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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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09-10 Puma Lazio Home Jersey Contest

Serie A Weekly 07 November @ 11:54 AM EST
Serie A Weekly readers Puma Canada has been gracious enough to supply us with several team jerseys...
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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!
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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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Evening Links and Thoughts: Getting Back

WVHooligan 14 September @ 07:02 PM EST

Over the last week and a half I missed out on quite a bit of stuff so I felt tonight would be a good way to recap some things and give you all my opinion on each. We've had plenty of new players get signed this past week, including one Designated Player...which in Major League Soccer is always a big deal.

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American Youngsters Look to Impress at U-20 World Cup

Match Fit USA 14 September @ 11:01 AM EST
U-20 National Team Defender Kyle Davies Two years ago in Canada, the United States U-20 team called some attention to themselves with clever attacking play, a undefeated group round, a 6-1 drubbing...


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Julian de Guzman signs for TFC

mistake by the lake (for now) 11 September @ 04:15 PM EST
Friday September 11th, 2009 was the day that Toronto FC announced the signing of their first designated player, Julian de Guzman. This has been rumoured for so long that it is difficult to accept this as a done deal. Yet there he is at a press conference between Mo Johnston and Chris Cummins in uniform, so it must be happening. Click to continue reading...

Dempsey’s Foul: The Right Call

Major League Soccer Talk 08 September @ 04:46 PM EST

I have now reviewed video of the foul called on Clint Dempsey that nullified a nice goal by Jozy Altidore the other day over a dozen times. While the official could have certainly just waved on the play (which I may have done, but I am not an official and do have a rooting interest when the US plays), which often happens when the US plays at home in CONCACAF (just ask Canada or Panama) I have to defend his decision to stop play and disallow the goal.

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EXPANSION: Becks to Back Montreal Expansion Bid?

MLS Rumors 07 September @ 04:50 PM EST
UM02 May want to get ready to welcome Becks...
Could David Beckham teaming up with the ever vocal, Joey Saputo? Strange as that may sound according to at least one insider the two have spoken of the possibility.
Courtesy of Jack Bell's Goal Blog at the New York Times:

And according to a person with knowledge of Beckham's planning who spoke on condition of anonymity because of concerns about jeopardizing any potential deal, Beckham and his management team at 19 Entertainment (led by Simon Fuller) and Creative Artists Agency (led by Jeff Frasco) are interested in partnering with Joey Saputo, the owner of the Montreal Impact (the club now plays in United Soccer Leagues' First Division, one tier down from M.
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Workers of the TFC unite!

the yorkies 07 September @ 11:01 AM EST
With it being Labour Day (yes, our American friends, we spell it with a "u"), The Yorkies want to celebrate the true workers who have so far worn the Red for Toronto FC. Channelling the proletariat spirit of Karl Marx we offer you a starting line-up of the most blue collar, hard working and enthusiastic lads to run out on our Eastern Bloc era artificial turf. Click to continue reading...

Discussion of Nike’s Sale of USL to NuRock and the TOA’s Reaction

Inside Minnesota Soccer | Inside Minnesota Soccer - Uniting Soccer Fans in the S 03 September @ 09:18 AM EST

Kartik Krishnaiyer of Major League Soccer Talk invited me onto his show to discuss the ongoing situation between the USL-1 Team Owners Association (TOA) and the United Soccer League. As you know, the USL announced Nike's sale of the league to NuRock Holdings last week after a supposed high bid was awarded to a group headed up by Jeff Cooper of St.

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Discussion of Nike’s Sale of USL to NuRock and the TOA’s Reaction

Inside Minnesota Soccer | Inside Minnesota Soccer - Uniting Soccer Fans in the S 03 September @ 09:18 AM EST

Kartik Krishnaiyer of Major League Soccer Talk invited me onto his show to discuss the ongoing situation between the USL-1 Team Owners Association (TOA) and the United Soccer League. As you know, the USL announced Nike's sale of the league to NuRock Holdings last week after a supposed high bid was awarded to a group headed up by Jeff Cooper of St.

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Ottawa Fury Applies for a USL-1 Franchise

Major League Soccer Talk 01 September @ 02:10 PM EST

Here's a link to the press release.

I know, this is MLS Talk, not USL Talk. But given recent events, this is newsworthy.

This has been rumored for awhile, not always the Fury, but that a party in Ottawa was interested in entering the USL First Division. But they picked a really strange time to do it, didn't they?

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USL-1 Weekend Results (8.28-30)

USL News 31 August @ 08:51 AM EST
Friday, August 28
Portland Timbers 0:0 Charleston Battery
Charleston clinches USL playoff berth Charleston Post and Courier
Timbers push unbeaten streak to 24 with draw The Oregonian
Saturday, August 29
Minnesota Thunder 1:3 Puerto Rico Islanders
Thunder lose on the road to Islanders Inside Minnesota Soccer
Miami FC Blues 0:1 Austin Aztex
Key breaks finally fall Aztex' way in shutout Austin American-Statesman
Rochester Rhinos 1: 1 Vancouver Whitecaps
Rhinos rally for tie in Vancouver Rochester Democrat and Chronicle
Whitecaps, Rhinos duel to 1-1 draw Vancouver Sun
Sunday, August 30
Carolina RailHawks 1:1 Montreal Impact
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Vancouver Expansion In Trouble?

WVHooligan 26 August @ 01:21 PM EST

We've been talking long and hard about Portland's troubles with their stadium but now it looks like Vancouver could be joining the mix? While both cities were awarded expansion bids it went with certain stadium situations that the league agreed on. Now Portland seems to have taken care of their issues but now Vancouver could be headed down a tough road of stadium fun.

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It’s Called Football

Major League Soccer Talk 25 August @ 02:05 PM EST

I had the honor of being a guest on the outstanding Canadian based show, It's Called Football. You know the cast of characters involved in the program well if you follow MLS north of the border, so without further adieu here is the link.

Related posts:

  1. Is Canada's Club Football Brighter than in the US?
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Jonathan de Guzman Continues Torturing Canadians

The Offside 24 August @ 05:00 PM EST
As Giuseppe Rossi became, officially, Giuseppe Rossi this summer - you know, finally fulfilled that enormous hype on the international scene - Jonathan de Guzman is officially becoming Jonathan de Guzman, man hated by Canadians - though for a better reason than Americans hate Beppe. For those naive to Dutch and/or Canadian football matters, Jonathan de [. Click to continue reading...