Soccer Blogs Posts Tagged Paul Caligiuri

Investment Group Interested In Columbus

2008-09-29T09:00:00+00:00

The group of investors previously committed to bringing an MLS expansion club to Las Vegas is now in discussions to buy a portion of the Columbus Crew franchise from Hunt Sports Group, according to a SportsBusiness Journal article. Hunt Sports Group President John Wagner has confirmed that there have been discussions with the group over a potential minority investment, but stressed that no agreements have been reached and talks are ongoing.

World Cup Qualifying Reports

2008-09-11T15:02:17+00:00

The US Men's Team shut out Trinidad & Tobago 3-0 last night (that's the game I was enjoying). They are now 3-0 with 3 games remaining in the semifinal round of qualification (12 teams will become 6 teams, with 3 moving onto the WC).

Elsewhere, Soccer by Ives offered several good articles this week:
Here are the CONCACAF Standings prior to the games last night
Mexico Beats Canada puts our neighbors to the North very close to elimination
Oh, and for those of you born in the 80's or later, here's some history for you from Ives.

USA-Trinidad & Tobago 9/10/08

2008-09-11T01:20:00+00:00

You know what I love the most about a good old fashioned USA-Trinidad & Tobago match?

The obligatory flashback of Paul Caligiuri's "shot heard round the world" during World Cup qualifying back in1989. For those of you that require a summary: the USA need to beat T &T to earn a berth to Italia '90.

U.S. World Cup Qualifying and Chivas USA Gameday

2008-08-20T16:25:44+00:00

Apologies for the late blogging since I am somewhat under the weather today (and, no, that's not because of all the soccer on TV).

Still, there is a lot.

First up at noon on Fox Soccer Channel is David Beckham and England taking on the Czech Republic in London.

Then at 7 p.

The Evolution of US Soccer Players in Europe: Part I

2008-07-18T20:52:00+00:00

While players are now reporting to their European clubs' preseason training camps, we're all still following the movement of American players between various clubs. This got me thinking that after 20 years of following the fortunes of US players in Europe (9 of them as a reporter), its hard not to notice the evolution of the American presence in the European game.

Top 3 US National team goals of all time

2008-01-14T23:05:00+00:00

The US MNT's blog continues their countdown to the 500th American international match by asking about the best goals in US men's history. With 665 from which to choose, this could take some time. Or then again, maybe not.

Here is my top three:

1. Paul Caligiuri - 1989 World Cup Qualifier vs.