(The entry is formulated from the transcript obtained via Integrated Marketing Solutions Group -IMSG, the PR agency of Nike Singapore)
(P.S: The copyrights of the images depicted in this blog entry belong to Nike, unless stated on the images itself.)
In its quest to help players to maintain their game in order to excel further to the next level, sporting apparel giants Nike had recently launched their latest collection of football boots - the "4 Silo" with aim to help them in achieving that goal.

Photo: Daniel Gajdamowicz

Philadelphia Union

Sebastien Le Toux tweets, "Just got traded to Vancouver ! Saddest day for me in my Philadelphia Union story.... Still can't believe it"

The Union host Vancouver Whitecaps on March 31.

Take a look at Adam Cann's roundup of the evolution of Sebastien Le Toux to Vancouver rumors for links, but to summarize, the Union appear to be trading Le Toux to Vancouver for allocation money.

Ducky's Note: Rathna Prashanth looks at a novel way to solve Torres' striking problem. By getting rid of Drogba!

Legend, proven goal scorer, leader on the pitch- these are some of the terms that describe the powerful Ivorian Drogba, aka the Top Dog of the Bridge. At 150 goals and still counting, not only has he been an amazing goalscorer for Chelsea, he has also been a tremendous athlete.

Every person has a talent. Some have a talent with numbers; others are incredibly handy and can build whatever their hearts desire. Some people are intellectually gifted, while others are incredible athletes and invariably, the ones we love the most. It's easy to see why too, for an athlete's allure is a visual treat that invokes a sense of wonderment and a slight tinge of jealousy by the spectator.

Kickette: knowingly exploiting men (including those from the Brasiliense first team) for nefarious purposes since 2006. Image via brasiliensefc.com.br.

We were looking forward to dusting off our radical feminist costumes and having a good old bitch when we found out that Brazilian side Brasiliense FC had been pushing soft porn on their club website in a bid to boost site traffic.

When approached to declare this blog as an ally for basic human rights, it was not a question of whether or not I would support the cause, but rather when I had the time to give the occasion a proper write up.

The ability to utilize one's inherent and unique version of humanity is something that the Brotherly Game strongly supports.

Often when we are putting out the team schedule on ussoccer.com or through Twitter @ussoccer, we refer to a particular training as a ‘regeneration session'. Inevitably that leads to references to the Borg or Hugh Jackson. So what does the term really mean?

"The best way to describe regeneration is ‘active recovery'," says U.

Apart eleven years of as a Reebok athlete, Spain and Real Madrid captain Iker Casillas has signed an endorsement deal with national team and club sponsor adidas. Casillas was unveiled...

By Dario Camacho - MIAMI, FL (Jan 13, 2011) US Soccer Players -- Last year's Major League Soccer season probably had two of the worst injuries I've ever seen. The first I happen to catch on replay, was Steve Zakuani's broken leg. The physical revulsion of watching a pro athlete's leg dangling, swinging in all improper directions, was an unnecessary reminder of the brutal side of the sport.

That's the message delivered by Mark Verstegen, founder of Athletes' Performance, to the team as they depart Phoenix after nine days of training, fitness and strength exercises, and nutritional education.
The charismatic speaker spent nearly an hour counseling the players on a holistic approach to achieving success in their professional careers, summed up in the mantra 'Every Day is Game Day'.

We've received a lot of questions and comments from folks who are wondering what a day in the life is like for the players in January camp here in Phoenix. As Jurgen Klinsmann and the staff work to get this group ready to play two international matches in a short period of time, they have put together a comprehensive program that covers activities both on and off the field.

Throughout January, the players on the Men's National Team will be providing a first-hand account of what's happening inside the camp as they deal with the rigors of intense training under the watchful eyes of the coaching staff, all the while auditioning for playing time in the two important matches at the end of the month.

Peyton Hillis was everyone's favorite player last year. This year, the Cleveland Browns running back has struggled. Why is Hillis struggling? He claims he's the victim of the Madden Curse.

Said Hillis: "Things didn't work in my favor this year. There's a few things that happened this year that made me believe in curses.

Over the past years, the SSO has posted several articles about neuromuscular training programs designed to reduce the risk of injury. We have been especially concerned about preventing non-contact injuries to the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) in female players. An ACL tear can be personally devastating to the athlete and result in significant financial costs.

U.S. Men's National Team head coach Jurgen Klinsmann announced the 20-player roster for the annual January camp leading up to the games against Venezuela on Jan. 21 at the University of Phoenix Stadium (TICKETS) and Panama on Jan. 25 in Panama City.
ussoccer.com spoke with Klinsmann about his plans for the January camp and where this opportunity fits into the bigger picture of the development of the U.

Slava Mogutin, from "Brosephines" for Vice (October 2011)
I might as well just say it: I've been busy with work. I've been avoiding watching soccer matches on TV and following sports media - because these things provoke me. Plus - and this the biggie - I'm injured and alienated from the local scene which is my muse.

Launching in January in time for the spring training season, the Nike Pro Combat line of baselayer evolves with both a short-sleeve top and shorts a standout combination for the modern athlete looking for premium performance benefits including breathability and compression. The Nike Hypercool Fitted Short Sleeve Top 2.

Sir Alex Ferguson has claimed that Manchester United have enough experience of injuries to get through the season without needing to buy someone in the January transfer window.

"I think it's how you handle the situation," said Ferguson. "We're not panicking. We've got enough experience in the staff to cope with these things.

Rise and Shine is the story of Jay Demerit and his rise to professionalism. I've both reviewed the film and interviewed Jay and still I'm inspired by the story. There is so much to offer fans in watching the film. I wanted to make a personal plea for you the readers to look into it and support the cause.

Sócrates is dead. It's hard to see how anyone could be surprised. It's also hard not to think that he died because he wanted to, since Sócrates always seems to have done what he wanted to. He smoked incessantly because it gave him pleasure; he seems to have ingested vast amounts of alcohol for the same reason.

I'm taking The Mail at face value, even though the whole Seyi Ojo thing blew up in our faces, and saying that this is a done deal. A DONE DEAL. More, after the jump:

Planning for the future

Not much can be reported about the kid. Except that he's a central defender, and will join an already brimming crop of talent at The Bridge, including Jeffrey Bruma, Tomas Kalas, Nathaniel Chalobah, Nathan Ake, et all.

Image: Claudio Villa/Getty Images Europe.

Alessandro Matri: You have got to be kidding me. You are Mario Balotelli. You can't operate a training bib without it turning into an international incident. Or dress yourself. Or go for a pee. I'm an athlete. I make a living using my body.

Twitter might be the demise of the modern athlete, if only by allowing them the medium to do and say stupid shit before their agent and/or PR team can get in the way of a speeding bullet. Adelaide United's Anthony Golec learned this little lesson after one of his tweets, originally designed to be a joking private message to his brother (he says) regarding less than ebullient feelings toward a referee, landed on the whole big wide internet for the public to see.

Article By Lee Camblin
MLS is a league that is in its infancy compared to many other Soccer leagues around the world. When you think that other league structures found in England, Spain, Italy, France, Germany have been around 40,50and even over 100 yrs.
MLS started back in 1993 as part of the USA bid to host the 1994 world cup, which they did host.

So this is a kind of cool clip that was sent to me by NSC Minnesota Stars defender Kevin Friedland with the following note attached.

Hey Shawn,
Hope you are well.
I wanted to share a video from the first leg of the NASL Championship and the last home game in Minnesota.

Seen for the first time during Cesc F bregas' unveiling as a PUMA athlete and worn by the FC Barcelona player during Saturday's La Liga meeting with Sevilla, the PUMA PowerCat 1.12 soccer boot has been officially launched. According to PUMA: The evolution of pitch power makes its debut with the PowerCat 1.

Archie Thompson has been one of the A-League most effective forwards and goalscorers in the A-League.
He's tricky, crafty, plays with a smile and when fit causes havoc.
So why not play Archie nearer to the goal, rather than out on the wing, and you might find that the Victory goal drought is over.

Photo by Nick Turchiaro/ISIphotos.com

Kasey Keller's legendary playing career is winding down, and the expected crowd of more than 60,000 that will salute him at CenturyLink Field for his regular-season home finale Saturday night is a testament to what he's meant to the city of Seattle and U.

There are probably better ways to write this tale. Maybe just that one picture is enough. Or maybe this line from Goalkeeping Coach Tom Dutra says it better.

There's nobody like Kasey.

One of the greatest blessings I've had as a Seattle Sounders fan, and that's really the only way I can write about Kasey Keller, is that one of my heroes in sport plays in front of me almost every day.

Soccer has come a long way in America, but the MLS can still not compete with the excitement and fan devotion that exists in the foreign leagues. Part of soccer-s problem in America is that it is not popular; the majority of the stadiums are empty when MLS games are being played. This does not mean the MLS lacks quality and skilled players; there are many high-quality players, and during the off-season they often find themselves playing for teams in Europe.

Cancer is one of the biggest killers in the World with no definite cure except early detection and a will to beat that illness, now you can help Kick Breast Cancer into Touch while also filling your kit bag with some of the most innovative equipment needed to become a better athlete.

I hope Richard doesn't mind but I wanted to draw everyone's attention to a charity run on 23rd October 2011. A few weeks back I wrote about Roger Brown following his sad passing at the age of 58. Subsequently I discovered that his son-in-law to be, Peter Drakeley, was running for charity. There's only a few weeks to go and I think Peter could do with a sponsorship boost.

Just a few quick hits from around the soccer business landscape. We'll start with David Beckham, who is nearing the end of his Galaxy contract while continuing to play at a high level. ESPN.com is reporting (via the Associated Press), that Becks "personal income" from sponsor ship deals rose 30% last year.

The 2011 ESPN Magazine Body Issue is hitting the shelves soon. In it, there are a number of star athletes naked. Perhaps the most famous naked athlete this year is reigning NBA Rookie of the Year Blake Griffin. Blake Griffin naked pictures? Personally, I don't get the point.

What would Blake Griffin get out of appearing naked in ESPN Magazine.

Part 1...Fat Footballers
If I was to ask you to name the fattest footballer currently plying their trade in the Premiership then what would your answer be? A difficult question to answer isn't it. Perhaps Yakubu? And even then he is hardly a Rik Waller lookalike. Fat Frank? Lets be honest here, this is really just a moniker and probably arose because over 10 yards he is slower than most people's grannies, rather then anything to do with his actual physique.

Training for acceleration is vital in helping a player to become faster, but improvement in acceleration may not transfer into improved performance on the field. If the athlete is unable to decelerate from those faster speeds in a timely and controlled manner, it can lead to ineffectiveness on the field or, worse, an injury.

"I think this is a team game and unfortunately there isn't an equal level between my teammates and I." -Rafa Marquez

I'm not an athlete, I've never been one so my understanding on the locker room dynamic is limited. However, as a human who has engaged in a variety of relationships in the last 31 years (I'm dating myself) I think I understand the importance of not selling out people you work with.

Much to no one's surprise, Sergio Agüero was officially unveiled as a Puma Football athlete, 13.09.2011. He'll be wearing the jumping cat brand's boots (which have 'Benji' stitched on the sides for his son, Benjamin) in today's MCFC v. Napoli Champions League game.

Konami Digital Entertainment, Inc. has announced that Neymar da Silva Santos Júnior, Santos' main striker player, is joining Cristiano Ronaldo as featured cover athlete for Pro Evolution Soccer 2012, set to release in the Americas on September 27th. Both players embody the many advances the game offers this year.

QPR want to sign David Beckham | The Sun |Sport|Football.

Upon reading this article, I couldn't help thinking if their was anything more outlandish that the UK media could spew forth on a relatively slow weekend of soccer news. David Beckham to QPR so he get's a shot at winning a spot on Britain's upcoming 2012 Olympic squad ?