Some News for Wed Aug 24, 2011
STARTERS
The only way Dallas is going to be able to fill the center of their defense left by the departure of George John is to sign Paul Ringo.
dN
UEFA says Carlos Bocanegra is eligible to play for Rangers in Europa League against Maribor who had filed an official complaint that he did not have a proper work visa for last weeks game.
dN
13 Americans are eligible to play in the Europa League tomorrow.
dN
With players in Spain still on strike for a new collective bargaining agreement and the cancellation of a second week of game looming, the Italian league finds itself in the same situation with their first round set to begin this weekend.
-Could we really see players from 2 of the biggest leagues in the world on strike this weekend? Its very possible.
dN
I usually don't spend any time at all commenting on FIFA rankings, but how can Netherlands be the new world #1 without winning any major tournament and Spain not losing any game that mattered?
dN
Missed this yesterday: American Sean Hurd also worked the U20 World Cup final as an assistant. Congrats to Sean.
ON THIS DAY
A not so special day for me:
@JoeLeyba reminds me that on this day in 2006 I got maced as I tried to break up a fight after my Minnesota Thunder put an unholy beatdown on the Kansas City Wizards (in suburban KC) in the US Open Cup.
A dumb local yahoo had been taunting MN fans all night long, then tried to sucker punch a kid as the game ended. I jumped in to gung fu his tattooed ass into submission, but the Filth gave me the hardcore pepper spray to the eyes for my efforts.
To this day I don't know who was the bigger punk, the imbecile who tried to start the fight or the junior lawman who overreacted to a situation that was being defused.
But at least we won!
My Thunder beat Real Salt Lake, Colorado Rapids and Kansas City Wizards back to back to back that year in the Open Cup to reach the Semifinals where we lost to the Galaxy 5-2 in LA. Helluva run.
By the way, getting maced is waaaaaaaaaaaay more painful then I ever thought it would be.
STORY OF THE DAY
David Conn of the Guardian digs in to the maze of agents/handlers/leeches surrounding Carlos Tevez.
And what do you all think of the new clean cut look for Carlos?
2011-12 CONCACAF CHAMPIONS LEAGUE
I've noticed that Mexican newspapers refer to this tournament as the Concachampions. I like that, and think I am going to use it.
Seattle takes the reserves to Monterrey and becomes the 2nd American team in a week to win in Mexico after a lifetime of fruitlessness. Amazing.
-Seattle got the champs from Monterrey at the right time too as they have now lost 3 of 4 in all competitions since their new season started. And it didn't hurt that the referee waved off 3 very possible Monterrey penalty cries.
-It was fun to see another classic Pat Noonan assist to Alvaro Fernandez for the game winner. It brought back a lot of memories of what Noonan and Taylor Twellman did on a weekly basis in the New England Revolution hay-day.
Colorado had their chance to travel and steal 3 points as well, they just could not hold on for the full 90. Losing that tying goal in the dying moments of the game in Honduras to Espana.
Video highlights from all the games. Via CONCACAF.
dN
Group Stage - Round robin, home & away - matches played Aug 16 to Oct 20
Matchday 2
Matches & Scores:
-Tue Aug 23
Monterrey v Seattle Sounders - SS goal by Alvaro Frenandez.
Real Espana v Colorado Rapids - Esp goal by Julio Rodriguez. CR goal by Jeff Larentowicz.
-Wed Aug 24
Toronto v Dallas - 7pm CT Live on Fox Soccer
Metapan v Santos Laguna
Comunicaciones v Herediano
-Thu Aug 25
LA Galaxy v Alajuelense - 9pm CT Live on Fox Soccer
Tauro v Pumas
Morelia v Motagua
dN
Standings:
GROUP A
3 LA Galaxy (USA) (+2)
3 Alajuelense (Costa Rica) (+1)
0 Monarchas Morelia (Mexico) (-1)
0 Motagua (Honduras) (-2)
GROUP B
4 Colorado Rapids (USA) (+1)
3 Santos Laguna (Mexico) (+1)
1 Real Espana (Honduras) (-1)
0 Isidro Metapan (El Salvador) (-1)
GROUP C
3 Dallas (USA) (+1)
3 Toronto (Canada) (+1)
0 Tauro (Panama) (-1)
0 UNAM Pumas (Mexico) (-1)
GROUP D
6 Seattle Sounders (USA) (+4)
3 Monterrey (Mexico) (+4)
0 Comunicaciones (Guatemala) (-3)
0 Herediano (Costa Rica) (-5)
MATCH FIXING IN TURKEY
The Turkey Football Federation has announced that league winner Fenerbahce will NOT be allowed to play in the UEFA Champions League this season!
-Trabzonspor will be the Turkish team to take their place in the group stage.
But we are still waiting to hear about any other punishments for all the accusations of match fixing that have been reported for the past month.
QUOTE OF THE DAY
"This new home isn’t just an improvement, it’s a different world. The fan experience has morphed from high school baseball game to European football match."
-Kansas City Star article on Sporting Kansas City's magnificent new home stadium Livestrong Sporting Park. (see the team section below for the full article)
QUESTION OF THE DAY
My friend The Superrookie wants to know:
Why do TV commentator keep referring to Seattle Sounders defensive midfielder Oswaldo Alonso as "under rated?"
If they all love him so much then there is no way he is still under rated. They all "rate" him. End of story. So please stop saying it.
WHO KNEW?
Maybe I was just sleeping when this news was happening.....
I have been wondering where the influence of Oscar De La Hoya has been in the Houston Dynamo this season. I mean, he does own half the team, but we never hear anything from him.
Well, it turns out he has spent the past few months getting his personal life in order.
In late May he entered a rehab center for cocaine and alcohol addiction.
Checking his Twitter feed I saw a post the other day that simply read: 100 days
I hope sobriety remains part of his life, and his influence over the soccer scene in Houston can grow.
Good luck Oscar!
FACT OF THE DAY
The Mega-Rich get Mega-Richer!
Manchester United has signed a deal worth US$16.5 million per year for DHL to splash their name on the front of the team's PRACTICE UNIFORM!
MLS MATCHES, SCORES & STANDINGS
WEEK 24
Matches & Scores:
-Wed Aug 24
Portland Timbers v CD Chivas USA - 10:00PM CT on Direct Kick
Venue: JELD-WEN Field
-Sat Aug 27
Seattle Sounders FC v Columbus Crew - 3:00PM CT on Direct Kick
Venue: CenturyLink Field
Vancouver Whitecaps FC v Houston Dynamo - 6:00PM CT on Direct Kick
Venue: Empire Field
Toronto FC v San Jose Earthquakes - 6:00PM CT on Direct Kick
Venue: BMO Field
DC United v Portland Timbers - 6:30PM CT on Direct Kick
Venue: RFK Stadium
Sporting Kansas City v FC Dallas - 7:30PM CT on Direct Kick
Venue: LIVESTRONG Sporting Park
Chicago Fire SC v Colorado Rapids - 7:30PM CT on Direct Kick
Venue: Toyota Park
CD Chivas USA v Real Salt Lake - 9:30PM CT on FOX Soccer
Venue: The Home Depot Center
-Sun Aug 28
New York Red Bulls v LA Galaxy - 6:00PM CT on ESPN2
Venue: Red Bull Arena
Philadelphia Union v New England Revolution - 6:00PM CT on Galavision
Venue: PPL Park
MLS TEAM & PLAYER NEWS
General News
Nick Green of the Daily Breeze confirms the league's signing of 24 year old American striker Sammy Ochoa who has been playing the past 5 seasons at Estudientes Tecos in Mexico.
-But which team will he be on?
CHICAGO FIRE
Charlie Corr of ESPN writes about the surprising lift Dan Gargan gave the Fire in their first win in 11 games.
CD CHIVAS USA
Scott French of ESPN has a news round up for the Ameri-goats. Lots of good stuff here.
COLORADO RAPIDS
Drew Moor has set a new MLS record by completely his 68th consecutive full 90 minute game. Quite frickin amazing!
COLUMBUS CREW
The Dispatch with the weekly Crew Review.
-Shawn Mitchell with a team injury update, and notes.
HOUSTON DYNAMO
Jose de Jesus Ortiz of the Chronicle with an article on Alex Dixon who came up through the Dynamo Academy and scored the game winner with his first ever goal last weekend.
-The players relationship with head coach Dominic Kinnear has been one of tough love.
Ortiz also introduces us to the team's new 24 year old Brazilian defensive midfield signing Luiz Camargo who is on loan from Parana.
-Parana plays in Brazil's second division Serie B.
-Camargo has played in 62 games over the past 3 seasons at Parana so he is not green.
SPORTING KANSAS CITY SC
Charles Gooch of The Star with 11 questions about SKC's current form and rise in the standings.
-#9 reminded me that KC even has a Dark Blue uniform. I forgot all about that.
Matt Schofield of the Star looks at the impact of Livestrong Sporting Park for the team, the fans and the community.
NEW YORK RED BULLS
Brian Lewis of the Post asks GM Erik Soler the question that needs to be asked about his crumbling high priced team - What is going on?
Jack Bell of the Times reports that Arsenal is keeping a sharp eye on Tim Ream.
PORTLAND TIMBERS
Its been a joy watching Diego Chara and Sal Zizzo come to life over the past few games for the Timbers. Those two are my kind of players.
REAL SALT LAKE
Martin Renzhofer of the Tribune wonders where the powerful RSL of last spring has gone to.
Jamison Olave is expected to be ready to play this weekend against Philadelphia. He has been out for a month due to a knee injury.
USA Women's World Cup star Megan Rapinoe will be honored by RSL at their home game this weekend. Very cool.
SAN JOSE EARTHQUAKES
Elliot Almond of the Mercury News reports that new signing Edmundo Zura arrived pretty out of shape.
-Doesn't this again question the decisions of the team management?
SEATTLE SOUNDERS
Whispers out of Seattle say that forward O’Brian White is still struggling with a blood clot problem in his left leg and he could be out for the rest of the season.
MLS COACHES HOT SEAT
There are only 2 names on this list as of Wed Aug 24, and one of them must feel that his pants have nearly burst into flames. The other is probably in his job until the season ends, but then.....
In order of hotseatedness:
1 Hans Backe - New York Red Bulls
2 Frank Yallop - San Jose Earthquakes
MLS OFFENSIVE STATS LEADERS
As of Wed Aug 17
Goals:
12 Thierry Henry
11 Landon Donovan
10 Eric Hassli
10 Brek Shea
9 Dwayne De Rosario
8 Camilo
8 Charlie Davies
8 Andres Mendoza
8 Dominic Oduro
8 Chris Wondolowski
7 Justin Braun
7 Fabian Espindola
7 Jack Jewsbury
7 Shalrie Joseph
7 Kei Kamara
7 Nick LaBrocca
7 Chris Pontius
7 Maicon Santos
Assists:
13 Brad Davis
11 David Beckham
8 Davide Chiumiento
8 Jack Jewsbury
8 Dwayne De Rosario
8 Sebastien Le Toux
7 Kyle Beckerman
7 Dane Richards
7 Mauro Rosales
6 Omar Cummings
6 Ante Jazic
6 Joel Lindpere
6 Fredy Montero
6 Patrick Nyarko
6 Jan Gunnar Solli
MLS TEAM STAT LEADERS
Most Goals Scored:
41 New York
39 Colorado
37 LA
36 Seattle
36 Kansas City
34 DC
34 Houston
Fewest Goals Allowed:
20 LA
20 Salt Lake
24 Columbus
24 Philadelphia
27 Dallas
27 Seattle
28 Chivas
Its interesting to see that the 2 best teams in the league are the only ones to make both lists.
MLS EXHIBITION GAMES
Matches & Scores:
-Sun Sep 4
Houston Dynamo v Monterrey (Mexico)
Venue: Robertson Stadium - Houston TX
-Wed Sep 14
Chicago Fire v Guadalajara Chivas (Mexico)
Venue: Toyota Park
-Wed Oct 12
Sporting Kansas City v Guadalajara Chivas (Mexico)
Venue: Livestrong Sporting Park
AMERICANS IN EUROPE
US Soccer has a Q & A with Alejandro Bedoya about his move to Rangers.
dN
Game Action:
ENGLAND - League Cup - 2nd Round
Tim Howard - Everton - Wed Aug 24 - on the bench as they won 3-1 v Sheffield United.
dN
Coming Up:
UEFA - Europa League - Playoff Round - 2nd Leg
-Aug 25
Jozy Altidore - AZ v Aalesund (1-2)
Alejandro Bedoya - Rangers v Maribor (1-2)
Carlos Bocanegra - Rangers v Maribor (1-2)
Dominic Cervi - Celtic at Sion (0-0)
Steve Cherundolo - Hannover at Sevilla (2-1)
Clint Dempsey - Fulham at Dnipro (3-0)
Mo Edu - Rangers v Maribor (1-2)
Brad Friedel - Tottenham v Heart of Midlothian (5-0)
Sacha Kljestan - Anderlecht v Bursaspor (2-1)
Jermiane Jones - Schalke v HJK (0-2)
Oguchi Onyewu - Sporting v Nordsjaelland (0-0)
Michael Parkhurst - Nordsjaelland at Sporting (0-0)
Jonathan Spector - Birmingham v Nacional (0-0)
AMERICANS IN SOUTH AMERICA
Diego Restrepo of America de Cali posted a photo on his Facebook page of himself With legendary Colombian goalkeeper Rene Higuita:
Do you know that the backup keeper at America de Cali is also American? Its Kevin Piedrahita.
ENGLAND
The summer Transfer period ends on Wed Aug 31 at 5pm CT.
League Cup 2nd round will be played on Aug 23, 24 & 25. Here are the matches & scores.
UEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE
The 2nd leg games of the final stage of qualify took place yesterday and today - Play-Off Round matches & scores.
-The 10 winners advance to the group stage.
Adv on Wed: Arsenal, BATE, Benfica, Lyon and Plzen.
Adv on Tue: APOEL, Bayern, Dinamo Zagreb, Genk and Villarreal.
Matches & Scores
2nd Leg
-Wed Aug 24
Plzen 2-1 Kobenhavn - Plz advances 5-2 on aggregate.
Sturm 0-2 BATE (1-1) - BAT advances 3-1 on aggregate.
Benfica 3-1 Twente (2-2) - Ben advances 5-3 on aggregate.
Udinese 1-2 Arsenal (0-1) - Ars advances 3-1 on aggregate.
Rubin 1-1 Lyon (1-3) - Lyo advances 4-2 on aggregate.
The draw for the group stage will take place on Thu Aug 25.
UEFA EUROPA LEAGUE
Playoff Round - the final round before the group stage. 2nd leg of Aug 25. Matches & Scores.
INTERNATIONAL FRIENDLIES
Matches & Scores:
-Wed Aug 24
Guyana v India
Thailand 0-0 Singapore
-Thu Aug 25
United Arab Emirates v Qatar
The only way Dallas is going to be able to fill the center of their defense left by the departure of George John is to sign Paul Ringo.
dN
UEFA says Carlos Bocanegra is eligible to play for Rangers in Europa League against Maribor who had filed an official complaint that he did not have a proper work visa for last weeks game.
dN
13 Americans are eligible to play in the Europa League tomorrow.
dN
With players in Spain still on strike for a new collective bargaining agreement and the cancellation of a second week of game looming, the Italian league finds itself in the same situation with their first round set to begin this weekend.
-Could we really see players from 2 of the biggest leagues in the world on strike this weekend? Its very possible.
dN
I usually don't spend any time at all commenting on FIFA rankings, but how can Netherlands be the new world #1 without winning any major tournament and Spain not losing any game that mattered?
dN
Missed this yesterday: American Sean Hurd also worked the U20 World Cup final as an assistant. Congrats to Sean.
ON THIS DAY
A not so special day for me:
@JoeLeyba reminds me that on this day in 2006 I got maced as I tried to break up a fight after my Minnesota Thunder put an unholy beatdown on the Kansas City Wizards (in suburban KC) in the US Open Cup.
A dumb local yahoo had been taunting MN fans all night long, then tried to sucker punch a kid as the game ended. I jumped in to gung fu his tattooed ass into submission, but the Filth gave me the hardcore pepper spray to the eyes for my efforts.
To this day I don't know who was the bigger punk, the imbecile who tried to start the fight or the junior lawman who overreacted to a situation that was being defused.
But at least we won!
My Thunder beat Real Salt Lake, Colorado Rapids and Kansas City Wizards back to back to back that year in the Open Cup to reach the Semifinals where we lost to the Galaxy 5-2 in LA. Helluva run.
By the way, getting maced is waaaaaaaaaaaay more painful then I ever thought it would be.
STORY OF THE DAY
David Conn of the Guardian digs in to the maze of agents/handlers/leeches surrounding Carlos Tevez.
And what do you all think of the new clean cut look for Carlos?
2011-12 CONCACAF CHAMPIONS LEAGUE
I've noticed that Mexican newspapers refer to this tournament as the Concachampions. I like that, and think I am going to use it.
Seattle takes the reserves to Monterrey and becomes the 2nd American team in a week to win in Mexico after a lifetime of fruitlessness. Amazing.
-Seattle got the champs from Monterrey at the right time too as they have now lost 3 of 4 in all competitions since their new season started. And it didn't hurt that the referee waved off 3 very possible Monterrey penalty cries.
-It was fun to see another classic Pat Noonan assist to Alvaro Fernandez for the game winner. It brought back a lot of memories of what Noonan and Taylor Twellman did on a weekly basis in the New England Revolution hay-day.
Colorado had their chance to travel and steal 3 points as well, they just could not hold on for the full 90. Losing that tying goal in the dying moments of the game in Honduras to Espana.
Video highlights from all the games. Via CONCACAF.
dN
Group Stage - Round robin, home & away - matches played Aug 16 to Oct 20
Matchday 2
Matches & Scores:
-Tue Aug 23
Monterrey v Seattle Sounders - SS goal by Alvaro Frenandez.
Real Espana v Colorado Rapids - Esp goal by Julio Rodriguez. CR goal by Jeff Larentowicz.
-Wed Aug 24
Toronto v Dallas - 7pm CT Live on Fox Soccer
Metapan v Santos Laguna
Comunicaciones v Herediano
-Thu Aug 25
LA Galaxy v Alajuelense - 9pm CT Live on Fox Soccer
Tauro v Pumas
Morelia v Motagua
dN
Standings:
GROUP A
3 LA Galaxy (USA) (+2)
3 Alajuelense (Costa Rica) (+1)
0 Monarchas Morelia (Mexico) (-1)
0 Motagua (Honduras) (-2)
GROUP B
4 Colorado Rapids (USA) (+1)
3 Santos Laguna (Mexico) (+1)
1 Real Espana (Honduras) (-1)
0 Isidro Metapan (El Salvador) (-1)
GROUP C
3 Dallas (USA) (+1)
3 Toronto (Canada) (+1)
0 Tauro (Panama) (-1)
0 UNAM Pumas (Mexico) (-1)
GROUP D
6 Seattle Sounders (USA) (+4)
3 Monterrey (Mexico) (+4)
0 Comunicaciones (Guatemala) (-3)
0 Herediano (Costa Rica) (-5)
MATCH FIXING IN TURKEY
The Turkey Football Federation has announced that league winner Fenerbahce will NOT be allowed to play in the UEFA Champions League this season!
-Trabzonspor will be the Turkish team to take their place in the group stage.
But we are still waiting to hear about any other punishments for all the accusations of match fixing that have been reported for the past month.
QUOTE OF THE DAY
"This new home isn’t just an improvement, it’s a different world. The fan experience has morphed from high school baseball game to European football match."
-Kansas City Star article on Sporting Kansas City's magnificent new home stadium Livestrong Sporting Park. (see the team section below for the full article)
QUESTION OF THE DAY
My friend The Superrookie wants to know:
Why do TV commentator keep referring to Seattle Sounders defensive midfielder Oswaldo Alonso as "under rated?"
If they all love him so much then there is no way he is still under rated. They all "rate" him. End of story. So please stop saying it.
WHO KNEW?
Maybe I was just sleeping when this news was happening.....
I have been wondering where the influence of Oscar De La Hoya has been in the Houston Dynamo this season. I mean, he does own half the team, but we never hear anything from him.
Well, it turns out he has spent the past few months getting his personal life in order.
In late May he entered a rehab center for cocaine and alcohol addiction.
Checking his Twitter feed I saw a post the other day that simply read: 100 days
I hope sobriety remains part of his life, and his influence over the soccer scene in Houston can grow.
Good luck Oscar!
FACT OF THE DAY
The Mega-Rich get Mega-Richer!
Manchester United has signed a deal worth US$16.5 million per year for DHL to splash their name on the front of the team's PRACTICE UNIFORM!
MLS MATCHES, SCORES & STANDINGS
WEEK 24
Matches & Scores:
-Wed Aug 24
Portland Timbers v CD Chivas USA - 10:00PM CT on Direct Kick
Venue: JELD-WEN Field
-Sat Aug 27
Seattle Sounders FC v Columbus Crew - 3:00PM CT on Direct Kick
Venue: CenturyLink Field
Vancouver Whitecaps FC v Houston Dynamo - 6:00PM CT on Direct Kick
Venue: Empire Field
Toronto FC v San Jose Earthquakes - 6:00PM CT on Direct Kick
Venue: BMO Field
DC United v Portland Timbers - 6:30PM CT on Direct Kick
Venue: RFK Stadium
Sporting Kansas City v FC Dallas - 7:30PM CT on Direct Kick
Venue: LIVESTRONG Sporting Park
Chicago Fire SC v Colorado Rapids - 7:30PM CT on Direct Kick
Venue: Toyota Park
CD Chivas USA v Real Salt Lake - 9:30PM CT on FOX Soccer
Venue: The Home Depot Center
-Sun Aug 28
New York Red Bulls v LA Galaxy - 6:00PM CT on ESPN2
Venue: Red Bull Arena
Philadelphia Union v New England Revolution - 6:00PM CT on Galavision
Venue: PPL Park
MLS TEAM & PLAYER NEWS
General News
Nick Green of the Daily Breeze confirms the league's signing of 24 year old American striker Sammy Ochoa who has been playing the past 5 seasons at Estudientes Tecos in Mexico.
-But which team will he be on?
CHICAGO FIRE
Charlie Corr of ESPN writes about the surprising lift Dan Gargan gave the Fire in their first win in 11 games.
CD CHIVAS USA
Scott French of ESPN has a news round up for the Ameri-goats. Lots of good stuff here.
COLORADO RAPIDS
Drew Moor has set a new MLS record by completely his 68th consecutive full 90 minute game. Quite frickin amazing!
COLUMBUS CREW
The Dispatch with the weekly Crew Review.
-Shawn Mitchell with a team injury update, and notes.
HOUSTON DYNAMO
Jose de Jesus Ortiz of the Chronicle with an article on Alex Dixon who came up through the Dynamo Academy and scored the game winner with his first ever goal last weekend.
-The players relationship with head coach Dominic Kinnear has been one of tough love.
Ortiz also introduces us to the team's new 24 year old Brazilian defensive midfield signing Luiz Camargo who is on loan from Parana.
-Parana plays in Brazil's second division Serie B.
-Camargo has played in 62 games over the past 3 seasons at Parana so he is not green.
SPORTING KANSAS CITY SC
Charles Gooch of The Star with 11 questions about SKC's current form and rise in the standings.
-#9 reminded me that KC even has a Dark Blue uniform. I forgot all about that.
Matt Schofield of the Star looks at the impact of Livestrong Sporting Park for the team, the fans and the community.
NEW YORK RED BULLS
Brian Lewis of the Post asks GM Erik Soler the question that needs to be asked about his crumbling high priced team - What is going on?
Jack Bell of the Times reports that Arsenal is keeping a sharp eye on Tim Ream.
PORTLAND TIMBERS
Its been a joy watching Diego Chara and Sal Zizzo come to life over the past few games for the Timbers. Those two are my kind of players.
REAL SALT LAKE
Martin Renzhofer of the Tribune wonders where the powerful RSL of last spring has gone to.
Jamison Olave is expected to be ready to play this weekend against Philadelphia. He has been out for a month due to a knee injury.
USA Women's World Cup star Megan Rapinoe will be honored by RSL at their home game this weekend. Very cool.
SAN JOSE EARTHQUAKES
Elliot Almond of the Mercury News reports that new signing Edmundo Zura arrived pretty out of shape.
-Doesn't this again question the decisions of the team management?
SEATTLE SOUNDERS
Whispers out of Seattle say that forward O’Brian White is still struggling with a blood clot problem in his left leg and he could be out for the rest of the season.
MLS COACHES HOT SEAT
There are only 2 names on this list as of Wed Aug 24, and one of them must feel that his pants have nearly burst into flames. The other is probably in his job until the season ends, but then.....
In order of hotseatedness:
1 Hans Backe - New York Red Bulls
2 Frank Yallop - San Jose Earthquakes
MLS OFFENSIVE STATS LEADERS
As of Wed Aug 17
Goals:
12 Thierry Henry
11 Landon Donovan
10 Eric Hassli
10 Brek Shea
9 Dwayne De Rosario
8 Camilo
8 Charlie Davies
8 Andres Mendoza
8 Dominic Oduro
8 Chris Wondolowski
7 Justin Braun
7 Fabian Espindola
7 Jack Jewsbury
7 Shalrie Joseph
7 Kei Kamara
7 Nick LaBrocca
7 Chris Pontius
7 Maicon Santos
Assists:
13 Brad Davis
11 David Beckham
8 Davide Chiumiento
8 Jack Jewsbury
8 Dwayne De Rosario
8 Sebastien Le Toux
7 Kyle Beckerman
7 Dane Richards
7 Mauro Rosales
6 Omar Cummings
6 Ante Jazic
6 Joel Lindpere
6 Fredy Montero
6 Patrick Nyarko
6 Jan Gunnar Solli
MLS TEAM STAT LEADERS
Most Goals Scored:
41 New York
39 Colorado
37 LA
36 Seattle
36 Kansas City
34 DC
34 Houston
Fewest Goals Allowed:
20 LA
20 Salt Lake
24 Columbus
24 Philadelphia
27 Dallas
27 Seattle
28 Chivas
Its interesting to see that the 2 best teams in the league are the only ones to make both lists.
MLS EXHIBITION GAMES
Matches & Scores:
-Sun Sep 4
Houston Dynamo v Monterrey (Mexico)
Venue: Robertson Stadium - Houston TX
-Wed Sep 14
Chicago Fire v Guadalajara Chivas (Mexico)
Venue: Toyota Park
-Wed Oct 12
Sporting Kansas City v Guadalajara Chivas (Mexico)
Venue: Livestrong Sporting Park
AMERICANS IN EUROPE
US Soccer has a Q & A with Alejandro Bedoya about his move to Rangers.
dN
Game Action:
ENGLAND - League Cup - 2nd Round
Tim Howard - Everton - Wed Aug 24 - on the bench as they won 3-1 v Sheffield United.
dN
Coming Up:
UEFA - Europa League - Playoff Round - 2nd Leg
-Aug 25
Jozy Altidore - AZ v Aalesund (1-2)
Alejandro Bedoya - Rangers v Maribor (1-2)
Carlos Bocanegra - Rangers v Maribor (1-2)
Dominic Cervi - Celtic at Sion (0-0)
Steve Cherundolo - Hannover at Sevilla (2-1)
Clint Dempsey - Fulham at Dnipro (3-0)
Mo Edu - Rangers v Maribor (1-2)
Brad Friedel - Tottenham v Heart of Midlothian (5-0)
Sacha Kljestan - Anderlecht v Bursaspor (2-1)
Jermiane Jones - Schalke v HJK (0-2)
Oguchi Onyewu - Sporting v Nordsjaelland (0-0)
Michael Parkhurst - Nordsjaelland at Sporting (0-0)
Jonathan Spector - Birmingham v Nacional (0-0)
AMERICANS IN SOUTH AMERICA
Diego Restrepo of America de Cali posted a photo on his Facebook page of himself With legendary Colombian goalkeeper Rene Higuita:
Do you know that the backup keeper at America de Cali is also American? Its Kevin Piedrahita.
ENGLAND
The summer Transfer period ends on Wed Aug 31 at 5pm CT.
League Cup 2nd round will be played on Aug 23, 24 & 25. Here are the matches & scores.
UEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE
The 2nd leg games of the final stage of qualify took place yesterday and today - Play-Off Round matches & scores.
-The 10 winners advance to the group stage.
Adv on Wed: Arsenal, BATE, Benfica, Lyon and Plzen.
Adv on Tue: APOEL, Bayern, Dinamo Zagreb, Genk and Villarreal.
Matches & Scores
2nd Leg
-Wed Aug 24
Plzen 2-1 Kobenhavn - Plz advances 5-2 on aggregate.
Sturm 0-2 BATE (1-1) - BAT advances 3-1 on aggregate.
Benfica 3-1 Twente (2-2) - Ben advances 5-3 on aggregate.
Udinese 1-2 Arsenal (0-1) - Ars advances 3-1 on aggregate.
Rubin 1-1 Lyon (1-3) - Lyo advances 4-2 on aggregate.
The draw for the group stage will take place on Thu Aug 25.
UEFA EUROPA LEAGUE
Playoff Round - the final round before the group stage. 2nd leg of Aug 25. Matches & Scores.
INTERNATIONAL FRIENDLIES
Matches & Scores:
-Wed Aug 24
Guyana v India
Thailand 0-0 Singapore
-Thu Aug 25
United Arab Emirates v Qatar
posted by brucio at 19:53
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While i don't disagree with you about the spain ranking - i can't see the classico rivalry being good for the national team. they're ready to kill each other when it's a club game, and all hugs and kisses when they wear the same color? doubt it.
The Thunder Open Cup run of '06 was glorious indeed...as was the bus trip to K.C and singing the Oompa Loompa AARP song to Preki...sorry you were maced big guy.dang
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