A Premier League arbitration panel sided with Manchester United, and will not allow Argentinian defender Gabriel Heinze to transfer to hated rivals Liverpool. Heinze will be allowed to transfer to an international club, but the august 31st deadline for such a move is rapidly approaching.
It's worthy of noting that the last time a player was transferred between the two clubs was in 1964. Click to continue reading...

A Premier League arbitration panel sided with Manchester United, and will not allow Argentinian defender Gabriel Heinze to transfer to hated rivals Liverpool. Heinze will be allowed to transfer to an international club, but the august 31st deadline for such a move is rapidly approaching.
It's worthy of noting that the last time a player was transferred between the two clubs was in 1964. Click to continue reading...

With two more games remaining in his 3 match supension, Cristiano Ronaldo has gone public with his feelings regarding the decision. He is quoted in the Daily Mirror as saying, "I am frustrated because three matches is unjust." He would go on to say, "I didn't give a head-butt. I didn't do anything to get sent off. Click to continue reading...

With two more games remaining in his 3 match supension, Cristiano Ronaldo has gone public with his feelings regarding the decision. He is quoted in the Daily Mirror as saying, "I am frustrated because three matches is unjust." He would go on to say, "I didn't give a head-butt. I didn't do anything to get sent off. I'm not an aggressive player and the TV images show that I didn't want to do anything bad. Click to continue reading...

Rob Styles, the referee who awarded a controversial penalty to Chelsea in Sunday's match against Liverpool, has been dropped from next week's matches and forced to apologize for his poor decision.
Styles was quoted as saying, "Yesterday, in mistakenly awarding a penalty, I accept that I may have affected the result of the match and for that I apologise. Click to continue reading...

Rob Styles, the referee who awarded a controversial penalty to Chelsea in Sunday's match against Liverpool, has been dropped from next week's matches and forced to apologize for his poor decision.
Styles was quoted as saying, "Yesterday, in mistakenly awarding a penalty, I accept that I may have affected the result of the match and for that I apologise. Click to continue reading...

Marco Materazzi has finally revealed the insult that he hurled at Zinedine Zidane during the 2006 World Cup in Germany. Page 21 of his soon-to-be released autobiography reveals the insult to be, "I prefer the whore that is your sister". This was apparently uttered after the players were tugging each other's shirts during a set-piece in the Italian penalty area when Zidane turned to Materazzi and said "If you really want my shirt, you can have it after the match. Click to continue reading...

Marco Materazzi has finally revealed the insult that he hurled at Zinedine Zidane during the 2006 World Cup in Germany. Page 21 of his soon-to-be released autobiography reveals the insult to be, "I prefer the whore that is your sister".
As we all know, this resulted in the Headbutt heard 'round the world, and Zidane's ejection from the match. Click to continue reading...

Manchester City sits atop the premiership table following a stunning defeat of cross-town rivals Manchester United. Sven-goran Eriksson is looking like the best manager in the prem at the moment, as the Citizens turn their backs on 30 years of futility with a dream 3-0 start in league play.
United's troubles may continue, as they will face a resurgent Tottenham Hotspur side next Sunday at Old Trafford. Click to continue reading...

Manchester City sits atop the premiership table following a stunning defeat of cross-town rivals Manchester United. Sven-goran Eriksson is looking like the best manager in the prem at the moment, as the Citizens turn their backs on 30 years of futility with a dream 3-0 start in league play.
United's troubles may continue, as they will face a resurgent Tottenham Hotspur side next Sunday at Old Trafford. Click to continue reading...

I hate to turn this blog into an injury report, but this story is more than relevant to US Soccer. Former US international and current Fulham captain Brian McBride was stretchered off the pitch on Saturday after scoring The Cottager's first goal against Middlesborough. Though the full extent of the injury is not yet known, the 35 year old went down without contact; a bad sign for any player. Click to continue reading...

I hate to turn this blog into an injury report, but this story is more than relevant to US Soccer. Former US international and current Fulham captain Brian McBride was stretchered off the pitch on Saturday after scoring The Cottager's first goal against Middlesborough. Though the full extent of the injury is not yet known, the 35 year old went down without contact; a bad sign for any player. Click to continue reading...

Colorado Rapids coach Fernando Clavijo has fired back at fans who are calling for his dismissal. He was quoted in the Denver Post as saying, "I question those fans. How really true fans are they?" He also went on to say, "Buying a ticket doesn't give you the right to insult people. I do not like the (protest) signs. Click to continue reading...

Colorado Rapids coach Fernando Clavijo has fired back at fans who are calling for his dismissal. He was quoted in the Denver Post as saying, "I question those fans. How really true fans are they?" He also went on to say, "Buying a ticket doesn't give you the right to insult people. I do not like the (protest) signs. I cannot go and argue with the fans. Click to continue reading...

MLS and Adidas have partnered to release anthems written by some well-known music acts about their favorite MLS teams. The tracks can be streamed or downloaded for free. Here are the titles/artists:
Akwid: "¡Chivas Explosivas!" (Chivas USA)
Bad Brains: "D.C. United" (D.C. United)
Barenaked Ladies: "TFC" (Toronto FC)
Blackpool Lights: "Ain't Nobody Gonna Stop Us Now" (Kansas City Wizards)
Damone: "Revolution" (New England Revolution)
Mike Jones: "Houston Dynamo (Don't Play)" (Houston Dynamo)
Kinky: "We Are the Galaxy" (L. Click to continue reading...