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United States v Venezuela: Friendly Gamethread
The January friendlies are usually for the hardest of die hards. Being held outside of a FIFA sanctioned window means that player pool is reduced for both sides, and tonight's game isn't against the highest profile of opponents. Venezuela is decent, currently ranked 31st and slightly ahead of the...
FC Tampa Bay v. Bolton Wanderers
Bolton Wanderers have arrived in Florida safe and sound in order to finally kick off their American pre-season tour. The Trotters first match will be against FC Tampa Bay of the North American Soccer League, effectively the second division of US Soccer. Bolton are not only the first English team to...
In Retrospect, Pulling Starters En Masse Was A Regrettable Mistake
The day after matches, we usually reserve for rational discussion. But because of the somewhat crazy nature of Wednesday's 7-0 thrashing at the hands of Manchester United, I think I may have over-compensated the day of. With so many people absolutely freaking out -- or at least a few people doing...
Against Manchester United Which Seattle Sounders Player Do You Want To See?
One of the most interesting things to me about this Manchester United at Seattle Sounders friendly is the fact that we will get to see players that we don't often see. With the unlimited substitutions the deep roster should get some run. Even one trialist will get some time as Mrisho Ngassa will...
Mets Pave Paradise, Put Up Soccer Pitch
While Chris Capuano and Jose Reyes stepped up in Milwaukee in the Mets' 2-1 win over the Brewers on Tuesday, the national soccer clubs of Ecuador and Greece as well as their corresponding supporters' groups invaded Citi Field for the ballpark's first-ever professional soccer match and the first pro...
USMNT Friendly Against Egypt Canceled
Well, we all knew this was coming, but now it's officially official. Reporting on the US Soccer website, the USSF has confirmed that the friendly, which was to be played in Egypt, has been canceled due to the current situation going on in the country. I know this will seem like a blow to those of...
U.S. Men's National Team Match against Egypt Canceled
From a U.S. Soccer Federation press release: The U.S. Soccer Federation has announced that the match between the U.S. Men's National Team and Egypt has been canceled due to the current conditions in the country. The teams were scheduled to meet on Feb. 9 in Cairo. After exploring other options,...
Player In My Pocket: After Uruguay Loss To Chile, Fernando Muslera Probably Needs A Hug
Fernando Muslera brings a wealth of firsts to my pocket: First Serie A player to carry around. First Uruguayan added to the mix--it's a United Nations in there, with England, Scotland, Columbia, Holland, Russia, and Slovakia thus far. And, of course, first goalkeeper. One might wonder how a keeper...
Aston Villa And England: Fabio Capello Names Squad, Not As Young As They Could Be
Fabio Capello insisted that young players would have a run out in the friendly against France. So what's with this squad?: Ben Foster (Birmingham), age 27, 4 caps Joe Hart (Man City), age 23, 7 caps Rob Green (West Ham), age 30, 11 caps (this seems low) Kieran Gibbs (Arsenal), age 21, 1...
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