This guy's a total douche, and his photo gallery offers compelling evidence that Sounders fans are just a subset of the self-congratulatory culture permeating the city, as opposed to a special case:

You're only allowed to move away if you sign a non-disclosure agreement promising not to tell anyone how perfect it is.

Recent stories run by CBS and other news organizations about Team Zaryen, a Haitian amputee soccer team made up of individuals injured during the earthquake that struck Haiti in 2010, have brought to the forefront a version of soccer that has been around since 1980. Amputee soccer was created by Don Bennett, an amputee living [.

By Chris Wright

This has apparently been doing the rounds for a few days now so is therefore ancient in internet years, but better late than never, eh?

What you're looking at is a seismic read-out of the area around the San Paolo Stadium in Naples for the duration of the Napoli's 2-1 victory over Man City in the Champions League last week.

Hey look, it's Krazy George! Cracked.com ran an article titled "5 Sports Fans Who Ruined Sports" and coming in at number 4 was Krazy George. What did Krazy George ruin? Apparently the sanity of head coaches of most sporting teams.
According to the article Krazy George invented "The Wave" at a 1981 American League championship game between the New York Yankees and Oakland A's.

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has admitted to the media that half of his players wanted to leave the Emirates this summer. In the face of a potential player mutiny following the sales of Cesc Fabregas, Samir Nasri, Gael Clichy, and Emmanuel Eboue, Wenger found it difficult to hold on to the rest of his squad.

Sigh. Another game, another lack of attack until its too late, another failure to win. The Rapids spent a good 60 minutes doing essentially nothing in the offensive third, and by then they were down 1-0. They showed some life in the last 30 minutes and were somewhat unlucky not to find two goals, but at the same time they were lucky to get one.

As many of you know by now, this past weekend was scheduled by FIFA as an international weekend meaning that the club world took a break (for the most part) in order to facilitate some national team games. The USA played twice against both Costa Rica and Belgium and lost both times. Such a shame..

Ok so I haven't posted in almost a month. In that time it was the end of a summer class the start of fall classes, an earthquake, a hurricane, and the end of the Kickers season. But VCU's 4:0 win over Elon today had me thinking.

VCU was able to pick up a 4:0 win with goals coming from an own goal by Elon, Jason Johnson, Yoram Mwila, and Jose Carlos Castillo.

If you happened to catch this weeks CNN Hero, you would have seem that it was a soccer related one so it is definitely worth a shout out! When Patrice Millet was diagnosed with a deadly cancer, he decided to start living the life he'd always wanted: helping needy kids in his native Haiti, the poorest country in the Western Hemisphere.

Not a lot of time this week -- a mid-week earthquake and an impending hurricane scenario will do that to you. Makes more sense to take stock of things next week when the transfer window is closed shut. Anyway, with teams seemingly spending less on old players in the Premier League and focusing on youth -- whether by force from Michel Platini or not -- let's examine where the "Big Six" clubs

Liverpool show Arsène Wenger and Arsenal some uncomfortable truths

• Wenger will sort out problems at the Emirates, says Carragher • Frenchman stays calm but admits his players were 'naive' The player in the bowels of the Emirates Stadium radiated conviction. Arsenal would pick themselves up, he predicted, because Arsène Wenger knew.

Arsene Wenger is said to be mulling over a move for Everton midfielder Mikel Arteta as a replacement replacement for Cesc Fabregas, reports suggest this morning.

While you're at it, Arsene, snap up Phil Jagielka and Marianne Fellaini from the Toffees as well. But, seriously, I have been saying this for weeks: He.

A date has been announced!
A recent gobfest featuring the new PSSI has announced that the 2011/2012 Indonesian season will commence on 8 October. Please note...do not book any flights for that date hoping to actually see a game of football 'cos it may not happen. We're talking two months distant and that date, while it may gel with the AFC requirements, does not tale into account the World Cup Qualifiers or the SEA Games.

It's been a while since our last look at stadium construction around MLS. We'll start in Houston, where the Dynamo's efforts to build in downtown Houston has progressed far enough to warrant a webcam. The Dynamo are expected to contribute $60 million to the project. The proposed stadium will be shared with Texas Southern Football and other local events.

Columbus' Strategy Coach Roberto Warchyza employed the exact same 4-5-1 formation on Wednesday night that he used Saturday night in the Crew's scoreless draw at home against the Earthquake. Gehrig and Ekpo both played centrally in the midfield. Gehrig sat deeper than Ekpo especially when the crew moved up the field in attack.

It sounds a lot like you do
Always saying shit I know is not true
It sucks me in
It spits me out
I try to shut it up
'Cause I must let it go
-Poe, Choking the Cherry

I was a little confused about Beau Dure's piece on choking.

The Philly Soccer Page " Stat chat: Three road wins
The Union's record on the road is now 3–4–3, the third road win of the season being another club record. In the first five road games, the Union earned six points on the road with a record of 2–3–0. In the last five road games, the Union also earned six points with a record of 1–1–3.

Move over fellas. The women are the biggest draw around this summer. With the viewing numbers set to be released in the next few days (and expect some records to be shattered), the internet has already revealed a new Twitter record for the Women's World Cup final yesterday afternoon. The match between the United States and Japan drew an average 7,196 tweets per second at its peak, breaking the previously held record of 6,939 set just after midnight in Japan on New Year's Day.

Abby WambachThe United States women's national soccer team gagged away the World Cup final yesterday. They choked. They didn't have enough fitness or form to finish off Japan.
Japan was a worthy winner--and not because of an earthquake, tsunami or radiation disasters. They wanted it more at the end.

After being the comeback kids for too many games, the US Women's National Team took the lead in Sunday's 2011 FIFA Women's World Cup but were not able to keep it. In fact the US took leads twice in the game only to have Japan equalize each time. On this day it was Japan who proved the dominating team doesn't always go home with the hardware.

After being the comeback kids for too many games, the US Women's National Team took the lead in Sunday's 2011 FIFA Women's World Cup but wasn't able to keep it. Twice the US took leads in the game only to have Japan equalize, and on this day it was Japan who proved the dominating team doesn't always go home with the hardware.

The New York Red Bulls are starting to grow accustomed to two things, one painfully annoying, and one a welcome relief.

The Red Bulls once again watched their goalkeeper commit a goal-allowing blunder, but once again watched Joel Lindpere step up and help his team find a result.

The Japan Football Association has confirmed that the world football body, FIFA, will donate about $6 million in aid to J-League clubs affected by the disastrous 11 March earthquake and tsunami. Several clubs, whose stadiums were damaged by the magnitude 9.0 earthquake and resulting tsunami, will receive $4.

In what was supposed to be a great homecoming for DC United, it turned out to leave a sour taste in the mouths of the home fans after they watched their beloved DC United give up four goals for the fourth time this season. Steven Lenhart picked apart a dire performance from the young back line as well as beating Bill Hamid to a ball in the air that the keeper should never have gone for to score 3 and assist on one.

Even as everyone is ramping up for the 2011 FIFA Women's World Cup, let's not forget the U.S. U-20s, who are in the process of preparing for qualifying for the 2012 FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup in Uzbekistan.
Yesterday, the U.S. U-20s defeated Japan, 2-1, on what we hear were excellent goals from Kelly Cobb and Morgan Brian.

The Japanese LFC Supporters Club have hailed a charity event in aid of the victims of the earthquake and Tsunami disaster as a 'huge success'.
Chairman Keiko Hirano revealed that over 150 Reds fans had turned out to participate in a fun-filled auction on May 21, a day that saw them raise approximately £2800 courtesy of LFC gear donated by fans across the globe.

Last night Tempête FC became the first Haitian side to qualify for the CONCACAF Champions League after defeating Trinidad's Defence Force on penalties in a CFU Club Championship semifinal. The match ended goalless but Tempête won the penalty shootout 4-2. This is very positive news for Haitian football a year and a half after the catastrophic Haitian earthquake, and if the Haitian federation can find a stadium in the country that meets CONCACAF standards, they will play either Isidro Metapán or Morelia in the preliminary round.

Japan have withdrawn again from July's Copa America once again.
The JFA initially pulled out when March's earthquake and tsunami forced the J-League to reschedule during the Copa America, but re-entered the competition following discussions with CONMEBOL, who were still keen for Japan to take part.

TOKYO, Japan Costa Rica has accepted an invitation to replace Japan in the Copa America, the soccer championship of South America. Japan withdrew Tuesday because of problems forming a team following March's earthquake and tsunami. Costa Rica will send a team of players mostly under 23, with five older players.

Mark Geiger has been much maligned for his refereeing decisions during the Philadelphia Union's game against the San Jose Earthquakes last Saturday, but there was one important call he got completely correct. Geiger's handball call on Earthquakes defender Jason Hernandez was absolutely legitimate, despite the fact that almost anyone watching the game couldn't tell if it was or not.

Game 6: Philadelphia Union vs. San Jose Earthquakes | The Goalkeeper | 04/30/2011
A 4:00 p.m. kickoff at PPL Park.

If You're Going to Dis MLS, Do It Right " Union City Blue
David Beckham, in furtherance of his "anywhere but here" approach to his responsibilities to MLS and the L.A.

It's that time of the week you've all been waiting for - Diary of an MLS Convert is back, and the convert have, as usual, got plenty to say this week. Topics covered by supporters of Eastern teams include whether or not to cheer for Real Salt Lake in the Champions League, poor MLS refereeing, sexual flirtation with older women in trains (yes, seriously), the success of an Englishman in MLS, a tattoo to commemorate beating Manchester United and controversy over a red-carded celebration.

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This week, languagecaster casts its eye around the world to take in games from Japan, where the season gets underway again after the terrible earthquake and tsunami, Argentina, Spain, England, and the Champions League semi final first legs.

Japan will enter the Copa America as a guest in July after all.
Vice-President Kohzo Tashima has confirmed the JFA will send a team of predominantly Europe-based players to the tournament, which takes place in Argentina between the 1st and 24th of July.

Richmond, VA – (Monday, April 11, 2011) – The Richmond Kickers are pleased to welcome the University of Richmond Taiko Ensemble, River City Taiko, a traditional Japanese drum ensemble, to City Stadium this Friday, April 15. River City Taiko will perform during the Kickers home game versus Rochester, slated to kick off at 7:00 p.

Currently, Siena lie second in Serie B, eight points ahead of third placed Novara. The club are also only one point away from the summit, and it seems that promotion to Serie A is easily within the club's grasp, barring any late season catastrophe. The club are somewhat fittingly preparing to build a new stadium featuring an odd characteristic: it's partially underground.

The earthquake and tsunami in Japan has devasted Sendai, including the football stadium where second flight Vegalta Sendai play. Here are their fans in happier times, just marvellous. I hope they get themselves back on their feet very soon.

(Picture above)Bruno Castanheira (left) holds symbol logo for supporting the disaster, while Tatsuro Inui has message board for people in Japan, which is given by children of MULBERRY LEARNING CENTRE LLP which is located at 3rd floor of Jurong East Stadium. (picture credit: Albirex Niigata-S)
As part of their effort to help their fellow countrymen who are being devastated by the earthquake and tsunami that wrecked Japan last week, Albirex Niigata (Singapore) had announced that all proceeds from their match against defending champions, Etoile FC on 17th March will be donated to the charity causes back in Japan.

March 14, 2011 In the wake of the horrendous earthquake and tsunami in Japan, Sports Endeavors Inc. and its partner companies sought out a way that they, their employees and their customers could help in the relief effort. Sports Endeavors' in-house design team created a unique Japan tee to help raise funds, increase awareness and [.

Japan is facing one of the worst crises the world has ever seen. I don't think that's hyperbole. They need the help of the world, specifically yours, specifically mine. I was proud to see Major League Soccer announce today that MLS W.O.R.K.S. is partnering up with the American and Canadian Red Cross to give support for the disaster relief efforts following the earthquake and tsunami that struck Japan last week.