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Month: December 2010

Posted on 2010/12/22

Findley move to England could benefit Timbers in the long run

By Dan Hagan With the recent announcement that American star Robbie Findley is close to accepting a contract offer from English Championship team Nottingham Forest, it seems clear he won’t be in Major League Soccer for at least a few years. When Findley decides to return to MLS (if he does), the Timbers will have … Continue reading Findley move to England could benefit Timbers in the long run

Posted on 2010/12/222010/12/22

Size, speed key for Timber D

Newly signed Timbers defender Kerrea Gilbert By Dan Hagan The Portland Timbers are coming out of the fog of uncertainty regarding the team, will it be an attacking team or a defensive one? The team has made some decisions recently that seem to point to an emphasis on toughness. With the signing of  midfielders, defenders … Continue reading Size, speed key for Timber D

Posted on 2010/12/212010/12/21

‘Canadian Derby’ opener for Whitecaps

By John Kennedy Vancouver Whitecaps were  handed a home game against arch rivals Toronto when the  opening-day fixtures of the 2011 MLS season were released today.  The game at Empire Field on Saturday, March 19 represents the first time two Canadian sides have met in the MLS. Whitecaps president Bob Lenarduzzi was delighted with the … Continue reading ‘Canadian Derby’ opener for Whitecaps

Posted on 2010/12/21

JK’s Premier League Round-up: Dec. 18-20

By John Kennedy With many areas of Britain suffering the heaviest snowfall in two decades, the Premiership fixtures were decimated over the weekend. Only the games at Blackburn, Sunderland and Manchester City survived the weather. Blackburn 1 West Ham 1: Junior Stanislas struck late in the game to earn a deserved point for West Ham … Continue reading JK’s Premier League Round-up: Dec. 18-20

Posted on 2010/12/212010/12/21

Analyzing the Champions League draw

By Jeremiah Paschke-Wood The Champions League and Europa League draws took place on Dec. 17. Who is playing, and how will they fare in February? Let’s have a look: AC Milan vs. Tottenham Hotspur. (Feb. 15, March 9) Milan look a better side than they did in last year’s competition,  where they were hammered by Manchester … Continue reading Analyzing the Champions League draw

Posted on 2010/12/202010/12/20

Timbers trade Cronin to DC United; acquire Perkins

By James Morgan In a move sure to upset some supporters, the Portland Timbers traded 27-year-old goalkeeper Steve Cronin, below, to DC United on Friday in return for Troy Perkins. Cronin, one of the first four players the Timbers signed to MLS contract, has played a leadership role on the team for the past two … Continue reading Timbers trade Cronin to DC United; acquire Perkins

Posted on 2010/12/202010/12/22

World Club rankings, Dec. 20

By Jeremiah Paschke-Wood Due to the amount of postponements in Europe from snow, there wasn’t a great change in club rankings this week. Both Borussia Dortmund and AC Milan lost over the weekend, but neither moved out of the Top 10 since there weren’t any big upsets from other squads. Manchester City dropped a few … Continue reading World Club rankings, Dec. 20

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