mvn.com - 6/9/2008
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June 8 --- MVN Soccer: The largest crowd ever at this venue to watch the USA men play was also the 4th largest attendance in the stadium's history for any sport. --- On Sunday night the USMNT did a great job of holding off the excellent attack of Argentina, which for the entire first half included Lionel Messi. --- USA 'keeper Tim Howard made great saves, and Landon Donovan earned his 100th cap.
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ARGENTINA's U.S. Tour an unqualified success --- only 2 matches, but over 150,000 attended !
mvn.com 6/10/2008 — June 10 --- MVN Soccer: They came to conquer...yet, in a friendly way. --- Their domination was not entirely successful however, when meeting the USA, who shut them out with 7 big Tim Howard saves Sunday night. --- They had no problem with Mexico, defeating them 4-1. That match in San Diego drew a record crowd for soccer, 68,498. --- With USA at NJ's Giants Stadium, a whopping 78,682 were there.
U.S. holds own against world's best
jmayers.blogspot.com 6/9/2008 — It had been a while. Maybe since 2002. But for 90 minutes Sunday, the U.S. men's national soccer team proved it could play. Against the best team in the world, the Yanks didn't flinch, didn't blow it, didn't crumble -- when not many would've blamed ...
Tim Howard Post Game Interview Video
watchsocceronline.blogspot.com 6/10/2008 — Howard put on a show in the first half, stopping Cruz four times from close, including three on breakaways.
USA vs. Barbados: Your Running Commentary —
Soccer By Ives
The U.S. national team begins World Cup qualifying today against Barbados at Home Depot Center. The Americans are heavily favored, but they also know that any sort of disappointing result will mean having to travel to Barbados to earn a result.
The Americans will field a lineup you would expect, except for Brad Guzan getting the start in goal. Here's the lineup:
Brad Guzan, Carlos ...
Liveblogging USA-Barbados —
Wings for Wheels
Once the ugliness that is Turkey-Czech Republic is over Now that I can breathe easy again after that thrilling finish, I’ll be liveblogging the USA World Cup Qualifier against Barbados. So check back at 4:45 Eastern time.
I should point out that I wrote that sentence above at halftime of that game, so it has since been edited.
Nike is of Two Minds on This Soccer Thing —
I Dislike Your Favorite Team
And they may not be wrong. According to Nike, if you are a skilled Dutch player, you get to progress, with some bumps and bruises, to star level, and yes, you will be kissed by hot chicks, and Ronaldo (spot the difference there). You will have fun, you will succeed, and you will be badass!
However, if you are American--prepare to play in snow, to struggle, to fail. And yet, because of the
Chivas USA Post-Game —
100 Percent Soccer
An inexperienced goalkeeper, missing bodies that finally caught up with the team and players who weren't on form collectively contributed to the first-ever Chivas USA loss to Real Salt Lake in Carson.
"I don't think we were sharp, we had quite a few guys that weren't sharp and I didn't think the commitment was good from the get-go," said Preki, adding that's why he hauled off Jonathan ...
Final Result: Real Salt Lake at Chivas USA —
100 Percent Soccer
Chivas USA Coach Preki took off Jonathan Bornstein and Atiba Harris at half time, replacing them with Justin Braun and Raphael Wicky.
It didn't help.
Statistically, Chivas USA held the edge over RSL in the second half in terms of shots. But not on the score board.
Final score: 1-0 RSL.
The Galaxy, meanwhile, defeated San Jose 3-0 with Edson Buddle scoring all three goals for his ...
Half Time: Real Salt Lake at Chivas USA —
100 Percent Soccer
Real Salt Lake, looking for their first-ever win against Chivas USA in Carson (and their first on the road this season), found something to build on in the first half, taking a 1-0 lead through Robbie Findley, for his third goal of the season.
RSL, which showed more attacking initiative than Chivas USA, deserved the lead. Indeed, Chivas USA were held to zero shots on target.
Chivas USA ...
Soccer Saturday: Galaxy, Chivas USA Gameday & More —
100 Percent Soccer
Distracted as I am with Euro 2008 and this morning's compelling Spain-Sweden game, there's plenty of soccer to watch this Father's Day weekend and the difficult part will be taking it all in.
Let's try.
The Galaxy are on the road in San Jose where the Earthquakes will actually play at the Oakland Coliseum, which is much larger than Buck Shaw Stadium.
A large contingent of Galaxy fans ...
Friday Football: Weekend Preview —
100 Percent Soccer
Very quickly this morning:
*With the Galaxy on the road against intrastate rivals the San Jose Earthquakes Saturday (7 p.m. live on Fox Soccer Channel), Chivas USA takes center stage locally with a game against Real Salt Lake at Home Depot Center.
A preview from the official Chivas USA blog is here.
Chivas USA, still seeking to draw fans, has a ticket deal for the game.
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Soccer: USA vs. Barbados WC Qualifier Preview —
The Big Lead
Tyler Duffy previews this weekend’s USA-Barbados match. Also, feel free to chat about what should be a thrilling afternoon of Euro 2008: Italy must beat Romania to have any hope of advancing to the next round, and Netherlands - perhaps the most impressive team through the first set of games - takes on France. We’ll be updating the scores as they happen. This photo is of Landon ...
Chivas USA Update: Galindo Out Up To Eight Weeks and More —
100 Percent Soccer
(Very) late blogging this evening, but wanted to pass along that:
* Maykel Galindo, who has played in discomfort all season long finally underwent a second hernia surgery Wednesday and is likely lost until early August, the club said Thursday.
From the Chivas USA press release: Galindo's surgery was performed by Dr. Richard Cattey at St. Mary's Ozaukee Hospital in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. ...
Has soccer taken hold as a “hip” sport to like? —
Randball
We’re quite sure soccer will never be the USA’s sport; at the same time, we can’t help but feel the attitude toward “the beautiful game” has changed for the better — and in a way the sport should embrace and build on. See, for the past 20-30 years, soccer enthusiasts in this country have so desperately wanted the sport to be a mainstream success. What ...
Wednesday Kicks: CONCACAF Champions League & More —
100 Percent Soccer
A few quick items to pass along this morning:
*Chivas USA learns its first CONCACAF Champions League opponent today, so check back here for more on that later. The complete schedule will be released Monday.
*A pair of Chivas USA Under-18 players have signed letters of intent with Division 1 college programs. Defender Rod Fahmian (Riverside) will attend UC Santa Barbara, while defender ...
USA bid for 2018 World Cup still on course —
Soccer By Ives
Remember when Jack Warner stated a week ago that he would urge the United States not to bid on hosting the 2018 World Cup ? It doesn't look like that message is going to be heard.
Sunday's USA-Argentina match, played in front of a near sellout just months after being announced, provided the latest evidence of the Unites States ability to host a successful World Cup again.
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Red Bulls 1, Chivas USA 0: A Supporter's View —
Soccer By Ives
If a team ever needed a win, the New York Red Bulls needed one last week. Injuries, a lack of options on the roster and the completed transfer of Jozy Altidore had the Red Bulls heading into last Thursday' match against red-hot Chivas USA desperate for a victory. It didn't seem likely based the form of the two teams heading into the match, but that didn't matter to the Red Bulls.
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USA-Argentina highlights —
Soccer By Ives
For those of you who somehow missed the match and highlights from last night's USA-Argentina match, here are some:
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USA 0, Argentina 0: The Day After —
Soccer By Ives
What a game.
For all the complaints and concerns and fears following the U.S. national team's losses to England and Spain, most of those were put to rest on Sunday night as the USA showed skill, heart, determination and definite potential in a 0-0 tie against Argentina, the No. 1 team in the world.
This was the U.S. team we have been waiting to see, a team that can stand up ...
USA vs. Argentina: Match Night —
Soccer By Ives
Good evening folks. The u.S. national team is set to face Argentina today at Giants Stadium in what should be close to a sellout crowd. The fans arrived here pretty early and it's looking like a good day/night for soccer.
I will be doing a running commentary during the match so feel free to follow allong here. Please share your thoughts and opinions in the comments section.
Enjoy ...
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