Hey everybody, I have had an insanely busy last couple of days so unfortunately I wasn't able to write a full entry for this morning. However, I didn't want to leave the site blank for you guys so I thought I'd share a short -- yet loaded -- question with you all.

You can check out the poll after the jump.

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One of the more quiet acquisitions that MLSE made this summer was a controlling stake in the football specialty channel GolTV. The purchase may be the first step towards making a TFC TV channel but of course that means MLSE will need to create a full line-up of programming. As with any network, not all of the shows can be big hits - such as. Click to continue reading...

One of the common themes from press conferences and interviews with Mark Hughes this season has been his satisfaction with the current make up of the squad. This time he is praising the application and attitude to the training sessions:

City's boss also admitted that not every player in the squad he inherited last year was able to rise to the challenge of his demanding regime - but there is no dissent in the camp today.

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A decision that could be said to be an interesting one. The Sports Business Journal is reporting that the league owners have decided to move this year's MLS Cup in Seattle to prime-time TV on November 22nd. The switch also sees the game go from network TV to cable TV for the first time.

The owners are hoping the later start time will enhance the stadium atmosphere which should translate into a better TV viewing experience.

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With Barcelona, Valencia, Real Madrid and Bilbao all atop the standings it appears that someone needs to step up and separate themselves from the pack.� Unfortunately, it's too early to tell who that will be.

I spent an entire previous column lamenting how the major acquisitions for Real Madrid might derail their entire club:� Well, right now they're making me look good.

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Right in the middle of a playoff run, a fully fit squad is vital for D.C. United to prevent a second consecutive absence from the playoffs.

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Right in the middle of a playoff run, a fully fit squad is vital for D.C. United to prevent a second consecutive absence from the playoffs.

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Isn't it amazing how long it takes Fifa to put put five words together and then act upon them. Football's transfer system is flawed and everybody knows it, so why is it only now that constructive action is being taken?

The biggest problem faced by the current system is the widespread tapping-up of players and the lack of either a deterrent or preventative measures.

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The 2009-10 La Liga season is nearly upon us and we here at Mad About Fútbol will breakdown the chances and player movement of all 20 teams in Spain's 1st division for the 2009-10 season. This time we will breakdown Getafe Club de Fútbol, the Madrid side known as Azulones
LAST SEASON (2008-09):
Getafe barely stayed up in the 1st division last year. Click to continue reading...

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In a competition that is becoming somewhat of a nightmare for D.C. United, they couldn't get their 2009 CONCACAF Champions League campaign off to a good start. Two late goals from Jerry Palacios and Marios Berrios were the difference as United's poor road record continued this year.

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In a competition that is becoming somewhat of a nightmare for D.C. United, they couldn't get their 2009 CONCACAF Champions League campaign off to a good start. Two late goals from Jerry Palacios and Marios Berrios were the difference as United's poor road record continued this year.

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The New York Red Bulls' nightmare season is apparently going to lead to some people losing their jobs, but not as quickly as some might have imagined.

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The New York Red Bulls' nightmare season is apparently going to lead to some people losing their jobs, but not as quickly as some might have imagined.

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Update!

Last week it was rumored in local news media that the Toronto FC may loan Marco Velez to the Islanders.

Earlier today the Puerto Rico Islanders management confirmed that Marco Vélez would be joining the Islanders to assist the team in the race to the USL championship.

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Before the season, there wasn't much about Major League Soccer I felt sure of. I wasn't sure how my favorite team, DC United, was going to respond given all of its offseason acquisitions and the makeup of the attack.
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As reported earlier by MLS Talk correspondent Kartik Krishnaiyer, Miami FC have signed U-20 start Gale Agbossoumonde.
The native of Benin was a fundamental stalwart in the US defense during the qualifiers in Mexico that were cut short due to the swine flu breakout. Agbossoumonde signed with the USL side and what made it final was the win by the Puerto Rico Islanders against Toronto FC. Click to continue reading...

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Liverpool never planned on selling Xabi Alonso, but in the end the Reds couldn't fight off Real Madrid.

One of the lengthier transfer sagas of the summer concluded on Tuesday with Liverpool agreeing to sell the Spanish international to Real Madrid for £30 million ($50.76 million).

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Liverpool never planned on selling Xabi Alonso, but in the end the Reds couldn't fight off Real Madrid.

One of the lengthier transfer sagas of the summer concluded on Tuesday with Liverpool agreeing to sell the Spanish international to Real Madrid for £30 million ($50.76 million).

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With a new job just around the corner, Zenit St Petersburg boss Dick Advocaat has now got no qualms about letting his feelings be known.
Having just completed the signing of Torino star Alessandro Rosina on Friday, everyone was happy it appears apart from coach Advocaat.
Advocaat was apparently fuming that he actually didn't sanction the move for the Italian and does not believe the Italian is a good addition to the squad. Click to continue reading...

The odds on FC Dallas sneaking into the MLS playoffs got longer today with the news that they have agreed to sell Kenny Cooper to Bundesliga team TSV 1860 Munich. As per MLS policy, terms of the deal were not disclosed.

Cooper, 24, has spent three seasons with FC Dallas, racking up an impressive 40 goals in 90 appearances, which is good for the team's all-time top spot.

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This man is heading out of the New York Red Bulls!
From the Red Bull New York Front Office, the team announced today that it has waived midfielder Khano Smith.
Smith, 28, has played in eight games this season for New York, starting in six. He was signed by the Red Bulls during the off-season on February 12 from Seattle Sounders FC in exchange for allocation money. Click to continue reading...

Probably not. If anything, the team is moving backwards--as hard as that may be to believe. Its newest acquisitions--Leo Krupnik, Bouna Kondoul and Ernst Obster--do absolutely nothing to address the team's various shortcomings. Its coach remains unwilling to budge on tactical or lineup strategies and continues to make decisions that boggle the mind. Click to continue reading...

Wenger set to splash some cash..surely not!

The Rumour

ARSENAL want Roma's Mirko Vucinic to replace Emmanuel Adebayor.

Talks are under way for £17million rated Vucinic, following the £25m sale of Adebayor to Manchester City.

The Montenegro star, 25, has insisted he is happy in Rome, despite also being linked with Manchester United and Tottenham.

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Real Madrid officially announced the addition of Esteban Granero for the next four seasons after the player has played with Getafe in the last two, fulfilling a fundamental role.
Granero thus becomes the seventh player to incorporate to Madrid this season after the millionaire acquisitions of Cristiano Ronaldo, Kaká, Benzema, Albiol, Negredo and Garay. Click to continue reading...

Inter boss is not satisfied with the transfer window; Moratti said to him no to ask for excuses and the Portuguese is looking up north, where fiercely reinforced Juventus are set to get back what they rightfully deserve. Mourinho is avoiding press in Los Angeles, where the team is on preparations but knowing him, the Portuguese won't be quiet for much longer.

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Sir Alex is making Carlos Tevez's return to Old Trafford as a City player very challenging. This old master of mind games is psyching out the upstart team with their riches and new shiny acquisitions. The Daily Mail has an interview with plenty of digs at Tevez and City.

The Argentinian player is not worth £25m in his estimation.

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So now that we've already reviewed and analyzed DC United's acquisitions and departures since the close of the 2008 season, let's take a look at the trades. Basically just one big one, and a couple players swapped for late-round draft picks.
1. The biggest offseason move was DC United trading Ivan Guerrero, Colorado's own designated player slot, and a 2010 2nd round draft pick to the Rapids for Christian Gomez and goalkeeper Mike Graczyk.

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Morning everyone. A couple of things have been happening in the world of Arsenal in the past few days so I figured I'd keep everyone up to date.
First of all, it's only 8 days until the first preseason match! We'll get to see that annual match vs Barnet, which while not an overly competitive match usually, it is the return of football each year and that is something to be celebrated. Click to continue reading...

Well, sort of "the big leagues". What I am getting at with the preceding comment is that one of the fascinating things about world soccer is the behind the scenes work that a professional soccer team's manager and front-office has to do throughout the year to keep a viable team together. Case in point: Yura Movsisyan's move to Randers FC of Denmark.

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Good morning, be gentle with me, I am *boilking* somewhat. They say never mix wine and beer, right? Who knew they meant over the course of a night and not just in the same glass?

Anyway, plenty going on this morning. The main news from yesterday was the fact that Robin van Persie has signed a new long-term contract with the club.

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If there is one team that is secretly thriving in a summer of high-profile transfers, it is Birmingham City. As mentioned by my fellow Premiership Talk writer, Brian Lofrumento, the newly promoted outfit is reportedly pursuing former Arsenal captain Patrick Viera, which is in addition to a handful of other acquisitions made recently.

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It's turning into Burnley week here. The newly promoted EPL club made some nice acquisitions to their squad yesterday, bringing in Fletcher and Mears.
But the good PR stops there. When I found out that Burnley would be making the 6,000 mile trip to California next month for a pre-season tour of the US and a few friendlies right in my backyard, I got very excited. Click to continue reading...

With July upon us it's finally time to get back into action again following the month-long Allsvenskan break. July 1st marks the official end of the silly summer. The transfer window opens in Sweden as well as the rest of Europe and Allsvenskan starts back up just a few days later. Transfer speculations are sure to continue with even more fervor as vacations end and European clubs look over their assets and needs. Click to continue reading...

Liverpool have confirmed that Glen Johnson has joined them today from Portsmouth, in a deal reportedly worth £18.5 million, though there has apparently been some negotiation around the fee due to Pompey still owing the Merseysiders money from the deal that took Peter Crouch to the South Coast. Click to continue reading...

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Fulham has had its share of Americans pass through the ranks in recent years, with many enjoying very successful stints.

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