MLS
Features news coverage of the MLS. In case you didn’t now, here is a quick overview of how the MLS works, as well as the latest MLS kits and the 2008 MLS Season Preview.
Also See: Majore League Soccer Table | Majore League Soccer Fixtures | Major League Soccer Statistics | Major League Soccer Kits.
David Beckham is suspended – won’t somebody please think of the people of Houston?
David Beckham’s yellow card against Columbus Crew last weekend meant that the former England skipper picked up an obligatory suspension. Normally this would be disappointing for the player and for his side, LA Galaxy, but the American media is more concerned that the fans of would-be opponents Houston Dynamo have missed an opportunity to see…
Tottenham establish link with San Jose Earthquakes
London club Tottenham Hotspur have agreed a ‘football and commercial development’ partnership with Major League Soccer side San Jose Earthquakes. Spurs are keen to boost their global status and will use the deal to improve their exposure in America. The Earthquakes on the other hand will benefit from the training and coaching models of Tottenham.
How can we help American youth training?
In part one, I looked at the differences between German and American youth training methods. In part two, I look at the different ways American youth training can be improved and what needs to be done in terms of investment and changing mindsets. Are American Youths Getting Proper Training? The biggest problem for American youth…
Youth Training – USA v Germany
Despite the fact that on any given weekend Americans drive through the suburbs and see lush green fields spattered with kids playing soccer, the popularity the sport has with America’s youth remains stubbornly slow to translate to American adults. As most soccer fans know, this is not the situation for other countries. Soccer there is…
Top 11 Football Rejects: Ronaldo, Ljungberg, Appiah, Canizares and Davids lead the way
So, the transfer deadline (August 31) has passed and the football market is now closed. Closed? Not quite. Indeed, while transfers from one club to another will have to wait until January to resume, teams may still sign players as free agents (and that until March 31, 2009). So, inspired from this Top 11 Serie…
Transfer Rumors (20 August 08): Robinho’s Chelsea move not happening, Arsenal move for Silvestre, West Brom splash club-record cash on Valero, and more
It’s a pretty short day in transfer tidbits, since most of the focus today is on the international action going on everywhere, but there is still a decent amount of news to report on, so let’s hop to it, shall we?
Meet Galaxy’s new boss… same as the old boss
Bruce Arena is a tired retread who ran out of ideas ages ago. Bruce Arena is just the tonic the LA Galaxy needs to salvage its disastrous two and a half year run, during which it has managed to miss the play-offs in each year. Or both, depending upon whom you ask. Tim Leiweke, the…
Transfer Rumors (18 August 08): Blackburn close on Grella, West Ham accept Sunderland’s Ferdinand bid, West Brom to sign Spanish midfielder, and more
There’s not a lot to report on in today’s transfer roundup, and nothing in the way of major rumors, but given early results in England and elsewhere, several clubs could be looking to move quickly to make some vital reinforcements before it gets too late.
Transfer Rumors (17 August 08): Middlesbrough snap up Hoyte, Newcastle after Saviola, Rangers close on MLS midfielder, and more
There’s not a great deal to report in today’s transfer roundup, since it’s Sunday, but with the Premier League season having kicked off, it’s about as clear an indicator that the transfer window is getting closer and closer to its end.
50 “Guaranteed” Predictions for the 08-09 season
The predictions are divided into 5 categories – the press, the players, the game, the teams and everyone else (fans, agents, management). You’re welcome to add your own predictions in the comments, discuss the predictions I’ve made or come back later on in the season and check how many I got right (I’m going for…
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