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Observations About Premier League Saturday Matchday 13

EPL Talk 21 November @ 04:21 PM EST

Thank god the Premier League is back. Nothing against international football, but there's something very comforting with getting back into the ritual of watching Premier League football and being familiar with the surroundings, the pace of the game and the excitement it creates.

So the Liverpool against Manchester City game on early Saturday was the perfect re-introduction to the Premier League.

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Could Derren Brown predict Saturday’s Arsenal line up before kick-off?

Gunners Today 20 November @ 08:50 PM EST

On recent evidence, probably not. If you came thinking this was going to be another intense post after the previous one, I'm afraid it won't. Previewing a Sunderland match just doesn't have the same amount of appeal as say, previewing, I don't know a match against Newcastle. Whoops. Cross that out.

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Tonge's no longer stoking the fire

thetwounfortunates 19 November @ 08:52 PM EST
Michael Tonge's loan move from Stoke to Preston after Tony Pulis's unsuccessful attempt to establish the languid midfielder as a Premier League player comes as little surprise; his spell at the Britannia Stadium having been as excitement packed as a Cabinet meeting to discuss the Lisbon treaty. Tonge is one of a special breed of players who look the part – and his formative years in some dramatic Click to continue reading...

Expansion Draft rules set as Union prepare to build roster

Soccer By Ives 19 November @ 03:45 PM EST

As the MLS season winds towards the end, the excitement continues to build in Philadelphia. On November 25, the Union will continue to take shape as the expansion draft takes place. The first players in Philadelphia Union history will come off the books of ten other clubs.

MLS released the specific rules that the other MLS clubs must follow when they make players available for Peter Nowak and his staff to select.

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Expansion Draft rules set as Union prepare to build roster

Soccer By Ives 19 November @ 03:45 PM EST

As the MLS season winds towards the end, the excitement continues to build in Philadelphia. On November 25, the Union will continue to take shape as the expansion draft takes place. The first players in Philadelphia Union history will come off the books of ten other clubs.

MLS released the specific rules that the other MLS clubs must follow when they make players available for Peter Nowak and his staff to select.

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Given - 'I want to finish my career here'

Bitter and Blue 17 November @ 03:35 PM EST

"I'd love to finish my career here," he declared. "I haven't been here long, but I already feel at home and love the club.

"I grew up a Celtic supporter and they have a big place in my heart, but I really hope I can finish my career here. You can never say never, but I'd like to think I will.
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The world's most explosive Football match

Soccerblog 17 November @ 12:40 PM EST

Not since the famous rumble in jungle between Muhammad Ali and George Foreman in Zaire has there been so much excitement in Africa over a sporting event.As Sudan gears up to host the second leg of the Algeria - Egypt world cup qualifier security seems to be in place on a war footing.15,000 police will be deployed to prevent a repeat of Saturday's violence in Cairo.

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Return of the Ginger Ninja

thetwounfortunates 17 November @ 10:45 AM EST
Dave Kitson would be up there with Michael Gilkes and Shaka Hislop as one of my all time favourite players. I first took note of the Ginger Ninja in a 2-2 draw between Cambridge United and Reading at the Abbey Stadium back in 2002. The former shelf stacker was everywhere that day and it was with huge excitement that I greeted his arrival at Madejski Stadium a year later. Click to continue reading...

Sound Of Football Episode 15 - World Cup Qualifiers

Some People are On The Pitch 16 November @ 04:30 AM EST
As the last batch of teams book their reservations at next year's World Cup Finals. The gang reflect on the drama and excitement in Moscow, Dublin and Cairo. We also ask if Portugal can navigate their way past a tricky Bosnia team and celebrate the qualification of the All Whites.
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Del Bosque Says Ya’ll Should Chill & Dona Hails Messi!

Futbolita 13 November @ 09:05 PM EST

What is Spain's key to beating Argentina tonight? If you believe Uncle Del Bosque, it's being tranquilo ("even when you're on a plane that's about to crash..." a Brazilian reporter once told us).

"We must always be thinking about maintaining our enthusiasm, because there is no comfort zone.

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New Coach!!! Not Really

The Offside - Kansas City Wizards 10 November @ 11:43 AM EST

In a move that probaly shows that the Wizards Front Office might know money but doesn't really know that much about soccer, KC has removed the title of "interim" from Peter Vermes and now he is officially..., wait for it..., wait for it... the new head coach of Your Kansas City Wizards.

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Fulham Tries To Build On US Connection

USSoccerPlayers 04 November @ 02:00 PM EST
By L.E. Eisenmenger - BOSTON, MA (Nov 4, 2009) USSoccerPlayers -- Fenway Sports Group (FSG) recently penned a deal with Fulham to find a jersey sponsor for the London-based EPL team. Seeking an ambitious six million pounds annually, FSG intends to connect Fulham with a US-based corporation with global marketing needs in the United Kingdom, Europe, and particularly Asian markets, where the EPL recently experienced explosive growth. Click to continue reading...

A Long and Winding Road

The Offside - Houston 03 November @ 01:10 PM EST

Greetings, Dynamo fans. I haven't written in awhile. It's partly because my internet closes out 90% of the time I try to access the site, but mostly because soccer (or MLS) hasn't held my interest.

I am fairly new to soccer so I was hoping this blog would chronicle my growing appreciation and understanding of the sport.

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MLS Playoffs: Columbus 0 - Real Salt Lake 1

USSoccerPlayers 01 November @ 11:18 AM EST
The weekend schedule attempted to match the excitement of Thursday's opener, and Columbus - Real Salt Lake failed miserably. The reigning champions did nothing to remind anybody that they're the team to beat. Instead, a game full of examples of dire soccer got capped with a late goal and a Columbus loss. Click to continue reading...

Rafa - "I Don't Have To Win A Trophy"

The Soccer Weblog 01 November @ 08:51 AM EST
What a difference a week makes. After having romped to victory over bitterest rivals Man Utd at Anfield, somewhat taking the heat off "in-the-firing-line" manager Benitez, Liverpool have themselves imploded in dramatic fashion against a team in the Premier League which, it must be said, don't do much to speed up the process of the paint drying. Click to continue reading...

World cup 2010 tickets

It's a Simple Game 30 October @ 11:30 AM EST
When it came close to championship (world cup) there are lat of scammers out there when we are talking about tickets. So, all tickets for the event will be sold by FIFA on their website. We expect further information in 2008 and the registration process to start sometime in 2009. As and when we have further information we will let you know. Click to continue reading...

Time to put the Carling Cup out of its misery

thetwounfortunates 30 October @ 08:26 AM EST
We now know the last eight for the Carling Cup and my, how boring a line up is that? The Arsenal v Liverpool match the other night was of a high standard and quite entertaining, but in the end, the result just didn't matter a jot - as the game unfolded, I found myself adopting the dispassionate bearing of a student of the game rather than somebody caught up in the passion and excitement of it all Click to continue reading...

Iker, This Ain’t The Time To Chill..

Futbolita 29 October @ 11:38 PM EST


After losing 4-0 to Alcorcon midweek, Wedgiellas over here wants to pull a Saltimbanco and pretend that nothing's happening. Looks like Iker's bestie, Rafael Nadal, forgot to collect his equipment from the Bernabeu. He arrived at training yesterday in good spirits.

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Dual madness

Yanks Abroad 28 October @ 12:03 AM EST
Last week saw USA Under-17 coach Wilmer Cabrera release his final roster for the 2009 Under-17 World Cup in Nigeria and while it was arguably one of the strongest youth rosters ever assembled by the USA for a major competition, many USA fans have seen their excitement tempered by a few players that did not make the team. Click to continue reading...

Has Sky Sports Acquired the FA Cup Rights In UK?

EPL Talk 27 October @ 06:57 AM EST

It appears very likely that some or all of the FA Cup matches will be shown on Sky Sports television in the United Kingdom this season. Setanta Sports UK had the rights to the FA Cup last season until they closed its doors this past summer.

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Week 7 Recap

Sodium 26 October @ 12:43 PM EST
To recap this weeks games I will..."yawn"...oh, sorry. I will have to say there wasn't a lot of excitement. Or better yet, all the excitement was stored up until the very last game!!
The Recap;
Saturday
EMFC 95 Magic 0 vs SSC 95 Hotspur 0
FC Portland 0 vs THUSC Sodium 0
Sherwood Force 0 vs USA Hotshots 3
Sunday
USA Hotshots 0 vs ESUFC Arsenal 0
OR Rush 95G Nike 1 vs SSC 95 Hotspur 2
Bracket Standings
OR Rush [13 pts]
THUSC Sodium [10 pts]
EMFC Magic [10 pts]
USA Hotshots [9 pts]
SSC Hotspur [9 pts]
LOSC Extreme [7 pts]
Sherwood Force [6 pts]
ESUFC Arsenal [5 pts]
FC Portland 4 pts]
Bracket Notes:
With so many games left it is still pretty up for grabs. Click to continue reading...

5 Burning Questions: Playoff Edition

The Offside Rules 26 October @ 10:57 AM EST
Harkesy's putting his money on Seattle or LA to win the whole shebang-a-bang. I'm not sure that one of them will win it but I could definitely see one of them in the4 final; aside from last night's hiccup I think Columbus is still doing it big and no doubt have a shot at a championship double-dip. Click to continue reading...

Oh this is the one, ah this is the one, we've been waiting for...

European Football Weekends 20 October @ 05:39 AM EST
EFW Oktoberfest 2009 has arrived
"Sometimes I feel like throwing my hand up in the air" sang Candi Staton in her hit tune 'You Got The Love'. Well, we know just how the Statonmeister felt because we feel like doing the same right here, right now. Lord, we just don't care - owing to the fact that the EFW team are going on an EFW - just how we like it. Click to continue reading...

Empty Promises

The Offside - Houston 19 October @ 11:57 AM EST

You know, soccer, there are codes of conduct in this world. One of them is that if you want to end a relationship with someone you supposedly care about, you deal with them honestly. You don't promise excitement and entertainment only to bore the hell out of them. But of course, that's what you did with me, and I'm not real happy about it.

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Bet365 Special Betting Offers

Soccerphile World Cup Blog 18 October @ 09:06 AM EST
To add to the In-Play excitement, bet365 streams over 4,000 events live to your PC every year - so you can bet as the action unfolds. Highlights include 5 matches from Serie A every week along with Masters Series tennis.
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Lescott on his City move

Bitter and Blue 17 October @ 01:23 PM EST
There is a lengthy article in the Mail today with Joleon Lescott in which he covers quite a wide number of topics. Of most interest perhaps, in discussing his move to the club he says:

‘Moving to City was one of the best days of my life because it was something I wanted,' he says.

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10-Man Ghana Take Out Brazil on Penalties in the U-20 Final

WorldCupBlog 17 October @ 10:10 AM EST

Yesterday's U20 final, Brazil vs. Ghana. So much potential for excitement. Ghana's Black Satellites (the baby version of the Black Stars) came into the final having scored 16 goals in the tournament. Brazil stood at 14. Surely a goal-fest was in order.

But no.

The game-changing moment happens at about the 1:10 mark in the video, when Ghana's Daniel Addo is sent off in the 37th.

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Ghana Win Under-20 World Cup 2009!!

Just-Football 16 October @ 04:34 PM EST
Ghana have become the first ever African side to win the Under-20 World Cup after beating Brazil 4-3 on penalties. A 0-0 scoreline after 120 minutes did no justice to the excitement of a dramatic... Click to continue reading...

The Forest controversy of 1974.

Newcastle United Blog - NUFC news, blogs and debate. 16 October @ 05:00 AM EST
The Forest fixture against Newcastle United on Saturday brings to mind a bizarre group of matches between our two teams in 1974. Following success in the earlier rounds, Newcastle United found themselves at home in the quarter finals of the FA cup in front of a crowd of 54,500 facing second division Nottingham Forest. Click to continue reading...

Southend's bid to be City of Culture 2013

Longpier 15 October @ 06:00 PM EST
Southend is putting together an ambitious bid to become the UK's first ever City of Culture.
The year long accolade - beginning on 1st January 2013 - would enable the winning location to host big ticket national cultural events, as well as putting on a year-long programme of their own. Click to continue reading...

How Much did it mean for Honduras to Qualify for the World Cup?

Inside Minnesota Soccer | Inside Minnesota Soccer - Uniting Soccer Fans in the S 15 October @ 10:19 AM EST

As you know by know, with the US draw against Costa Rica and the Honduran win against Trinidad and Tobago, it put the Ticos and the Catrachos in a tie for 3rd place in CONCACAF. The tie breaker was goal differential and Honduras, who where clearly one of the best teams in the region, rightly earned a ticket to the World Cup in South Africa next summer.

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How Much did it mean for Honduras to Qualify for the World Cup?

Inside Minnesota Soccer | Inside Minnesota Soccer - Uniting Soccer Fans in the S 15 October @ 10:19 AM EST

As you know by know, with the US draw against Costa Rica and the Honduran win against Trinidad and Tobago, it put the Ticos and the Catrachos in a tie for 3rd place in CONCACAF. The tie breaker was goal differential and Honduras finished above Costa Rica in those statistics. Honduras was clearly one of the best teams in the region and rightly earned a ticket to the World Cup in South Africa next summer.

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CONCACAF is ours

USA World Cup Blog 14 October @ 09:50 PM EST

That was bizarre. But it ended up being bizarre with a good ending, so whatevs.

With a shocking last second goal from Jonathan Bornstein off a corner, the US came back to draw 2-2 with a time wastey Costa Rica and finish atop the CONCACAF World Cup Qualifying group. Atrocious defensive play marred the first half for the US and put them in that 2-0 hole, but their tenacity down the stretch was admirable and perhaps a credit to their desire to put a smile on Charlie Davies' face.

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Why I’m Tired Of World Cup Qualifying

EPL Talk 14 October @ 12:09 PM EST

It goes without saying that I'm a massive football supporter. But, I am honestly so sick and tired of the long, dragged out qualifying process for the 2010 World Cup. And it's not even over after today. Then we'll go into the playoff process.

It's scary to think that the first game of qualification for the 2010 World Cup kicked off on August 25, 2007 over two years ago.

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Beware; Laporta’s Wrath

The Goon Blog - an Arsenal blog. 14 October @ 04:14 AM EST

After yesterday's shocking discovery where it was revealed Bracelona ace Lionel Messi had Arsenal DNA flowing through his system, Barcelona's big guns are reported to be quite angry and have since hit back furiously at Arsenal. It is ‘understood' (via an ‘inside' source) that Laporta, in a fit of rage, smashed the trophy cabinets and cursed the ‘horrible' club that is Arsenal to hell.

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