Some News for Thu May 26, 2011
JACK WARNER/SEPP BLATTER/FIFA CIRCUS
Check out the front pages from the T&T newspapers the Guardian and Newsday:
The Trinidad Express has Slappy Jack's statement of full denial.
And the island nation's three biggest newspapers all chime in on the story:
-Express article.
-Newsday article.
-Guardian article.
dN
On a related note, Cycling News is reporting that Swiss lawmakers are currently working on new legislation that will bring far more pressure for accountability on international companies (like FIFA) based in their country. (thanks a ton to the Rook for this gem)
UEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE FINAL
The Associated Press with a great article on the joy that Javier Hernandez is bringing to the deeply troubled people of Mexico with his Man U performances. Via the Globe & Mail.
-“He's the only thing Mexicans believe in right now."
dN
Sid Lowe of the Guardian on Barca's powerful centerback pair Carles Puyol and Gerard Pique.
dN
Fernando Duarte of the Guardian with an article on those annoying da Silva twins.
-Its like Gary Neville had two sons with a Brazilian woman. They are that annoying.
dN
Hungarian Viktor Kassa will referee the big game.
dN
Match & Score:
Barcelona v Manchester United - 1pm CT on Fox
Venue: Wembley Stadium - London
TEAM USA
Gold Cup
The team begins training today in Cary NC.
dN
How about this: Team USA has won 16, lost 1, and tied 5 all time in Foxborough MA, site of the Spain friendly nine days from now.
dN
And if you don't think that Spain wants at least a little pay back for the loss to the USA a the Confed Cup two years ago, then you are out to lunch.
dN
The official team blog.
dN
Matches & Scores:
Friendly
-Sat Jun 4
USA v Spain - 3:30pm CT on ESPN
Venue: Gillette Stadium - Foxborough MA
QUESTION OF THE DAY
Who has the best centerback pairing, Barcelona with Carles Puyol & Gerard Pique, or Manchester United with Rio Ferdinand & Namanja Vidic?
Vote in the official du Nord Poll.
FACT OF THE DAY
9 of the 24 FIFA Executive Committee members are currently under investigation for corruption.
PODCASTS
The Two Footed Tackle podcast makes a surprise return!
In a special one-off podcast, Gary Andrews examines the issue of homosexuality within football and asks if enough is being done by the authorities and clubs to tackle homophobic abuse in the stands and on the pitch. Download or listen here.
MLS MATCHES, SCORES & STANDINGS
Week 11
Matches & Scores:
-Wed May 25
New York Red Bulls 2-2 Colorado Rapids - NYRB goals by Thierry Henry & Luke Rodgers. CR goals both by Jeff Larentowicz(1 via PK).
Venue: Red Bull Arena
Attendance: 18,081
Seattle Sounders FC 0-1 FC Dallas - FCD goal by Brek Shea.
Venue: Qwest Field
Attendance: 36,026
LA Galaxy 1-0 Houston Dynamo - LAG goal by Landon Donovan(PK).
Venue: The Home Depot Center
Attendance: 14,458
-Sat May 28
Toronto FC v Philadelphia Union - 11:30AM CT on Direct Kick
Venue: BMO Field
Vancouver Whitecaps FC v New York Red Bulls - 4:30PM CT on Direct Kick
Venue: Empire Field
Columbus Crew v CD Chivas USA - 6:30PM CT on Direct Kick
Venue: Crew Stadium
New England Revolution v LA Galaxy - 7:00PM CT on Galavision
Venue: Gillette Stadium
Chicago Fire SC v San Jose Earthquakes - 7:30PM CT on Direct Kick
Venue: Toyota Park
Houston Dynamo v FC Dallas - 7:30PM CT on Direct Kick
Venue: Robertson Stadium
Colorado Rapids v Sporting Kansas City - 8:00PM CT on Direct Kick
Venue: Dick's Sporting Goods Park
Real Salt Lake v Seattle Sounders FC - 8:00PM CT on Direct Kick
Venue: Rio Tinto Stadium
-Sun May 29
Portland Timbers v DC United - 4:00PM CT on Direct Kick
Venue: JELD-WEN Field
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EJECTIONS: None for Wed night.
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Standings:
EASTERN CONFERENCE
17 Philadelphia Union (+1 GD) (10 GP)
17 New York Red Bulls (+7 GD) (11 GP)
14 Houston Dynamo (+2 GD) (12 GP)
13 Columbus Crew (-2 GD) (10 GP)
13 New England Revolution (-4 GD) (11 GP)
12 DC United (-5 GD) (10 GP)
12 Toronto FC (-6 GD) (12 GP)
8 Chicago Fire SC (-4 GD) (10 GP)
4 Sporting Kansas City (-7 GD) (8 GP)
WESTERN CONFERENCE
26 LA Galaxy (+7 GD) (14 GP)
21 FC Dallas (+4 GD) (12 GP)
17 Real Salt Lake (+7 GD) (8 GP)
17 Portland Timbers (-1 GD) (10 GP)
17 Colorado Rapids (+2 GD) (12 GP)
17 Seattle Sounders FC (+2 GD) (13 GP)
12 CD Chivas USA (+1 GD) (10 GP)
12 San Jose Earthquakes (0 GD) (10 GP)
8 Vancouver Whitecaps FC (-4 GD) (11 GP)
MY THOUGHTS
You know things are changing for the good in New York when they outdraw LA!
All 4 goals in the NY-CR match were scored in a 6 minutes span during the first half.
The 1 point moves Colorado above Seattle, who lost, on fewer games played.
Dallas becomes the 2nd team of the season to break the twenty point barrier.
Who thought moving Brek Shea to defense was a good idea again? You need this kid as close to goal as you can. Check out this finish. A very cool customer. Now about that hair...
MLS TEAM & PLAYER NEWS
General News
Sports Business Daily has a fresh interview with commissioner Don Garber. Q & A and video. (Its about the 4th or 5th article down the list - just scroll down)
COLUMBUS CREW
Shawn Mitchell of the Dispatch with some Crew news bits and injury updates.
DC UNITED
Steven Goff of the Washington Post gets in the car and goes out in search of a new home for DCU.
PORTLAND TIMBERS
Ajax topped Portland last night in another sold out game.
International Friendly
-Wed May 25
Portland Timbers 0-2 Ajax (Netherlands) - Aja goals by Lorenzo Ebecilio & Demy de Zeeuw.
Venue: JELD-WEN Field
US OPEN CUP
Kansas City has advanced to the main section of the tournament.
MLS Qualifying: - 3rd Stage
Matches & Scores:
-Wed May 25
Sporting Kansas City 5-0 New England Revolution - SKC goals by Chance Myers(2), CJ Sapong(2) & Aurelien Collin.
USA U18 TEAM
USA U18 team is in Portugal for the Lisbon International tournament.
The USA tied in their first game. And today lost the second. Details on the second game tomorrow.
Matches & Scores:
-Wed May 25
USA 1-1 Netherlands - USA goal by Victor Pineda.
Match report from US Soccer.
-Thu May 26
USA 0-1 Portugal
-Sat May 28
USA v Finland
Roster
G:
Jeff Gal - Sockers FC
Jon Kempin - Sporting Kansas City
D:
Michael Ambrose - FC Dallas Academy
Jack Coleman - FC Dallas Academy
Bryan Gallego - New York Red Bulls Academy
Jordan McCrary - U North Carolina
Juan Pablo Ocegueda - UANL Tigres
Boyd Okwuonu - FC Dallas Academy
Walker Zimmerman - Furman U
M:
Luis Gil - Real Salt Lake
Daniel Metzger - New York Red Bulls Academy
William Packwood - Birmingham City
Victor Pineda - Chicago Fire
Alex Shinksy - U Maryland
Christopher Somerville - Baltimore Bays Chelsea
Wil Trapp - Crew Soccer Academy
F:
Villyan Bijev - Cal Odyssey
Luis Rendon - FC Richmond Magic
Khiry Shelton - Lonestar SC
Jonathan Top - FC Dallas Academy
AMERICANS IN EUROPE
In a game played yesterday in the 3rd round of Norway's NM Cupen we had 3 Americans on the field at the same time! Steve Clark was in goal for 2nd Division Honefoss as they pulled the big 3-1 upset over top flight Stabaek featuring Mixx Diskerud. Kenneth Di Vita Jensen was also on the field for Honefoss and he even scored the final goal! Pretty cool stuff.
dN
Yesterday we overlooked the fact that Clarence Goodson scored another goal for Brondby.
dN
Game Action:
NETHERLANDS - Eerste Divisie - Promotion Playoff
Charles Kazlauskas - Helmond Sport - 1st Leg Thu May 26 - started but came off at half time and they lost 1-5 v Excelsior.
TURKEY - 1. Lig Promotion Playoffs
Freddy Adu - Caykur Rizespor - 2nd Leg Thu May 26 - went the full 90 as they drew 3-3 v Orduspor, but lost the series 7-3 on aggregate.
AMERICANS IN EUROPE - RUMORS
Brad Friedel is said to be on the shopping list of Liverpool, Tottenham and West Brom.
CANADA
Canadian Championship
The grand finale was canceled last night due to heavy rain and then lightning.
Vancouver was up 1-0 when the game was called in the 63rd min. A game must go at least 75 to be declared final, so the two teams will have to play the whole game again from 0-0.
The rescheduled game will now be played on Jul 2.
Jeff Blair of the Globe & Mail with a full report.
Final
2nd Leg (1st Leg scored included)
-Sat Jul 2
Toronto FC v Vancover Whitecaps (1-1)
ENGLAND
Because they play what UEFA deems honorable and exemplary football Fulham has again been granted a spot in next season's Europa League despite them finishing 8th in the Premier League this season. Good for them. I guess.
-Which means they will play their first games in mid-July giving a guy like Clint Dempsey no offseason because of the Gold Cup.
COPA LIBERTADORES
Semifinals
Santos gets the minimum win, leaving Cerro with a good chance to steal. At least Santos did not give up the dreaded away goal though.
Matches & Scores:
1st Leg
-Wed May 25
Santos Futebol Clube 1-0 Club Cerro Porteno - San goal by Edu Dracena.
-Thu May 26
Club Atletico Penarol v Club Atletico Velez Sarsfield
AFRICA CUP OF NATIONS 2012
Egypt has moved their next African Nations Cup qualifier to a stadium on a military base to try and end the violence that has been taking place at their most recent games.
ASIA
Reuters is reporting that 2 players from S Korea's K-League have been accused of match fixing. Via Yahoo.
INTERNATIONAL FRIENDLIES
Matches & Scores:
-Thu May 26
Cuba v Nicaragua
-Fri May 27
Grenada v Antigua & Barbuda
Barbados v St. Vincent & Grenadines
Wales v N Ireland
-Sat May 28
Mexico v Ecuador
Cuba v Nicaragua
-Sun May 29
El Salvador v Honduras
Swaziland v Malawi
Namibia v Kenya
Barbados v Guyana
Tunisia v Central African Republic
Panama v Grenada
Ireland v Scotland
Germany v Uruguay
VERY OFF TOPIC
Take 2:18 out of your day and watch the brilliant Telefon. (thanks to MUBI for the suggestion)
Check out the front pages from the T&T newspapers the Guardian and Newsday:
The Trinidad Express has Slappy Jack's statement of full denial.
And the island nation's three biggest newspapers all chime in on the story:
-Express article.
-Newsday article.
-Guardian article.
dN
On a related note, Cycling News is reporting that Swiss lawmakers are currently working on new legislation that will bring far more pressure for accountability on international companies (like FIFA) based in their country. (thanks a ton to the Rook for this gem)
UEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE FINAL
The Associated Press with a great article on the joy that Javier Hernandez is bringing to the deeply troubled people of Mexico with his Man U performances. Via the Globe & Mail.
-“He's the only thing Mexicans believe in right now."
dN
Sid Lowe of the Guardian on Barca's powerful centerback pair Carles Puyol and Gerard Pique.
dN
Fernando Duarte of the Guardian with an article on those annoying da Silva twins.
-Its like Gary Neville had two sons with a Brazilian woman. They are that annoying.
dN
Hungarian Viktor Kassa will referee the big game.
dN
Match & Score:
Barcelona v Manchester United - 1pm CT on Fox
Venue: Wembley Stadium - London
TEAM USA
Gold Cup
The team begins training today in Cary NC.
dN
How about this: Team USA has won 16, lost 1, and tied 5 all time in Foxborough MA, site of the Spain friendly nine days from now.
dN
And if you don't think that Spain wants at least a little pay back for the loss to the USA a the Confed Cup two years ago, then you are out to lunch.
dN
The official team blog.
dN
Matches & Scores:
Friendly
-Sat Jun 4
USA v Spain - 3:30pm CT on ESPN
Venue: Gillette Stadium - Foxborough MA
QUESTION OF THE DAY
Who has the best centerback pairing, Barcelona with Carles Puyol & Gerard Pique, or Manchester United with Rio Ferdinand & Namanja Vidic?
Vote in the official du Nord Poll.
FACT OF THE DAY
9 of the 24 FIFA Executive Committee members are currently under investigation for corruption.
PODCASTS
The Two Footed Tackle podcast makes a surprise return!
In a special one-off podcast, Gary Andrews examines the issue of homosexuality within football and asks if enough is being done by the authorities and clubs to tackle homophobic abuse in the stands and on the pitch. Download or listen here.
MLS MATCHES, SCORES & STANDINGS
Week 11
Matches & Scores:
-Wed May 25
New York Red Bulls 2-2 Colorado Rapids - NYRB goals by Thierry Henry & Luke Rodgers. CR goals both by Jeff Larentowicz(1 via PK).
Venue: Red Bull Arena
Attendance: 18,081
Seattle Sounders FC 0-1 FC Dallas - FCD goal by Brek Shea.
Venue: Qwest Field
Attendance: 36,026
LA Galaxy 1-0 Houston Dynamo - LAG goal by Landon Donovan(PK).
Venue: The Home Depot Center
Attendance: 14,458
-Sat May 28
Toronto FC v Philadelphia Union - 11:30AM CT on Direct Kick
Venue: BMO Field
Vancouver Whitecaps FC v New York Red Bulls - 4:30PM CT on Direct Kick
Venue: Empire Field
Columbus Crew v CD Chivas USA - 6:30PM CT on Direct Kick
Venue: Crew Stadium
New England Revolution v LA Galaxy - 7:00PM CT on Galavision
Venue: Gillette Stadium
Chicago Fire SC v San Jose Earthquakes - 7:30PM CT on Direct Kick
Venue: Toyota Park
Houston Dynamo v FC Dallas - 7:30PM CT on Direct Kick
Venue: Robertson Stadium
Colorado Rapids v Sporting Kansas City - 8:00PM CT on Direct Kick
Venue: Dick's Sporting Goods Park
Real Salt Lake v Seattle Sounders FC - 8:00PM CT on Direct Kick
Venue: Rio Tinto Stadium
-Sun May 29
Portland Timbers v DC United - 4:00PM CT on Direct Kick
Venue: JELD-WEN Field
dN
EJECTIONS: None for Wed night.
dN
Standings:
EASTERN CONFERENCE
17 Philadelphia Union (+1 GD) (10 GP)
17 New York Red Bulls (+7 GD) (11 GP)
14 Houston Dynamo (+2 GD) (12 GP)
13 Columbus Crew (-2 GD) (10 GP)
13 New England Revolution (-4 GD) (11 GP)
12 DC United (-5 GD) (10 GP)
12 Toronto FC (-6 GD) (12 GP)
8 Chicago Fire SC (-4 GD) (10 GP)
4 Sporting Kansas City (-7 GD) (8 GP)
WESTERN CONFERENCE
26 LA Galaxy (+7 GD) (14 GP)
21 FC Dallas (+4 GD) (12 GP)
17 Real Salt Lake (+7 GD) (8 GP)
17 Portland Timbers (-1 GD) (10 GP)
17 Colorado Rapids (+2 GD) (12 GP)
17 Seattle Sounders FC (+2 GD) (13 GP)
12 CD Chivas USA (+1 GD) (10 GP)
12 San Jose Earthquakes (0 GD) (10 GP)
8 Vancouver Whitecaps FC (-4 GD) (11 GP)
MY THOUGHTS
You know things are changing for the good in New York when they outdraw LA!
All 4 goals in the NY-CR match were scored in a 6 minutes span during the first half.
The 1 point moves Colorado above Seattle, who lost, on fewer games played.
Dallas becomes the 2nd team of the season to break the twenty point barrier.
Who thought moving Brek Shea to defense was a good idea again? You need this kid as close to goal as you can. Check out this finish. A very cool customer. Now about that hair...
MLS TEAM & PLAYER NEWS
General News
Sports Business Daily has a fresh interview with commissioner Don Garber. Q & A and video. (Its about the 4th or 5th article down the list - just scroll down)
COLUMBUS CREW
Shawn Mitchell of the Dispatch with some Crew news bits and injury updates.
DC UNITED
Steven Goff of the Washington Post gets in the car and goes out in search of a new home for DCU.
PORTLAND TIMBERS
Ajax topped Portland last night in another sold out game.
International Friendly
-Wed May 25
Portland Timbers 0-2 Ajax (Netherlands) - Aja goals by Lorenzo Ebecilio & Demy de Zeeuw.
Venue: JELD-WEN Field
US OPEN CUP
Kansas City has advanced to the main section of the tournament.
MLS Qualifying: - 3rd Stage
Matches & Scores:
-Wed May 25
Sporting Kansas City 5-0 New England Revolution - SKC goals by Chance Myers(2), CJ Sapong(2) & Aurelien Collin.
USA U18 TEAM
USA U18 team is in Portugal for the Lisbon International tournament.
The USA tied in their first game. And today lost the second. Details on the second game tomorrow.
Matches & Scores:
-Wed May 25
USA 1-1 Netherlands - USA goal by Victor Pineda.
Match report from US Soccer.
-Thu May 26
USA 0-1 Portugal
-Sat May 28
USA v Finland
Roster
G:
Jeff Gal - Sockers FC
Jon Kempin - Sporting Kansas City
D:
Michael Ambrose - FC Dallas Academy
Jack Coleman - FC Dallas Academy
Bryan Gallego - New York Red Bulls Academy
Jordan McCrary - U North Carolina
Juan Pablo Ocegueda - UANL Tigres
Boyd Okwuonu - FC Dallas Academy
Walker Zimmerman - Furman U
M:
Luis Gil - Real Salt Lake
Daniel Metzger - New York Red Bulls Academy
William Packwood - Birmingham City
Victor Pineda - Chicago Fire
Alex Shinksy - U Maryland
Christopher Somerville - Baltimore Bays Chelsea
Wil Trapp - Crew Soccer Academy
F:
Villyan Bijev - Cal Odyssey
Luis Rendon - FC Richmond Magic
Khiry Shelton - Lonestar SC
Jonathan Top - FC Dallas Academy
AMERICANS IN EUROPE
In a game played yesterday in the 3rd round of Norway's NM Cupen we had 3 Americans on the field at the same time! Steve Clark was in goal for 2nd Division Honefoss as they pulled the big 3-1 upset over top flight Stabaek featuring Mixx Diskerud. Kenneth Di Vita Jensen was also on the field for Honefoss and he even scored the final goal! Pretty cool stuff.
dN
Yesterday we overlooked the fact that Clarence Goodson scored another goal for Brondby.
dN
Game Action:
NETHERLANDS - Eerste Divisie - Promotion Playoff
Charles Kazlauskas - Helmond Sport - 1st Leg Thu May 26 - started but came off at half time and they lost 1-5 v Excelsior.
TURKEY - 1. Lig Promotion Playoffs
Freddy Adu - Caykur Rizespor - 2nd Leg Thu May 26 - went the full 90 as they drew 3-3 v Orduspor, but lost the series 7-3 on aggregate.
AMERICANS IN EUROPE - RUMORS
Brad Friedel is said to be on the shopping list of Liverpool, Tottenham and West Brom.
CANADA
Canadian Championship
The grand finale was canceled last night due to heavy rain and then lightning.
Vancouver was up 1-0 when the game was called in the 63rd min. A game must go at least 75 to be declared final, so the two teams will have to play the whole game again from 0-0.
The rescheduled game will now be played on Jul 2.
Jeff Blair of the Globe & Mail with a full report.
Final
2nd Leg (1st Leg scored included)
-Sat Jul 2
Toronto FC v Vancover Whitecaps (1-1)
ENGLAND
Because they play what UEFA deems honorable and exemplary football Fulham has again been granted a spot in next season's Europa League despite them finishing 8th in the Premier League this season. Good for them. I guess.
-Which means they will play their first games in mid-July giving a guy like Clint Dempsey no offseason because of the Gold Cup.
COPA LIBERTADORES
Semifinals
Santos gets the minimum win, leaving Cerro with a good chance to steal. At least Santos did not give up the dreaded away goal though.
Matches & Scores:
1st Leg
-Wed May 25
Santos Futebol Clube 1-0 Club Cerro Porteno - San goal by Edu Dracena.
-Thu May 26
Club Atletico Penarol v Club Atletico Velez Sarsfield
AFRICA CUP OF NATIONS 2012
Egypt has moved their next African Nations Cup qualifier to a stadium on a military base to try and end the violence that has been taking place at their most recent games.
ASIA
Reuters is reporting that 2 players from S Korea's K-League have been accused of match fixing. Via Yahoo.
INTERNATIONAL FRIENDLIES
Matches & Scores:
-Thu May 26
Cuba v Nicaragua
-Fri May 27
Grenada v Antigua & Barbuda
Barbados v St. Vincent & Grenadines
Wales v N Ireland
-Sat May 28
Mexico v Ecuador
Cuba v Nicaragua
-Sun May 29
El Salvador v Honduras
Swaziland v Malawi
Namibia v Kenya
Barbados v Guyana
Tunisia v Central African Republic
Panama v Grenada
Ireland v Scotland
Germany v Uruguay
VERY OFF TOPIC
Take 2:18 out of your day and watch the brilliant Telefon. (thanks to MUBI for the suggestion)
posted by brucio at 17:20
4 Comments:
Bruce offering hair advice anywhere other than the face is a scary proposition!
Thanks to Jess De Gruyter, MUBI, and Brucio for the great Telefon video. I visit du Nord for many reasons and this video is no less than any other.
Thanks to Jess De Gruyter, MUBI, and Brucio for this great video. It wouldn't exist without Jess and I wouldn't know about it without MUBI and Brucio. This is another of the many reasons I love du Nord.
Aaaaand now Blatter is being investigated, too. Man, this just went from sham to *hilarious*. Does anyone really think anything is going to change?
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