Matchnight Archives for December 2006
MatchNight in Chicago - On Friday night, the Storm led in the fourth quarter, and lost to Philadelphia. On Saturday afternoon, the Storm trailed 17-10 going into the last quarter and produced a stunning comeback to win, 21-19, over the Baltimore Blast in
Dan Gaichas, MatchNight in Chicago - The Storm started off like world-beaters in the first half, but ended like egg-beaters as they lost their third straight match at the Sears Centre, 10-8, to the Philadelphia Kixx.
Brian O'Connell, MatchNight in New England - Whenever a team comes so close, on multiple occasions, to tasting the sweet nectar of championship glory, there is usually one glaring blemish that spells out the solution.
Dan Gaichas, MatchNight in Chicago - If you thought that 2006 was busy and filled with soccer on the tube, just wait until the New Year begins on Monday.
Dan Gaichas, MatchNight in Chicago - There was only one match in the Major Indoor Soccer League, last weekend. The Storm dominated that match over the California Cougars, 12-2, in Stockton. So it is no surprise that the Storm would sweep the MISL's week
MatchNight in Dallas - InterLiga has announced the referees, assistant referees, and fourth officials for the 2007 tournament. InterLiga will qualify two Mexican clubs to the Copa Libertadores. The officials for the InterLiga finals are to be determined.
Buzz Carrick, MatchNight in Dallas - Twas the night before Christmas and all through the house; not a creature was stirring, except for some duffus trying to deliver made up gifts to FCD.
Dan Gaichas, MatchNight in Chicago - A hat trick from Stephen Armstrong powered the Chicago Storm to an emphatic 12-2 win over the California Cougars at the Stockton Events Center. It ends a two-match losing streak and gives the Storm their first-ever win
MatchNight in DC - The list of DC United's departed continues. At first, the names didn't raise any alarms: Matt Nickell, Robert Ssejjemba, Andy Metcalf, Rod Dyachenko. It then got big in a hurry: Freddy Adu and Nick Rimando, followed by veteran defender
Bill Quigley, MatchNight in Chicago - Fire goalkeeper Matt Pickens will start the year in Carson, CA after being called up for the first US National Team camp since interim manager Bob Bradley took control of the program.
Bill Quigley, MatchNight in Chicago - For those who found themselves in 1914 fighting on the western front in the conflict that would eventually be called World War I, the combatants found a way to bring the normal feelings of coming together and celebrat
MatchNight in New York - New York Red Bulls defenders Carlos Mendes, Tim Regan and Marvell Wynne all recently underwent successful surgeries.
Bill Quigley, MatchNight in Chicago - It was another busy year for soccer in the Chicago area.
MatchNight in America - U.S. Soccer has named Peter Nowak the assistant coach of the U.S. Under-23 Men's National Team, effective immediately. In addition to his duties of helping prepare the U.S. team for Olympic qualifying for the 2008 Beijing games, N
Brian O'Connell, MatchNight in New England - Taylor Twellman, Pat Noonan, Clint Dempsey, Matt Reis and Michael Parkhurst will all get an early start to their preseason training, as the USA National team starts preparations for the next World Cup cycle.
Jimmy LaRoue, MatchNight in DC - Six DC United players were among the 29 players called into the US men's national team training camp in January.
Jimmy LaRoue, MatchNight in DC - USL First Division Virginia Beach and USL Second Division champions Richmond will have new regional rivals when the 2007 season opens.
MatchNight in DC - Highly regarded junior midfielder Maurice Edu, one of the best players in Maryland soccer history, and sophomore goalkeeper Chris Seitz, have both announced they will forgo their remaining college eligibility to pursue professional oppo
Buzz Carrick, MatchNight in Dallas - This is it, the dawning of a new age. It is time to free Núñez from the restraints placed on him by playing the left wing and move him to the middle. Núñez has phenomenal talent and ability. 2007 will be the year
