Some Soccer News for Dec 18, 2015
Toronto making more moves to solidify defense, today signing Will Johnson from Portland to go with yesterday's signings of Drew Moor and Steven Beitashor. Not brilliant, but solid moves.
-But let's be honest, it won't take much to improve upon the worst defense in MLS, for 9 consecutive years.
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Preseason News: Minnesota United will play friendlies against Portland Timbers, Chicago Fire and Vancouver Whitecaps at the 2016 Simple Invitational in Portland from Feb 21 to 27. Nice.
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The latest on DC United's stadium project and future business for the club. An interview with co-owner Jason Levien. By Steven Goff of the Washington Post.
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New head of soccer for LAFC, John Thorrington, gives us his blue print. By Scott French for MLSsoccer.com.
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Michael Bradley has been named the 2015 Futbol De Primera Player Of The Year.
-The other winners from the 25 year history of the award: Tim Howard (2014), Jozy Altidore (2013), Clint Dempsey (2012, 2011 and 2006), Landon Donovan (2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2004, 2003 and 2002), , Kasey Keller (2005, 1999), Earnie Stewart (2001), Claudio Reyna (2000), Cobi Jones (1998), Eddie Pope (1997), Eric Wynalda (1996, 1992), Alexi Lalas (1995), Marcelo Balboa (1994), Thomas Dooley (1993) and Hugo Perez (1991).
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After comments by Abby Wambach and Mix Diskerud this week, the topic of USA foreign born players (especially German born) has become a hot button. Jack Kerr of the Guardian explores.
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What should college/national team player Jordan Morris do next in his career? Finish college? Or turn pro? From ESPNFC.
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Remember the people who were going to bring NASL to Hartford any day now? That city government is accusing them of stealing $1.5 Million and the FBI is on the case. By Jenna Carlesso and Matthew Kauffman of the Hartford Currant.
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Premier League: 10 things to look out for this weekend. From the Guardian.
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So why was a big name coach like Jose Mourinho a failure this season at Chelsea, cuz it seems hard to imagine the answer. By Jonathan Wilson of Sports Illustrated.
-What is next for the Special One? No, the USA is not mentioned. By Paul Doyle of the Guardian.
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Franz Beckenbauer and Germany are being tied to Jack Warner for votes in favor of Germany hosting the 2006 World Cup. Original story from Der Speigel. Deutshe Welle with a version of the story in English.
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-But let's be honest, it won't take much to improve upon the worst defense in MLS, for 9 consecutive years.
dN
Preseason News: Minnesota United will play friendlies against Portland Timbers, Chicago Fire and Vancouver Whitecaps at the 2016 Simple Invitational in Portland from Feb 21 to 27. Nice.
dN
The latest on DC United's stadium project and future business for the club. An interview with co-owner Jason Levien. By Steven Goff of the Washington Post.
dN
New head of soccer for LAFC, John Thorrington, gives us his blue print. By Scott French for MLSsoccer.com.
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Michael Bradley has been named the 2015 Futbol De Primera Player Of The Year.
-The other winners from the 25 year history of the award: Tim Howard (2014), Jozy Altidore (2013), Clint Dempsey (2012, 2011 and 2006), Landon Donovan (2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2004, 2003 and 2002), , Kasey Keller (2005, 1999), Earnie Stewart (2001), Claudio Reyna (2000), Cobi Jones (1998), Eddie Pope (1997), Eric Wynalda (1996, 1992), Alexi Lalas (1995), Marcelo Balboa (1994), Thomas Dooley (1993) and Hugo Perez (1991).
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After comments by Abby Wambach and Mix Diskerud this week, the topic of USA foreign born players (especially German born) has become a hot button. Jack Kerr of the Guardian explores.
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What should college/national team player Jordan Morris do next in his career? Finish college? Or turn pro? From ESPNFC.
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Remember the people who were going to bring NASL to Hartford any day now? That city government is accusing them of stealing $1.5 Million and the FBI is on the case. By Jenna Carlesso and Matthew Kauffman of the Hartford Currant.
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Premier League: 10 things to look out for this weekend. From the Guardian.
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So why was a big name coach like Jose Mourinho a failure this season at Chelsea, cuz it seems hard to imagine the answer. By Jonathan Wilson of Sports Illustrated.
-What is next for the Special One? No, the USA is not mentioned. By Paul Doyle of the Guardian.
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Franz Beckenbauer and Germany are being tied to Jack Warner for votes in favor of Germany hosting the 2006 World Cup. Original story from Der Speigel. Deutshe Welle with a version of the story in English.
The Bird Is The Word
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