The KCW Juniors U-16 and U-18 teams will play their first-ever U.S. Soccer Development Academy matches over the weekend. Both teams face Texas Rush AJ Auxerre Saturday and Texas SC DTH Sunday in the suburbs outside of Houston, Texas. Kansas City Wizards ownership group OnGoal created the Juniors program in 2007 as part of the MLS youth development initiative. Click to continue reading...

The Tampa Bay Rowdies and Crystal Palace Baltimore have now joined the Team Owners Association (TOA). This has brought the number of teams to 9 for the TOA, who will release a name for the league next week.

This is throwing the USL into chaos at this point. I wonder with this loss of teams if USL will decide to rework the league rules and spending to allow a merge of USL-1 and USL-2 and make it just United Soccer League.

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After the last International break I was surprised at the way many were still upset about them. I mean back then, they were World Cup games, hence important fixtures, and (if I recall well) five ... Click to continue reading...

After the last International break I was surprised at the way many were still upset about them. I mean back then, they were World Cup games, hence important fixtures, and (if I recall well) five ...

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Anyone read Vietnamesse? Click to continue reading...

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Benfica's left-winger Angel Di Maria revealed he was very close to join Arsenal and was looking forward to learn from Arsene Wenger, only that the transfer never took place. The 21-year old Argentinian is quoted as ... Click to continue reading...

Benfica's left-winger Angel Di Maria revealed he was very close to join Arsenal and was looking forward to learn from Arsene Wenger, only that the transfer never took place. The 21-year old Argentinian is quoted as ...

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After an extended vacation, I am back writing the blog. The coming week could turn out to be the most important week for FC Barcelona this season. After achieving a historic treble, no team would like to be thrown out of UEFA Champions League in the group stage, but the chances are pretty high for that to happen. Click to continue reading...

Finally some good news for Arsenal as Arsene Wenger confirmed that Denilson, Armand Traoré and Carlos Vela are all fit and available for this weekend's game away at Sunderland. The Gunners, who lost Robin van Persie ... Click to continue reading...

Finally some good news for Arsenal as Arsene Wenger confirmed that Denilson, Armand Traoré and Carlos Vela are all fit and available for this weekend's game away at Sunderland. The Gunners, who lost Robin van Persie ...

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Arsenal goalkeeper Manuel Almunia may as well be the one who was closer to play for England but according to defender Gael Clichy, the defender was also close to play for the English National side. Speaking ... Click to continue reading...

Arsenal goalkeeper Manuel Almunia may as well be the one who was closer to play for England but according to defender Gael Clichy, the defender was also close to play for the English National side. Speaking ...

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Emily and I made it back safe and sound from our Honeymoon in St. Lucia late last night.� We had a great time!� St. Lucia is a beautiful island and we did some really cool adventures while we were there!� Hopefully soon we will have a short video posted with pics and action clips from us zip lining through the rain forest!

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REAL MADRID star CRISTIANO RONALDO has contacted SFS Blog ;-)to get his message out to all his millions of fans. He is back frominjury after 51 days sidelined & wishes to thank personally everyonefor their support during the difficult period: Click to continue reading...

Arsenal captain Cesc Fabregas is on a mission: to win titles with the North London club. The 22-year old, who is satisfied of his season so far, declared he is focused on the present and ...

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Arsenal captain Cesc Fabregas is on a mission: to win titles with the North London club. The 22-year old, who is satisfied of his season so far, declared he is focused on the present and ... Click to continue reading...

I'm iller today than I was yesterday and can hardly see straight to watch TV let alone put something out there in a blog but after the reaction to Henry's hand I felt I had to blog. On Twitter last night as I signed of for the evening I advised everyone to keep a look out for how this would all be Arsenal's fault.

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Arsenal midfielder Emmanuel Eboue was lucky to escape unhurt after being hit in the stomach by German goalkeeper Manuel Neuer who was trying to clear a backpass from teammate Heiko Westermann. The 26-year old could be ... Click to continue reading...

In yesterday's friendly match between Ivory Coast and Germany, Arsenal midfielder Emmanuel Eboue was lucky to escape unhurt after being hit in the stomach by German goalkeeper Manuel Neuer who was trying to clear a ...

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Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger denied that Samir Nasri will fill the gap to be left by Alex Song when the Cameroon International will be involved in the African Cup of Nations. Speaking on Tuesday, the Frenchman ... Click to continue reading...

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger denied that Samir Nasri will fill the gap to be left by Alex Song when the Cameroon International will be involved in the African Cup of Nations. Speaking on Tuesday, the Frenchman ...

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So what did I spend today doing? Bringing the rest of you up to snuff. First I had to correct Wilt on when Columbus Crew Stadium was built and how much it cost in his "Top 20 MLS Stadia" post (it was completed in 1999 at a reported cost of around $27 million [Ed. Although Wikipedia says $28.5 mil]). Click to continue reading...

A controversial goal in extra-time by defender William Gallas sent France to next year's World Cup with a 2-1 aggregate play-off win over Ireland. Click to continue reading...

A controversial goal in extra-time by defender William Gallas sent France to next year's World Cup with a 2-1 aggregate play-off win over Ireland.

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David Villa scored two first-half goals to help Spain beat Austria 5-1 in an international friendly Wednesday. Cesc Fabregas and substitutes Daniel Guiza and Pablo Hernandez also scored for the European champions after Jakob Jantscher had ... Click to continue reading...

David Villa scored two first-half goals to help Spain beat Austria 5-1 in an international friendly Wednesday. Cesc Fabregas and substitutes Daniel Guiza and Pablo Hernandez also scored for the European champions after Jakob Jantscher had ...

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The USMNT will face Denmark today at 1:30 p.m. CT on ESPN Classic and ESPN2 (for an explanation of this, click here). You can watch the match at either 810 Zone thanks to a watch party sponsored by Budweiser. The USMNT Blog has revealed the 18-man roster for today, which includes both Jimmy Conrad and former Wizards striker Eddie Johnson. Click to continue reading...

Bruno Guarda was added to the list of four we reported. Click to continue reading...

26-year old Arsenal striker Eduardo has signed a new long-term contract with the club, hence rubbishing all rumours which linked him with a possible move to Liverpool. Speaking of this renewal, manager Arsene Wenger said: We're delighted ... Click to continue reading...

26-year old Arsenal striker Eduardo has signed a new long-term contract with the club, hence rubbishing all rumours which linked him with a possible move to Liverpool. Speaking of this renewal, manager Arsene Wenger said: We're delighted ...

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It's been suggested I do a Q&A thread. Click to continue reading...

As you might expect, we have plenty of things going on today. Two or three plenties worth, actually...#1 - Let's begin with my double interview with Real Salt Lake strikers Robbie Findley and Yura Movsisyan.Other RSL tidbits:- Rogue Cavaliers Brigade blog Denz's Sopabox has interview videos- Have a ticket but no flight yet? Click to continue reading...

I want to apologize to everyone for being down the last couple of days. Quite frankly the blog has been running poorly since last Thursday. I spent hour and hours trying to figure it out to no avail. A very big thanks to Superrookies� friend Jeff Austin for spending his whole evening working to get IMS back up and running.

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