If you didn't know EA Sports' FIFA 11 hit stores yesterday in North America. So what does the
virtual D.C. United look like?
For starters D.C. United is a two star team, the maximum being five(teams like Manchester
United, Spain, etc) and the lowest behind a half star. Fear not, D.C. is not the only two star team
in MLS according to EA Sports with Houston, Kansas City, New England, Philly, Colorado, Chivas, and
Toronto.
The huge gulf in class between the two teams was eventually exposed as Arsenal won the game
convincingly, albeit with a few hiccups along the way. For a while it looked much closer than it
should have been, mainly due to the endeavour of the hosts, good goalkeeping, and profligacy of the
Arsenal attackers.
by Nick Lichtenberg, writing from a couch in New York City (okay, Brooklyn)
1) Dimitar Berbatov reminds me of Steve Nash.
Nobody would mistake Dimitar Berbatov for an inspirational league MVP. But a few years ago,
Phoenix Suns' point guard (and Tottenham supporter) Steve Nash was still in search of his first NBA
title.
FIFA has released its World Cup 2010 Technical Report in the form of a 9.28 megabyte pdf
document. Which might sound impressive, but only if you haven't read it. Because this thing is 289
pages of fluff, in four different languages.
The document basically contains a lot of pictures, a lot of over-simplifications, and a lot of
glossing over hard truths.
Manchester United have completed their first month of the 2010/11
season, and even though they had a little hiccup against Fulham, it was a pretty successful August
for the Reds.
In their four matches during August, United scored 11 goals with eight different players as well
as being the beneficiaries of an own goal finding the scoresheet.
BY ADAM SERRANO
The Los Angeles Galaxy have been searching for their early season form and on Saturday night
against the best team in the Eastern Conference, they may have rediscovered that magic.
The Galaxy struck for three goals from Edson Buddle, Jovan Kirovski and Dema Kovalenko to defeat
a listless Columbus Crew side 3-1 at the Home Depot Center.
Iker Casillas' kissing buddy Sara Carbonero accidentally ignited a story earlier this week when
she mentioned that Cristiano Ronaldo was selfish. The fact that she mentioned this while defending
Ronaldo didn't prevent some accusatory headlines. Ms. Carbonero didn't choose her words very
wisely, especially for someone who should know a little something about how reporting works (take
the juiciest looking quote, and run with it).
Clarence Seedorf wants to win the Scudetto again in Italy. The start of the Rossoneri is
impressive. Lecce was pulverized and the top attackers Ibrahimovic and Robinho were added to the
mix as well.
And there's more good news for Seedorf. The Champions League draw means that he can look forward
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This story was filed by former Emory (and Parkview) player Patrick Carver
An early goal from Titans of Illinois Wesleyan University was not enough to take down the Eagles
of Emory University today in Atlanta, Georgia.
Illinois Wesleyan features two players from Springfield in Tim Griffin (Parkview) and Tom Marlow
(Parkview).
This match is about as close to a must win as any MLS September contest can be. Toronto FC,
winless in their last four MLS matches, is currently sitting in 10th place only two points ahead of
the Fire in the race for the final MLS wildcard playoff spots. TFC has only eight matches remaining
and only three of those are at home where the Canadian side has been very difficult to beat.
Jose Mourinho looks poised to make the life of a La Liga blogger much more interesting this
year. Already he has compared himself to Harry Potter and now he insists that Madrid are in need of
another striker.
Apparently The Special One asked Florentino Perez to sign another striker before the
transfer window shut with Drogba and Samuel Eto'o at the top of his wishlist.
Prior to each match, New England Soccer Today will invite a reporter from the other side to
provide insight regarding the Revolution's next opponent.
This week, Chivas USA Examiner John Santos shared his thoughts on the state of
Chivas and what the Revs can expect on Friday.
The addition of Laurent Koscielny to the back line and two screening midfielders is anticipated
to help win the ball back quicker.
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As soon as Thomas Vermaelen kicked his first ball in the Premier League Arsene Wenger would have
known he had a bargain in his hands.
The Fire continue to shoot themselves in the foot by not giving themselves an opportunity to
succeed. Late goals allowed, sloppy defending, and listless offensive displays have been a staple
of the team's 2010 season so far. Today's match was no different. This time Wilman Conde was again
the culprit.
In another cracking weekend in the world of Premiership football, it was the attackers who stole
the headlines: Rafael van der Vaart lit up White Hart Lane, Hatem Ben Arfa took the sting out of
Goodison Park and Dimitar Berbatov was the toast of Old Trafford.
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