We first encountered this sad saga a year and a half ago when veteran BigSoccer maven Matrim55 POSTED THIS PIECE about the rape prosecution of former UCSB midfielder and 2007 Kansas City draftee Eric Frimpong, a native of Ghana.
The alledged victim, known only as Jane Doe, was a freshman at UC Santa Barbara in 2006 when the Gauchos won the NCAA Championship due in large part to Frimpong's contributions. Click to continue reading...

ESPN.com has a well researched and written article about Eric Avila's former UCSB teammate Eric Frimpong. Click to continue reading...

At the behest of some friends who found this story first, we're passing along this story of what looks like a miscarriage of justice against UC-Santa Barbara ace Eric Frimpong.
Its shameful that in 2009 on America's birthday, such things are still happening in this country.
Read, make up your own mind, and if you think its as unjust as the rest of us do, please offer your support. Click to continue reading...

From time to time I've looked in on the Eric Frimpong case and the stench that surrounds his imprisonment.
Now comes THIS INVESTIGATIVE PIECE which sheds new light on some of the circumstances which have led to this young man's incarceration.
It's sad. It's shocking. And it's worth your time. Click to continue reading...

Here is this week's former Wizards update as we head towards the new year. I'm working on all former Wizards and kind of what they're doing now. Also here's an interesting article on Wizards draftee, Eric Frimpong who was convicted of rap in 2008.
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Sean Bowers - San Diego - Won their US Open Arena Cup game 10-6 Monday. Click to continue reading...

Happy New Year to all the blog readers. Without getting preachy, let's remember how lucky we are as we enter this New Year.
Eric Frimpong isn't as lucky.
If you have a few free minutes, everyone should read this story. Very, very long. But very worth it.
[Santa Barbara Independent] Click to continue reading...

STARTERS
Official notice from Fulham FC: "American striker Eddie Johnson has joined Greek club Aris Thessaloniki FC on loan until June 30, 2010"
-The team is managed by Argentine Hector Cuper, who has a 15 year long resume including: Huracan, Mallorca, Valencia, Inter Milan, Real Betis & Parma. Click to continue reading...