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Say hello to Danny Szetela

Behind the Badge 15 July @ 05:05 PM EST

We just got word from General Manager Dave Kasper that the club has acquired 22-year old Danny Szetela via allocation. The midfielder arrived in D.C. this week and trained with the team for the first time this afternoon. He will not be available for Saturday's match, as we are still awaiting receipt of his International Transfer Certificate.

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US Assistant Novak Calls It Quits

Letters From Vagabondia 28 May @ 09:33 PM EST
CHICAGO (May 28, 2009) — U.S. Men's National Team assistant coach Peter Nowak has resigned from his position with U.S. Soccer to pursue other career opportunities.
Nowak served as head coach Bob Bradley's top assistant for more than two years, and led the U.S. Under-23 Men's National Team during the 2008 Beijing Olympics. Click to continue reading...

WPS unknowns outshine established stars

Soccer By Ives 16 April @ 08:56 AM EST

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By CHRISTA MANN

With only a few weeks of WPS competition underway, fans of Women's Professional Soccer are witnessing an interesting dynamic.

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WPS unknowns outshine established stars

Soccer By Ives 16 April @ 08:56 AM EST

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                                                                 Photo by ISIphotos.com

By CHRISTA MANN

With only a few weeks of WPS competition underway, fans of Women's Professional Soccer are witnessing an interesting dynamic.

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Maradona y Ronaldinho Olympics Day

Futblog 29 August @ 01:22 AM EST
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Originally uploaded by azzurri_nr1 Una de las imagenes menos esperadas de los Juegos olímpicos fue la visita de Diego Armando Maradona y aun menos esperada que besara la mano de Ronaldinho.
A final de cuentas el yerno de Diego el Kun Aguero junto con Messi le ganaron la partida al carioca. Click to continue reading...

Argentina's Olympic Gold Sets Them Up For 2010

Put The Boot In 27 August @ 04:52 AM EST
The discussion before the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing began largely centered around Brazil's quest for their first ever Olympic title. The question of how the Olympic gold medal could escape the most successful and internationally recognised football nation of all time was one which was frequently asked in the build-up to the games, and one which would often baffle. Click to continue reading...

Argentina's Olympic Gold Sets Them Up For 2010

Put The Boot In 27 August @ 04:52 AM EST
The discussion before the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing began largely centered around Brazil's quest for their first ever Olympic title. The question of how the Olympic gold medal could escape the most successful and internationally recognised football nation of all time was one which was frequently asked in the build-up to the games, and one which would often baffle. Click to continue reading...

Argentina Win the Gold

il Mondo di Calcio 23 August @ 05:26 PM EST
Argentina beat Nigeria 1-0 to capture the gold medal at the 2008 Olympic games. Argentina was my pick, and the favorite of many to win the gold at these Olympic games, and they didn't disappoint.  Angel di Maria scored for Argentina in the 58th minute off a great through ball from Lionel Messi. Messi wasn't able to score in the game, but was key to every attacking chance Argentina had in the game Click to continue reading...

Going for gold

Hasta El Gol Siempre 22 August @ 09:00 PM EST
In a couple of hours' time, Argentina will be going for a second gold medal of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games when the men's football team take on Nigeria, their conquerors in Atlanta 1996, in the OFT final. Argentina are seeking to defend their title, having demolished arch-rivals Brazil 3-0 in the semi, with Liverpool [. Click to continue reading...

United States Receives Gold For Soccer

The Footie 21 August @ 07:19 PM EST
The United States women's team celebrate their victory over Brazil for the Gold medal in 2008 Olympic Games. The Olympic team included Hope Solo, Heather Mitts, Christie Rampone, Lindsay Tarpley, Shannon Boxx, Amy Rodriguez, Heather O'Reilly, Carli Loyd, Kate Margraf, Angela Hucles, and Lori Chalupny. Click to continue reading...

United States Receives Gold For Soccer

The Footie 21 August @ 07:19 PM EST
The United States women's team celebrate their victory over Brazil for the Gold medal in 2008 Olympic Games. The Olympic team included Hope Solo, Heather Mitts, Christie Rampone, Lindsay Tarpley, Shannon Boxx, Amy Rodriguez, Heather O'Reilly, Carli Loyd, Kate Margraf, Angela Hucles, and Lori Chalupny. Click to continue reading...

Sergio Aguero sends Argentina into gold contention

Soccer City FC 19 August @ 01:36 PM EST
Sergio Aguero confirmed his status as one of the world's greatest talents when he sent Argentina through to the Olympic final in a 3-0 triumph at the expense of Brazil. Dunga's team were uninspiring for much of the semi-final but the convincing defeat ended their hopes of landing their maiden gold medal in the men's football at the Olympics. Click to continue reading...

US Women’s National Team Hosts Ireland In Chicago September 20th

Springfield MO Soccer 18 August @ 05:37 PM EST

From the US Soccer website:

The U.S. Women???s National Team will take on Ireland in a three-match tour following the 2008 Olympic Games, hitting stops on the East Coast and Midwest shortly after their return from the 2008 Olympic Games in China.

The Fall Tour gets underway on Saturday, Sept.

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South America Beckons For Olympic Gold As Brazil and Argentina Stroll Through To Quarters

Soccer City FC 13 August @ 09:02 AM EST

Brazil are second-favourites to win the Gold medal in the men's football at the 2008 Summer Olympics held in Beijing after they eased to the top of the standings in Group C. Victories in their three group matches meant they advanced to the quarter-finals in a storming fashion. The 2007 South American Youth Championship victors eased past the hosts China 3-0 in their final match and they will now face Cameroon, who finished runners-up in Group D behind Italy.

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