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The SBI Show: Episode 35 (Talking MLS week 12, Americans Abroad, and more)

Mon, 20 May 13 19:06:14 +0000

By IVES GALARCEP

Between some memorable MLS matches, the final weekend of the European season, and the continues analysis of the U.S. Men's National Team roster, there was plenty to discuss on the latest episode of The SBI Show.

Episode 35 features discussion on everything from the Red Bulls-Galaxy match and the Sounders-FC Dallas shootout, to the final weekend in Europe's top leagues.

Girls Soccer Road to the Final Four

Mon, 20 May 13 19:04:49 +0000

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Kasey Opfer fights for the ball the District 11 game v Nixa 2013

Springfield, MO- The First Round of the High School Girls Championships starts tomorrow. MSHSAA has the championship brackets set for all three classes.

Class 1

Catholic and Osage High School will play Tuesday, May 21 at 6pm in Osage.

Bayern Munich’s Philipp Lahm Says “Everything Must Be Perfect” For Champions League Final

Mon, 20 May 13 18:58:07 +0000

Germany and Bayern Munich captain Philipp Lahm visited the FIFA Headquarters in Zurich earlier this week and gave an interesting interview, where he spoke about his charity foundation, the Champions League final and winning the World Cup next year (in Brazil?!)

On the Champions League Final

"Everything has to come together for a Champions League final.

Brooks won’t play for U.S. at Under-20 World Cup

Mon, 20 May 13 18:46:19 +0000

By IVES GALARCEP

NEW YORK- Hertha Berlin defender John Anthony Brooks was considered a potential star addition for the U.S. Under-20 National Team heading into this summer's Under-20 World Cup, but his delay in making a final decision has led to Brooks being left out of the U.

ESPN’s Premier League Coverage On US TV Will Be Missed

Mon, 20 May 13 18:46:13 +0000

The retirement of Sir Alex Ferguson last week and the subsequent extensive coverage reminded me just how far soccer has come here in the States. Since I began following soccer as a teenager some eight years ago, the sport wasn't anywhere near the consciousness of the typical sports fan. Other than myself, there were only a few kids who played FIFA or even knew who someone like Alex Ferguson was.

Tigres UANL: Cambio de mentalidad

Mon, 20 May 13 18:33:13 +0000

Por: Rubén Gutiérrez

A lo largo de los torneos con Ricardo Ferreti, hemos visto como el equipo tiene una personalidad y un estilo de juego muy marcado. esto ha generado que el equipo haya logrado alcanzar el éxito y sobretodo que haya salido del mal funcionamiento futbolístico que ostentaba con Guzmán, Pekerman, Lapuente, Gallego, entre otros.

Fechas y horarios final Clausura 2013

Mon, 20 May 13 18:32:00 +0000

Local Visita Hora Jue 23 de May de 2013 Cruz Azul --- América 21:00 Dom 26 de May de 2013 América --- Cruz Azul 20:00
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Spurs Legends Put The Champions League In Its Place

Mon, 20 May 13 18:27:06 +0000

The setting was quintessentially English: the sportsclub lost at the end of a narrow lane, a ground with no stands and a pitch as green as grass in a five year old's painting. On Saturday afternoon a few hundredSpurs fans gathered to share a minute's applause for John White, tragically killed in 1964 as he approached his prime in the Tottenham midfield.

A Statistical Look At Chelsea’s 3 Amigos: Hazard, Mata, and Oscar

Mon, 20 May 13 18:14:32 +0000

We've discussed before on SWOL how Chelsea's midfield has experienced a tactical shift from big and powerful to small and mobile in recent years. Though Frank Lampard still plays a role at the west London side, gone are the imposing figures of Michael Ballack and Michael Essien. The larger and stronger names in Chelsea's midfield have now been replaced by the likes or Ramires, Juan Mata, Eden Hazard, and Oscar.

Premier League 2012-13 Most Ineffective Team [INFOGRAPHIC]

Mon, 20 May 13 18:12:40 +0000

WhoScored has calculated the most ineffective Premier League XI of 2012-13, and there are a few surprises.

While names such as Charlie Adam, Clint Hill and Carlton Cole are no surprise inclusions, there are shocks including footballers from Manchester United, Arsenal and Chelsea.

Some of the statistics included in the above infographic are very revealing — Manchester United striker Danny Welbeck having a conversion rate of just 3%, while Victor Moses's crossing ability is embarrassingly poor.

Corner: Bundesliga Relegation

Mon, 20 May 13 18:00:56 +0000

In this week's Corner, we rate the Bundesliga relegation playoff where the 16th-place team plays the 3rd-place 2.Bundesliga club. Read More

Conor O'Pirlo strikes!

Mon, 20 May 13 17:44:00 +0000

Yep, Conor O'Brien hit FC Nordsjælland's 1-0 closing day winner against Esbjerg. Just past the half hour, the American capitalized on a keeper gaffe for his fifth goal of the Superliga season.And my goal clip debt grows...- Greg Seltzer

West Ham Manager Sam Allardyce Once Again Has Proven His Critics Wrong

Mon, 20 May 13 17:37:56 +0000

"Playing the right way" is a commentary that has become more and more prevalent among the media and fans in recent years. Style is everything to many, and merely playing for results is considered by some a crisis of morality. The desire of many elites to put personal preferences as far as playing style and aesthetics on the football pitch ahead of results and practical tactical play has become an alarming trend from where I sit over the past five years.

Las grandes eras del Futbol Mexicano

Mon, 20 May 13 17:08:00 +0000

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Opara doesn’t miss a beat stepping into Sporting KC back line

Mon, 20 May 13 17:00:37 +0000

By THOMAS FLOYD

WASHINGTON — As far as Ike Opara is concerned, he should have had a brace Sunday at RFK Stadium. One goal at the least. But with one tally wrongly called offside and another ruled an own goal, the Sporting Kansas City defender found his name absent from the score sheet.

Arsenal Analysis – Why we need AT LEAST two new midfielders this summer

Mon, 20 May 13 16:55:59 +0000

Most Arsenal fans seem to agree that the Gunners definitely need a top top top striker, a hard defensive midfielder and maybe a new goalkeeper to improve us for next season, but if Wenger finally actually manages to get rid of most of our deadwood this summer then we may need more than a few players to make up the numbers of squad players.

England Unveil 150th Anniversary Shirt

Mon, 20 May 13 16:53:19 +0000

This is the new England kit specially designed for the FA's 150th Anniversary this year and is readily available on-line for our US readers at WorldSoccerShop.com and Soccer.com and for our European readers at Subside Sports or UKsoccershop.com.

A clean, distinctive design takes the kit back to its roots with its traditional colors of white and dark blue to celebrate the Football Association's 150th anniversary.

Final Day to Vote For The Best of the 2012-13 Premier League Season In 5th Annual EPL Awards

Mon, 20 May 13 16:51:39 +0000

Today is the final day of voting for the 5th Annual EPL Awards, to to recognize the best of the 2012-13 Premier League season including everything from footballers, managers, podcasts, books, websites, video networks and much more.

Polls close tonight (Monday, May 20) at midnight ET (5am BST).

NASL Week 7: A Look Back

Mon, 20 May 13 16:47:42 +0000

By MIKE GRAMAJO

After starting the season in a slump, midfielder Keith Savage's 90th minute strike lifted the Tampa Bay Rowdies to a 3-2 victory against Minnesota United FC on Saturday afternoon at the Metrodome during North American Soccer League action.

The Rowdies now sit with 11 points, tied in first place, after the Carolina RailHawks failed to record a victory against the Atlanta Silverbacks later that day.

Rayados: El futuro de la Pandilla

Mon, 20 May 13 16:36:17 +0000

Por: Salatiel Pérez Twitter | @Salas79

La idea estaba corriendo conforme al plan, dejar al américa en cero el primer tiempo y poco a poco jugar más tiempo en el campo de ellos para el segundo.

Qué tan cerca estaba Vucetich de sacar adelante su proyecto de partido que los cambios se realizarían en cuanto la pelota saliera, lamentablemente el árbitro decretó primero el penal.

Chelsea 2012-13 Year-End Review

Mon, 20 May 13 16:33:02 +0000

After crashing out of the group stages in the Champions League and subsequently failing to defend their title, coupled with a third place finish in the English Premier League, some Chelsea fans may look at this season as a disappointing one. The Blues did come away from the campaign with a Europa League title, earned direct berth into the UEFA Champions League and cut the point margin between third and second place Manchester City to just three points.

Gareth Bale Ready to Sign New £130k Per Week Contract With £50 Million Exit Clause

Mon, 20 May 13 16:30:31 +0000

Tottenham Hotspur are set to announce that Gareth Bale has agreed a new £130,000 per week contract that will allow him to leave White Hart Lane next summer if a club comes in with a bid in excess of £50 million, according to a report in the Evening Standardnewspaper.

The newspaper reports that Bale has committed his future to Tottenham, and that he'll remain at White Hart Lane until next summer at the earliest.

Sir Alex and I – A Love Story That Was Destined To End From The Start

Mon, 20 May 13 16:23:08 +0000

When you first met, you had no idea that they were ‘the one', but here you are, twenty seven years on. Contemplation fills your mind, tracking along every obsession filled vein, to that major organ in your skull. You didn't see it coming, the finishing line, but it was inevitable. The split is wholly amicable in the end, we have run our course now, and it is time to find a life apart from each other.

Missouri State Cup Welcome Event

Mon, 20 May 13 16:08:02 +0000

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Springfield, MO-It's hard to believe that State Cup is only two weeks away. Missouri Youth Soccer is holding a kick off event for all the teams participating in the State cup, at Hammons Field during a Springfield Cardinals Game.

During this event, all-you-can-eat food will be offered, all teams will be introduced on the Jumbotron, and there will be a Fireworks display to cap off the evening.

Video Goles semifinales Clausura 2013 Liguilla

Mon, 20 May 13 15:56:00 +0000

Mie 15 de May de 2013
Monterrey 2-2 América 21:00 hrs

Jue 16 de May de 2013
Santos 0-3 Cruz Azul 21:00 hrs

Sab 18 de May de 2013
América 2-1 Monterrey 17:00 hrs

Dom 19 de May de 2013
Cruz Azul 2-1 Santos 20:00 hrs

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Arsenal News: Arsene Wenger Hails “Special” Group of Players

Mon, 20 May 13 15:52:54 +0000

Arsenal headed to Newcastle on Sunday with just one victory separating them from a place in next year's Champions League qualifiers. Though Newcastle had struggled with a difficult season, the Magpies were never going to make it easy for Arsene Wenger and his men. Down in London, Sunderland visited Spurs where Gareth Bale and co.

Springfield Soccer Club Tryouts

Mon, 20 May 13 15:48:40 +0000

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Springfield, MO -Springfield Soccer Club tryout information has been updated.

Press Release:

Would you like to become a STATE CHAMPION or play COLLEGE SOCCER someday? If so then be sure to attend the tryouts for the Springfield Soccer Club as we look to form our teams for 2013-2014.

Five Things We Learned: Revolution at Dynamo

Mon, 20 May 13 15:47:28 +0000

Revolution center back Stephen McCarthy (center) was part of the defensive effort in Saturday's 2-0 win. (Photo: Kari Heistad/CapturedImages.biz)

Following a convincing 2-0 win over a Dynamo team that had once been unbeatable at home, the Revolutionhad tofeel like they just captured the Anschutz Trophy.

Walcott and Szczesny target Arsenal Title next year

Mon, 20 May 13 15:47:26 +0000

It has been a testing time for everybody concerned with Arsenal Football Club this season, but the players made sure that it finished with a bang by beating Newcastle United at St. James' Park yesterday. You could see the elation and relief on the faces of the Gunners and the Gooners who had traveled to see the game, but we really must do better next season.

The Munich Philharmonic’s Ode To Bayern

Mon, 20 May 13 15:40:35 +0000

The Munich Philharmonic penned this little aria for their boys heading to England for the grandest match of the year on Saturday. Bounding around Google has surfaced nothing in the way of an English translation for the lyrics, but it's worth it simply to watch someone work 'Heynckes' into a song.

(It is entirely possible some of this was 'sampled'.