Toronto FC just announced they signed Germany midfielder Torsten Frings and former Dutch international Danny Koevermans, which sounds – at least at first thought – like a pretty bold move for the team. With Frings, they’re getting a hardened, experienced international midfielder, and since last I heard Toronto was last in the MLS in possession … Continue reading Toronto FC signs Frings, Koevermans to bolster squad
By Jeremiah Paschke-Wood A couple crushing wins this week, as Dallas and Columbus hammer Portland and Colorado, respectively. It doesn’t get much better for Toronto, who are played off the park by Real Salt Lake. The Seattle Sounders made it three from three after beating terrible New England, and the Red Bulls continue to suck … Continue reading MLS rankings: Week 15
So in two separate trades, DC United acquired Dwayne DeRosario from the New York Red Bulls and Brandon McDonald from the Earthquakes. The Red Bulls picked up Dax McCarty from United. I believe the McDonald trade was done for picks and/or allocation money. I think it’s likely that United are starting to think they might … Continue reading DC United adds De Rosario, McDonald
By Jeremiah Paschke-Wood The U.S. jumps out to a two-goal lead early in the first half, then is run off the pitch for the remainder of the match. Big questions about Bob Bradley after this game, I would think – the U.S. struggled all tournament, but had no answer for Mexico’s attackers, and Bradley made … Continue reading Player Ratings: Gold Cup Final: Mexico 4, USA 2
By Jeremiah Paschke-Wood *Game to watch ^Game not to watch All times Pacific, as usual Thursday Seattle v New York. (7 p.m.) New York comes into this game minus even more players – Thierry Henry’s red card against Portland wasn’t rescinded, which was fair, since he’s kind of a jerk. Luke Rodgers is also nursing … Continue reading MLS weekend preview: June 23-26
By Jeremiah Paschke-Wood A.J. Soares Team: New England Revolution Position: Defender Height: 6-foot Weight: 170 Age: 22 College: California More: Drafted #6 by New England … has appeared in 15 out of 16 matches this season for the Revolution … only missed two matches in college career for Cal … A 2010 NSCAA first-team All-American … Continue reading 10 Questions with A.J. Soares
By Jeremiah Paschke-Wood This week had its share of fancy goals (Stunners from Juninho, the obligatory Brek Shea wonder goal, Alain Rochat and Fredy Montero), terrible refereeing (Hello Real Salt Lake-DC United), terrible defending (Chivas’ Michael Lahoud and, naturally, the Red Bulls) and some red cards (Thierry Henry, Jhon Kenedy Hurtado and Caleb Folan). Vancouver … Continue reading MLS rankings: Week 14
By Jeremiah Paschke-Wood *Game to watch ^Game not to watch All times Pacific, as usual Friday *Sporting Kansas City v San Jose. (5:30 p.m.) This game should be interesting for two reasons: 1. Sporting Kansas City’s new stadium is supposed to be quite impressive, and the fan support has been fabulous so far, which can … Continue reading MLS weekend preview: June 17-19
By Jeremiah Paschke-Wood Today is our first edition of our (hopefully regular) segment where I ask 10 questions of MLS players. Our first is with Sporting Kansas City forward CJ Sapong. CJ Sapong Position: Forward Height: 6-foot-2 Weight: 185 Age: 22 College: James Madison More: Drafted #10 by Sporting KC … in 2011 has made … Continue reading 10 Questions with CJ Sapong
By Jeremiah Paschke-Wood I’ve tried not to wade too much into all the drama surrounding the search for the new Aston Villa manager, mostly because there are 58 other blogs out there covering the same story. But now with most media reports suggesting Alex McLeish will be hired in the next 36 hours as manager, … Continue reading Aston Villa: Alex McLeish, really?
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