Tuesday, November 1st, 2011
It's been called the Lawsuit of the Year.
A team owner in the midst of a high-profile breakup that could cost big bucks.
No, I'm not talking about Frank and Jaime McCourt and the Los Angeles Dodgers. (Though who doesn't love limo driver-induced infidelity that brings one of MLB's banner franchises to ...
Posted in Chelsea FC, EPL, International Soccer, Roman Abramovich, Soccer | No Comments »
Tuesday, October 25th, 2011
Muammar Gaddafi's death this week sparked celebrations as well as outrage - all the while rocking the Liverpool soccer community.
How, you ask?
According to British newspaper, The Mirror, Qaddafi was a big supporter of Everton FC:
"Everton's win against Sunderland will have provided some temporary relief for one of their biggest fans. ...
Posted in EPL, Everton FC, International Soccer, Liverpool FC, Muammar Gaddafi, Soccer | 4 Comments »
Monday, September 5th, 2011
He has a stare colder than William Edward Parry's testicles.
Now Roy Keane might have the frigid address to match.
The former Manchester United wrecking ball is supposedly in talks with Iceland to become the nation's new manager.
No, I didn't misspell Ireland. Roy Keane, former captain of the Emerald Isle, is apparently ...
Posted in Iceland, International Soccer, Roy Keane, Soccer | 3 Comments »
Thursday, August 11th, 2011
First it was the NFL, then the NBA and now Spanish soccer's top division (known as La Liga) is facing serious labor strife. OK, now this is just getting ridiculous.
The start of La Liga's season is now in jeopardy as the players are seeking a new collective bargaining agreement. Luis ...
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Wednesday, August 10th, 2011
USA vs. Mexico: Live Blog
Posted in Live Blogs, Soccer, US Soccer | 13 Comments »
Thursday, July 28th, 2011
Bob Bradley was relieved of his duties as U.S. national team coach Thursday. And it's not a day too soon.
Don't get me wrong. I appreciate everything Bradley accomplished during his tenure, including beating world No. 1 Spain at the Confederations Cup and winning a World Cup group with England in ...
Posted in International Soccer, MLS, Soccer, US Soccer | 3 Comments »
Wednesday, July 20th, 2011
To the unknowing, South American soccer is confined to Brazil and Argentina.
For many, it’s easy to overlook the small nation sandwiched in between the two footballing powers.
But do so at your own risk.
Tiny Uruguay, a country of just 3.5 million people, currently reigns as the kings of South America. And ...
Posted in Copa America, International Soccer, Soccer | No Comments »
Monday, July 11th, 2011
After watching the United States women's soccer team's incredible comeback in the 2011 Women's World Cup quarterfinals against Brazil, I had a ton of things rushing through my head. What heart. What an improbable comeback. What a match. How cool was that to watch? Oh, and I have fallen helplessly, ...
Posted in Chicks Man, International Soccer, Soccer, US Soccer | 10 Comments »
Tuesday, June 14th, 2011
Tuesday night the United States advanced to the knockout stage of the Gold Cup with a 1-0 win over Guadeloupe. The scoring was supplied by 21-year-old US forward Jozy Altidore, who blasted a 25-yard cannonball into the upper-left corner of the net in the 9th minute of the match.
The US ...
Posted in International Soccer, Soccer | 5 Comments »
Tuesday, June 14th, 2011
Brazil's national team will be suiting up for the Copa America starting in July, but it will be without starting defender and Real Madrid mainstay Marcelo. Why would Brazil leave such a talented player off the roster? Well, because he's really not good with his email.
Marcelo apparently wrote an email ...
Posted in International Soccer, Soccer | 2 Comments »
