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Philadelphia Union
Porfirio Lopez describes what he will bring to the Union: "Having a winning mentality is the
most important thing in soccer. I'm going to try to bring my experiences and positive attitude into
the group. Without a doubt, winning championships is the priority.
STARTERS
Medio Tiempo with an article saying CONMEBOL is making a huge proposal to CONCACAF for the 100th
Anniversary of CONMEBOL in 2016 - scrap the Copa America, scrap the Gold Cup and hold 1 joint
tournament in the United States with 10 CONMEBOL teams and 8 CONCACAF teams!
Egypt head coach Bob Bradley and his team are scheduled to open their qualifying campaign for
the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations on Feb. 29, but that could be pushed back after the Egyptian
Federation requested a postponement.
The Egyptian Football Association (EFA) has asked the Confederation of African Football (CAF)
that its road match against Central African Republic be postponed due to the events that transpired
in Port Said last Wednesday.
STARTERSFabio Capello has quit as coach of England, over the FA's decision to not allow the idiot John
Terry to be captain.
-I guess Capello felt undermined by the decision and could not be in charge of his team at Euro
2012.
-Stuart Pearce has been named interim head coach.
STARTERSRidge Mahoney of Soccer America reports sad news that Harry Keough of the USA World Cup team that
beat England in 1950 has passed away.
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Vancouver & Seattle faced off in a "friendly" yesterday: 10 yellow cards and 1 red card. Oof!
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Another week, another huge day for the LA Galaxy as they sign a new loan deal with Sao Paolo for
the services of central midfielder Juninho, one of the unsung heroes of their great 2011 season.
The face of the United States in the Middle East right now isn't President Barack Obama, any
elected official or a military leader. It is Bob Bradley.
The 53-year old Bradley, who coached the United States national team to the second round of the
2010 World Cup after they captured their opening round group, took over as national team head coach
of Egypt this past September.
Bob Bradley has always been a tremendous example for his players and leader as a soccer coach. Now,
in the wake of a terrible tragedy, he is asked to do the same for a nation.
Bradley insisted Monday that he is "totally committed" to coaching Egypt's national soccer team
despite the turmoil in the country following the riot at a game last week that left more than 70
dead.
The recent upheaval following a club match in Egypt that left 74 people dead and more than a
thousand others injured could have easily convinced Bob Bradley to pack up his things and return to
the comfort of the United States.
Instead, the former U.S. national team coach and current Egypt national team coach reportedly
remains committed to his job while doing his part in the rebuilding of a nation.
The soccer world sheds a tear for fans, players, and civilians that lost their lives in Egypt a
few days ago. Many much better equipped media outlets and more knowledgeable folk reported on the
incident and shared their thoughts. Here's some of the essential reading:
Last Wednesday, in the Egyptian city of Port Said, fans of rival soccer clubs fought and 73
people were killed.
STARTERSUSA will play a friendly against Canada on Sun Jun 3 at BMO Field in Toronto. 6pm CT on the new NBC
Sports.
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RUMOR: Sat May 26 USA v Scotland - Friendly - EverBank Field, Jacksonville FL - all other info
TBD
DISASTER IN EGYPTAlex Labidou of Goal.
I hate to start these things on a down note, but today I feel I have too. As most know,
Wednesday in Port Said Egypt a riot broke out at a Egyptian Premier League match. At the least 74
people lost their lives midweek and hundreds were injured after a match between Al-Masry and
Al-Ahly.
Former USMNT boss and current Egyptian National Team coach Bob Bradley watched the events unfold
on TV as he was getting ready to attend another match that day.
By JOHN BOSCHINI
As Egypt reels from the tragic deaths in Port Said, national team coach Bob Bradley is taking a
role in the rebuilding.
The former U.S. manager joined in a non-violent protest march on Thursday as public anger
against the interior ministry grows.
I bet Bob Bradley had not anticipated this when he took over as coach of the Pharaohs last year.
Needless to say, it is very sad what happened in Egypt earlier this week.
A league match pitting rivals Al-Masry and Al-Ahly at Port Said turned tragic when 73 fans were
killed when violence broke out after Al-Masry 3-1 win.
It's been less than five months since former U.S. coach Bob Bradley took over Egypt's national
team in the wake of the country's upheaval and revolution. A revolution that now appears directly
related to the stadium massacre at Port Said on Wednesday, believed to be premeditated revenge from
pro-Mubarak thugs.
A picture speaks a thousand words. This photo, circulating Thursday afternoon of former U.S.
National Team coach Bob Bradley who is now in charge of the Egyptian National side, proves that
point. The new Egyptian National Team coach was so moved by yesterday's tragedy in Egypt where 74
people were killed and a thousand were [.
A picture speaks a thousand words. This photo, circulating Thursday afternoon of former U.S.
National Team coach Bob Bradley who is now in charge of the Egyptian National side, proves that
point. The new Egyptian National Team coach was so moved by yesterday's tragedy in Egypt where 74
people were killed and a thousand were [.
STARTERSIts just 37 days until the 17th season of MLS begins.
AFRICA CUP OF NATIONS 2012The African Cup of Nations Quarterfinals are all set for this weekend.
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Jonathan Wilson of the Guardian on Equatorial Guinea against Ivory Coast.
By Eric Beard
Today, along with his wife Lindsay, Bob Bradley joined the thousands of mourners in Cairo's
Sphinx Square to express his sympathy to the victims and families affected by the clash between
rival fans of Al-Ahly and Al-Masry in the Egyptian city of Port Said.
By Eric Beard
Today, along with his wife Lindsay, Bob Bradley joined the thousands of mourners in Cairo's
Sphinx Square to express his sympathy to the victims and families affected by the clash between
rival fans of Al-Ahly and Al-Masry in the Egyptian city of Port Said.
An Egyptian TV station managed an interview with Bob Bradley in the aftermath of yesterday's
horrible tragedy at Al-Masry. As you can see above, he and his wife took part in a march against
such things today - you certainly have got to admire the toughness of that clan.First though, I
just have one thing to ask.
By FRANCO PANIZO
U.S. prospect Alfredo Morales has not seen the field for Hertha Berlin since October, but that
will not stop him from making his first-ever start in the Bundesliga this coming weekend.
Morales is slated to start at right back in place of the suspended Christian Lell when Hertha
faces Hannover 96, according to head coach Michael Skibbe.
BREAKING NEWS:
Disaster in Egypt.
Fans of Al Masry in Port Said stormed the field today after a big upset win over Al Ahli, and then
all hell broke lose. As of this posting 73 people are reportedly dead and at least 1000 more
injured. There has been little word yet on how the deaths occurred, but a stampede is being blamed
for most of it.
A violent riot erupted following a match between Egyptian rivals Al-Masry and Al-Ahly, leaving
dozens of people dead and hundreds of others injured.
According to various reports, the still-escalating death count from the incident in Port Said,
Egypt, stands at 73, while Egyptian outlets are reporting that the country's health ministry has
said that more than 1,000 are hurt.
Photo by ISIphotos.com
U.S. Soccer released its ballot for the National Soccer Hall of Fame on Tuesday, with 31 former
players -- and 12 first-time nominees -- making the final ballot for the Class of 2012.
Among the first-timers are former U.S. goalkeeper Tony Meola and captain Claudio Reyna.
Featured image courtesy of Philadelphia Union
Le Talk
While posing a hypothetical question to the Union Twitterati whether they would accept $2.75
million for Sebastien Le Toux, Jonathan "The Goalkeeper" Tannenwald mentions, "I've been told there
has been no offer yet."
Meanwhile, Daily News reporter Kerith Gabriel writes, "It's likely the Union will start the 2012
campaign without Frenchman Sebastien Le Toux.
Richie Williams has been a winner at every level he's competed at as a player - winning national
championships as a youth player and collegian; winning MLS Cups with DC United; capped by the full
US National team. He's coached at all levels in our country - as a youth coach with the US Under-18
national team; as a collegiate coach at the University of Virginia; as an MLS assistant and interim
head coach.
John Nyen sees parallels
The two managers sit across from each other, both hooked up to the machine. The humming and
whirring increases as they are instructed by the lab technician in the white coat.
"Think of your ideal, of what you want your team to become.
STARTERSFor the second home game in a row, this one in the Premier League, Clint Dempsey has scored a
hat-trick for Fulham. Fox Soccer has video of the goals here.
-I have no idea why the channel that owns the rights to the EPL would have such poor video quality,
but they do.
Grant Wahl did a very interesting story about US players that are playing south of the border:
DeMarcus Beasley, Herculez Gomez and Marcus Vidal. We hear all the time about US players abroad,
but not quite like this. Beasley has had to pay off Puebla P.D. just so they wouldn't confiscate
his drivers license, or the time when the Mexican Government seized the home stadium of the team
he's been playing for.
Philadelphia Union
Le Toux spotted with Tim Ream at Bolton's win over Liverpool on Saturday. Photo courtesy of Kyle
Scott and crossingbroad.com
A report from The Bolton News on Friday quotes Wanderers' manager Owen Coyle on Sebastien Le
Toux, "I've had some decent reports on him. He's very industrious, hard working and looks a very
good team player, which is what I'm all about.
Ricardo Clark headed home Jermaine Jones' corner in the 7th minute of stopping time to help the
United States to a 1-0 victory over 10-man Venezuela before 22,403 at University of Phoenix
Stadium.
The American's win was its third in eight matches since Jurgen Klinsmann took over from Bob
Bradley as coach last year.
Michael Parkhurst hopes to do enough in the January U.S. Men's National Team camp to earn more
looks with the full national team. (Photo by Art Donahue/artdonahue.com)
Former New England Revolution central defender Michael Parkhurst has excelled in both MLS and in
Europe, but hasn't been a regular contributor to the U.
Smiles mandatory, umlauts optional.
"You want it to be one way ... but it's the other way." -- Marlo Stanfield.
Back in the spring of 2010, during my epic, streets of Bodymore, Muderland-tinged World Cup
preview, that quote was used to describe a lingering sentiment hanging around certain corners of
the U.
Player Development is such a hot-button topic right now in the United States, and as US Soccer and
Major League Soccer moves forward with youth development models and curriculums, Leander
Schaerlaeckens of ESPN caught up with some of the top minds in US soccer to discuss 'where do we go
from here?'
Bob Bradley, head coach, Egypt national soccer team
"It still comes down to how many good people get with clubs and are working with young kids to make
sure things are done right.
Prior to Bob Bradley being appointed as its head coach, Egypt failed to qualify for the 2012
Africa Cup of Nations. The Pharoahs' failure is the rest of Africa's success, as for the first
time in six years a new champion will be crowned.
The 28th edition of the Africa Cup of Nations is set to get underway on Saturday, with 16 teams
competing in the host nations of Gabon and Equatorial Guinea.
Thierry Henry has been able to provide a spark for Arsenal in his brief time on loan with the
club, but the Gunners may have to look elsewhere for inspiration during their crucial match this
weekend.
Henry picked up a calf strain in training, and his status is uncertain for Arsenal's match
against Manchester United.
So Bob Bradley calls:
"Sigi, I was reading your blog and saw your thing, whatever that thing was on Run of Play, was
that even a thing? About being a woman without women, and I'm like really? You're such a
douche."
"Really? I just think they should write about women's soccer more. Some.
By "The Other 87 Minutes" /
Senior Unemployed English Major CorrespondentsWith Clarence...sorry, Clay Goodson appearing on House Hunters International late last year and
Kyle Martino doing a stint this past Sunday on Cupcake Wars, soccer would seem to be having its
moment in the sun.
2011 was a pretty incredible years in a lot of ways. Here are a few of my impressions:
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My beloved Minnesota Stars won the re-inaugural NASL championship! I know most of you don't follow
the 2nd division of soccer in North America, but it was a great year for many of the teams. The
play on the field was arguably the best ever, and when your team goes on one hell of run and
eventually wins it all, there is nothing better!
Now that we're through the holidays its time to get back to business. Hopefully KSE will make a
coaching choice this week, as this debacle of an off-season can't go on much longer. More on that
in a moment.
