party line... (more) Tricksy Winger?
State panel to consider 2 soccer stadium projects in Baltimore
State panel to consider 2 soccer stadium projects in Baltimore
baltimoresun.com — A 7,000-seat venue for minor-league club and larger venue to attract D.C. United Copyright 2009, The Baltimore... Sun (more) State panel to consider 2 soccer stadium projects in ...
US Soccer's Best of 2009
US Soccer's Best of 2009
matchfitusa.com — US Soccer is taking nominations for their "Best of 2009" series, so head on over and pick... your favorite soccer bar, specialty store, fan photo, and blog. Far be it for me to tell you what to choose,... (more) US Soccer's Best of 2009
With Soehn Gone, Williams Becomes A Target
With Soehn Gone, Williams Becomes A Target
redbulls.theoffside.com — Sharks in the water, RBNY. DC United have just announced the formal resignation of head coach Tom... Soehn from the organization. Soehn accumulated a respectable 36-30-24 MLS record, with a total of 55-48-31 in all competitions. So what cost him? Disappointing results in the face of high ... (more) With Soehn Gone, Williams Becomes A Target
Soehn cans self. TFC coach search gets more complicated
Soehn cans self. TFC coach search gets more complicated
24thminute.com — News today that Tom Soehn will not be back with DC United is, obviously, of interest to... TFC fans -- both because of the possibility that Mo may recycle him here and also because there is now another team in the mix in the search for a new coach. The latter could be problematic for Toronto. DCU, ... (more) Soehn cans self. TFC coach search gets more complicated
How's That For Irony?
How's That For Irony?
fullbackfiles.blogspot.com — It was beginning to look like, given the hemming and the hawing, the insults to league and... to fans, followed by furious backpedalling, that Kevin Payne was going to drop the ball and hand Tommy the keys to season #4. But then a curious thing... (more) How's That For Irony?
United Coaching Change
voices.washingtonpost.com — And we turn the page on that chapter. Classy move on Soehn's part. We may have had... the more games to deal with than any other MLS coach, but missing the playoffs two years in a row is unacceptable. If you're playing in too many games, maybe the ... (more) United Coaching Change
Tom Soehn removes name from consideration for Head Coach of D.C. United
dcunited.com — Washington, D.C. (November 3, 2009) – D.C. United announced today Head Coach Tom Soehn has removed his... name from consideration for United’s head coaching position ahead of his contract expiring at the end of the calendar year. Soehn served the ... (more) Tom Soehn removes name from consideration for Head Coach ...
Soehn out as D.C. United head coach
Soehn out as D.C. United head coach
feedproxy.google.com — Tom Soehn will not be back as head coach of D.C. United after removing his name from... consideration to be retained upon the conclusion of his current contract at the end of the calendar year. D.C. United failed to make the playoffs for a second straight season, but it did enjoy success under ... (more) Soehn out as D.C. United head coach
Tom Soehn's tenure over
Tom Soehn's tenure over
behindthebadge.com — We'll soon officially announce that United's six-year relationship with Tom Soehn has ended. United's one-time Assistant Coach... (2004-2006) and its Head Coach for the last three seasons (2007-2009) has removed his name from consideration for the ... (more) Tom Soehn's tenure over
Ramble On
Ramble On
feedproxy.google.com — Let's begin today's stroll about the intarwebs in the land of the vikings... I'm sure everybody has... read all the Brit-hype and seen all the mobile phone videos of Brad Guzan walking on water, and that's all well and good--he's the #2 behind Timmy... (more) Ramble On
Match Fit USA Soccer Show Episode 36
Match Fit USA Soccer Show Episode 36
matchfitusa.com — On this week's Match Fit USA Soccer Show, Jason and Zach talk about the MLS playoffs, cover... the USL-TOA saga with David Fellerath of Triangle Offense, and debate the fine handed down to DC United's... (more) Match Fit USA Soccer Show Episode 36
MLS needs more drama and passion
MLS needs more drama and passion
latimes.com — Kevin Payne, D.C. United's president and chief executive officer, was fined by the league for naming teams... he thinks do not play to win, but he was correct in saying some games aren't worth watching. >  ... (more) MLS needs more drama and passion
Lazy Saturday...
Lazy Saturday...
fullbackfiles.blogspot.com — Okay, so first things first...the MLS HQ troglodytes should be ashamed of themselves. Fining Payne $5k for... criticizing other teams' style of play? Shameful...and predictable. Also predictable? Payne's apology. But what to make of this bit of it..?In... (more) Lazy Saturday...
Friday Backpasses: The high balls will not be described
Friday Backpasses: The high balls will not be described
unprofessionalfoul.com — Word is, this is the view that ITV commentators will have when Norwich City go to Paulton... Rovers in the FA Cup. Arsenal have, like, the worst ‘keepers ever [ The Sun ] DC United president fined by MLS for bitching about Real Salt Lake’s tactics [ Pitch Invasion ] But, MLS ... (more) Friday Backpasses: The high balls will not be described