Manchester United is coming back to the United States this summer in what could be an unforgettable tour for American (and Canadian) soccer fans.

The Sports Business Journal is reporting that Manchester United is working on a summer tour of North American that would include visits to Boston, Philadelphia, Toronto and Houston for the 2010 MLS All-Star Game.

Ask any New Englander and you'll find that there's only one football to be found in the region. Sure, the local MLS side, the New England Revolution, may play in the same stadium as the NFL's New England Patriots (both owned by billionaire Robert Kraft), but the general public consciousness and amount of media coverage among the two organizations is not even comparable.

By Eric Beard, writing from Boston

Maurice Edu said he "had never met this President before" because he met George W. Bush during his days playing college soccer with Maryland. This time around, however, "Mo" seemed a little more excited about President Obama.

If there was ever a concrete proof needed in regards to the United States' ability to host a World Cup in the near future, it was provided on Wednesday night in Boston's famous baseball stadium known as Fenway Park. The venue, which is usually the home of baseball franchise Red Sox, turned into an ice rink earlier this year, which meant that it was not all that difficult for it to be turned into a football ground.

The US Bid Committee has revealed it's list of 18 cities that be be included on the 2018/2022 World Cup bids.

The 18 cities are:

Atlanta, San Diego, Phoenix, Dallas, Seattle, Denver, Tampa Bay, Indianapolis, Baltimore, Nashville, Kansas City, Houston, Miami, Philadelphia, Los Angeles, Washington D.

Atlanta, Baltimore, Boston, Dallas, Denver, Houston, Indianapolis, Kansas City, Los Angeles, Miami, Nashville, New York/New Jersey, Philadelphia, Phoenix, San Diego, Seattle, Tampa, Washington D.C.
Up here in the Pacific Northwest, we can be pretty confident. But it was certainly interesting to see Chicago and the Bay Area eliminated.

On Wednesday, Major League Soccer announced that the Chicago Fire, Chivas USA, Houston Dynamo, and New England Revolution would represent the League in the 2010 SuperLiga. The Mexican clubs will be announced following the Clausura playoffs. MLS also announced the schedule SuperLiga 2010 Schedule Subject to change Wednesday, July 14 Game 1: Venue TBD – Boston / Foxborough, MA Game 2: Toyota Park – Bridgeview, IL Thursday, July 15 Game 3: Robertson Stadium – Houston,.

Chivas USA is in Boston playing against the Revolution (live 4:30 p.m. Prime), while the Galaxy is in Colorado facing the Rapids (delayed until 8 p.m. on FSN).

Phil Collin has the essential information on both games here.

Here are a few other links on both games:

*Former Chivas USA goalkeeper Preston Burpo will face his former club tonight with former Galaxy goalkeeper Matt Reis out injured.

By Eric & Jordan Beard

We were lucky enough to take in a wonderful Women's Premier Soccer (WPS) match at the historic Harvard University stadium Friday night between the Boston Breakers and FC Gold Pride. Now this was personally our first WPS match we've attended, but there was quite a bit of hype surrounding it because it was billed as a match between "The Two Best Players in the World.

By Eric Beard, writing from Boston

Eddie Johnson, United States Men's National Team Striker, will know whether or not he is going to South Africa for the World Cup by lunchtime. I was able to talk to the Aris FC and Fulham FC man after the United States-Czech Republic friendly about what it is like to be in his situation because, honestly, it is not a fun one to be in.

Should I make an offer to K.C. soccer-hop trio HBK to be the first signing on TOR Records? They don't know that HBK is their name yet but since I'll be playing the role of Svengali --think Phil Spector meets Suge Knight minus the criminal records-- of this whole operation I figure they won't mind me blessing them with their nom de rap.

The beautiful game is finally making its presence felt in the United States. With the World Cup taking center stage this side of the pond, organizers want to cash in on the rapidly increasing popularity of the sport this summer. The state of Massachusetts has played its part by arranging a friendly game between Scottish giants Celtic and Portuguese outfit Sporting Lisbon.

By Eric Beard, writing from Boston

Well, the US are still in this. Very much so. They really could and should have won, but any fan will be happy with a draw after going down 2-0 at halftime. Valter Birsa and Zlatan Ljubijankic scored in the 13th and 42nd minute, respectively.

Read the first line of the second paragraph in this bit on Charlie Davies (pronounced: Char-Lee MUR-PHAY) from Boston.com. This is EXACTLY how the Thierry Henry-to-New York deal got started. And as much as I hate to say it, his European career looks like it might end sooner than later.
CD9 to NER in 2011, I'm calling it (based on nothing) right now.

All of us here at A Football Report are proud to have been acknowledged by Tumblr as one of their favourite sites. But even before today's Tumblr Tuesday mention, we have been committed to providing intelligent, entertaining, and insightful commentary on the beautiful game.

Liverpool Football Club today announces that the Board has agreed the sale of the Club to New England Sports Ventures:

First and foremost, "The sale is conditional on Premier League approval, resolution of the dispute concerning Board membership and other matters." We'll provide our analysis in due time once the situation becomes more apparent, but until now it is important to recognise and process the raw, immense information coming out of Anfield.

By Nitjyot Saroan, writing from Boston

In Bundesliga it was business as usual - goals, upsets, controversy and Dortmund domination (Yes! it is time you familiarize yourself with them because as Franz Beckenbauer said they are playing in another league.

LIVERPOOL, England Liverpool is giving away free tickets to youngsters accompanied by a paying adult in the latest bid by the team's American owners to win over supporters. Boston Red Sox and Liverpool owner John Henry is trying to repair the Premier League club's frail relationship with fans after buying the team in October [.

By Eric Beard, writing from Boston

Though Major League Soccer will be entering its 16th season when Spring 2011 rolls around, it's fair to say the league has come a long way. Not simply in trying to break down the perennial American mindset against the beautiful game, but rather trying to be accepted by mainstream media.

By Eric Beard, writing from Boston

As Florent Malouda rushed to the Chelsea bench after scoring what would be the winner for the Blues as they defeated the ever-resilient Bolton Wanderers at Stamford Bridge, there was nothing but a hint of desperation in the air.

The USA Bid Committee named the 18 cities they will include in their package as they bid to host the 2018 or 2022 World Cup. Atlanta, Baltimore, Boston, Dallas, Denver, Houston, Indianapolis, Kansas City, Los Angeles, Miami, Nashville, New York/New Jersey, Philadelphia, Phoenix/Glendale, San Diego, Seattle, Tampa, and Washington DC are the cities on the list.

The USSF selected the 18 cities that will be listed in its official proposal to host the 2018 or 2022 World Cup finals. There are a total of 24 stadiums in these 18 cities, from which 12 will be selected if the USA wins one of the two bids. Here's the list of cities: Atlanta Baltimore Boston Dallas (2) Denver Houston Indianapolis Kansas City (MO) Los Angeles (2) Miami Nashville New York Philadelphia Phoenix San Diego Seattle (2) Tampa Washington DC San Francisco and Chicago did not make the final cut.

Después de la eliminación de Chicago como ciudad sede para los juegos Olímpicos, los norteamericanos tienen la mira puesta el organizar un mundial de FIFA ya sea en el 2018 ó 2022.
Es la mayor apuesta para los gringos y desde ya, están trabajando para albergar una vez más un mundial en tierras anglosajonas.

A couple of weeks ago started our series on the business of selling MLS and WPS merchandise online. The first post looked at sales through official websites for the leagues and teams. You can view that post here. We then took a look at third party sellers of soccer merchandise. Today, we will take a look at the re-sale market for MLS & WPS merchandise.

Not long after announcing he won't return to the New England Revolution, Steve Ralston landed at his new place: A.C. St. Louis of the NASL.
So long to an MLS original and the league-leader in minutes and assists.

"I was going back and forth on this more than Brett Favre, weighing both sides," Ralston said.

Jogaram amistosamente na cidade de Carson, no Home Depot Center, nos Estados Unidos, no dia 23-01-2010, as seleções dos Estados Unidos (14º no ranking da FIFA) e a seleção de Honduras (34º no ranking da FIFA).
Antes desse jogo, as 2 seleções jogaram:
Eliminatórias Copa do Mundo
2010San Pedro Sula 10/10/2009 HON2:3 (0:0)USA Fourth stage2010Chicago 06/06/2009 USA2:1 (1:1)HON Fourth stage2002Washington Dc 01/09/2001 USA2:3 (1:1)HON Final round2002San Pedro Sula 28/03/2001 HON1:2 (0:1)USA Final round1966Tegucigalpa 21/03/1965 USA1:1 (0:0)HON First stage1966San Pedro Sula 17/03/1965 HON0:1 (0:0)USA First stage
Copa Ouro
2009Chicago 23/07/2009 HON0:2 (0:1)USA Second stage2009Washington Dc 08/07/2009 USA2:0 (0:0)HON First stage2005New York/New Jersey 21/07/2005 HON1:2 (1:0)USA Second stage1993Dallas 17/07/1993 USA1:0 (1:0)HON Group matches1991Los Angeles 07/07/1991 USA0:0 a.

I found a list of spots where the UEFA Champions League Trophy will be displayed in New York City. It will be at the following locations today and tomorrow: Jack Dempsey's (Saturday at 12pm) Playwright Tavern and Restaurant (Saturday at 5pm) Nevada Smiths (Sunday at 12pm) The Red Lion (Sunday at 5pm) The Original Winger has additional locations in Boston and Chicago (Los Angeles locations have yet to be confirmed).

I've gotten a number of questions about the locations for the Champions League trophy tour stops in Los Angeles this weekend. The answer is that I don't know and I haven't seen any specifics. The stops have rarely been announced more than 48 hours before the actual event. (Boston and Chicago were the exceptions.

Manchester United is coming back to the United States this summer in what could be an unforgettable tour for American (and Canadian) soccer fans.

The Sports Business Journal is reporting that Manchester United is working on a summer tour of North American that would include visits to Boston, Philadelphia, Toronto and Houston for the 2010 MLS All-Star Game.

São das mais impressionantes imagens da natureza que vi até hoje, razão pela qual aconselho abram o site que aqui coloco.
http://www.boston.com/bigpicture/2010/04/more_from_eyjafjallajokull.html
Em Outubro, a Selecção Nacional, irá jogar na Islândia, e para já a nossa viagem de inspecção foi adiada para Julho.

Amistosamente no dia 24-01-2010, na cidade de Tampa, no estádio Raymond James Stadium, com uma temperatura de 13ºC, jogaram para um público de 21.737 pessoas, as seleções dos Estados Unidos (14º no ranking da FIFA) e a seleção de El Salvador (71º no ranking da FIFA).
Antes desse jogo, as 2 seleções jogaram:
Eliminatórias Copa do Mundo
2010Sandy 05/09/2009 USA2:1 (2:1)SLV Fourth stage2010San Salvador 28/03/2009 SLV2:2 (1:0)USA Fourth stage2006San Salvador 09/10/2004 SLV0:2 (0:1)USA Second stage2006Foxboro/Boston 04/09/2004 USA2:0 (1:0)SLV Second stage1998Foxboro 16/11/1997 USA4:2 (2:0)SLV Final round1998San Salvador 29/06/1997 SLV1:1 (0:0)USA Final round1990St.

El volante Osael Romero sufrió un esguince tobillo derecho en el partido contra la selección Sub 18 de Estados Unidos y no viajó a Chicago con sus compañeros para enfrentar al Fire. También es probable que se pierda el partido contra New England Revolution, que se jugará el miércoles 5 en Boston.

Una agradable sorpresa. Gerson Mayén salió desde el arranque en el partido que Chivas USA le ganó 4-0 al New England Revolution en Boston. Los goles los anotaron Jesus Padilla (26′ y 48′), Justin Braun (33′) y Blair Gavin (80′). Osael Romero sigue lesionado.

US soldiers have created a Don't Ask Don't Tell spoof that's pretty much got it right. Here's what will happen when the Army "goes gay."

www.youtube.com/watch?v=Upi2DNRKdyU

And Charlie, Charlie, Charlie .. say it ain't so! Phillies stealing signs? Bill Belichick giving ethical pointers to the Phils?

El reserva Glen Davis confirmó su gran momento de juego y con 17 puntos y seis rebotes guió a los Celtics de Boston al triunfo por 94-71 ante los Magic de Orlando en el tercer partido de las finales de la Conferencia Este, por lo que tan solo están a una victoria de las finales de la NBA. Leer

El reserva Glen Davis confirmó su gran momento de juego y con 17 puntos y seis rebotes guió a los Celtics de Boston al triunfo por 94-71 ante los Magic de Orlando en el tercer partido de las finales de la Conferencia Este, por lo que tan solo están a una victoria de las finales de la NBA. Leer

Yup, the Phlyers are in the Stanley Cup Phinal ... and Philly has Phlyers Phever ... as does JordanCornblog! I know that some readers of this blog find the sports stuff (and particularly the baseball/football ... and now hockey info) slightly annoying. I apologize ... but if you'd grown up in Philadelphia, you might understand.

By Eric Beard, writing from Boston

As you've probably already seen, I was down in Hartford, Connecticut yesterday as the United States Men's National Team prepared for their friendly against the Czech Republic in the build-up to the World Cup.

Leave it up to Big Brother to tell you when 2+2=5.

MLS has come down hard on Coach Hans Backe, fining him $2500 for his post game comments on Roy Miller's ejection.

Here is the quote, per Boston.com:

Backe said he agreed with Mendes's ejection, but not Miller's.

Wait, that's us! And that's our Beginner's Guide to the World Cup post! Brilliant. We should record that and put it in the Daily Dose. Done.

• World Cup nations ranked by freedom, equality, development (Indy Week)
• Big preview for a big game (USA World Cup Blog)
• Three Lions predictions (England World Cup Blog)
• Top 10 World Cup tats (Dirty Tackle)
• Did anyone see the game in 3D?