You know what's great about soccer? I will tell you what's great about soccer. That a man named "Iygor" who is from Nigeria is concerned about a club in west London and has his questions answered by an Irishman in Connecticut. You just do NOT get that in pointyball people. Click to continue reading...

South Florida (5-5-3) lost a close match to Providence College (7-5-2) in a Big East Conference game at home on Friday night. A thirty-six minute goal by the Friars and the Bulls inability to convert any of its ten shots on the night led to their five match unbeaten streak coming to an end.
The final home game of the season for the South Florida women in this Sunday at Noon against Connecticut. Click to continue reading...

On Sunday afternoon, Mallori Lofton-Malachi [left] and the South Florida defense did what now other team this season has been able to do: Shutout Rutgers' potent attack. Coming into the match, the Scarlet Knights had not met a team that could keep them off the score sheet for ninety minutes, including two top twenty-five teams. Click to continue reading...

Just when you thought Oguchi Onyewu was the only American plying his trade in Serie A, now comes word that an American is ready to buy newly-promoted Serie A club Bari.

Texas-based and Connecticut-born business man Tim Barton revealed his plans to not only buy Bari, but also to bring in some American players to help boost the prospects of the club that handed Inter Milan an season-opening draw last weekend.

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Just when you thought Oguchi Onyewu was the only American plying his trade in Serie A, now comes word that an American has purchased newly-promoted Serie A club Bari.

Texas-based and Connecticut-born business man Tim Barton revealed his plans to not only buy Bari, but also to bring in some American players to help boost the prospects of the club that handed Inter Milan an season-opening draw last weekend.

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Official Press Release (Hudson Valley Quickstrike Lady Blues)
NEWBURGH, NY – Hudson Valley Quickstrike Lady Blues forward Angelika Johansson has been named to the W-League Team of the Week for her efforts in last week's two road wins over Long Island and Connecticut.
Johansson had a goal in the Hudson Valley's 4-2 comeback over Long Island on Wednesday, July 8, and notched four assists in a 5-0 win over Connecticut on Sunday. Click to continue reading...

Her Story: Kristine Lilly is my favorite WNT player ever. Born in Connecticut, Lilly has been a member of the WNT for twenty-two years now (a record) and she was the squad's captain from 2004 until 2008. She has now played in more international matches than any man or woman in world history, and she has performed well in all of them.

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Hopefully this weekend you had beautiful weather like we did here in Connecticut.So you're forgiven if you weren't pinned to the couch to watch the incredible Sunday morning Premier League matchup on Fox Soccer Channel between Blackburn Rovers and Wigan Athletic. If you decided to walk the dog or get some sun or just about anything else, you missed maybe my favorite moment of the season. Click to continue reading...

And so, it is done. UConn started a little bit slow, but gained momentum and seriously outplayed Louisville for the 3rd time in as many meetings this year. Louisville looked good at the start, but couldn't sustain momentum against the smooth, efficient, disciplined Connecticut side. So they cap an undefeated season with a National Championship.

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