So this is what it comes down to after: hundreds of games, tears, fears, and anger. Boredom, crappy internet feeds, reading thousands of blog posts, pictures, drama in the stands, cheering, cursing, giving the one finger salutes, yelling at homer announcers, and listening to podcasts; you're head is full of MLS, and that's just fine because Sunday we've got the final, and then you can relax for a bit. Click to continue reading...

FYI
I will be off Friday and Monday enjoying all that Seattle has to offer. So our good friend Graham Fox will be filling in. I have no doubt you will like it. His work here in the past has been fantastic. Have fun everyone, and don't miss MLS Cup.
- Bruce
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If last Saturday's USA game at Slovakia was disappointing, then yesterday's game at Denmark was down right pathetic. Click to continue reading...

SEE YOU IN SEATTLE
It's MLS Cup Weekend - So come and party with your friends on Friday night!
The Designated Players - du Nord, Soccer by Ives, The Original Winger, This Is American Soccer and The Offside Rules - will be hosting a get together on Friday night in Seattle at Kells Pub. Click to continue reading...

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On Thursday Toronto FC is expected to name Preki as their new head coach.
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Incredible quote from Real Salt Lake head coach Jason Kreis on his teams tough regular season: "I was very overconfident. I think I added to what was a little bit of an underlying thing on the team that we were a bit overconfident going into this season. Click to continue reading...

See You At The Sweety!
Wednesday November 18
Denmark v USA
1:30pm Central Time live - Plus a delayed showing again at 7pm.
Come join your fellow football fanaticos to watch the game:
The Sweetwater Grill & Bar
at the Best Western Kelly Inn
161 Saint Anthony Ave
I-94 & Marion
St Paul
(651) 224-6373
All ages welcome! Click to continue reading...

SEE YOU IN SEATTLE
MLS Cup Weekend - Party with your friends on Friday night!
The Designated Players - du Nord, Soccer by Ives, The Original Winger, This Is American Soccer and The Offside Rules - will be hosting a get together on Friday night in Seattle at Kells Pub. Click to continue reading...

From the U.S. Soccer Communications Center:
INITIAL DETAILS FOR U.S. SUPPORTERS TO APPLY FOR 2010 WORLD CUP TICKETS ANNOUNCED
U.S. Soccer SC Members Who Register by Dec. 3, 2009, Will Have Priority Status to Request Tickets

CHICAGO (Nov.

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2009 DU NORD MLS BEST 11
The 2009 du Nord MLS Best 11 was announced on Sun Nov 15. See the list here. You can also listen to this week's United Mania podcast (which was broadcast on Sunday) to hear the list announced and discussed.
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It will be Los Angeles v Salt Lake for the 2009 MLS Cup - Sun Nov 22 in Seattle. Click to continue reading...

Here it is! The list you have all been waiting for!
du Nord MLS 2009 Best 11 - First String
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Zach Thornton
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Chad Marshall
Gino Padula
Jhon Kennedy Hurtado
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Dwayne DeRosario
Shalrie Joseph
Brad Davis
Freddie Ljungberg
Landon Donovan
F
Omar Cummings
Jeff Cunnigham
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du Nord MLS 2009 Best 11 - Second String
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Pat Onstad
D
Geoff Cameron
Darrius Barnes
Omar Gonzalez
M
Steve Ralston
Stuart Holden
Jeff Larentowicz
Eddie Gaven
Dave van den Bergh
F
Conor Casey
Fredy Montero
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du Nord MLS 2009 Best 11 - Third String
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Kasey Keller
D
Gonzalo Segares
Eric Brunner
Carey Talley
M
Kyle Beckerman
Marco Pappa
Ricardo Clark
David Ferreira
Guillermo Barros Schelotto
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Juan Pablo Angel
Robbie Findley Click to continue reading...

2009 DU NORD MLS BEST 11
The 2009 du Nord MLS Best 11 will be announced on Sunday night at 6pm Central time live on the United Mania Podcast, with Martin Fernandez, Mike Martin & Chris Webb! Hear it live at United Mania then, or download the podcast of the show later.
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MLS Semifinal #1 is tonight! Click to continue reading...

The 4th biggest game in the world this weekend is Egypt v Algeria, for a spot in the World Cup. (#1 & #2 are MLS semifinals, and #3 is USA friendly, of course.) And this game is an insane rivalry.
The winner of this game goes to the World Cup, while the loser goes home.
Violence has always played a part and this time is no difference. Click to continue reading...

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News Flash: "Chivas USA announced today that Head Coach Preki has left the club by mutual agreement."
Chicago's game against Salt Lake on Saturday is already SOLD OUT!!
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The funniest Twitter feed going these days @ConcacafJack. The Diamond Geezer is tearing shit up. Click to continue reading...

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The Associated Press with an article on German goalkeeper Robert Enke who took his own life yesterday. He had been suffering badly from depression, and left behind a suicide note. There are quotes from the players wife, the German chancellor, his doctor and players & coaches. Click to continue reading...

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Horrible news - Hannover 96 and Germany goalkeeper Robert Enke has been killed by a train. News from Germany suggest it was a suicide. Oh, that is so sad. RIP Robert. We will have a good thought for your family.
-Word from the official Bundesliga web site and Deutsche Welle newspaper. Click to continue reading...

QUESTION ON MY MIND
Who will help save my team?
The Minnesota Thunder is all but dead. This is horrible news. The team has been around since 1990 and won many amazing games & trophies, but currently finds itself in the hands of ownership who appear to be lying to everyone in sight, and have no money at all. Click to continue reading...