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Not So Fast, My Friend

kenn.com 20 November @ 08:58 PM EST

Statement tonight from the United Soccer Leagues:

"In response to the Team Owner's Association (TOA) announcement that the Tampa Bay Rowdies and Crystal Palace Baltimore will be joining a prospective new professional soccer league, United Soccer Leagues (USL) has issued the following statement:

"Both the Tampa Bay Rowdies and Crystal Palace Baltimore have contractual commitments to USL to play in the 2010 USL First Division (USL-1) season.

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USL Statement Regarding Tampa & Baltimore Moving to the TOA League

Inside Minnesota Soccer | Inside Minnesota Soccer - Uniting Soccer Fans in the S 20 November @ 08:45 PM EST

USL News Release Friday, November 20, 2009

TAMPA. Florida – In response to the Team Owner's Association (TOA) announcement that the Tampa Bay Rowdies and Crystal Palace Baltimore will be joining a prospective new professional soccer league, United Soccer Leagues (USL) has issued the following statement:

"Both the Tampa Bay Rowdies and Crystal Palace Baltimore have contractual commitments to USL to play in the 2010 USL First Division (USL-1) season.

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Poland-Canada 1:0. Maciej Rybus Makes A Name For Himself.

Euro 2008 on World Cup Blog 19 November @ 07:15 AM EST

So, that's what a victory tastes like. After five games without a win and four without a goal the Bialo Czerwoni finally managed to defeat their opponents, though we had to wait for a game against the mighty Canada for them to do that. Mind you, what I find more important is that two 20 year olds, Maciej Rybus and Maciej Sadlok, showed some national team promise.

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Commissioner Garber issues State of League Address

Soccer By Ives 16 November @ 11:46 PM EST


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MLS Commissioner Don Garber gave his annual State of the League Address on Monday and covered a wide range of topics, from expansion to the Collective Bargaining Agreement to the Designated Player rule.

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Commissioner Garber issues State of League Address

Soccer By Ives 16 November @ 11:46 PM EST


Photo by ISIphotos.com

MLS Commissioner Don Garber gave his annual State of the League Address on Monday and covered a wide range of topics, from expansion to the Collective Bargaining Agreement to the Designated Player rule.

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Garber talks tough on CBA

American Soccer News 16 November @ 11:19 PM EST

Major League Soccer commissioner Don Garber appears ready for a work stoppage, should talks with the players' union not lead to a new deal by the Jan. 31 deadline. Speaking on a conference call with reporters Nov. 16 as part of his annual State of the League address, Garber said the league was not willing to yield on any of the principles that it felt had driven its growth the past 14 years.

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Canadian Players Update (tweeted by the Footie Fool the week of 2009-11-16)

The Footie Fool 16 November @ 11:00 AM EST
  • If the Canadian Men's Team Plays a Match, and Nobody in Canada sees it, Does it Make a Sound? http://tinyurl.com/yz9kce2 #
  • Canada prepares in Skopje http://bit.ly/1SZrEb #
  • Johnson, Onstad & Hainault set to play key roles in MLS final four http://tinyurl.com/yckve6x #
  • Stephen Hart looking forward to Canada friendlies http://tinyurl.
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Football and Canadian Nationalism

A More Splendid Life 11 November @ 08:00 AM EST
There's been an interesting exchange on the Canadian soccer front, with Jason de Vos and Paul James both writing articles about Canadian players who have chosen to play for other national teams, and Duane Rollins responding in kind.
While this might get me into all sorts of trouble, my own view is that while I am sympathetic to those who are angry at players like Begovic and Lensky for switching national allegiances at this late stage, and for misleading Canada fans over their intended decision, I have trouble accepting that they should play for Canada "no matter what," as in "no matter if the CSA actively supports both them and the national program in a meaningful way or not. Click to continue reading...

Team Owners Association applies for sanctioning of USL breakaway league

The Fake Sigi Schmid Blog 10 November @ 11:27 AM EST
Via Andy Mead:
Nov. 10, 2009 – The owners of the Atlanta Silverbacks, Carolina Railhawks, Miami FC, Minnesota Thunder, Montreal Impact and Vancouver Whitecaps, formerly of USL-1, together with St. Louis Soccer United today announced that they have formed a new professional soccer league to play in the United States and Canada beginning in April 2010.
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Breakaway from USL doesn't look so dumb... so far.

Fighting Talker 10 November @ 10:38 AM EST
I've always said that one of the realistic options for the disaffected USL owners was to leave and then just setup their own league away from the USL umbrella. Today, that appears to be what has happened, with everyone bailing on Francisco Marcos and the USL. I have not been following this all that closely, but where does this leave Portland, who has one more year to go before they join MLS. Click to continue reading...

USL outcasts set to launch new league in 2010

Soccer By Ives 10 November @ 10:02 AM EST

Six ownership groups that were previously part of the USL-First Division have joined forces with St. Louis Soccer United to form a new professional soccer league that will begin play in 2010.

The Atlanta Silverbacks, Carolina Railhawks, Miami FC, Minnesota Thunder, Montreal Impact and Vancouver Whitecaps have joined St.

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09-10 Puma Lazio Home Jersey Contest

Serie A Weekly 09 November @ 11:04 AM EST
Serie A Weekly readers Puma Canada has been gracious enough to supply us with several team jerseys...
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Canadian Players Update (tweeted by the Footie Fool the week of 2009-11-09)

The Footie Fool 09 November @ 11:00 AM EST
  • New blog post To all who stayed, we salute you! http://bit.ly/2MRKUJ #
  • Canada announce roster for upcoming Friendlies vs Macedonia & Poland http://tinyurl.com/yj9bwdv #
  • Add Rob Friend & Paul Stalteri to Canada callups http://tinyurl.com/yjzhu3s #
  • .@JohnMolinaro Nice work on the Lensky story btw.
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To all who stayed, we salute you!

The Footie Fool 07 November @ 02:06 PM EST

With a couple of upcoming Friendlies (Macedonia on Nov 14 & Poland on Nov 18), and with a break in my Masters happening right now (oh, how convenient), I finally have chance to to write a proper blog post that isn't a summary of my Twitter stories.

Yeah a lot has happened lately. First Begovic, then Jacob Lensky (and thank you, Stephen Hart, for publicly expressing your disappointment).

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Christ, again with wanting to move the Columbus Crew?

The Fake Sigi Schmid Blog 06 November @ 12:40 PM EST
Perhaps not remembering what happened to Duane the last time someone wanted to move the Columbus Crew, Jason Davis over at MatchFit USA decides he wants to take a crack at getting rid of the team everyone loves to hate now that they win a lot.
Last night, only 10,109 could be bothered to watch the men in yellow go down to Real Salt Lake.
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Canadian Players Update (tweeted by the Footie Fool the week of 2009-11-02)

The Footie Fool 02 November @ 11:00 AM EST
  • BBC's World Football podcast talking about possibility of USL breakup (about 11 min in) http://www.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/series/wf/ Good info #
  • Canada to play Poland in Friendly November 18 http://bit.ly/ZpQUv #
  • Houston Chronicle pick Andrew Hainault Newcomer & Young Player of the Year for Dynamo http://tinyurl.
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Canadian Players Update (tweeted by the Footie Fool the week of 2009-10-26)

The Footie Fool 26 October @ 12:00 PM EST
  • I you are going to go out, might as well do it in style. TFC crash out of MLS playoffs with a 5-0 defeat http://tinyurl.com/ylq8k66 #
  • Atiba Hutchinson & FC Copenhagen drop Europa League game to PSV 1-0 http://tinyurl.com/yksp923 #
  • DC United Dejan Jackovic talking about this weekends crucial KC Wizards MLS match http://tinyurl.
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Quick Note to Canadian Readers

Major League Soccer Talk 26 October @ 06:40 AM EST

A quick note to our Canadian readers (and residents of other countries who are interested). EPL Talk will be interviewing Canadian football legend Paul Peschisolido tomorrow, so if you have any suggested questions about his international or club playing career, please post them at http://www.

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The Downside of Europe: Maurice Edu Edition

A More Splendid Life 22 October @ 07:59 AM EST
Could you imagine Marvel Wynne or O'Brien White getting racially abused in the BMO parking lot by a Toronto FC supporter? Not that I'm of the whole "there's no racism here, we live under Pierre Trudeau's beautiful multicultural rainbow where nothing ever goes wrong" school of Canadian self back-slappery, but let's just say if it happened, I suspect you would get headlines in every single national daily, weeks of op-eds about how racism persists in Canada, and anti-racist tifos in the south end that would make Dichio's tribute look like a bit of tissue paper. Click to continue reading...

Canadian Players Update (tweeted by the Footie Fool the week of 2009-10-19)

The Footie Fool 19 October @ 12:00 PM EST
  • Thiery Henry to MLS Red Bulls? http://tinyurl.com/ygqkhlj #
  • O'Brian White for Canada? http://bit.ly/u9WdP #
  • Montreal Impact defeat Vancouver Whitecaps 3-1 to win USL-1 title http://www.canadaeast.com/sports/article/827508 #
  • Tweet, blog or FB update with hastag #beatcancer & 1 cent gets donated to cancer research http://beatcancereverywhere.
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LA Galaxy Sign on For European Vacation, Chevy Chase Unconfirmed

The Offside Rules 16 October @ 05:57 PM EST
Foreign fans rejoice! The 2009 leg of the Bucks for Becks World Tourâ„¢ is on. Having already run through Australia, Asia and Canada in off-seasons past, the Galaxy are spending this Thanksgiving in Europe...kind of like that rich kid you went to school with who always rocked Lacoste and had cool parents who would let him have wine at dinner. Click to continue reading...

Footie Fool News for 2009-10-12

The Footie Fool 12 October @ 12:00 PM EST
  • Asmir Begovic can officially go fuck himself. http://tinyurl.com/yjgpdas Here! Here! #
  • Marcel de Jong named to Eredivisie Team of the Week http://tinyurl.com/yl5a6y4 #
  • Jamie Peters on Ipswich Town's terrible start to the Championship season http://tinyurl.com/yjpj439 #
  • "A piece of genuine quality from Simeon Jackson" helps Gills earn 3-2 win over Wycombe http://tinyurl.
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The Friday List of Little or No Consequence #134

Some People are On The Pitch 09 October @ 06:44 AM EST
Unbeatable England
20 Countries That Have Never Won A Football Match Against England
1. Albania (4 attempts)
2. Bulgaria (8 attempts)
3. Cameroon (4 attempts)
4. Canada (1 attempt)
5. China (1 attempt)
6. Colombia (5 attempts)
7. Ecuador (2 attempts)
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More on Supporters Summit ‘09

Sounder at Heart - Soccer From the Heart of the Sound 07 October @ 08:41 PM EST
The weekend of November 20th 22nd, Major League Soccer fans and specifically, Supporters Groups of MLS clubs from across the U.S. and Canada will converge in the city of Seattle for the MLS Cup Finals. This is Our Passion, these are Our Clubs and this is Our League. We will all be celebrating [... Click to continue reading...

Traditional Soccer Handshake Banned

The Footie 30 September @ 01:23 PM EST

The traditional after match soccer handshake will be banned in minor league soccer games throughout Canada for fear of spreading the H1N1 virus. The move was decided by league members who have said that everyone needs to do more to stop the spread of the swine flu virus. The flu is spread from infected people to others through handshakes, fluids or air.

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Share Your MLS Stories

Hillcrest Road 25 September @ 03:00 PM EST
A More Splendid Life, a football blog out of Canada, is looking for stories from footie fans that have experience with MLS. Read the author's appeal below and shoot him an email with your favorite MLS/soccer stories!
I would love it if you could send me (amoresplendidlife[at]gmail.com) a unique story or experience with your time in Major League Soccer, even if it's only a few sentences, or even one sentence. Click to continue reading...

Video: A Rare Interview with Franklin Foer

The Offside Rules 24 September @ 12:26 PM EST
Remember a few years ago when "How Soccer Explains the World" came out and everyone thought Franklin Foer was the next Simon Kuper? For 8 minutes and 9 seconds you can relive those heady times once again courtesy of the CBC. Thanks Canada! Click to continue reading...

Thursday's Daily: Germany In Egypt

USSoccerPlayers 24 September @ 09:15 AM EST
With J Hutcherson -- The United States National Team's involvement in the Under-20 World Cup kicks off on Saturday in Suez, Egypt (10am - ESPN Classic/Galavision) minus the associated hype we saw last time around in Canada. Blame it on relative proximity and a lineup not dominated by players on the short list to be the next big thing in Major League Soccer. Click to continue reading...

Evening Links and Thoughts: Wages, Portland and more

WVHooligan 23 September @ 06:41 PM EST

With this winter quickly approaching now that we are in the fall season it seems only fitting to really start the discussion on what will certainly be the number one topic all off season in Major League Soccer, the CBA negotiations. The big one comes down to the great wage debate.

I bring it up today because of a link I found late last night over on one of my favorite sites, Pitch Invasion.

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THE STARTING 11: Possible future Canadian MLS expansion clubs

the yorkies 22 September @ 05:21 PM EST
First came Toronto FC, then Vancouver Whitecaps got an expansion team and now Montreal L' Beckhams are trying to join MLS. Throw in further interest from Ottawa and Major League Soccer has a sudden influx of Canadiana! Don't tell our friends to the south that a whole list of possible expansion clubs are lining up as we speak. Click to continue reading...

Friday's Daily: Building From The Middle

USSoccerPlayers 18 September @ 09:15 AM EST
With J Hutcherson -- For all the knocks he's taken for the frequency of moves Toronto has made in a relatively short time, manager - but not coach - Mo Johnston doesn't seem overly bothered. How else to explain spending designated player money on a primarily defensive midfielder? Julian de Guzman suiting up for Toronto is a very big deal. Click to continue reading...

So, who's up for the Trust, then?

All Quiet In The East Stand 16 September @ 08:16 PM EST
A potentially significant moment in Charlton's history took place on Tuesday night - I nearly missed it, eyelids drooping due to jetlag (thanks to Stuart for holding the fort while I swanned around the US and Canada), but it definitely happened. The Charlton Athletic Supporters Trust has been given fans' backing. Click to continue reading...

MLS Takes Off World Cup Group Stage

USSoccerPlayers 16 September @ 03:19 PM EST
Major League Soccer announced a balanced schedule for the 2010 season, with each team playing the other twice. The League also announced that no League games will be played during the World Cup group stage, semifinals, or final. "The decision to stop League play during the group phase of the 2010 FIFA World Cup is part of MLS' commitment to deepen its connection with the millions of soccer fans in the United States and Canada,". Click to continue reading...

MLS To Break During 2010 World Cup

WVHooligan 16 September @ 02:57 PM EST

News that may finally get some folks off the MLS front office executive's backs for a little bit. Today the league announced that next year's schedule would include a two week break during the World Cup in South Africa.

The two week break will be during the group phase of the World Cup starting June 11 through the June 25.

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