Some Soccer News for Mar 22, 2016
It's Day 82 of 2016.
Our thoughts today are with the people of Brussels who were attacked by terrorists.
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Bob Bradley's Le Havre fell back into 4th place on Monday after a Red Star victory pushed them 1 point ahead with 7 games left to play.
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NASL had a conference call with Commissioner Bill Peterson today - expect to see some recaps come out in the next day or so. I will find a good one and link it here tomorrow. Some good stuff, but nothing spectacular was said.
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A survey was conducted with over 100 current MLS players answering anonymously. Topics: Standard of play, Klinsmann, pay, pro/rel, celebrity owners, stadium atmosphere, expansion, CCL and more. Conducted and reported by ESPNFC.
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A rejuvenated Omar Gonzalez is a great thing for the USA. And some other notes from the USA camp. By Doug McIntyre of ESPNFC.
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Another USA player at the top of his club game right now is Ale Bedoya, who has some things to say. By Brian Sciaretta of American Soccer Now.
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Tim Howard's long and amazing run at Everton is coming to an end. By Tim Hill of the Guardian.
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Cody Cropper and Eric Miller prepare for U23s v Colombia for spot in Olympics. The two Minnesota boys are doing well. By Jeff Rueter of Northern Pitch.
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A proto-type of the new USA white shirts. Gives you a little idea of how the process works. From Footy Headlines.
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I was wrong in my prediction yesterday, Felipe of Red Bull New York has been named MLS Player Of The Week.
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In 2 road games Real Salt Lake has gone deep into the match holding a 0-2 lead only to blow it and end up with a pair of 2-2 ties. More details on the late game collapses by Christopher Kamrani of the Salt Lake Tribune.
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FC Dallas has chosen to play a game this weekend even though there is an international break - and they have 7 regulars who have been called into their national teams. Oof. I hope they have discount tickets. Sat Mar 26: DC United v Dallas
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The obituary for that crazy-popular-crack-smoking mayor of Toronto - Rob Ford. RIP Rob. From the Toronto Globe And Mail.
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I AM RAPAPORT: STEREO PODCAST
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The International Champions Cup announced their return to Minneapolis after a year off. Wed Aug 3 its AC Milan v Chelsea FC at the brand new US Bank Stadium.
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FIFA has officially begun an investigation of the awarding of the 2006 World Cup to Germany. Yes, Franz Beckenbauer is one of the 6 people being scrutinized.
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Head coach Thomas Tuchel has elevated Borussia Dortmund to a new level. By Rafael Honigstein of the Guardian.
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Leicester City! Who would have thought they would make it this far? Or hang on this long? Not me. An amazing story. And its not over yet. By Grant Wahl of Sports Illustrated.
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One of the most messed-up cities in all of Italy is home to a team that is closing in on being promoted to Serie A for the first time ever next season - FC Crotone. By Michael Yokhim of ESPNFC.
The Bird Is The Word
Our thoughts today are with the people of Brussels who were attacked by terrorists.
- The Belgian national team is scheduled to play at friendly in Brussels on Tue Mar 29 v Portugal.
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Bob Bradley's Le Havre fell back into 4th place on Monday after a Red Star victory pushed them 1 point ahead with 7 games left to play.
- There has been a lot of confusion over how many teams in the French 2nd division will get promoted to Ligue 1 at the end of this season. Initially only 2 teams were going up, but at some point that was changed back to the traditional 3. This has lead to different websites having different information, and confusing me. For a couple months I was under the impression that only 2 were going up. But I was assured by the highest authorities that 3 will be promoted. Thanks to everyone who helped figure this out. Special thanks to Steve, Bob, April and Paul.
- Next Up: Fri Apr 1 v 13th place Laval
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NASL had a conference call with Commissioner Bill Peterson today - expect to see some recaps come out in the next day or so. I will find a good one and link it here tomorrow. Some good stuff, but nothing spectacular was said.
- Also during the call Peterson named every coach in the league except Carl Craig.
- The new season begins on Sat Apr 2 with Carolina RailHawks v Minnesota United at 2pm CT.
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A survey was conducted with over 100 current MLS players answering anonymously. Topics: Standard of play, Klinsmann, pay, pro/rel, celebrity owners, stadium atmosphere, expansion, CCL and more. Conducted and reported by ESPNFC.
- A salacious sidebar: Most overrated + underrated players, and the coach you would most like to play for?
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A rejuvenated Omar Gonzalez is a great thing for the USA. And some other notes from the USA camp. By Doug McIntyre of ESPNFC.
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Another USA player at the top of his club game right now is Ale Bedoya, who has some things to say. By Brian Sciaretta of American Soccer Now.
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Tim Howard's long and amazing run at Everton is coming to an end. By Tim Hill of the Guardian.
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Cody Cropper and Eric Miller prepare for U23s v Colombia for spot in Olympics. The two Minnesota boys are doing well. By Jeff Rueter of Northern Pitch.
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A proto-type of the new USA white shirts. Gives you a little idea of how the process works. From Footy Headlines.
- Slovenia still making use of the mountain range/Charlie Brown look on their new uniforms. Strong look!
- Canada's latest look too.
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I was wrong in my prediction yesterday, Felipe of Red Bull New York has been named MLS Player Of The Week.
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In 2 road games Real Salt Lake has gone deep into the match holding a 0-2 lead only to blow it and end up with a pair of 2-2 ties. More details on the late game collapses by Christopher Kamrani of the Salt Lake Tribune.
- Week 1 at Orlando: gave up goals 4 minutes and 6 minutes into 2nd half stoppage time.
- Week 3 at Portland: gave up goals in the 79th and 84th min.
- One culprit is Red Cards - they have 11 in the last 31 MLS games!
- (NOTE: They also gave up 3 goals to Tigres in the CCL. In Leg One they gave up goals in the 67th min and 86th min. In Leg Two 1 min into 2nd half stoppage time.)
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FC Dallas has chosen to play a game this weekend even though there is an international break - and they have 7 regulars who have been called into their national teams. Oof. I hope they have discount tickets. Sat Mar 26: DC United v Dallas
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The obituary for that crazy-popular-crack-smoking mayor of Toronto - Rob Ford. RIP Rob. From the Toronto Globe And Mail.
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I AM RAPAPORT: STEREO PODCAST
- If you are a fan of the wild man that is Michael Rapaport, then you need to check this out. I give it my endorsement. And he loves Minneapolis!
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The International Champions Cup announced their return to Minneapolis after a year off. Wed Aug 3 its AC Milan v Chelsea FC at the brand new US Bank Stadium.
- Will be the first event at the stadium.
- Lots of factors to be considered: Small field size. Fake turf. Hot humid day. Indoor glass building. I sure hope that Air Conditioning has been tested and is working or its gonna get nasty in there.
- Sadly there is a Minnesota United home game that same night. Kind of a shitty deal.
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FIFA has officially begun an investigation of the awarding of the 2006 World Cup to Germany. Yes, Franz Beckenbauer is one of the 6 people being scrutinized.
- I would expect that in the late 2020's or early 2030's we will see the same type of investigation into Russia and Qatar, but not before that.
- And don't expect anyone from Germany to get more than a slap on the wrist.
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Head coach Thomas Tuchel has elevated Borussia Dortmund to a new level. By Rafael Honigstein of the Guardian.
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Leicester City! Who would have thought they would make it this far? Or hang on this long? Not me. An amazing story. And its not over yet. By Grant Wahl of Sports Illustrated.
- Can they really do it? What are the odds?
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One of the most messed-up cities in all of Italy is home to a team that is closing in on being promoted to Serie A for the first time ever next season - FC Crotone. By Michael Yokhim of ESPNFC.
The Bird Is The Word
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