Some Soccer News for Thu Mar 22, 2012
STARTERS
When I read that Fabrice Muamba was without a heartbeat for 78 minutes I asked myself, Is that even possible?
-Brian Phillips of Grantland on Muamba.
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Unreal! Watch all 234 goals that Lionel Messi has scored for Barcelona!
-Just make sure you hit MUTE on the sound.
At just 24 years old Messi is now the clubs all-time scoring leader.
-Sid Lowe of the Guardian reflects on just how amazing this accomplishment is.
dN
Two tie games in a row sees Real Madrid's lead in La Liga slip from a seemingly unbeatable 10 points down to just 6 points, and the seasons 2nd Clasico still to come! (Btw, April 21 is the date.) Barca is back baby!
-Sid Lowe writes about this one too, as Real got 2 players and 2 coaches all sent off yesterday. Talk about a lack of discipline. That will be their undoing.
dN
The man who would never play for Man City again took to the field yesterday. Captain Caveman himself Carlos Tevez is back from the isolation ward to help his team with a crucial win.
NOTICE
Sign up today for MLS Fantasy Soccer Manager, and then become a member of the du Nord Futbol league using this code: 3815-897
TASTIEST MLS GAME OF THE WEEKEND
-Fri Mar 23
Seattle Sounders FC v Houston Dynamo - 9:00PM CT on NBCSN
DU NORD AT THE CONTROLS
du Nord at the Controls - Tue Mar 20, 2012 - new music mix at Spotify.
USA U23/OLYMPIC TEAM
Olympic qualifying begins today!
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US Soccer with a big preview of the group stage games.
Ridge Mahoney of Soccer America writes that this is the first real test of the Jurgen Klinsmann era in US Soccer.
Brian Straus of Sporting News talks to Joe Benny Corona.
Michael Lewis writing for CONCACAF.com on Brek Shea.
Ives Galarcep of Fox Soccer talks to the head coach about his team and qualifying.
Brian Sciaretta of Yanks Abroad previews tonight's game against Cuba.
Steven Goff of the Washington Post with an overview of the Olympics and look at this USA team.
Nick Green of the Daily Breeze gives us what he calls a Primer. I love that term Primer.
Greg Sullivan of the Tennessean writes about the USA being the favorite to win their group.
US Soccer has video of the team's final prep, plus some interviews.
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Official USA website
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Matches & Scores:
-Thu Mar 22
USA v Cuba - 8pm on Universal Sports Network (DirecTV channel 625)
Venue: LP Field - Nashville TN
-Sat Mar 24
USA v Canada - 6pm on Universal Sports Network (DirecTV channel 625)
Venue: LP Field - Nashville TN
Venue: The Home Depot Center - Carson CA
-Mon Mar 26
USA v El Salvador - 8pm on Universal Sports Network (DirecTV channel 625)
Venue: LP Field - Nashville TN
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USA Roster
G:
1 Bill Hamid - DC United
18 Sean Johnson - Chicago Fire
D:
4 Perry Kitchen - DC United
2 Ike Opara - San Jose Earthquakes
3 Kofi Sarkodie - Houston Dynamo
5 Zarek Valentin - Montreal Impact
13 Jorge Villafana - Chivas USA
19 Sheanon Williams - Philadelphia Union
M:
7 Freddy Adu - Philadelphia Union
10 Joe Corona - Tijuana
8 Mix Diskerud - Gent
6 Jared Jeffrey - Mainz
16 Amobi Okugo - Philadelphia Union
20 Michael Stephens - LA Galaxy
F:
9 Juan Agudelo - New York Red Bulls
15 Terrence Boyd - Dortmund
12 Teal Bunbury - Sporting Kansas City
14 Joe Gyau - Hoffenheim
11 Brek Shea - FC Dallas
17 Tony Taylor - Estoril
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Cuba Roster
G:
Odisnel Despaigne - no club
Julio Pichardo - La Tunas
D:
Yoisel Zalazar - Camaguey
Jose Cardenas - no club
Renay Serrano Malblanche - Holguin
Felix Rondon - Granma - no club
Adrian Diz Pe - La Habana - no club
Dayron Blanco Joseph - Las Tunas
M:
Yosmel Lugo
Osay Martinez Domenech - La Habana
Ricardo Pena Dominguez - La Habana
Jorge Juara - La Habana - no club
Maikel Chang Ramirez - La Habana
Carlos Francisco Serrano - Santiago
F:
Daniel Saez - La Habana
Aricheell Mora - no club
Heviel Cordoves Gonzalez - La Habana
Maykel Azcuy - no club
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Canada Roster
G:
Adam Janssen - no club
Michal Misiewicz - FC Edmonton
D:
Nana Attakora - no club
Andres Fresenga - Racing Club Montevideo
Doneil Henry - Toronto
M:
Bryce Alderson - Vancouver Whitecaps
Drew Beckie - no club
Kyle Bekker - Boston College
Philippe Davies - no club
Sherif El-Masri - Courts Young Lions
Evan James - Montreal Impact
Samuel Piette - Metz
Shaun Saiko - Edmonton
Matt Stinson - Toronto
Russell Teibert - Vancouver Whitecaps
F:
Lucas Cavallini - Club Nacional
Randy Edwini-Bonsu - Eintracht Braunsweig
Marcus Haber - St Johnstone
Carl Haworth - Montreal Impact
Babayele Sodade - Seattle Sounders
The Canadian Press looks at Canada's chances of advancing. Via the CBC.
-They are consensus 3rd best in the group.
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El Salvador Roster
G:
Diego Cuellar - Atletico Marte
Jimmy Cuellar - Alianza FC
D:
Alexander Vidal - Atletico Marte
Moises Xavier Garcia - Firpo
Alexander Mendoza - UES
Milton Molina - Metapan
M:
Jaime Alas - Firpo
Richard Menjivar - Cal State Bakersfield
Darwin Ceren - Juventud Independiente
Elman Rivas - Alianza FC
Marlon Martinez - Firpo
Herbert Sosa - Alianza FC
Jorge Moran - Metapan
Edwin Sanchez - Metapan
Andres Flores - Viborg
Diego Chavarria - Once Municipal
F:
Jonathan Aguila - Aguila
Jose Gutierrez - Aguila
Dustin Corea - Blokhus FC
Lester Blanco - Metapan
CONCACAF.com tells us a little about this ES team.
2012 CONCACAF OLYMPIC QUALIFYING TOURNAMENT
8 teams enter, 2 teams leave.
The Group Stage is a round-robin with the top 2 from each group advancing to the Semifinals. Then the winners of the two Semifinal games go to the Olympics.
STANDINGS
Group A
Canada
Cuba
El Salvador
USA
Group B
Honduras
Mexico
Panama
Trinidad & Tobago
GROUP STAGE
Matches & Scores:
-Thu Mar 22
El Salvador v Canada - 5:30pm
USA v Cuba - 8pm on Universal Sports Network (DirecTV channel 625)
Venue: LP Field - Nashville TN
-Fri Mar 23
Honduras v Panama - 8pm
Trinidad & Tobago v Mexico - 10:30pm
Venue: The Home Depot Center - Carson CA
-Sat Mar 24
Cuba v El Salvador - 3:30pm
USA v Canada - 6pm on Universal Sports Network (DirecTV channel 625)
Venue: LP Field - Nashville TN
-Sun Mar 25
Panama v Trinidad & Tobago - 2:30pm
Mexico v Honduras - 6pm
Venue: The Home Depot Center - Carson CA
-Mon Mar 26
Canada v Cuba - 5:30pm
USA v El Salvador - 8pm on Universal Sports Network (DirecTV channel 625)
Venue: LP Field - Nashville TN
-Tue Mar 27
Honduras v Trinidad & Tobago - 8pm
Mexico v Panama - 10:30pm
Venue: The Home Depot Center - Carson CA
FIFASCANDALIZATIONINGS
Lasana Liburd of Wired868 reports that Trinidad & Tobago Football Federation General Secretary Richard Groden has signed an investigative affidavit stating that he witnessed Jack Warner take money from Mohamed Bin Hammam and pocket it.
BIG EUROPEAN CLUB MATCHES
Matches & Scores:
-Sat Mar 24
Chelsea v Tottenham - a London derby and #5 hosts #4
Milan v Roma - blood rivals
-Sun Mar 25
Juventus v Inter - they hate each other
Ajax v PSV - long time rivals
DID YOU KNOW?
The Trinidad & Tobago Express writes that Jeffrey Webb, president of the Cayman Islands Football Association. is a leading candidate to become the next CONCACAF president. The election is May 23.
HMMMMM, VERY INTERESTING
David Conn of the Guardian tells about about the mysterious figure who's name is attached to nearly everything at failed Portsmouth - agent Pini Zahavi.
VIDEO OF THE DAY
So you check in to your hotel room, and what is awaiting you? The UEFA Champions League Trophy! Fantastic video.
PICTURE OF THE DAY
The Guardian reports on a new resort being built in the United Arab Emirates - Real Madrid Resort Island.
Here is video from the team's website.
MLS MATCHES & SCORES
WEEK 3
Matches & Scores:
-Fri Mar 23
Seattle Sounders FC v Houston Dynamo - 9:00PM CT on NBCSN
Venue: CenturyLink Field
-Sat March 24
Toronto FC v San Jose Earthquakes - 12:00PM CT on TSN/RDS
Venue: BMO Field
New England Revolution v Portland Timbers - 3:00PM CT
Venue: Gillette Stadium
Columbus Crew v Montreal Impact - 3:00PM CT
Venue: Crew Stadium
Chicago Fire SC v Philadelphia Union - 7:30PM CT
Venue: Toyota Park
Real Salt Lake v CD Chivas USA - 8:00PM CT
Venue: Rio Tinto Stadium
Vancouver Whitecaps FC v DC United - 9:00PM CT
Venue: BC Place
-Sun Mar 25
New York Red Bulls v Colorado Rapids - 3:00PM CT on ESPN
Venue: Red Bull Arena
Sporting Kansas City v FC Dallas - 6:00PM CT on Galavision
Venue: Livestrong Sporting Park
Bye: LA Galaxy
MLS STANDINGS
EAST
6 Sporting Kansas City (+4)
6 Houston Dynamo (+2)
1 Chicago Fire SC (0)
1 Montreal Impact (-2)
0 Toronto (-2)
0 Columbus Crew (-2)
0 Philadelphia Union (-3)
0 DC United (-3)
0 New York Red Bulls (-3)
0 New England (-4)
WEST
6 Real Salt Lake (+4)
6 Colorado Rapids (+3)
6 Vancouver Whitecaps FC (+3)
4 Portland Timbers (+2)
4 FC Dallas (+1)
3 Seattle Sounders FC (+2)
3 LA Galaxy (0)
3 San Jose Earthquakes (0)
0 CD Chivas USA (-2)
MLS TEAM & PLAYER NEWS
General News
Bloomberg has a video interview with commission Don Garber.
LA GALAXY
LA announced that they will play a summer friendly against London England team Tottenham on Tue Jul 24.
MONTREAL IMPACT
Randy Phillips of the Gazette says the team is very encouraged by their performance in their first two games.
NEW ENGLAND REVOLUTION
The Globe hosted a reader Q & A with head coach Jay Heaps.
REAL SALT LAKE
Michael C Lewis of the Tribune reports on Fabian Espindola's rip-snortin start to the 2012 season.
SEATTLE SOUNDERS
Seattle has bought out the contract of forward O'Brian White and released him from the team. He has been out a long time due to injuries and was obviously not improving enough to keep around.
VANCOUVER WHITECAPS FC
Marc Weber of the Province with an update on Darren Mattocks skin burns.
dN
Weber also writes about two former Carolina players that head coach Martin Rennie brought with him - Floyd Franks - and - Matt Watson.
dN
Russell Berrisford of the Sun sees the Caps getting lucky with their decision making this season instead of unlucky like 12 months ago.
AMERICANS IN EUROPE
KNVB Beker - Semifinals
Jozy Altidore - AZ - Thu Mar 22 - started but was subbed off at half time as they lost 2-4 v Heracles.
AMERICANS IN MEXICO
Brian Sciaretta of Yanks Abroad reports that Tijuana has again raided US soil and signed U17 star Alejandro Guido.
dN
Tom Marshall of MLSsoccer.com tells us about Stevie Rodriguez who Tijuana signed right out from under the nose of Chivas USA.
MEXICO
Top 8 Standings After 11 of 17 Rounds:
23 Santos
23 Morelia
22 America
22 Tigres
19 Monterrey
18 Pachuca
18 Toluca
17 Tijuana
These eight would be in the playoffs if it started today.
EUROPE
dN
NETHERLANDS
KNVB Beker - Semifinals
Matches & Scores:
-Thu Mar 22
AZ 2-4 Heracles
It'll be PSV v Heracles in the Final!
dN
Portugal
League Cup - Semifinals
Matches & Scores:
-Tue Mar 20
Benfica 3-2 Porto
-Thu Apr 22
Gil Vicente 2-2 Sporting Braga - GV advances 4-2 in Penalty Kick Shootout.
Final
-Fri Apr 13
Gil Vicente v Benfica
COPA LIBERTADORES
Vasco beat Libertad and moved into a tie with them for the group lead.
Corinthians beat Cruz Azul and leaped them in the standings.
And a draw between The Strongest & Internacional leaves the door open for Santos to take over the group if they can get a win in their next game.
dN
Group Stage
Matches & Scores:
-Tue Mar 20
Emelec 0-2 Lanus
Bolivar 2-1 Junior
-Wed Mar 21
The Strongest 1-1 Internacional - TS goal by Rodrigo Ramallo. Int goal by Gilberto.
Corinthians 1-0 Cruz Azul - Cor goal by Danilo.
Vasco da Gama 2-0 Libertad - VDG goals by Juninho Pernambucano & Alecsandro.
-Thu Mar 22
Velez Sarsfield v Deportivo Quito
Santos v Juan Aurich
Atletico Nacional v Godoy Cruz
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Standings
Group 1
7 Internacional (+5)
6 Santos (+3)
7 The Strongest (-3)
0 Juan Aurich (-5)
Group 2
7 Lanus (+2)
5 Flamengo (+1)
4 Olimpia (0)
3 Emelec (-3)
Group 3
7 Union Espanola (+5)
7 Bolivar (0)
3 Universidad Catholica (0)
1 Junior (-3)
Group 4
9 Fluminense (+3)
4 Boca Juniors (0)
3 Arsenal (+1)
1 Zamora (-4)
Group 5
7 Libertad (+2)
7 Vasco Da Gama (+2)
3 Nacional (-1)
3 Alianza Lima (-3)
Group 6
8 Corintians (+3)
7 Cruz Azul (+4)
3 Nacional Asuncion (-2)
1 Deportivo Tachira (-5)
Group 7
6 Velez Sarsfield (+3)
4 Deportivo Quito (+1)
4 Guadalajara (-2)
3 Defensor Sporting (-2)
Group 8
7 Atletico Nacional (+6)
4 Universidad Chile (+2)
4 Godoy Cruz (-3)
1 Penarol (-5)
ALL AROUND THE WORLD
Here are the top 10 highest paid players in the world according to France Football (in Millions US):
1 Lionel Messi $43.5
2 David Beckham $41.4
3 Cristiano Ronaldo $38.4
4 Samuel Eto’o $30.7
5 Wayne Rooney $27.2
6 Sergio Aguero $24.8
7 Yaya Toure $23.2
8 Fernando Torres $22.0
9 Kaka $20.4
10 Phillip Lahm $18.8
They are all making ridiculous money, but the difference from 1 to 10 is massive!
ENDERS
Two years ago at age 14 Taylor Wilson built a nuclear fusion reactor in his garage!
When I read that Fabrice Muamba was without a heartbeat for 78 minutes I asked myself, Is that even possible?
-Brian Phillips of Grantland on Muamba.
dN
Unreal! Watch all 234 goals that Lionel Messi has scored for Barcelona!
-Just make sure you hit MUTE on the sound.
At just 24 years old Messi is now the clubs all-time scoring leader.
-Sid Lowe of the Guardian reflects on just how amazing this accomplishment is.
dN
Two tie games in a row sees Real Madrid's lead in La Liga slip from a seemingly unbeatable 10 points down to just 6 points, and the seasons 2nd Clasico still to come! (Btw, April 21 is the date.) Barca is back baby!
-Sid Lowe writes about this one too, as Real got 2 players and 2 coaches all sent off yesterday. Talk about a lack of discipline. That will be their undoing.
dN
The man who would never play for Man City again took to the field yesterday. Captain Caveman himself Carlos Tevez is back from the isolation ward to help his team with a crucial win.
NOTICE
Sign up today for MLS Fantasy Soccer Manager, and then become a member of the du Nord Futbol league using this code: 3815-897
TASTIEST MLS GAME OF THE WEEKEND
-Fri Mar 23
Seattle Sounders FC v Houston Dynamo - 9:00PM CT on NBCSN
DU NORD AT THE CONTROLS
du Nord at the Controls - Tue Mar 20, 2012 - new music mix at Spotify.
USA U23/OLYMPIC TEAM
Olympic qualifying begins today!
dN
US Soccer with a big preview of the group stage games.
Ridge Mahoney of Soccer America writes that this is the first real test of the Jurgen Klinsmann era in US Soccer.
Brian Straus of Sporting News talks to Joe Benny Corona.
Michael Lewis writing for CONCACAF.com on Brek Shea.
Ives Galarcep of Fox Soccer talks to the head coach about his team and qualifying.
Brian Sciaretta of Yanks Abroad previews tonight's game against Cuba.
Steven Goff of the Washington Post with an overview of the Olympics and look at this USA team.
Nick Green of the Daily Breeze gives us what he calls a Primer. I love that term Primer.
Greg Sullivan of the Tennessean writes about the USA being the favorite to win their group.
US Soccer has video of the team's final prep, plus some interviews.
dN
Official USA website
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Matches & Scores:
-Thu Mar 22
USA v Cuba - 8pm on Universal Sports Network (DirecTV channel 625)
Venue: LP Field - Nashville TN
-Sat Mar 24
USA v Canada - 6pm on Universal Sports Network (DirecTV channel 625)
Venue: LP Field - Nashville TN
Venue: The Home Depot Center - Carson CA
-Mon Mar 26
USA v El Salvador - 8pm on Universal Sports Network (DirecTV channel 625)
Venue: LP Field - Nashville TN
dN
USA Roster
G:
1 Bill Hamid - DC United
18 Sean Johnson - Chicago Fire
D:
4 Perry Kitchen - DC United
2 Ike Opara - San Jose Earthquakes
3 Kofi Sarkodie - Houston Dynamo
5 Zarek Valentin - Montreal Impact
13 Jorge Villafana - Chivas USA
19 Sheanon Williams - Philadelphia Union
M:
7 Freddy Adu - Philadelphia Union
10 Joe Corona - Tijuana
8 Mix Diskerud - Gent
6 Jared Jeffrey - Mainz
16 Amobi Okugo - Philadelphia Union
20 Michael Stephens - LA Galaxy
F:
9 Juan Agudelo - New York Red Bulls
15 Terrence Boyd - Dortmund
12 Teal Bunbury - Sporting Kansas City
14 Joe Gyau - Hoffenheim
11 Brek Shea - FC Dallas
17 Tony Taylor - Estoril
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Cuba Roster
G:
Odisnel Despaigne - no club
Julio Pichardo - La Tunas
D:
Yoisel Zalazar - Camaguey
Jose Cardenas - no club
Renay Serrano Malblanche - Holguin
Felix Rondon - Granma - no club
Adrian Diz Pe - La Habana - no club
Dayron Blanco Joseph - Las Tunas
M:
Yosmel Lugo
Osay Martinez Domenech - La Habana
Ricardo Pena Dominguez - La Habana
Jorge Juara - La Habana - no club
Maikel Chang Ramirez - La Habana
Carlos Francisco Serrano - Santiago
F:
Daniel Saez - La Habana
Aricheell Mora - no club
Heviel Cordoves Gonzalez - La Habana
Maykel Azcuy - no club
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Canada Roster
G:
Adam Janssen - no club
Michal Misiewicz - FC Edmonton
D:
Nana Attakora - no club
Andres Fresenga - Racing Club Montevideo
Doneil Henry - Toronto
M:
Bryce Alderson - Vancouver Whitecaps
Drew Beckie - no club
Kyle Bekker - Boston College
Philippe Davies - no club
Sherif El-Masri - Courts Young Lions
Evan James - Montreal Impact
Samuel Piette - Metz
Shaun Saiko - Edmonton
Matt Stinson - Toronto
Russell Teibert - Vancouver Whitecaps
F:
Lucas Cavallini - Club Nacional
Randy Edwini-Bonsu - Eintracht Braunsweig
Marcus Haber - St Johnstone
Carl Haworth - Montreal Impact
Babayele Sodade - Seattle Sounders
The Canadian Press looks at Canada's chances of advancing. Via the CBC.
-They are consensus 3rd best in the group.
dN
El Salvador Roster
G:
Diego Cuellar - Atletico Marte
Jimmy Cuellar - Alianza FC
D:
Alexander Vidal - Atletico Marte
Moises Xavier Garcia - Firpo
Alexander Mendoza - UES
Milton Molina - Metapan
M:
Jaime Alas - Firpo
Richard Menjivar - Cal State Bakersfield
Darwin Ceren - Juventud Independiente
Elman Rivas - Alianza FC
Marlon Martinez - Firpo
Herbert Sosa - Alianza FC
Jorge Moran - Metapan
Edwin Sanchez - Metapan
Andres Flores - Viborg
Diego Chavarria - Once Municipal
F:
Jonathan Aguila - Aguila
Jose Gutierrez - Aguila
Dustin Corea - Blokhus FC
Lester Blanco - Metapan
CONCACAF.com tells us a little about this ES team.
2012 CONCACAF OLYMPIC QUALIFYING TOURNAMENT
8 teams enter, 2 teams leave.
The Group Stage is a round-robin with the top 2 from each group advancing to the Semifinals. Then the winners of the two Semifinal games go to the Olympics.
STANDINGS
Group A
Canada
Cuba
El Salvador
USA
Group B
Honduras
Mexico
Panama
Trinidad & Tobago
GROUP STAGE
Matches & Scores:
-Thu Mar 22
El Salvador v Canada - 5:30pm
USA v Cuba - 8pm on Universal Sports Network (DirecTV channel 625)
Venue: LP Field - Nashville TN
-Fri Mar 23
Honduras v Panama - 8pm
Trinidad & Tobago v Mexico - 10:30pm
Venue: The Home Depot Center - Carson CA
-Sat Mar 24
Cuba v El Salvador - 3:30pm
USA v Canada - 6pm on Universal Sports Network (DirecTV channel 625)
Venue: LP Field - Nashville TN
-Sun Mar 25
Panama v Trinidad & Tobago - 2:30pm
Mexico v Honduras - 6pm
Venue: The Home Depot Center - Carson CA
-Mon Mar 26
Canada v Cuba - 5:30pm
USA v El Salvador - 8pm on Universal Sports Network (DirecTV channel 625)
Venue: LP Field - Nashville TN
-Tue Mar 27
Honduras v Trinidad & Tobago - 8pm
Mexico v Panama - 10:30pm
Venue: The Home Depot Center - Carson CA
FIFASCANDALIZATIONINGS
Lasana Liburd of Wired868 reports that Trinidad & Tobago Football Federation General Secretary Richard Groden has signed an investigative affidavit stating that he witnessed Jack Warner take money from Mohamed Bin Hammam and pocket it.
BIG EUROPEAN CLUB MATCHES
Matches & Scores:
-Sat Mar 24
Chelsea v Tottenham - a London derby and #5 hosts #4
Milan v Roma - blood rivals
-Sun Mar 25
Juventus v Inter - they hate each other
Ajax v PSV - long time rivals
DID YOU KNOW?
The Trinidad & Tobago Express writes that Jeffrey Webb, president of the Cayman Islands Football Association. is a leading candidate to become the next CONCACAF president. The election is May 23.
HMMMMM, VERY INTERESTING
David Conn of the Guardian tells about about the mysterious figure who's name is attached to nearly everything at failed Portsmouth - agent Pini Zahavi.
VIDEO OF THE DAY
So you check in to your hotel room, and what is awaiting you? The UEFA Champions League Trophy! Fantastic video.
PICTURE OF THE DAY
The Guardian reports on a new resort being built in the United Arab Emirates - Real Madrid Resort Island.
Here is video from the team's website.
MLS MATCHES & SCORES
WEEK 3
Matches & Scores:
-Fri Mar 23
Seattle Sounders FC v Houston Dynamo - 9:00PM CT on NBCSN
Venue: CenturyLink Field
-Sat March 24
Toronto FC v San Jose Earthquakes - 12:00PM CT on TSN/RDS
Venue: BMO Field
New England Revolution v Portland Timbers - 3:00PM CT
Venue: Gillette Stadium
Columbus Crew v Montreal Impact - 3:00PM CT
Venue: Crew Stadium
Chicago Fire SC v Philadelphia Union - 7:30PM CT
Venue: Toyota Park
Real Salt Lake v CD Chivas USA - 8:00PM CT
Venue: Rio Tinto Stadium
Vancouver Whitecaps FC v DC United - 9:00PM CT
Venue: BC Place
-Sun Mar 25
New York Red Bulls v Colorado Rapids - 3:00PM CT on ESPN
Venue: Red Bull Arena
Sporting Kansas City v FC Dallas - 6:00PM CT on Galavision
Venue: Livestrong Sporting Park
Bye: LA Galaxy
MLS STANDINGS
EAST
6 Sporting Kansas City (+4)
6 Houston Dynamo (+2)
1 Chicago Fire SC (0)
1 Montreal Impact (-2)
0 Toronto (-2)
0 Columbus Crew (-2)
0 Philadelphia Union (-3)
0 DC United (-3)
0 New York Red Bulls (-3)
0 New England (-4)
WEST
6 Real Salt Lake (+4)
6 Colorado Rapids (+3)
6 Vancouver Whitecaps FC (+3)
4 Portland Timbers (+2)
4 FC Dallas (+1)
3 Seattle Sounders FC (+2)
3 LA Galaxy (0)
3 San Jose Earthquakes (0)
0 CD Chivas USA (-2)
MLS TEAM & PLAYER NEWS
General News
Bloomberg has a video interview with commission Don Garber.
LA GALAXY
LA announced that they will play a summer friendly against London England team Tottenham on Tue Jul 24.
MONTREAL IMPACT
Randy Phillips of the Gazette says the team is very encouraged by their performance in their first two games.
NEW ENGLAND REVOLUTION
The Globe hosted a reader Q & A with head coach Jay Heaps.
REAL SALT LAKE
Michael C Lewis of the Tribune reports on Fabian Espindola's rip-snortin start to the 2012 season.
SEATTLE SOUNDERS
Seattle has bought out the contract of forward O'Brian White and released him from the team. He has been out a long time due to injuries and was obviously not improving enough to keep around.
VANCOUVER WHITECAPS FC
Marc Weber of the Province with an update on Darren Mattocks skin burns.
dN
Weber also writes about two former Carolina players that head coach Martin Rennie brought with him - Floyd Franks - and - Matt Watson.
dN
Russell Berrisford of the Sun sees the Caps getting lucky with their decision making this season instead of unlucky like 12 months ago.
AMERICANS IN EUROPE
KNVB Beker - Semifinals
Jozy Altidore - AZ - Thu Mar 22 - started but was subbed off at half time as they lost 2-4 v Heracles.
AMERICANS IN MEXICO
Brian Sciaretta of Yanks Abroad reports that Tijuana has again raided US soil and signed U17 star Alejandro Guido.
dN
Tom Marshall of MLSsoccer.com tells us about Stevie Rodriguez who Tijuana signed right out from under the nose of Chivas USA.
MEXICO
Top 8 Standings After 11 of 17 Rounds:
23 Santos
23 Morelia
22 America
22 Tigres
19 Monterrey
18 Pachuca
18 Toluca
17 Tijuana
These eight would be in the playoffs if it started today.
EUROPE
dN
NETHERLANDS
KNVB Beker - Semifinals
Matches & Scores:
-Thu Mar 22
AZ 2-4 Heracles
It'll be PSV v Heracles in the Final!
dN
Portugal
League Cup - Semifinals
Matches & Scores:
-Tue Mar 20
Benfica 3-2 Porto
-Thu Apr 22
Gil Vicente 2-2 Sporting Braga - GV advances 4-2 in Penalty Kick Shootout.
Final
-Fri Apr 13
Gil Vicente v Benfica
COPA LIBERTADORES
Vasco beat Libertad and moved into a tie with them for the group lead.
Corinthians beat Cruz Azul and leaped them in the standings.
And a draw between The Strongest & Internacional leaves the door open for Santos to take over the group if they can get a win in their next game.
dN
Group Stage
Matches & Scores:
-Tue Mar 20
Emelec 0-2 Lanus
Bolivar 2-1 Junior
-Wed Mar 21
The Strongest 1-1 Internacional - TS goal by Rodrigo Ramallo. Int goal by Gilberto.
Corinthians 1-0 Cruz Azul - Cor goal by Danilo.
Vasco da Gama 2-0 Libertad - VDG goals by Juninho Pernambucano & Alecsandro.
-Thu Mar 22
Velez Sarsfield v Deportivo Quito
Santos v Juan Aurich
Atletico Nacional v Godoy Cruz
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Standings
Group 1
7 Internacional (+5)
6 Santos (+3)
7 The Strongest (-3)
0 Juan Aurich (-5)
Group 2
7 Lanus (+2)
5 Flamengo (+1)
4 Olimpia (0)
3 Emelec (-3)
Group 3
7 Union Espanola (+5)
7 Bolivar (0)
3 Universidad Catholica (0)
1 Junior (-3)
Group 4
9 Fluminense (+3)
4 Boca Juniors (0)
3 Arsenal (+1)
1 Zamora (-4)
Group 5
7 Libertad (+2)
7 Vasco Da Gama (+2)
3 Nacional (-1)
3 Alianza Lima (-3)
Group 6
8 Corintians (+3)
7 Cruz Azul (+4)
3 Nacional Asuncion (-2)
1 Deportivo Tachira (-5)
Group 7
6 Velez Sarsfield (+3)
4 Deportivo Quito (+1)
4 Guadalajara (-2)
3 Defensor Sporting (-2)
Group 8
7 Atletico Nacional (+6)
4 Universidad Chile (+2)
4 Godoy Cruz (-3)
1 Penarol (-5)
ALL AROUND THE WORLD
Here are the top 10 highest paid players in the world according to France Football (in Millions US):
1 Lionel Messi $43.5
2 David Beckham $41.4
3 Cristiano Ronaldo $38.4
4 Samuel Eto’o $30.7
5 Wayne Rooney $27.2
6 Sergio Aguero $24.8
7 Yaya Toure $23.2
8 Fernando Torres $22.0
9 Kaka $20.4
10 Phillip Lahm $18.8
They are all making ridiculous money, but the difference from 1 to 10 is massive!
ENDERS
Two years ago at age 14 Taylor Wilson built a nuclear fusion reactor in his garage!
posted by brucio at 17:13
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