Pfeffer talks about his loan to Hoffenheim. Kickoff for first Hex qualifier on Feb. 6 confirmed. Former USWNT coach suggests altered sub rule for NWSL. More news.
Cobi Jones, Eddie Pope and Jason Kreis highlight a strong group of first-timers among the
nominees on the 2011 U.S. Soccer Hall of Fame ballot, which was released Thursday afternoon.
Jones, the United States' all-time leader in caps with 164, played in three World Cups and was
one of the most recognizable and distinguished players of his era.
To anybody out there who has ever doubted that one should never believe a word that comes out of
the mouth of a player when it is contract renegotiation time, there is this: Wayne Rooney, all over
the soccer news this week after it emerged that he wants to leave Manchester United because he
believes them to be a club in decline, has signed a new contract that will keep him there until
2015.
The National Soccer Hall of Fame contains a number of famous names and memorabilia (over 80,000 to be exact), but since February 2010, has had no home to call its own.
While inductions continue -the USSF announced this year the inductions of Tony Meola, Claudio Reyna, Tony DiCicco, and Desmond Armstrong – a physical location where fans can share in their successes and stories ceases to exist.
Last week prior to the USA vs. Brazil game four U.S. Soccer legends were inducted into the National
Soccer Hall of Fame. Claudio Reyna, Tony Meola, Desmond Armstrong and Tony DiCicco were honored in
a ceremony at FedEx Field. Longtime Los Angeles Times soccer writer Grahame L. Jones was also
recognized as the recipient of the 2012 Colin Jose Media Award.
The 2012 National Soccer Hall of Fame induction ceremony was held at FedExField Wednesday night,
and USA vs. Brazil provided the perfect setting. It doesn't get much better than a huge game
against a legendary team to set the stage for the induction of several U.S. Soccer legends into the
Hall of Fame.
Prior to Wednesday night's match between the U.S. men's national team and Brazil, a quartet of
individuals who helped build the foundation for both men's and women's soccer in this country will
receive their due.
Claudio Reyna, Tony Meola, Desmond Armstrong and Tony DiCicco will be inducted into the National
Hall of Fame, and longtime journalist Grahame Jones will be honored as well, at a ceremony at
FedEx Field before the friendly.
Amazing - this is a picture of Fabrice Muamba yesterday shaking hands with his doctors as he was
released from the hospital:
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Claudio Reyna, Tony Meola, Desmond Armstrong and Tony DiCicco will be inducted into the National
Soccer Hall of Fame at the USA game against Brazil on May 30 in Landover MD.
The United States Soccer Federation announced on Tuesday that the 2012 Hall of Fame induction will
be held before the USA - Brazil game on May 30th in Landover, MD. The 2012 induction class of
Claudio Reyna, Tony Meola, Desmond Armstrong, and Tony DiCicco will be presented to the crowd prior
to the start of the game at FedEx Field.
Yesterday was MLS roster compliance day and a few cut were made. Most notable is probably Lee
Nguyen, who was a Vancouver Whitecaps player for less than four months, none of which had a game.
Players will be selected in today's waiver draft. For the most part these aren't players who will
make differences on seasons though.
It started with the USWNT's 5–0 demolition of Denmark in their opening game in the Algarve
Cup. It continued with the USMNT's historic 1–0 win over Italy in Italy. It ended with the USMNT
U-23s convincing 2–0 win over Mexico's U-23s. Three-for-three with three shutouts in one
day—surely that's never happened before in US Soccer.
Something extremely fishy went down in Bahrain today as they needed to win, have Qatar lose, and
overcome a -8 goal differential to advance in Asian World Cup qualifying. And in the dying moments
of their games Bahrain were up 10-0 with Qatar losing 2-1. Do you think authorities won't be
looking into match fixing allegations?
Claudio Reyna and Tony Meola have been elected to the National Soccer Hall of Fame along with
veteran inductee Desmond Armstrong and builder inductee Tony DiCicco. Reyna and Meola are both
first-ballot inductees, with Armstrong rounding out the group of three US National Soccer Team
Players to receive the highest honor in American professional soccer.
I'm in the "D'oh!" camp, but just barely, just one foot, since Sermanni is much more welcomed in my eyes than, let's say, Tony DiCicco. Can you imagine. Tony effin' DiCicco again, with all his lack of creativity and stupid American accent.
Raymon Gaddis named to SBI All-Rookie Best XI. Williams on not playing final games of the season: "It sucks." Tom Sermanni names as new USWNT coach. MLS ranks 7th in the world for attendance. Knockout games begin. More news
Since the first women's soccer tournament at the Atlanta Olympics in 1996, the USWNT has won three
gold medals and one silver. A look back at how they got it done.
No need to reinvent the wheel so we will simply state the obvious, the U.S. Women have played
better than expected so far this World Cup and are in the perfect position to coast into the
quarterfinal...
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In what is a clear sign that somebody within U.S. Soccer is still buying what former USWNT head
coach Tony DiCicco selling, Sunil Gulati announced appointed April Heinrichs as the Technical
Director and Jill Ellis as the Development Director for the U.S. Women's National Teams.
In an interview with National Soccer Examiner DiCicco rightfully called out U.
Hoffman just wants to score goals. Keon Daniel scores a cracker for Trinidad & Tobago. Left back jinx continues with USMNT as Johnson and Castillo unavailable for Friday qualifier. More news.
Apple Valley boys soccer team has won the 2010 FieldTurf award for the Great Lakes Region High
School Team of the Year. Apple Valley went undefeated this year for the second consecutive year and
ended the season 24-0-0. The team ended the season with their 48th consecutive win started in
August of 2009.
Bob Bradley's Egypt got off to a great start as they won their first World Cup qualifier today, 2-0
over Mozambique in an empty stadium in Alexandria.
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Here is video from the USA National Soccer Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony that took place this
week - featuring Tony Meola, Desmond Armstrong and Tony DiCicco.
Pia Sundhage (left) is tied with Anson Dorrance with 92 coaching appearances, and Abby Wambach
(right) is in a ninth-place tie with Shannon MacMillan with 176 caps. Both could move up their
respective lists Sunday against Japan. U.S. Women's National Team head coach Pia Sundhage will
pass National Soccer Hall of Famer Anson Dorrance in coaching appearances this Sunday.
U.S. Soccer released its ballot for the National Soccer Hall of Fame on Tuesday, with 31 former
players -- and 12 first-time nominees -- making the final ballot for the Class of 2012.
Among the first-timers are former U.S. goalkeeper Tony Meola and captain Claudio Reyna.
After scoring in the 120th minute on Sunday to knock Washington Freedom out of the WPS Playoffs,
the Philadelphia Independence made it easier on themselves in Thursday's 2–1 victory over the
Boston Breakers.
They scored the game winning goal in the 103rd minute.
The Super Semifinal match was a thriller from start to finish, featuring a great deal of open
play and many scoring chances.
I originally posted this on my WPS blog at the Fan Corner.
Alyse LaHue of the Chicago Red Stars front office (center) and Aaron
Burch of the League Office (right) take in a little R&R with a friend at a Greek Restaurant in
Philly.
I honestly can't believe the 2010 WPS Draft is behind us, the NSCAA Convention is over and the
season is just around the corner.
This is another WPS post, but I wanted to hit some other stuff first.
Chapka may be on to something, even though I couldn't naviagate the Buff site to save my life, and
I couldn't figure out from the diagram how to make the pirate headband.
Julie Foudy, Mia Hamm and Kristine Lilly, by Marcos Brindicci/Reuters
Julie Foudy, Heather O'Reilly, Kristine Lilly, Donna de Varona and Tony DiCicco will discuss
women's soccer in America, including the USA's 1999 Women's World Cup championship team. The 30
minute show will be on ESPN2 at 4:00 pm or following the
conclusion of the Spain vs France Euro 2012 Quarterfinal.
With the Houston Dynamo's preseason well under way, it's not surprising that last night's Dynamo
All Access with Glenn Davis on Sports Talk 790 in Houston featured interviews with Geoff Cameron,
Dominic Kinnear, and Eddie Robinson. If you missed last night's show, you can catch up via the
podcast:
Dynamo all access 1 30 2012 Hr 1: Geoff Cameron joins Glenn on the show to talk about the
National team and his performance.
Williamsburg, Va. - William and Mary Tribe head women's soccer coach John Daly has
been selected by the National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA) as the recipient of its
Women's Committee's Award of Excellence on Tuesday. The award, sponsored by Washington Area Girls
Soccer (WAGS), was established in 1999 to recognize those who have brought honor and distinction to
women's soccer.
For any fan of US Soccer, specifically the US Women's National team, the name Tony DiCicco holds
plenty of clout. So, when L.E. Eisenmenger of the U.S. Soccer Examiner posted her interview with
highly respected former USWNT head coach Tony DiCicco where he gave his blunt evaluation of player
development in the United States many fans, coaches, and bloggers paid attention.
Originally, I was going to post some more on strikes, failed mediations, and shattered dreams.
Well, at least the first two. The broken dreams part was the remnant of listening to Eighties radio
this morning. Oh, Eighties music: it's all fun and games 'til Johnny Hates Jazz camps himself in
your brain for the morning.
