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August 20, 2008

Carlos Ruiz Traded to Toronto FC!

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The Galaxy have finally offloaded Carlos Ruiz.  The negotiations between Toronto and LA has been going on for quite some time, but last night, an agreement was reached.  Sources with knowledge of the negotiation say that LA will receive a draft pick, and they will finally have the cap-space to add Eddie Lewis to their [. Click to continue reading...
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Tags: Carlos Ruiz, Eddie Lewis, Los Angeles Galaxy, Toronto, negotiations

USA VS. Guatemala: Pre-Match Photos and Quotes

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  We've got a bunch of content today coming out of the US National Team camp in Guatemala.  We have pictures galore, quotes galore, and much more.  Check it out after the jump. Landon Donovan  on rising expectations over the years: "I see it two ways. The expectation should be now that winning the game is feasible and [. Click to continue reading...
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Tags: Guatemala, Landon Donovan, Quotes

August 19, 2008

Say Hello to Freddy Adu

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Monsieur Freddy Adu has arrived in France and the man looks good in his new uniform.  There are too many logos on the jersey, but that's really my only beef.  Take a look at him after the jump.  Any thoughts on Freddy, the jersey, or his prospects in Monaco go below. Click to continue reading...
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Tags: Freddy Adu, Monaco, prospects

What Will the US Lineup be VS. Guatemala

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Most of us have complained bitterly about Bob Bradley's lack of imagination when it comes to selecting a squad, but now, with the players he's chosen, he has to come up with a lineup that can beat the Guatemalans.  I'd like to see the Americans come out attacking against a Guatemalan team that will pack [. Click to continue reading...
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Tags: Bob Bradley, imagination

August 18, 2008

Is San Jose a Playoff Contender Now?

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I think it's almost time to call Frank Yallop a genius.  He started the season with an expansion team which is hard enough.  He now has taken them from being one of the worst teams in MLS history, to a playoff contender.  San Jose is only four points out of a playoff spot, a far [...] Click to continue reading...
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Maurice Edu Signs With Rangers

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Today, another American moves abroad!  Maurice Edu put pen to paper today and signed a five year deal with Scottish giants Rangers.  Edu left Toronto FC for a reported 2.6 million pounds, roughly five million dollars.  Edu is currently with the US National Team in Guatemala, preparing for the USA's match vs. Click to continue reading...
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Tags: Guatemala, Rangers, Toronto FC, giants

August 17, 2008

Heath Pearce Being Tracked by Dortmund

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American left-back, Heath Pearce is attracting some interest from Borussia Dortmund according to reports out of Germany.  Pearce was told after the season in which Rostock was relegated, that his current club, Hansa Rostock, would be keeping him on, but it appears the interest from Dortmund might be too strong. Click to continue reading...
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Tags: Dortmund, Germany

Paris Saint Germain Interested in Signing Oguchi Onyewu

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Oguchi Onyewu has garnered interest from some of Europe's top clubs including Chelsea and Inter Milan, he's now close to signing with Paris Saint Germain.  European contacts have confirmed that Gooch is sought after by PSG, and a move is not far away.Gooch, who speaks French, has been tracked by teams in France for years, [. Click to continue reading...
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Tags: Chelsea, Europe, Gooch, Inter Milan, Paris Saint Germain, psg

August 15, 2008

Bruce Arena Named Coach of LA Galaxy

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Bruce Arena's era has begun in LA.  According to sources within MLS and the Galaxy, Bruce Arena will be the next head coach of the LA Galaxy.  Everybody who stayed up late and watched the Galaxy play Chivas USA last night saw Arena in the owners box, being courted by Tim Lieweke.  Lieweke was reticent to [. Click to continue reading...
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Tags: Bruce Arena, Chivas USA, LA Galaxy, Major League Soccer

Maurice Edu Close to Joining Glasgow Rangers

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Maurice Edu is a player with vast potential, and many European scouts have seen it and want it.  There have been rumors since last year that Aston Villa was impressed with the young American, but it isn't Aston Villa who have gotten serious with Edu this time. Steven Goff is reporting that Glasgow Rangers, one of [. Click to continue reading...
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Tags: Glasgow Rangers, Steven Goff, aston villa

Benny Feilhaber Joins AGF Aarhus

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There have been rumors circulating today that Benny Feilhaber was close to a move back to the states, in particular to join New England.  I'm about to squash them.  Steven Goff of the Washington Post spoke with Feilhaber's agent, Lyle Yorks.  Yorks had the following to say. "He had his medical and, if all of the [. Click to continue reading...
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Tags: Benny Feilhaber, new england, washington post

August 14, 2008

Bob Bradley Calls Up 17 for World Cup Qualifier Against Guatemala

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Bob Bradley has stunned us again failing to call up some players who have made a strong case to be on the US National Team.  Kenny Cooper is lighting up MLS and he doesn't get the call, it's just crazy.  Edson Buddle even deserved the call up over Eddie Johnson who might never play a [...] Click to continue reading...
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Tags: Bob Bradley, Eddie Johnson, Edson Buddle, Kenny Cooper, Major League Soccer

Eddie Lewis to LA, Cory Gibbs to Colorado

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The Galaxy front office has gone crazy.  They held the top spot in the allocation order, and the ability to sign Cory Gibbs, the defender they so desperately need, and what do they do.  They pass on Gibbs and sign a left midfielder.  Insanity right! Now that Alexi Lalas was gone, we expected to have some [. Click to continue reading...
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Tags: Alexi Lalas, Cory Gibbs, Los Angeles Galaxy

Kasey Keller Joins Seattle for 2009 Season

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We hadn't heard much from Kasey Keller since the end of the season in England, and many speculated that he may be joining MLS.  Keller's contract expired at the end of the previous season, and Keller at 38 is ready to return to the US, to Seattle in particular.   Today at 2 PM, the Sounders [...] Click to continue reading...
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Tags: England, Kasey Keller, Seattle, sounders

August 13, 2008

Nigeria Downs USA 2-1 Ending the USA’s Chances of Advancing

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It just wasn't the right day for the US.  They not only were almost in against the Dutch, they were close to tying Nigeria and advancing.  The US didn't get the help they needed from the Japanese, and they couldn't put in the final goal to tie against the Nigerians.  A fourth minute red card put [. Click to continue reading...
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Tags: Nigeria