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Pro Evolution Soccer 2009 Kick FIFA 2009 From UK Top Game Charts

2008-10-24T16:15:02+00:00

SoccerFiesta.net - Just days after its release, Konami Pro Evolution Soccer 2009 Games reported kick EA Sports FIFA 09 from the top of UK Games Charts. FIFA 09 drop a 54 percent drop in sales for FIFA and slid into the number two of the charts.

Funny Moments In Soccer: Video

2008-10-01T02:20:12+00:00

I needed to just have some fun today so here are some of the funniest moments caught by video cameras during soccer games. Most of the clips are all over the Internet but some of them are different so I'm sure everyone will see something new. So enjoy. Funny Moments In Soccer - Watch more free [.

REPORT: Further Evidence that MLS Eyes Single-Table Future

2008-09-30T20:05:00+00:00

We love the single table format. That said, we also love rumors that MLS may be headed in that direction. With everyone from Sean Wheelock to Greg Lalas, to Shep Messing commenting on it as of late there must be something to the rumors. So we decided to look for any fact based evidence rather than seek out a New York bartender who keeps Don Garber's tab.

Rain, rain, go away...

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

This rain.

Ordinarily, I don't mind rain. I don't mind it Monday-Friday, when I'm trapped in front of my computer at work. I don't mind it at night, when I'm undertaking reasonable efforts to capture eight hours of sleep.* I don't mind it in the late-afternoon on a hot, sticky August day, when it arrives minutes after a severe thunderstorm warning.

Soccer Games

2008-09-26T17:48:23+00:00

Written By Guest Author We may know someone who loves to play soccer. This enthralling game has many people in its grasp. You will find that there are many stores that stock various items for soccer. There is also another side to soccer that few of us are aware of. This is the world of soccer [.

Soccer at Yankee Stadium New York Times article

2008-09-23T02:55:00+00:00

Here's a great article from the New York Times on the history of soccer games that were played at Yankee Stadium during the years, including a classic one between Santos and Benfica in 1968, which features 2 of the all-time greats in Pele and Eusebio. I did some digging and found some footage of a game between Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspurs from 1952.

Poll: How Much Attention Do You Give To Football Games?

2008-09-21T21:00:03+00:00

The way that we experience soccer on television has changed considerably in the past 10 years. There's more of it available on television. There are more channels showing matches. And we're even watching more games online. But I'm curious to know whether you attention to watching soccer games has changed too.

Soccer Practice

2008-09-20T08:13:51+00:00

Written by Guest Author Roue Yecpot We have all heard the saying practice makes perfect, right? Well this is somewhat true in soccer. Whilst practice can help there are other factors that need to be addressed in order for the game to be fun and for your team to win some soccer games. So why exactly should [.

Weekend Soccer Opportunities

2008-09-12T05:03:22+00:00

If the weather cooperates (although I need to be inside finalizing the Magazine...) there are LOTS of opportunities to see some fine soccer this weekend.

I'm going to have to put a poll up one of these days because I think my High School soccer coverage is the most important item for the vast majority of you.

Weekend Soccer Opportunities

2008-09-12T05:03:22+00:00

If the weather cooperates (although I need to be inside finalizing the Magazine...) there are LOTS of opportunities to see some fine soccer this weekend.

I'm going to have to put a poll up one of these days because I think my High School soccer coverage is the most important item for the vast majority of you.

Out of the gym, onto the field

2008-08-23T16:08:00+00:00

Someone pointed out to me the moment he knew the U.S. was going to defeat Brazil for the gold medal.

It was during the break for the overtime periods, when Brazil's players fell to the ground to rest, exhausted. The U.S. players were obviously fitter, and a tired Brazilian defense would probably give up chances.

Japan Celebrates 2-0 Win Over China

2008-08-17T23:02:47+00:00

Japan's Women Football team celebrates 2-0 win over China to play in semifinals round during the 2008 Summer Olympic Games in Beijing. The game was played August 15 at the Qinhuangdao Stadium in Qinhuangdao, China. Canada unfortunately lost to the United States. Image courtesy of Newscom. Technorati Tags: summer olympics,beijing olympic soccer,olympic soccer games,olympic football Share This

National past time

2008-08-12T06:28:00+00:00

I went to Dodger stadium to cover Chivas USA's Claudio Suarez throwing out the ceremonial first pitch. I needed quotes for my SuperClasico preview, plus I thought a pic of Nomar and Claudio would look good on the blog. I didn't intend to stay for the game, but it turns out that I parked in the wrong spot.

Singaporeans sign up for Canberra

2008-08-07T22:24:00+00:00

The potential for overseas sign-ups for the Canberra and Region A-League team is, I believe, significant.

Overnight Razif Bahari from Singapore, left Canberra 5 years ago, only failed to sign-up as he got an error message. But the email he sent to his friends, (see below) all ex-Canberrans, from other countries is interesting.

Essential Olympic Soccer Web sites - & a Trivia Challenge

2008-08-07T21:59:55+00:00

Even though the men's and women's Olympic soccer tournamanets are already under way, the games proper begin Friday.

Before we get to some suggested Web sites to maximize your Olympic soccer experience, here's a trivia question for you: what percentage of the 18-player U.S. Men's Olympic roster has ties to Southern California?

Wizards @ United Game Day #18

2008-08-02T22:46:00+00:00

Greetings from RFK Stadium, home of D.C. United. The stadium is old but comfy for the home side usually, but they've struggled recently at home.

Will Daniel is in town for this match again. If you don't recall a story from earlier this year, check it out here. Daniel first met Jimmy Conrad back in 1997 when Conrad was a member of UCLA's NCAA Final 4 team.

MLSnet Launches Pub Section

2008-07-30T20:52:15+00:00

I must say after seeing a list of pubs across the land, I want a drink, preferably a Sam Adams. Anyways, I thought this was worth passing along to you all because I know how much some of you probably drink before, during, after and in-between soccer games. MLSnet, the one and only, has launched a [..

Definitely noticed

2008-07-29T23:11:00+00:00

There may have been only a few people who bothered to read all the way through the comments on my post about Toronto fans at the MLS All-Star Game. One major point of contention was whether or not very many people were actually watching the exhibition match (the implication being that it didn't matter how the fans behaved because few saw it).

Sideline Views Blog - Interesting Survey

2008-07-26T21:08:00+00:00

Here's a link to an interesting survey on the Sideline Views Blog. I would encourage all who are interested to respond and please post your responses here to and maybe we can get some dialogue going. My answers are listed below.

# Is U.S. Soccer on the right track in attracting potential fans?

Whaddayathink?

2008-07-26T03:59:00+00:00

Someone is working on a U.S. Soccer project (it's not the federation, it's a scholarly venture), focusing on the men's team and sent me a list of questions, wanting my perspective. I know what I think, and usually people don't have to ask twice for my opinion, but I'm well aware that there's a world of different thoughts out there.

Dealing With Overly Helpful Soccer Parents

2008-07-22T23:58:12+00:00

Although it is massively important that the soccer parents attend their children's soccer games and soccer training in order to offer support and encouragement, it can become very annoying when they start getting overly helpful. This can become very disruptive and contribute to upsetting the well laid out plans that you have worked hard on [.

Olympic Games Soccer Web Site Launched

2008-07-22T21:39:15+00:00

NBC has unveiled what looks the most comprehensive Web site I've seen yet that covers the men's and women's soccer tournaments at next months Olympics.

Hey, you'd come with something like that as well if you'd invested jillions of dollars for the rights to the Olympics

Check it out here.

On the seventh day he....worked some more

2008-07-14T02:47:00+00:00

Well, work in my position doesn't exactly require any heavy lifting, so i don't want this to come off as complaining, because i'm not.

After a long and fruitful night promoting the Red Stars at the Fire game* at Toyota Park Saturday, i put in 12 hours today, but it was all good and fun.

This morning i left for Judson College at 10 am for the WPSL game between local FC Twente3 and Chicago Red Stars WPSL affiliate MYSC Lady Blues.

Soccer fans will be well-served by NBC during Olympics

2008-07-05T23:27:01+00:00

The days of plausibly live matches, commerical interruptions and tape delay seem gone, as NBC has teamed up with two major cable companies to create four special all-Olympics channels including an all-soccer one. One channel will be devoted exclusively to carrying men's and women's soccer games 12 hours a day, while a second channel will carry [.

Rolling out on streamers

2008-07-01T21:31:00+00:00

I've been waiting to see how this plays out...

Throwing streamers at the opposing team has become the cool thing to do at soccer games in the US. Why? I'm not sure, but it opened a dangerous door. American soccer fans used be upset about things being thrown at our national team players in Central America, now American soccer fans are throwing streamers, beers, etc.

I hate penalty kicks!

2008-06-19T23:46:00+00:00

I thought for my first post that I would start this off by talking about the one thing in the modern game of soccer (I am American therefore I call it soccer, why I don't really know) that really bothers me the most and that is the use of penalty kicks to end a game. Nothing has ruined more great soccer games then penalty kicks.

I hate penalty kicks!

2008-06-19T23:46:00+00:00

Protecting the Egoal

2008-06-18T18:02:00+00:00

"Ego defensiveness" is apparently what is behind raging soccer parents. (Nothing implied about Martin, here, it's just coincidence he's now a new dad.)

I have to laugh at the coping strategies, though. Sucking on a lollipop? Picturing Elton John? Of course, if it works, I have no complaints.

Some fun on-line soccer-related video games

2007-09-20T20:45:00+00:00

Bend it like Beckham
One of the better free kick flash games I've played.

Virtual Foosball with Premiership teams
Fun, but not very hard

Stan James original free kick challenge
Probably one of the most unique and original plays on free kicks. Not easy.

Rooney on the Rampage
Very little to do with soccer other than it uses the likeness of Wayne Rooney, who gets the idea to head butt his opponents by watching Zidane in last year's World Cup.