Some News for Tue Aug 30, 2011
STARTERS
For one of the 1st times ever MLS is complying with FIFA international dates and only 2 games will be played this weekend, one of them a make up game. We are getting there.
dN
Michael Bradley has completed his transfer to Chievo in Italy from Gladbach in Germany. The Flying Donkeys website greeting him like this: Michael Bradley: yellow and blue stars and stripes (article in Italian).
dN
Stuart Holden played 78 minutes in reserve game for Bolton today.
dN
The European summer transfer period ends on Wed Aug 31 at 5pm CT.
TEAM USA - EL EQUIPO DE TODOS
2 upcoming friendlies.
dN
We have learned that Steve Cherundolo will also NOT be joining the team in California for the first game, only game 2 in Belgium.
That leaves just 18 field players and 2 goalkeepers available for the Costa Rica game on Friday.
US Soccer gives us a short video clip from day 1 of training.
Phil Collin of the LA Daily News attended a Klinsmann press conference where the coach talked about his philosophy.
Nick Green of the Daily Breeze with more on the Klinsi revolution.
Adam Serrano of MLSsoccer.com writes that Klinsmann wants to develop a plan to keep USA team prospects busy during their off season times. Especially MLS players.
There is talk of Klinsmann and his staff having even more direct and personal contact with the players clubs.
DC United's website features a Q & A with Chris Pontius about his late call in to the team.
There are 2 international openings on the calendar for October but its look less and less likely the USA will fill those. But the 2 dates in November look very likely to see games.
Despite saying that a revolving door of assistant coaches would get a look with the team the strong rumor is that Martin Valesquez is negotiating a deal to become the #1 assistant right now.
Daniel van Buyten has been scratched from the Belgian roster due to an injury.
dN
Matches & Scores:
-Fri Sep 2
USA v Costa Rica - 10:00pm CT on ESPN2, ESPN3.com and Galavision
Venue: The Home Depot Center - Carson CA
-Tue Sep 6
Belgium v USA - 1:30pm CT on ESPN and ESPN3.com
Venue: King Baudouin Stadium - Brussels
dN
ROSTER
G:
Bill Hamid - DC United
Tim Howard - Everton
D:
Carlos Bocanegra - Rangers
Edgar Castillo - America
Timmy Chandler - Nurnberg
**Steve Cherundolo - Hannover
Clarence Goodson - Brondby
Zach Loyd - Dallas
Michael Orozco Fiscal - San Luis
Heath Pearce - Chivas USA
Tim Ream - New York Red Bulls
added: Jonathan Spector - Birmingham
M:
**Kyle Beckerman - Real Salt Lake
**Clint Dempsey - Fulham
Maurice Edu - Rangers
%%Fabian Johnson - Hoffenheim
Sacha Kljestan - Anderlecht
Jeff Larentowicz - Colorado Rapids
added: Chris Pontius - DC United
Robbie Rogers - Columbus Crew
Brek Shea - Dallas
Jose Torres - Pachuca
F:
Juan Agudelo - New York Red Bulls
Jozy Altidore - AZ
Teal Bunbury - Sporting Kansas City
Landon Donovan - Los Angeles Galaxy
**Only for game in Belgium
%%FIFA has not cleared him to play for the USA yet
2011-12 CONCACACHAMPIONS
Giovanni Savarese of Boxscore News looks at the unprecedented success of American teams in the CCL already this season.
STORY OF THE DAY
Mark Elkington of Reuters with an article on the utter dominance of Spanish football by Real Madrid and Barcelona. Is their dominance killing off the rest of the league?
US OPEN CUP
Semifinals
Matches & Scores:
-Tue Aug 30
Chicago Fire SC v Richmond Kickers - 7:30pm CT
Venue: Toyota Park
Seattle Sounders FC v FC Dallas - 9pm CT
Venue: Starfire Stadium
BEST NEWS I'VE HEARD ALL DAY
Despite efforts to change the league rules, the Bundesliga retains the practice that all clubs must be at least 51% owned by supporters!
DO YOU REALIZE
Owen Gibson of the Guardian with an in-depth article reporting 30% Manchester United is to be put up for sale on the Singapore stock exchange. The asking price for 1/3 of the team is approx US$1 billion!
WHO KNEW?
Portland flew all the way across the country only to have their game in DC canceled on Friday morning. Couldn't that call have been made 24 hrs earlier? It was made for the NY-LA and Philly-NE games. Portland turned right around and flew back home. Damn.
FACT OF THE DAY
MLS has 51 players out on international duty with 17 countries this week.
THIS IS WHAT ITS ALL ABOUT
Steve Davis of the Daily Soccer Fix made a recent trip to Colombia and reports back with 2 articles - ONE - and - TWO.
VIDEO OF THE DAY
WOWOWOWOWOW!
Real Salt Lake gives us video of midfielder Javier Morales back on the field training! He looks really good and gets closer every day to returning from his severely broken ankle. Brian Dunseth interviews him.
VIDEO OF THE DAY 2
Goofball Mark Malkoff took a video camera to the Netherlands and interviewed Jozy Altidore. Let's call it "Pop Culture Lite." He even tries to taunt Jozy into hitting him.
-This guy appears to consume a lot of espresso.
PICTURE OF THE DAY
A corn maze in Portland pays tribute to the Timbers.
WHY NOT!
Freddie Ljungberg continues his world paycheck tour this time signing with Shimizu S-Pulse in Japan.
MLS MATCHES, SCORES & STANDINGS
WEEK 25
There are literally only 2 matches this week.
Matches & Scores:
-Sat Sep 3
Real Salt Lake v Philadelphia Union - 8:00PM CT on Direct Kick
Venue: Rio Tinto Stadium
-Mon Sep 5
Sporting Kansas City v LA Galaxy - 4:00PM CT on FOX Soccer
Venue: LIVESTRONG Sporting Park
MLS TEAM & PLAYER NEWS
General News
Seattle forward Lamar Neagle was named MLS Player Of The Week.
FC DALLAS
Robert Casner of MLSsoccer.com talks to George John about his abrupt return to FCD after his deal to sign with Blackburn fell apart. How will be fit back in with the team he left?
DJ Walker at 3rd Degree writes his stream of conscious reaction to Dallas' comeback win in KC this past weekend.
LA GALAXY
There was a question of whether or not centerback Gregg Berhalter had broken his foot during their CCL game last week, but he is listed by the team as having suffered only a sprain.
NEW ENGLAND REVOLUTION
Professional International golf star Sergio Garcia is going to train with the Revs on Wednesday.
SEATTLE SOUNDERS
Frank Giase of the Newark Star Ledger writes that Seattle may be MLS's best expansion team ever.
-Honestly though, their is only 1 other team in consideration for this "award." The Chicago Fire who won both the MLS & Open Cup in their first season.
VANCOUVER WHITECAPS FC
Luke Wileman of TSN introduces us to young Caps midfielder Gershon Koffie who has gotten stronger as they season has gone on.
Bruce Constantineau of the Sun introduces us to Caps midfielder and the first Chinese player in MLS Long Tan.
MLS RESERVE LEAGUE
Matches & Scores:
-Tue Aug 30
Toronto FC 1-1 DC United - TFC goal by Nathan Sturgis(PK). DCU goal by Joseph Ngwenya.
-Thu Sep 1
Colorado Rapids v Houston Dynamo
-Fri Sep 2
New England Revolution v Toronto FC
-Sat Sep 3
Chivas USA v Vancouver Whitecaps
Portland Timbers v LA Galaxy
dN
Standings Etc.
NASL SCOREBOARD
Matches & Scores:
-Tue Aug 30
Puerto Rico Islanders v FC Edmonton
-Sat Sep 3
Carolina RailHawks v FC Tampa Bay
Atlanta Silverbacks v Puerto Rico Islanders
Fort Lauderdale Strikers v Montreal Impact
FC Edmonton v NSC Minnesota Stars
dN
Standings (as of Sat Aug 27):
*51 Carolina RailHawks (+26 GD) (23 GP)
*44 Puerto Rico Islanders (+9 GD) (23 GP)
34 FC Tampa Bay (+5 GD) (23 GP)
29 NSC Minnesota Stars (-2 GD) (23 GP)
29 FC Edmonton (-5 GD) (23 GP)
28 Fort Lauderdale Strikers (-2 GD) (23 GP)
- - - OUT OF PLAYOFFS - - -
25 Montreal Impact (+2 GD) (23 GP)
#12 Atlanta Silverbacks (-33 GD) (23 GP)
*Secured playoff birth
#Eliminated from playoff birth
MEXICO
Two Friendlies
Matches & Scores:
-Fri Sep 2
Poland v Mexico
-Sun Sep 4
Mexico v Chile
ENGLAND
League Cup 2nd Round continues with games on Aug 30 & Sep 13. Here are the matches & scores.
ALL AROUND THE WORLD
Jonathan Wilson of the Guardian reviews a study on transfers and considers the importance/difference of youth and experience.
GRATUITOUS DIEGO FORLAN PHOTO
Upon arrival in Milan:
For one of the 1st times ever MLS is complying with FIFA international dates and only 2 games will be played this weekend, one of them a make up game. We are getting there.
dN
Michael Bradley has completed his transfer to Chievo in Italy from Gladbach in Germany. The Flying Donkeys website greeting him like this: Michael Bradley: yellow and blue stars and stripes (article in Italian).
dN
Stuart Holden played 78 minutes in reserve game for Bolton today.
dN
The European summer transfer period ends on Wed Aug 31 at 5pm CT.
TEAM USA - EL EQUIPO DE TODOS
2 upcoming friendlies.
dN
We have learned that Steve Cherundolo will also NOT be joining the team in California for the first game, only game 2 in Belgium.
That leaves just 18 field players and 2 goalkeepers available for the Costa Rica game on Friday.
US Soccer gives us a short video clip from day 1 of training.
Phil Collin of the LA Daily News attended a Klinsmann press conference where the coach talked about his philosophy.
Nick Green of the Daily Breeze with more on the Klinsi revolution.
Adam Serrano of MLSsoccer.com writes that Klinsmann wants to develop a plan to keep USA team prospects busy during their off season times. Especially MLS players.
There is talk of Klinsmann and his staff having even more direct and personal contact with the players clubs.
DC United's website features a Q & A with Chris Pontius about his late call in to the team.
There are 2 international openings on the calendar for October but its look less and less likely the USA will fill those. But the 2 dates in November look very likely to see games.
Despite saying that a revolving door of assistant coaches would get a look with the team the strong rumor is that Martin Valesquez is negotiating a deal to become the #1 assistant right now.
Daniel van Buyten has been scratched from the Belgian roster due to an injury.
dN
Matches & Scores:
-Fri Sep 2
USA v Costa Rica - 10:00pm CT on ESPN2, ESPN3.com and Galavision
Venue: The Home Depot Center - Carson CA
-Tue Sep 6
Belgium v USA - 1:30pm CT on ESPN and ESPN3.com
Venue: King Baudouin Stadium - Brussels
dN
ROSTER
G:
Bill Hamid - DC United
Tim Howard - Everton
D:
Carlos Bocanegra - Rangers
Edgar Castillo - America
Timmy Chandler - Nurnberg
**Steve Cherundolo - Hannover
Clarence Goodson - Brondby
Michael Orozco Fiscal - San Luis
Tim Ream - New York Red Bulls
added: Jonathan Spector - Birmingham
M:
**Kyle Beckerman - Real Salt Lake
**Clint Dempsey - Fulham
Maurice Edu - Rangers
%%Fabian Johnson - Hoffenheim
Sacha Kljestan - Anderlecht
Jeff Larentowicz - Colorado Rapids
added: Chris Pontius - DC United
Robbie Rogers - Columbus Crew
Brek Shea - Dallas
Jose Torres - Pachuca
F:
Juan Agudelo - New York Red Bulls
Jozy Altidore - AZ
Teal Bunbury - Sporting Kansas City
Landon Donovan - Los Angeles Galaxy
**Only for game in Belgium
%%FIFA has not cleared him to play for the USA yet
2011-12 CONCACACHAMPIONS
Giovanni Savarese of Boxscore News looks at the unprecedented success of American teams in the CCL already this season.
STORY OF THE DAY
Mark Elkington of Reuters with an article on the utter dominance of Spanish football by Real Madrid and Barcelona. Is their dominance killing off the rest of the league?
US OPEN CUP
Semifinals
Matches & Scores:
-Tue Aug 30
Chicago Fire SC v Richmond Kickers - 7:30pm CT
Venue: Toyota Park
Seattle Sounders FC v FC Dallas - 9pm CT
Venue: Starfire Stadium
BEST NEWS I'VE HEARD ALL DAY
Despite efforts to change the league rules, the Bundesliga retains the practice that all clubs must be at least 51% owned by supporters!
DO YOU REALIZE
Owen Gibson of the Guardian with an in-depth article reporting 30% Manchester United is to be put up for sale on the Singapore stock exchange. The asking price for 1/3 of the team is approx US$1 billion!
WHO KNEW?
Portland flew all the way across the country only to have their game in DC canceled on Friday morning. Couldn't that call have been made 24 hrs earlier? It was made for the NY-LA and Philly-NE games. Portland turned right around and flew back home. Damn.
FACT OF THE DAY
MLS has 51 players out on international duty with 17 countries this week.
THIS IS WHAT ITS ALL ABOUT
Steve Davis of the Daily Soccer Fix made a recent trip to Colombia and reports back with 2 articles - ONE - and - TWO.
VIDEO OF THE DAY
WOWOWOWOWOW!
Real Salt Lake gives us video of midfielder Javier Morales back on the field training! He looks really good and gets closer every day to returning from his severely broken ankle. Brian Dunseth interviews him.
VIDEO OF THE DAY 2
Goofball Mark Malkoff took a video camera to the Netherlands and interviewed Jozy Altidore. Let's call it "Pop Culture Lite." He even tries to taunt Jozy into hitting him.
-This guy appears to consume a lot of espresso.
PICTURE OF THE DAY
A corn maze in Portland pays tribute to the Timbers.
WHY NOT!
Freddie Ljungberg continues his world paycheck tour this time signing with Shimizu S-Pulse in Japan.
MLS MATCHES, SCORES & STANDINGS
WEEK 25
There are literally only 2 matches this week.
Matches & Scores:
-Sat Sep 3
Real Salt Lake v Philadelphia Union - 8:00PM CT on Direct Kick
Venue: Rio Tinto Stadium
-Mon Sep 5
Sporting Kansas City v LA Galaxy - 4:00PM CT on FOX Soccer
Venue: LIVESTRONG Sporting Park
MLS TEAM & PLAYER NEWS
General News
Seattle forward Lamar Neagle was named MLS Player Of The Week.
FC DALLAS
Robert Casner of MLSsoccer.com talks to George John about his abrupt return to FCD after his deal to sign with Blackburn fell apart. How will be fit back in with the team he left?
DJ Walker at 3rd Degree writes his stream of conscious reaction to Dallas' comeback win in KC this past weekend.
LA GALAXY
There was a question of whether or not centerback Gregg Berhalter had broken his foot during their CCL game last week, but he is listed by the team as having suffered only a sprain.
NEW ENGLAND REVOLUTION
Professional International golf star Sergio Garcia is going to train with the Revs on Wednesday.
SEATTLE SOUNDERS
Frank Giase of the Newark Star Ledger writes that Seattle may be MLS's best expansion team ever.
-Honestly though, their is only 1 other team in consideration for this "award." The Chicago Fire who won both the MLS & Open Cup in their first season.
VANCOUVER WHITECAPS FC
Luke Wileman of TSN introduces us to young Caps midfielder Gershon Koffie who has gotten stronger as they season has gone on.
Bruce Constantineau of the Sun introduces us to Caps midfielder and the first Chinese player in MLS Long Tan.
MLS RESERVE LEAGUE
Matches & Scores:
-Tue Aug 30
Toronto FC 1-1 DC United - TFC goal by Nathan Sturgis(PK). DCU goal by Joseph Ngwenya.
-Thu Sep 1
Colorado Rapids v Houston Dynamo
-Fri Sep 2
New England Revolution v Toronto FC
-Sat Sep 3
Chivas USA v Vancouver Whitecaps
Portland Timbers v LA Galaxy
dN
Standings Etc.
NASL SCOREBOARD
Matches & Scores:
-Tue Aug 30
Puerto Rico Islanders v FC Edmonton
-Sat Sep 3
Carolina RailHawks v FC Tampa Bay
Atlanta Silverbacks v Puerto Rico Islanders
Fort Lauderdale Strikers v Montreal Impact
FC Edmonton v NSC Minnesota Stars
dN
Standings (as of Sat Aug 27):
*51 Carolina RailHawks (+26 GD) (23 GP)
*44 Puerto Rico Islanders (+9 GD) (23 GP)
34 FC Tampa Bay (+5 GD) (23 GP)
29 NSC Minnesota Stars (-2 GD) (23 GP)
29 FC Edmonton (-5 GD) (23 GP)
28 Fort Lauderdale Strikers (-2 GD) (23 GP)
- - - OUT OF PLAYOFFS - - -
25 Montreal Impact (+2 GD) (23 GP)
#12 Atlanta Silverbacks (-33 GD) (23 GP)
*Secured playoff birth
#Eliminated from playoff birth
MEXICO
Two Friendlies
Matches & Scores:
-Fri Sep 2
Poland v Mexico
-Sun Sep 4
Mexico v Chile
ENGLAND
League Cup 2nd Round continues with games on Aug 30 & Sep 13. Here are the matches & scores.
ALL AROUND THE WORLD
Jonathan Wilson of the Guardian reviews a study on transfers and considers the importance/difference of youth and experience.
GRATUITOUS DIEGO FORLAN PHOTO
Upon arrival in Milan:
posted by brucio at 16:43
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This Mark Malkoff seems like the poor poor poor man's version of Nardwuar. Pretty lame.
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