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Has MLS Robbed American Soccer of International Competitiveness?
We’re constantly hammered with one side of the coin, including Sunday at the conclusion of the US-Netherlands match on NBC by Marcelo Balboa, that Major League Soccer is responsible for the US being more competitive in major international tournaments. This theory is so often repeated it has become gospel for many fans of the beautiful…
Galaxy lose Gullit and Lalas, do they need patience or a fresh start?
Galaxy owners take charge, Gullit and Lalas out, buzzwords are ‘fresh start’, ‘responsibility’ and ‘playoffs’. Cobi Jones takes over as interim coach. Tim Leiweke, president and CEO of AEG (Galaxy owners): “We are stepping up and doing what we need to do to straighten this thing out. There are two good people that for different…
Soccerlens Forum Weekly Spotlight – MLS Expansion, Joey Barton, Premier League Predictions, and more
Today, we’re starting a new feature here on SL that you’ll be seeing this time every week, as we take a look at some of the top discussions from the past week on the SL forum. If you’re a regular reader of the site, and you haven’t signed up for an account on the forums,…
Transfer Rumors (2 August 08): Newcastle set to capture Coloccini, United not interested in selling Fletcher, Johnson’s Fulham move in limbo, and more
It’s a pretty short day in transfer news and rumors, so if you have plenty to do, then hey, you won’t have to spend a lot of time on today’s roundup.
Transfer Rumors (30 July 08): Tottenham close on Bentley, Fulham in shock swoop for German star, Newcastle nab French defender, and more
There’s only one more month to go in the summer transfer window, and with seasons set to begin around Europe’s top leagues very soon, a lot of clubs are scrambling to get holes filled and squads solidified before the competitive action gets underway. So, there are some done deals to report in today’s roundup, and…
Transfer Rumors (28 July 08): Everton rebuffed in Moutinho chase, Tottenham after Brazilian winger, Newcastle make bid for Senderos, after two more, and more
Guess who’s back? A hurricane in the area knocked out the electricity for a few days, but I’m alive and in one piece, and I’m back to deliver all the latest in the world of transfers. It appears that I’ve missed a lot, but thanks to Ahmed, you haven’t. Big thanks to Ahmed for keeping…
MLS All Stars 3-2 West Ham United – Live Blog
MLS All-Stars (Gomez 27′, Blanco, 43′, De Rosario pen. 69′) 3-2 West Ham United (Ashton 26′, 67′) BMO Field, Toronto, Ontario, Canada Thursday 24 July 2008 Kickoff: 19:00 EST The best players in MLS defeated English Premiership side, West Ham United, in the 13th annual MLS All-Star Game. Soccerlens live-blogged the event. Click below for…
Among the Hugs: Is Cuddly MLS Really Turning Violent?
West Hammered: MLS Learns from the Pros While English cynicism used to be a cherished import in the all-too-earnest hinterland of soccer-loving North America, the bile has lost its caché in the past few years. No more, Guardian. Cease and desist, ‘When Saturday Comes’. Your glib asides on the American game, which may have seemed…
Reining In MLS’ Foreign Player Addiction
At the conclusion of a successful 2007 season, which saw MLS’ attendance at it highest level since the inaugural season of 1996 and media coverage beyond once imaginable levels, the league opted to increase the number of international squad spots to eight from the previous four senior and three youth internationals. This new rule has…
Some Thoughts On SuperLiga 2008
As we enter the knockout stages of SuperLiga 2008, let me state that while the intensity level was as high for these matches last year, the football has been much better this year. No offense to anybody, but an L.A. Galaxy side featuring Alan Gordon and Edson Buddle as starting forwards and an injured David…
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