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Weekly Interview Poll

2008-09-29T22:07:00+00:00

Back again with another interview poll between Thad at The Back Post and myself on who should be interviewed this week. Remember you can vote both on this page and on Thad's over at his blog. Don't forget to put in your questions as well for each of the players or questions in general for those specific players.

NC HIGH SCHOOL NEWS 9/29/08

2008-09-28T13:51:00+00:00

West Stanly goalkeeper Cody Tucker punts the ball away during a recent match. Tucker earned the 1-0 shutout over #1-ranked Central Academy Wednesday night. West Stanley vs. Central Academy The Stanley News and Press 9/26 Gray Stone vs. Monroe & Central Academy vs. Gray Stone The Stanley News and Press 9/24 Gray Stone vs.

Reserves Pump TFC 6-0 Sunday

2008-09-22T18:47:00+00:00

Sorry for the delayed post, here's the release about the match. On the Marinelli goal, I've seen elsewhere that Souter scored, but the refs said the initial fumble by Edwards went over the line and Souter pushed it in afterward. Enjoy the rest of the rundown.

KCW Reserves Defeat Toronto FC Reserves 6-0 Sunday

Kansas City Gets Hat Trick from Ivan Trujillo, Two Goals from Ryan Pore

MLS Reserve Division Match
Sunday, September 21, 2008 10:00 a.

This Week in Southwest Missouri High School Soccer

2008-09-22T11:53:24+00:00

This time next week we'll be ready to start thinking about September in the past tense, the season is progressing quickly. Three weeks into the season, with six to play, and some interesting battles are developing.

Tuesday will feature Joplin visiting Glendale.

This Week in Southwest Missouri High School Soccer

2008-09-22T11:53:24+00:00

Tuesday will feature Joplin visiting Glendale.

Big Win!

2008-09-21T02:57:00+00:00

For the second consecutive match, the Wizards came out and took care of business to earn a 2-0 win. Check out the notables below:

· Following the match, Kansas City sits 8-9-8, 32 pts in 6th place in the Eastern Conference.
· Kansas City is one point out of the final playoff place behind D.

Colorado Rapids 2-0 Chicago Fire

2008-09-17T20:34:04+00:00

Who doesn't love a giant-killer game? Despite being at home, the Rapids were the dogs on Sunday and they knew it. They had to shut down Blanco and McBride, and they did it. That's going to (or at least should boost the confidence). It should also help that this was our first back-to-back win all year.

Recap: Midweek English action

2008-09-17T09:36:48+00:00

Brad Friedel nearly earned a shutout on Monday and Reading ran roughshod over Sheffield Wednesday in midweek action in England.

Player Interview Poll

2008-09-15T00:48:00+00:00

The interview is back this week. This week Thad at The Back Post and myself are giving you more options to choose from this week.

Kevin Hartman - Gets his 8th shutout of the season against his old team.
Davy Arnaud - GOTY on the weekend.
Josh Wolff - cheeky back heal for the opening goal.

9/11 Southwest Missouri High School Soccer Report

2008-09-11T23:26:50+00:00

Hillcrest Hornets - 5
Rogersville Wildcats - 1
The Wildcats took the initial lead in this game until the Hornets turned it up a notch. Bryce Collier tied the game enroute to scoring a pair of goals, Mitch Easter got the game-winner and Michael Freeman and Ben Ballhorn added goals as well.

9/8 Central Ozark Conference High School Soccer Report

2008-09-10T02:19:22+00:00

Carthage Tigers - 1
Neosho Wildcats - 0
The only score of the night came on a header by Joe Curti with the assist to Malaquias Ortiz in the 17th minute. Both goalies played well with Steven Curti earning his second shutout in as many tries.

Willard hosts Webb City
Logan-Rogersville hosts Bolivar
Catholic hosts Marshfield
Ozark hosts Branson
Monett hosts Cassville (V only)

Award 2: The Nelly

2008-09-09T20:58:00+00:00

By definition, the Nelly Award goes to the player who is new to the team this year and has made the most significant positive impact. The award's namesake Ryan Nelsen emerged as a star defender in the MLS shortly after joining the team, and served as United's captain during the 2004 championship run.

Lake Balaton Rankings (Sept. 8)

2008-09-08T20:25:00+00:00

Five points if you can guess what country Lake Balaton is in?

For the record, I'd have scored a zero.

Anyway, here are the rankings. One team is on a surge and has shot up, up, up the rankings. They're not in a playoff position yet but I'd take them to beat all the teams from 6-14 without question, at least at home.

Let's Face It

2008-09-07T22:21:00+00:00

This team is not good. Today in Houston, it was abundantly clear, as the Wizards fell to Houston 3-1. In hot an humid conditions down in Houston, the Wizards lost Matt Marquess to cramps before the game had even started. When the game started the team came out a little sluggish, Houston did at the same time though, and it was a rather dull start to the game.

Labor (Day) Barbecue Rankings (Sept. 1)

2008-09-01T07:04:00+00:00

Actually, I won't be home to fire up the grill and cook up some tasty burgers or skewers for anybody today... but it sure does sound good.

Some teams deserve a day off today based on performances from the weekend. Others deserve extra work for their own putrid effort.

1. Columbus (12-6-4).

DC United Reaction - Highway to the Danger Zone

2008-09-01T02:21:00+00:00

Owing to time and family constraints, this is going to be short and ugly. I've not seen much beyond highlights, match writeups, and the reaction of my fellow bloggists, so my own reaction is going to be necessarily quite limited. Have I hemmed and hawed enough? Good. Let's throw a curve and toss in a little Tickle v.

When did the Red Bulls get good?

2008-08-31T17:05:00+00:00

Who ever said that 0-0 matches aren't exciting? That had to be the most competitive match between these two clubs in a couple years. Usually we dominate these matches, and the last one against the Red Bulls should be thrown out, but I can't think of a time we've ever played them to a scoreless draw.

Premiership All-Star Team--Round 2

2008-08-25T23:15:00+00:00

Manchester United's 1-0 victory at Portsmouth earlier this afternoon concluded the second round of fixtures in the Premiership. It would be foolish to read too much into the standings at this point in this season, but it's still interesting to see the likes of Hull City and Newcastle near the top of the table while Portsmouth and Tottenham are languishing at the other end.

No Rojas, Parke or Cichero? No Problem: RBNY 3 - Dynamo 0

2008-08-24T23:06:05+00:00

First off, I have to point out that Kevin Goldthwaite DID say that it would be easier to slice tomatos than to take down Houston. Nostradamus was in the house, as the defense, obliterated by injuries and suspensions, held the Dynamo to a 3- 0 shutout.

Coach Osorio, reacting to the losses in the back, relied heavily on some of the newer pieces in a 4-4-2 formation.

MLS game #21: DCU 3 - Rapids 0

2008-08-24T03:48:06+00:00

A 3-0 scoreline is pretty good, eh? Some in the press box were calling it the most complete United game of the year and it's tough to disagree. Three goals scored, a shutout and players working for their teammates all over the pitch. Two absolute stunners from Joe Vide and Santino Quaranta and a opportunistic Quavas Kirk gets his first career regular season goal.

DC United Reaction - Hide the Bum Hammy Hammer!

2008-08-24T03:20:00+00:00

Jaded. Completely and utterly jaded. That's the only explanation. How else can you describe the sort of malaise I face as I stare at this blank post and wonder what to say. Sure, I pumped my fist and came out of my chair after every United goal. I'm satisfied with the shutout, perhaps even mildly enthused that we hung three on the cRapids, but .

Silverbacks travel north to take on Montreal Impact tonight at Saputo Stadium

2008-08-20T11:25:00+00:00

Atlanta Silverbacks are off to the Great White North to take on Montreal Impact tonight in a match that should help the Backs push closer to securing a playoff spot.

Impact will be looking to play spoiler though on their home field and could use a win to help them climb out of 9th position in the table.

Debriefing for Match 13.19: At Chicago Fire

2008-08-18T19:24:00+00:00

Chicago Fire 0 : 1 D.C. United
Six Word Novel Recap

Black and red likes some yellow.

Media, Traditional and OtherwiseThe Chicago Daily Herald, Orrin Schwarz: "Things changed at the start of the second half Saturday night at Toyota Park. Fans in brand-new No. 20 jerseys sat up straight.

MLS game #19: DCU 1 - Chicago Fire 0

2008-08-17T05:52:11+00:00

The guys earned a solid, grind it out win in Chicago tonight, topping the Fire 1-0 on the strength of Fred's 27th minute goal. In his debut, goalkeeper Louis Crayton made two saves to preserve the shutout - United's second of the year. Coupled with the win in Chicago on June 7, it is the first time in club history that United has taken six points from the Fire on the road in a single season (the two teams have played twice in Chicago in five different seasons, not including the current one).

Stealing an ugly one

2008-08-17T02:43:00+00:00

I remember writing before the season started that we would probably have to win a lot of games 1-0 this year. Well it took five months and a goalkeeper change to finally do it.

I got back from a great week at Ocean City today and opted to purchase the discounted $9.95 MLSlive package, which will probably be used only to watch tonight's match and next Saturday's.

Lhasa Bound Rankings (Aug. 11)

2008-08-11T07:17:00+00:00

We're almost due for another round of my awards updates. I ran oneafter most teams had played 10 games, back in June. We've got most teams now within one or two games of their 20th games, so that should come up soon enough.

For now, here's where the teams stand as I see them.

Houston over the Crew

2008-08-09T00:51:00+00:00

The Crew outshot the Houston but the Dynamo made their only two shots on goal count for a 2-0 shutout at Robertson Stadium to keep the UMLSCC. Goal scorers were Brian Ching and Brad Davis. Moreno won goal of the week but I think it should have gone to Brad Davis.

Sorry I don't have much for this this week.

Tony's Take: Bouncing back, moving head

2008-08-06T17:00:32+00:00

Everybody pretty much agrees that the regular season in MLS is a little bit long. There are so many ups and downs that it's difficult to maintain maximum focus every time you step on the field. In short, there are very few (if any) critical regular season MLS matches played in August: except maybe for this past weekend at R.

Zach Wells on Washington Post Live

2008-08-04T20:37:36+00:00

Fresh off his first MLS shutout of the season, goalkeeper Zach Wells is set to join host Russ Thaler on Washington Post Live tomorrow. WPL airs on Comcast SportsNet from 5-6:30 p.m. and it is always full of tasty morsels.

Have a question for Zach? Feel free to drop it in the comments below and we'll pass them along to Russ before the show.

Debriefing for Match 13.17: Kansas City Wizards

2008-08-04T13:19:00+00:00

D.C. United 2 : 0 Kansas City WizardsSix Word Novel Recap

Finally, the sheet is kept clean.

Media, Traditional and OtherwiseUnitedMania, Chris Webb: "DC United got their first shutout of the season in MLS play behind a strong eight save effort from Zach Wells. Goals on either side of halftime from Luciano Emilio and Jaime Moreno got United back on track after a four game losing streak at RFK.