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Wednesday's TV

USSoccerPlayers 10 November @ 05:00 PM EST
Copa del Rey on GolTV: Athletico Bilbao - Vallecano at 3pm. Copa Sudamericana on Fox Sports en Espanol: Cerro Porteno - Fluminense at 8:30pm. Friendly on Azteca: Santos Laguna - Santos at 10:30pm. All Times Eastern Click to continue reading...

Anybody's ballgame

Dan Loney Says It All 06 November @ 01:39 PM EST
I'm happy for Salt Lake fans and all, but let's face it, Columbus losing is going to have some horrifying consequences.
(1) Some may suggest that Frankie Hejduk should not be on the World Cup roster next year. What, just because, contrary to what I predicted, he played perhaps the single biggest role in the Crew losing? Click to continue reading...

Official Bias?: CONCACAF and the USMNT

Major League Soccer Talk 17 October @ 07:44 AM EST

We have had a great deal of discussion this week about officials' bias in CONCACAF towards Mexico. However, I was a bit disappointed that many American fans see the US as a victim in all this. The truth be told, the US benefits from much of the same bias, albeit perhaps from different parts within CONCACAF.

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Mexican Qualification for South Africa Borders on Illegitimate

Major League Soccer Talk 15 October @ 03:23 AM EST

Blanco's Unsporting Ways Led Mexico to Qualification

PREFACE

This blog post is long overdue. My distinct hope was that Mexico WOULD NOT qualify for South Africa, and this article which is sure to arouse controversy would not need to be written.

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Photo Daily: Bees at the Azteca

Pitch Invasion 11 October @ 09:27 AM EST

A bee swarm in El Salvador's goal at the Azteca is extinguished. Mexico went on to win the game and qualify for World Cup 2010.

Photo credit: My television set.

Related posts:

  1. Photo Daily: The Lonely Goalkeeper
  2. Photo Daily: NK Maribor Fans Are Lonely
  3. Photo Daily: Atlético Venezuela fans


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Mexico, US advance to South Africa

Soccerblog 10 October @ 11:29 PM EST

Mexico clobbers El Salvador 4-1, in front of a sellout crowd at Estadio Azteca in Mexico City. Our friend Blanco "technically" scored two of them, although he was awarded just one.

The US surprised everyone including Coach Bradley by leading Honduras and closing it down 3-2.

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Por el boleto a sudafrica!

Fútbol México 10 October @ 01:03 PM EST

La fiesta esta lista, no hay reja que divida la afición del campo de juego, y Javier Aguirre ya hizo retumbar los tambores de guerra, no hay rencor pero hay memoria, mucha memoria.

Después de llegar como bombero y tomar la selección con la soga al cuello Javier Aguirre esta a tres puntos de hacer la tarea, otra vez se encarga de limpiarle el rabo a la federación después de todas sus cagadas está a punto de poner al tri en otro mundial, hasta aquí todo bien, después de los corajes criticas etc.

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Best and worst case scenarios for Saturday

HexagonalBlog 09 October @ 01:21 AM EST
It all depends on your point of view, either as a partisan or a neutral observer, but there are a couple of scenarios that would settle everything in the Hexagonal or leave everything in doubt until Wednesday night. We are practically down to four teams that will finish within any of the top four positions. Click to continue reading...

USA vs. Honduras: Meet the Ref

Soccer By Ives 07 October @ 09:44 AM EST


When the U.S. men's national team takes the field in Honduras, it will see plenty of familiar faces on the opposing team, but the Americans will see an even more familiar face working the game as referee.

The match referee for Saturday's World Cup qualifier is Panamanian official Roberto Moreno, a referee who has become somewhat of a regular in U.

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USA vs. Honduras: Meet the Ref

Soccer By Ives 07 October @ 09:44 AM EST


When the U.S. men's national team takes the field in Honduras, it will see plenty of familiar faces on the opposing team, but the Americans will see an even more familiar face working the game as referee.

The match referee for Saturday's World Cup qualifier is Panamanian official Roberto Moreno, a referee who has become somewhat of a regular in U.

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The Hex Could Have Final Day Drama... Or Not

Center Holds It 06 October @ 08:23 PM EST
Honduras can qualify for its first world cup in 28 years
Matchdays 9 and 10 are upon us here in our little corner of the world. I've knocked about a good number of proverbs and clichés to sum up what we have seen so far in the previous 8 matchdays. I've landed on "it's not how you start, but how you finish. Click to continue reading...

This Just In: SF in Re-Employment Shocker!

The Offside Rules 05 October @ 09:13 AM EST
You may have read in one of "the trades" this morning that your man SF has messed around and got himself a job. And despite the fact that it is written on the internet it is actually true: I am now under the employ of Major League Soccer. I feel like I was relegated and now promoted all in the span of 3 months. Click to continue reading...

México retiró su candidatura para realizar el Mundial 2018 ni en 2022

Futblog 30 September @ 12:28 PM EST
Estadio Azteca
Originally uploaded by Juan_Chanclas Como todos ya saben la noticia del día de ayer fue que México retiró su candidatura para realizar el Mundial por problemas económicos
México no tendrá Mundial de 2018 ni en 2022 anunció Decío de María, Secretario Técnico de la Federación Mexicana de Futbol, después de la reunión que estableció con la Junta de Dueños de los equipos de Primera División. Click to continue reading...

La seleccion de México contra España campeona de Europa en el 2010

Futblog 26 September @ 02:49 PM EST
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Originally uploaded by Rumanía mi país Pasaron 44 largos años, para que España haya logrado de nueva cuenta coronarse Campeón de Europa de la mano de una formidable Dirección Técnica de Luis Aragonés que, luego de ser muy criticado por varias decisiones, hoy le da a la Furia Roja una victoria que les urgía, pues en esos 44 años, a nivel Selección sólo habían podido conseguir la Medalla de Oro en los Olímpicos de Barcelona. Click to continue reading...

Emerging out of the vortex

Nutmegged 11 September @ 11:33 AM EST
Not even the Guardian of Forever can bring me back far enough in the past for this it seems. Man, do the last two weeks feel like an eternity or what? It seems like forever since Dynamo last played a game, instead of the two weeks since the loss to Colorado.
Hopefully, plenty has changed over that time, and if you need a positive sign, there's this from the Boz' Facebook page on Sept. Click to continue reading...

Post Game Pod Questions

Major League Soccer Talk 10 September @ 09:35 AM EST

Our postgame podcast will be taped in a few hours. Guests will be Richard Farley of Inside the Six and World Soccer Reader, along with Jamie Trecker of FOX Sports.

What I plan to address on the pod.

  • Officiating at Azteca. Honduras lost on a pk.
  • Bob Bradley's job performance: I rate him highly given the USSF's constraints, but I am certain my guests will differ.
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Honduras dejó mucho que desear y México le ganó bien.

FutblogMexicano 09 September @ 11:07 PM EST

Tanto se hablo en el inicio de semana de un posible "aztecazo" por parte de la selección de Honduras hacia los mexicanos, que dicho duelo entre ambos pintaba ser lo mejor de la jornada en la CONCACAF.

Pues todo esto quedó en la basura ya que los hondureños echaron a perder este partido, pues iniciando el encuentro optaron por tirarse atrás a defender su portería y romper pelotazos a donde salieran.

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Honduras y su obsesión por derrotar a México en el Azteca

FutblogMexicano 09 September @ 04:43 PM EST

Estamos a unas cuantas horas de que arranque el juego eliminatorio entre México y Honduras (el cual no pinta nada fácil para los catrachos) y al parecer los hondureños están muy seguros de que podrán obtener una victoria en el mítico estadio Azteca.

No es que me quiera creer ni levantarme el cuello, pero dudo mucho que esta noche los catrachos se lleven los tres puntos a su casa.

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US Men v. El Salvador: The glass is half . . .

Soccer Soap Box 07 September @ 10:26 PM EST

Since thinking through results of soccer matches require a fair bit of perspective, and I'm often in need of some emotional detachment . . . I'm going to try offering a view double-sided view of the US v. El Salvador game (and maybe others) via a glass half-empty vs. glass half-full analogy.

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Juan Carlos Cacho al quite, por el Guille Franco

FutblogMexicano 07 September @ 01:24 PM EST

La Comisión de Direcciones Nacionales dio a conocer que Juan Carlos Cacho tomará el lugar del suspendido Guillermo Franco en la delantera de la Selección Mexicana.

En un escueto comunicado firmado por Néstor de la Torre, anunciaron que el jugador de Pachuca será la única novedad en el seleccionado de Javier Aguirre.

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The Battle for CONCACAF

Major League Soccer Talk 03 September @ 07:56 AM EST

With two relatively straight forward fixtures this week, the United States National Team is almost guaranteed to be leading the Hexagonal after this international break. But this will guarantee nothing, as the one time magic 15 point mark for World Cup qualification from CONCACAF is almost sure to be exceeded by four nations this cycle.

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US MNT thoughts

Footie in the USA 28 August @ 08:24 PM EST
After what was a very successful summer, the MNT is back for two important WCQ. I wanted to talk about the starting XI I would like to see for the qualifiers. It features Tim Howard in goal, a standout for Everton and the USMNT alike for some time now. Howard is a legend, and has to be one of the top 5 keepers in the world, his selection is a no-doubter. Click to continue reading...

With Vela Out, Will Aguirre Opt for Youth or Experience?

Center Holds It 24 August @ 01:47 PM EST
With Carlos Vela out for a month, Javier Aguirre has a choice to make. His call-ups for Mexico's next two qualifiers will be announced tomorrow, so will he opt for the tried and true... and tired? Is he going to play it safe with someone he has already seen? Or will he take a chance on an uncapped, but seriously talented youngster to fill the roster spot. Click to continue reading...

Coming Home

Dan Loney Says It All 19 August @ 01:05 PM EST
Why would an American fan go to the Azteca? To brag about it afterwards, and boy, they've earned it. Somebody should photoshop a "300" poster with "500." Maybe US fans don't look like CGI Spartan warriors, but I'm sure they can pull off the Leonidas crazy face.
There are some fantastic stories coming in about the fans who returned to America knowing that the "home of the brave" line was about them specifically. Click to continue reading...

Tales from Azteca - USA x Mexico

James Demastus - Soccer 18 August @ 05:16 PM EST

Look at these nice friends I made at a soccer game in Mexico City!

Ok, so it was much more than a friendly little match. Here's my story of a day I'll never forget.

Carlo, Chris, and I arrived in Mexico City the day before the match. We took it easy, knowing the following day would be quite an experience.

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Resistencia chivas!

Fútbol México 18 August @ 12:03 PM EST

La resistencia de chivas no pierde fuerza, al contrario ya con presencia en varios medios siguen persiguiendo su objetivo, aunque ya salió el peine y resulta que la "evolución" del escudo era puro cuento y todo obedece a cuestiones legales para evitar una demanda por derechos de imagen o algo así, lo cual hace todavía mas complicado un supuesto retorno del antiguo escudo.

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The Sweeper: The Sports Guy Does Soccer

Pitch Invasion 18 August @ 09:11 AM EST

Big Story

He might not be the best mainstream American sportswriter, but he's pretty much the bellwether of mid-America's attitude to sports, as much as we can have one in these fragmented Twittering and blogging times: Bill Simmons, aka ESPN's Sports Guy, went down to Mexico City for the U.

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GO USA BID/Sports Guy

Hillcrest Road 17 August @ 06:03 PM EST
Jimmy Conrad heads the ball in front of the GOUSABID.com field board.
We told you Friday about the Field Boards you would see Sunday at our match against Chicago. The initial response from the U.S. Soccer community has been great, as there are over 28,000 folks (watch the total climb on the widget in the right-hand column here at Hillcrest Road) already on the petition. Click to continue reading...

The Sports Guy on the Azteca Experience

Soccer By Ives 17 August @ 02:53 PM EST

Photo by ISIphotos.com

You've heard several accounts about the USA-Mexico match at Estadio Azteca, butESPN columnist Bill Simmons' take on his experience in Mexico City is a unique and entertaining one.

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Jamie Trecker: USA, “big game” jinx

Fire Alexi Lalas 17 August @ 02:40 PM EST

Jamie Trecker recently concluded his three-part series on why the USA needed to become the second team ever to win in Mexico City. Since we failed, US Soccer is obviously doomed. I'm sorry to keep going at Trecker, but since this is related to the last two I've commented on, it seems logical to discuss the final chapter.

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The Sports Guy As Soccer Guy

kenn.com 17 August @ 02:18 PM EST

If you've been listening to Bill Simmons' BS Report podcast lately (and you should be - most of the time it's really good), you know that he's been slowly and quietly coming around to the idea of soccer. Now that he's gone to the USA/Mexico match at Azteca and written an ESPN.com story about how cool it all was, I think we can embrace him as one of ours.

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Mexico!

Craven Cottage Newsround 17 August @ 01:59 PM EST

More top stuff from Adam Spangler in Mexico. That's our friend Bruce in the header, incidentally.

Adam gets brownie points for this:

Azteca was a let down. It's a big dirty stadium without charm. Walking around the seats is like rock climbing–it is so steep; there is so little room I wanted a harness.

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Bill Simmons Is Now Officially One of Us

The Offside Rules 17 August @ 01:36 PM EST
We got one. Finally. It's not Jim Rome but that's never going to happen so why even entertain the thought (and really when you think about it would we every really want him?). ESPN's Bill Simmons is a fantastic writer/sports nut and even though he has written about European and World Cup soccer before, by his own admission has been a soccer hater from time-to-time. Click to continue reading...

[Article Commentary] Trecker: USA, ‘big game’ jinx

Project 2010 17 August @ 10:12 AM EST

Jamie Trecker recently concluded his three-part series on why the USA needed to become the second team ever to win in Mexico City. Since we failed, US Soccer is obviously doomed. I'm sorry to keep going at Trecker, but since this is related to the last two I've commented on, it seems logical to discuss the final chapter.

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The Sabahnazo Stresses the Importance of Holding Serve in CONCACAF

Center Holds It 16 August @ 07:31 PM EST
When Javier Aguirre first started his second tour of duty with the Mexican National Team, he allowed the working media to watch a full practice, not the customary 10 minutes or so most teams offer before they close the tent. The quote that earned the honor of most appearances in the press was Aguirre scolding his forward, Miguel Sabah, after a series of misses. Click to continue reading...