Soccer Blogs Posts Tagged Preki

Who Belongs in the U.S. Soccer Hall of Fame?

2008-11-07T16:20:39+00:00

Recently, the U.S. National Soccer Hall of Fame announced its list of candidates for induction. The HOF, which was established in Oneonta, New York in 1999, requires candidates to receive 66% of the available votes to gain induction. Here's who I think gets in: The Americans: Jeff Agoos was a three time MLS all-star and five tie [.

Former Wizards Up for Hall of Fame

2008-11-05T17:26:00+00:00

This year's list of players up for induction into the US Soccer Hall of Fame is out. And like last year, there is a good number of former Wizards that are up for induction into the US Soccer Hall of Fame. Included in the list is former Wizards great Preki, along with the team's current Technical Director, Peter Vermes.

MLS Postseason Predictions (Second Leg Edition)

2008-11-04T01:38:50+00:00

Wow, did anyone listen to my playoff picks a few weeks ago and decide to bet a little money down the stretch on the teams I picked? I sure didn't. I wish I had though, as I was (uncharacteristically) right on when it came to who would be the postseason squads. Kansas City, New York and RSL all secured spots in [.

OUTGOING: Rift Between Preki and Galindo hits CD Chivas USA

2008-10-29T20:42:00+00:00

Could the star Cuban striker be in the doghouse?

This comes to us from a reliable source on all things Chivas;

There was a big fight between Preki and Galindo, a lot of shouting by both sides. Even if Galindo is healthy he may not play any role during the playoffs. He might even be left unprotected during the expansion draft.

Progress

2008-09-29T16:27:17+00:00

Chivas USA took three points at the HDC against the Wizards Saturday.

The good.

Alecko Eskandarian. Four goals in seven games, only four of these seven games were starts.

Maykel Galindo played. Even injured and rusty, the guy is awesome. His attacking runs and style of agressive play is missed.

Wizards to Take on Ex-Wizards

2008-09-27T01:11:00+00:00

Well, not quite, but with 4 players on Chivas, and their coach being former Kansas City Wizards, it certainly seems like it. There will be plenty of old faces on the opposite side of the ball tomorrow, as Chivas has former Wizards Carey Talley, Shavar Thomas, Alex Zotinca, and recently acquired Sasha Victorine, along with the greatest Wizard of all time, Preki on the Chivas USA bench.

Chivas USA host the Wizards

2008-09-26T19:15:12+00:00

Kansas City travel to the HDC to take on the Chivas USA.

First question (as always this season) is who is healthy for the match?

Zack Thornton, Lawson Vaughn, Raphael Wicky, and Eric Ebert are all out. Maykel Galindo may make it to the bench. Jonathan Bornstein, Carey Talley, and Paulo Nagamura all suffered individual light injuries, nothing to serious, but may have limited participation in this game.

Practice Fun

2008-09-24T18:48:00+00:00

Hillcrest was able to get out to practice today and watch a pretty intense session. The guys started out with small-group passing drills, then progressed to larger full-field movement sessions before an 11-v-11 scrimmage. The temperature was perfect and led to some good up-and-down play.

I'm looking forward to watching us play Chivas USA and their bevy of former Wizards this weekend.

Chivas USA Gets Crucial Road Win, Moves to Second in Western Conference

2008-09-21T08:59:48+00:00

Chivas USA did exactly what they needed to do Saturday, beating Real Salt Lake 1-0 on a 72nd minute Alecko Eskandarian goal and moving above their opponents to take second place in the Western Conference.

Somewhat of a comedy routine gave the former Real Salt Lake striker the winner over his old team: Real Salt Lake goalkeeper Nick Rimando and defender Nat Borchers collided and the ball bounced past them to Eskandarian, who gratefully accepted the gift that was his third goal of the season.

Monday Witchcraft, Former Galaxy Midfielder Returns to L.A. & More

2008-09-16T03:07:35+00:00

I wasn't kidding about the witchcraft.

Depressing way to start the week (sorry about that), but somehow in tune with the catastrophes, accidents and Wall Street mayhem afflicting us of late.

As expected, not a great deal happened on MLS trade deadline day, but don't tell that to former Galaxy midfielder Sacha Victorine; the now former Kansas City Wizards player and Southern California native is back in L.

Who Has Been the MLS Coach of the Year?

2008-09-15T17:37:59+00:00

For the first time in a few years, the race for MLS Coach of the Year has been pretty hotly contested. With so many historic losers having good years, it seems to me that there is a multitude of individuals who could hear their named called at the season's conclusion. Who should get it for 2008? Well, other [.

Week 24 Spotlight

2008-09-07T22:31:00+00:00

Week 24 is beyond us now... or is it Week 23? Each team has played 23 games but the league called it Week 24.

Regardless, seven games remain for each team in the league and every week from now on, whether it's been counted correctly or not, gains in significance. Last week, for instance, we saw some great performances from some great players trying to will their teams into the playoffs.

Chivas, New England Crash Out Of CCL

2008-09-03T09:08:00+00:00

Major League Soccer's reputation in the CONCACAF region took a real beating on Tuesday night, as both Chivas USA and the New England Revolution were dismissed from the Champions League in embarrassing style.
Chivas USA fought to a 1-1 draw with Tauro FC at the Home Depot Center, but lost the series on aggregate to the Panamanian club by a score of 3-1.

Chivas USA Post-Game

2008-09-03T07:54:32+00:00

The excuses:
Preki:

"Very difficult to lose like this. The game should have been over in the first half, we had so many opportunities, penalty kick. Don't understand why the goalkeeper wasn't sent off after pulling Roberto (Nurse) down (on the penalty kick decision). As far as I know the rule says last guy - red card.

Sacha on the loss

2008-09-03T05:21:00+00:00

I had the chance to talk to Sacha Kljestan after the match and asked him what he thought about Preki saying that Sacha's mind was already on the national team.

Here's the audio of our conversation.

Sacha leaves for US duty early Wednesday and will be with the team for the games against Cuba and Trinidad.

Post-game presser

2008-09-03T04:47:00+00:00

Just got back. Writing furiously but wanted to post up the audio of the post-match press conference featuring Preki and Roberto Nurse.

Audio of it here.

Now back to writing!

Final Result: Tauro FC at Chivas USA

2008-09-03T03:59:39+00:00

The end of Chivas USA's participation in the inaugural CONCACAF Champions League effectively came in the 62nd minute when Luis Moreno equalized to tie this game 1-1.

But that put the score 3-1 on aggregate meaning Chivas USA needed not two goals (because away goals count double in the event of a tie), but three more goals within a half hour to move on.

Chivas USA Post-Game

2008-09-02T07:40:04+00:00

The excuses:
Preki:

"Very difficult to lose like this. The game should have been over in the first half, we had so many opportunities, penalty kick. Don't understand why the goalkeeper wasn't sent off after pulling Roberto (Nurse) down (on the penalty kick decision). As far as I know the rule says last guy - red card.

CONCACAF Champions League Matchday

2008-09-02T06:24:00+00:00

The second leg of matches in the CONCACAF Champions League kicks off tonight, with the headline being two MLS teams fighting for their tournament lives against lesser-known opponents.
The New England Revolution welcome Joe Public FC, the Jamaican side that advanced to the tournament by way of their runner-up finish in the Caribbean Football Union Club Championship in 2007.

Chivas USA-Toronto Post-Game

2008-08-31T08:56:20+00:00

Game story.

Notable:
*Chivas USA was without seven players due to injury and suspension: Maykel Galindo (sports hernia surgery), Jesse Marsch (fractured jaw), Claudio Suárez (R hip strain), Carey Talley (L thigh strain), Raphaël Wicky (R ankle surgery), Alex Zotinca (R knee surgery) and defender Shavar Thomas (yellow card accumulation).

Esky returns

2008-08-31T06:26:00+00:00

Alecko Eskandarian was the last player in the locker room on Saturday night. I don't know if he was getting treatment or not but he walked into the shower after nearly everyone else was dressed and on their way out to whatever they had going on after the game.

As I took an empty seat next to him, a camera crew approached him and began recording as I fired away some questions.

Tuesday's Column & Chivas USA Gameday

2008-08-26T08:29:42+00:00

Chivas USA kicks off its CONCACAF Champions League campaign tonight in Panama against Tauro F.C.

Kickoff is at 5 p.m. live on Galavision or delayed at 7 p.m. on Fox Soccer Channel after the Champions League New England Revolution-Joe Public (Trinidad & Tobago) game at 5 p.m.

Here's what the winners of the preliminary stage are striving for.

San Jose Earthquakes-Chivas USA Post-Game

2008-08-24T08:11:31+00:00

Not the most stirring of games.

But both teams got a valuable point.

And Chivas USA pulled into a tie with the Galaxy in the standings with an identical 6-9-6 record.

Preki wasn't happy:

"I'm disappointed we didn't get three points. I thought we were the better team on the night.

Preki post-Quakes

2008-08-24T05:09:00+00:00

Here's some of Preki's thoughts after his team split points with the 'Quakes. There's not going to be any video of Frank Yallop, because he didn't do a post-game presser.

San Jose Earthquakes (5-9-6) at Chivas USA (6-9-5)

2008-08-24T02:23:45+00:00

Five changes for Chivas USA tonight with a Tuesday CONCACAF preliminary round game looming Tuesday in Panama as Coach Preki tries to rest some starters, while defender Cary Talley is the latest to join a long injury list with a thigh strain. Six players are still out including striker Maykel Galindo

Zach Thornton is in goal, while Jim Curtin replaces Claudio Suarez as the long defensive change.

2008 MLS All-Douchebag Team

2008-08-22T03:33:00+00:00

douchebag: (n) an individual with an over inflated sense of self worth, often combined with a low level of intelligence, typically behaves in a ridiculous manner with no sense of how moronic he appears

In soccer teams, you know that have certain players that you just love to hate. Everything they do on the field drives you crazy.

U.S., Mexico Win WC Qualifiers, Chivas USA is Crushed and U.S. Women go For Olympic Gold at 6 a.m.

2008-08-21T06:06:44+00:00

I'm getting up to watch the 6 a.m. U.S.-Brazil Olympic women's football final.

So briefly:
*The U.S. continued its domination of Guatemala Wednesday with a 1-0 win in the first game of the semifinal round of World Cup qualifying.

*Sven Wins For Mexico.

*CONCACAF WCQ Scores.

Preki chilling with Vlade Divac

2008-08-19T17:02:51+00:00

Preki doesn't mess around. He rolls deep and chills with his entourage.

Thats how he rolls.

Houston host the surviving members of Chivas USA

2008-08-19T16:47:16+00:00

ChivaGirls ready to suit up against Houston Dynamo if needed!

Chivas USA take on the Dynamo Wednesday night. Well, half of the Chivas USA will take on the Dynamo while the other half remain on the injury list. Lets do the math.

28 Full squad
-11 Injured
-1 International Duty
_____
16

Sixteen players are healthy and available for the matchup.

Chivas USA Midfielder Jesse Marsch Out Up to Eight Weeks With Broken Jaw

2008-08-16T00:55:36+00:00

Veteran Chivas USA midfielder Jesse Marsch, a team leader and defensive stalwart, is out for six to eight weeks with a fractured jaw suffered in Thursday's game against the Galaxy, the team confirmed today.

He joins an ever-growing injury list at the club that has hampered its effort to match last season's performance when Chivas USA was Western Conference champion.