As I mentioned on Monday with the release of our latest podcast, we are making some exciting
changes at MLS Talk. One of these changes will be our new "Legends of MLS" series on both our
podcast and website. Often times, MLS History is unknown or hardly written for the new fan. We seek
to bridge a gap in understanding and recognition of certain players, coaches and clubs.
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National Soccer Hall of Fame Press Release:
ONEONTA, NY (November 2, 2009) – Two FIFA Women's World Cup champions, two men from the 1990 FIFA
World Cup squad, five North American Soccer League alumni, and a 7-time winner of the Lamar Hunt
U.S. Open Cup in the 1920s and 1930s are featured on the Election 2010 Veteran Player Ballot the
National Soccer Hall of Fame and Museum announced today.
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Colin Jose, the preeminent historian of the sport in North America joins us on the podcast. This
show is a must listen for anyone interested in the evolution of the game in North America. Soccer
history in the US/Canada did not begin in the late 1980s, and the sport is not a new one in this
part of the world, as has been argued by some.
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It is our great honor to be afforded the opportunity to speak with the top historian of the
game in N. America, the one and only Colin Jose on the MLS Talk Podcast. The interview will take
place tomorrow and will cover the following subjects.
- Canadian Football "Soccer" from the late 1800s to World War II
- The American Soccer League's Golden Years 1919-1933
- The NASL
- The US in the 1930, 34 and 50 World Cups.
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Soccer hall of famer Joy Fawcett
The ultimate soccer mom reached the pinnacle of her sport Sunday.
"In my life, I've had two dreams: To play soccer at the highest level and to be a mother,"
former United States Women's National Team standout defender Joy Fawcett said midway through her
induction speech at the National Soccer Hall of Fame.
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Soccer hall of famer Joy Fawcett
The ultimate soccer mom reached the pinnacle of her sport Sunday.
"In my life, I've had two dreams: To play soccer at the highest level and to be a mother,"
former United States Women's National Team standout defender Joy Fawcett said midway through her
induction speech at the National Soccer Hall of Fame.
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The Offside 16 July @ 10:00 PM EST
Some news to read as you buy your Dominatrix Barbie: MLS All-Star Game replacement follies. Or:
Should Steve Nicol read the book "Coaching All-Star games for Dummies"? (Soccer by Ives)
An Interview with North American soccer historian Colin Jose (A More Splendid Life) 44% of South
Africans don't think their country will be ready for 2010 [.
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It is a privilege for A More Splendid Life to able to present to you an interview with Colin Jose.
If you've been following this series from the beginning, you'll already know how instrumental Colin
has been in preserving the history of soccer on this continent. Colin Jose has been researching the
history of soccer in both Canada and the United States for over 40 years, and is currently the
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