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Comparing MLS and EPL TV Ratings Is a Pointless Endeavor
Comparing MLS and EPL TV Ratings Is a Pointless Endeavor
If you haven't heard, some soccer on TV ratings came out yesterday. FSC, America's preeminent all-soccer broadcaster, became Nielsen-rated just about a year ago. Since then, the network's ratings...
Time To Move the Crew
Time To Move the Crew
matchfitusa.com — Not serious, just for funzies! Another playoff run, another Columbus disappointment, and I don't mean on the... field. Despite having what has been the best team in Major League Soccer over the last... (more) Time To Move the Crew
MLS AWARDS
MLS AWARDS
american11soccer.com — Kansas City Wizards Defender Jimmy Conrad and Chicago Fire Midfielder Logan Pause Named U.S. Soccer Foundation/MLS W.O.R.K.S.... Humanitarians of the Year NEW YORK (Friday, Nov. 6, 2009) - MLS W.O.R.K.S., Major League Soccer’s community outreach initiative, and the U.S. Soccer Foundation, the Major ... (more) MLS AWARDS
Thornton Wins Goalkeeper of the Year
Thornton Wins Goalkeeper of the Year
matchfitusa.com — Major League Soccer announced today that Zach Thornton of Chivas USA has won the 2009 Goalkeeper of... the Year Award. Thornton beat out Seattle's Kasey Keller and LA Galaxy's Donovan... (more) Thornton Wins Goalkeeper of the Year
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Tuesday Backpasses: Cheering on yourself
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