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Should MLS suspend players for diving?

Soccer By Ives 14 September @ 12:02 PM EDT Blog Details : Related Items
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The subject of diving has become one of the most controversial and widely-discussed topics in European soccer, and it may be time to start addressing it in MLS.

Le Tissier Admits to Gambling on a Game

Pitch Invasion 03 September @ 02:18 PM EDT Blog Details : Related Items
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Given he's got an autobiography to sell, I'm not sure if it's a good or bad thing for former England and Southampton star Matthew Le Tissier that the revelation he placed a spread bet on a game he played in hit the press today, well-buried under the Chelsea news. Le Tissier explained what he says was the only time he ever did this, betting on the time the first throw-in would come:

We were safe from the threat of relegation when we went to Wimbledon on April 17 and, as it was a televised match, there was a wide range of bets available.

Three and a Big One. Weekend picks

Nutmegged 04 September @ 12:43 PM EDT Blog Details : Related Items
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So I was reading an excellent piece from Steve Davis (link here) about the US-El Salvador game tomorrow at Big Sandy. Davis speculates about line-up options for the US and also includes this little tidbit:
(Brian) Ching is almost sure to be in the lineup. His ability to rattle around and make things happen by winning second balls will be critical against what is sure to be a crowded Salvadoran defensive third.

Gophers vs North Dakota State

Inside Minnesota Soccer 06 September @ 01:37 PM EDT Blog Details : Related Items
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The University of Minnesota will be playing North Dakota State on Sunday September, 6 2009 at Elizabeth Lyle Robbie Stadium on the St. Paul campus. Game time is 2:00 pm with $1.00 admission.

On Friday night, the Gophers tied with University of Tennessee 0-0. The Bison enter the match with a 2-1-1 record and have won two straight.

Police make enquiries over Matt Le Tissier betting scam

Off the Post 11 September @ 06:48 AM EDT Blog Details : Related Items
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Old Bill talk to FA about failed spread betting rip-off Police have been in contact with the FA over Matt Le Tissier's admission in his autobiography that he took part in a failed betting scam. OTP thought that giving the book the criminal title Taking Le Tiss was a more heinous offence, but what do we [.

USF women at UCF

Against The Run Of Play 13 September @ 03:06 AM EDT Blog Details : Related Items
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When: Today, 1pm
Where: UCF Soccer Complex, Orlando
The Bulls (2-2-1) found their scoring touch in a big way on Friday night, exploding for six goals against Austin Peay. They will need some of that goal scoring ability to handle UCF on the road. The Knights (4-1-1) upset number four ranked FSU at home on Thursday night in overtime and have not been scored on in the last three matches.

Gophers vs North Dakota State

Inside Minnesota Soccer 06 September @ 01:37 PM EDT Blog Details : Related Items
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The University of Minnesota will be playing North Dakota State on Sunday September, 6 2009 at Elizabeth Lyle Robbie Stadium on the St. Paul campus. Game time is 2:00 pm with $1.00 admission.

On Friday night, the Gophers tied with University of Tennessee 0-0. The Bison enter the match with a 2-1-1 record and have won two straight.

Should MLS suspend players for diving?

Soccer By Ives 14 September @ 12:02 PM EDT Blog Details : Related Items
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Photo by ISIphotos.com

The subject of diving has become one of the most controversial and widely-discussed topics in European soccer, and it may be time to start addressing it in MLS.

The Soccer Talent Drain Matters. (Sort of . . .)

Soccer Soap Box 22 September @ 11:14 PM EDT Blog Details : Related Items
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The bad thing about having a "real job" is that I don't blog about the beautiful game as much as I'd like. There is a silver lining though, I get to ignore lots of topics that are only marginally interesting to me and rather focus on some more interesting theories.

I decided to sit down for a few minutes and think about an article that for blogger standards is ancient (August 26) but that struck a chord for me.