Thursday, August 11th, 2011
Yesterday reports were saying that Freddy Adu would be returning to Major League Soccer and joining Chivas USA. Those reports were only half right. Adu has reportedly signed with the Philadelphia Union instead.
The 22-year-old Adu is likely returning to the MLS on a free transfer from Benfica, where he signed ...
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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
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Monday, August 8th, 2011
In case you haven't been paying attention, over the past few days riots have raged on the streets of London. On Monday night violence and looting spread throughout the British capital and several buildings were set ablaze. Up until tonight the riots have been unsettling, but a piece of news ...
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Wednesday, July 27th, 2011
You knew there was a perfectly good reason why Real Madrid and Chelsea are battling it out for Neymar's signature, and why his club Santos is in no rush to sell him.
The Brazilian whiz-kid scored a beauty Wednesday night in league action vs. Flamengo. Below is the clip for your ...
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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 ...
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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, ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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Thursday, June 2nd, 2011
This is interesting news coming out of the world of international soccer. FIFA president Sepp Blatter was re-elected amidst a major controversy involving bribery allegations. These allegations have cast doubt on the voting that awarded Qatar the 2022 World Cup.
Blatter could now be forced into swift action to remove the ...
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