Matchnight Archives for January 2007

FC Dallas Camp to Open in Early February

Matchnight @ 02:16 AM EST
Buzz Carrick, MatchNight in Dallas - FC Dallas has called all roster players and draft picks to report to Dallas on February 1st for spring training for the 2007 season. Individual physicals will take place the first week so that players can be cleared t Click to continue reading...

FCD to play in 2007 US Open Cup

Matchnight @ 05:16 PM EST
Buzz Carrick, MatchNight in Dallas - The US Soccer Federation has announced the format for the 94th edition of the Lamar Hunt US Open Cup in 2007. The tournament will kick off in June and eight MLS teams will begin play in the third round on or about Jul Click to continue reading...

BECKHAM - What's His Game?

Matchnight @ 07:53 AM EST
Don Cuddy, MatchNight in New England - The great White Whale himself, David Beckham, is now heading for the Pacific coast feeding grounds, albeit with a couple of Spanish harpoons embedded in his hide. His coming here is big news. It may even turn out to Click to continue reading...

Storm Make It Tough Going for Kixx

Matchnight @ 10:59 PM EST
John Schulz, MatchNight in Chicago - The Storm rebounded from last nights loss by defeating The Philadelphia Kixx 6-2 at the Wachovia Spectrum. The Storm has won two of their last three games and improves their record to 8-7. Click to continue reading...

Road-Weary Storm Fall to Blast

Matchnight @ 09:13 AM EST
Dan Gaichas, MatchNight in Chicago - A road-weary Storm ran out of gas on Friday night as they fell to the Baltimore Blast, 10-4, before 4,539 fans at 1st Mariner Arena. The Storm fall to 8-8 while the Blast move up to 7-8. Click to continue reading...

Boston SSS: Dream On, Or Dream Only?

Matchnight @ 08:16 AM EST
Brian O'Connell, MatchNight in New England - While Mayor Tom Menino has been receptive to the construction of a SSS in Boston, the power to allow such a stadium to be built is ultimately in the hands of the same legislative bodies that essentially gave Ro Click to continue reading...

Hejduk Re-Signs with the Crew

Matchnight @ 07:03 PM EST
Brittany Fleming, MatchNight in Columbus - Columbus Crew General Manager Mark McCullers announced Thursday that defender/midfielder Frankie Hejduk has been signed to a new two-year contract. Per club and league policy, terms of the deal were not disclosed Click to continue reading...

FCD Spring Training Trips Coming into Focus

Matchnight @ 03:40 PM EST
Buzz Carrick, MatchNight in Dallas - News out of Puerto Rico is that FC Dallas will play in a pre-season tournament hosted by the Puerto Rico Islanders of USL-1. While FCD has yet to confirm participation in the inaugural event, 3rd Degree local sources Click to continue reading...

Dax McCarty Undergoes Successful Hernia Surgery in Germany

Matchnight @ 02:58 PM EST
Buzz Carrick, MatchNight in Dallas - FC Dallas midfielder Dax McCarty, recently dropped for the US U20 team, has undergone successful Hernia surgery in German. Struggling from a nagging groin problem for some time, McCarty returned from U20 camp and was Click to continue reading...

Storm Get Win on the West Coast

Matchnight @ 12:18 PM EST
John Schulz, MatchNight in Chicago - The Storm got of to a good start in their three games in four days week by defeating the California Cougars 18-10 on Wednesday night. The win breaks their three game losing streaks. The Storm improves to 8-7 as they re Click to continue reading...

Fire Reportedy Make Pitch for Zidane

Matchnight @ 10:18 PM EST
Dan Gaichas, MatchNight in Chicago - The Chicago Fire apparently made an offer for former French star Zinedine Zidane to come out of retirement and play for the Fire. Click to continue reading...

Claudio Reyna Signed by Red Bulls

Matchnight @ 10:13 PM EST
MatchNight in America - Former U.S. men's national team captain Claudio Reyna has signed with New York Red Bulls, the club announced Wednesday. The 33-year-old midfielder will join his hometown club becoming the second Major League Soccer team to acquire Click to continue reading...

Fire Quartet Retained for Camp against Mexico

Matchnight @ 09:28 PM EST
Dan Gaichas, MatchNight in Chicago - US National Team Interim Head Coach Bob Bradley has retained four players from the Chicago Fire as part of his 26-man camp in preparation for the February 7th friendly against Mexico at the University of Phoenix Stadiu Click to continue reading...

Five For United Called Into US Camp To Prepare For Mexico Friendly

Matchnight @ 03:28 PM EST
Jimmy LaRoue, MatchNight in DC - Five DC United players -- goalkeeper Troy Perkins, defenders Bobby Boswell and Bryan Namoff and midfielders Brian Carroll and Josh Gros -- have been called into US national team training camp at the Home Depot Center in Ca Click to continue reading...

United Preseason Set To Begin

Matchnight @ 03:01 PM EST
Jimmy LaRoue, MatchNight in DC - DC United training camp begins Jan. 29 in Washington, DC. After a week there, it will travel on Feb. 5 to Bradenton for two weeks of training and friendlies as it prepares for the CONCACAF Champions Cup and the MLS regular Click to continue reading...

Jeff Cassar Joins FC Dallas Coaching Staff

Matchnight @ 01:40 AM EST
Buzz Carrick, MatchNight in Dallas - One of the easiest predictions of the winter has come to fruition as FC Dallas has named former keeper Jeff Cassar to the coaching staff in a role as goal keeper coach. Cassar joins the staff after FCD did not pick up Click to continue reading...

Bradley Fails to Silence Doubts Despite Victory

Matchnight @ 07:13 AM EST
Mike Martin, MatchNight in DC - So, the US ushered in the Bob Bradley Era as it fought back from a goal down to win going away over a stubborn and careful Danish side this past weekend. However, it was hardly a rousing success and it just may be a classic Click to continue reading...

Differing Views Dissected by Paul Mariner

Matchnight @ 06:09 PM EST
Jim Dow, MatchNight in New England - While there is little question in most minds that Clint Dempsey will prosper at Fulham, there seem to be a wide range of attitudes as to how Posh Spice's better half will fair adrift in Sturm und Drang of MLS. Click to continue reading...

Cooper Makes US Debut and Scores

Matchnight @ 11:43 AM EST
Buzz Carrick, MatchNight in Dallas - The US defeated Denmark 3-1 at the Home Depot Center in Los Angeles on Saturday in their first game under Interim Head Coach Bob Bradley. FC Dallas forward Kenny Cooper made his debut for the US Men's National Team an Click to continue reading...