Super Timmy Howard "Well, here's another fine mess you've gotten me into." -- Oliver Hardy The dust
has settled, somewhat, from the U.S.'s "shock" defeat in Kingston to Jamaica on Friday night in the
second round of CONCACAF 2014 World Cup qualifying. Every round of qualifying for the United States
is filled with some temporary peril, even if it only lasts a few days -- or hours.
SPAIN defeated SAUDI ARABIA Coached by ex-Barça Coach Frank Rijkaard 5 - 0 in an International
Friendly, before the important World Cup Group qualifier coming up in a few days against Georgia.
Spain started with a line-up of players who don´t get the playing minutes that others do like
Xavi, Xabi, Ramos, Iniesta,Casillas.
The Los Angeles Galaxy are gearing up for the stretch run of their MLS Cup title defense, and
they've added a Swedish international midfielder with valuable experience to help them in the final
months of the season.
With 10 days to go until the MLS roster freeze deadline, the Galaxy announced the signing of
Christian Wilhelmsson, adding a 32-year-old wide midfielder who was part of the Sweden Euro 2012
team and also played in the 2008 European championship, 2006 FIFA World Cup and the UEFA Champions
League.
It seems that Michel Platini's statements of a few days ago are having an impact on the various
leagues in Europe, and the UEFA President has warned clubs, especially the top clubs who are
currently the most successful, that they need to balance their books or they will not be allowed
to compete in Europe.
It seems that Michel Platini's statements of a few days ago are having an impact on the various
leagues in Europe, and the UEFA President has warned clubs, especially the top clubs who are
currently the most successful, that they need to balance their books or they will not be allowed
to compete in Europe.
We were sent this photo last night and expect to be around the Internet in the next few days and
it's valid too. This sign is in Sunderland too oh my! You would have believed it was dreamed up by
the Toon Army but no, it's a road sign in Sunderland that is [...]
With Ryan Taylor sustaining what may be a long term injury last night, Newcastle may go back in
at the last moment for long term target,  Lille's Mathieu Debuchy. Mathieu Debuchy will
Newcastle try one more time for him? With the news that Real Madrid had moved in for him over the
last few days, and that they had even agreed [.
"Alas", said the mouse, "the whole world is growing smaller every day. At the beginning it
was so big that I was afraid, I kept running and running, and I was glad when I saw walls far away
to the right and left, but these long walls have narrowed so quickly that I am in the last chamber
already, and there in the corner stands the trap that I must run into.
"Alas", said the mouse, "the whole world is growing smaller every day. At the beginning it
was so big that I was afraid, I kept running and running, and I was glad when I saw walls far away
to the right and left, but these long walls have narrowed so quickly that I am in the last chamber
already, and there in the corner stands the trap that I must run into.
"Alas", said the mouse, "the whole world is growing smaller every day. At the beginning it
was so big that I was afraid, I kept running and running, and I was glad when I saw walls far away
to the right and left, but these long walls have narrowed so quickly that I am in the last chamber
already, and there in the corner stands the trap that I must run into.
The transfer window has shut, and as many suspected, we were largely inactive in the final few
days, managing only to shift Bendtner and Park out on loan, trimming players from the wage bill who
did not feature in our plans for the season ahead. Since then, there has been quite the reaction,
with many dismayed at the lack of arrivals, particularly following the departure of Alex Song.
Arsene Wenger may be having trouble convincing Theo Walcott to sign a new contract extension, but
he also has just a few days to offload the unwanted Arsenal squad players in cluding the Morrocan
international striker Marouane Chamakh. But it looks like he has some good news on that front as
the as the Turkish [.
Liverpool is waiting to discover the extent of midfielder Lucas Leiva's thigh injury amid concerns
that he could be out for up to two months.
Lucas came off five minutes into Sunday's 2-2 draw with Manchester City after having felt the
injury during the warm-up.
Manager Brendan Rodgers initially thought the 25-year-old had pulled a muscle, but is worried that
it could be a tear that would keep him out for between six and ten weeks.
There are loads of Arsenal transfer rumours popping up as we enter the last few days of the
transfer window, and today is no different. Come on Arsene, we're all waiting for that "special
player" you've promised us last week! Well first of all let's get one outgoing player out of the
way, as the [...
Well, I picked a pretty interesting week to go out of town from an Arsenal perspective. When I
left last week there was hope that RvP might be staying put, everyone was jazzed up about the new
signings, and there was talk of more to come. I land in San Francisco on Wednesday last week, turn
on my phone, and immediately receive 5-10 texts from both Arsenal and ManUre fans about the now
confirmed transfer of one Robin Van Persie to Manchester.
Mirallas Says He Choose Everton Over Arsenal by AM Everton's latest signing Kevin Mirallas has
revealed that he rejected Arsenal in favour of Everton to gain more playing time. The former
Olympiakos forward confirmed few days back that Arsenal were after him. Back then he said –
'There is still a chance I will move [.
Arsenal fans have been impatiently waiting for the news that Real Madrid midfielder Nuri Sahin has
joined them on a season-long loan. The move has been widely expected for the past few days, but
there has still been no announcement. Rumours abound that Jose Mourinho is insisting Sahin helps
out his old mucker Brendan Rodgers [.
The season will start in just a few days. Transfers may still be made, but here are my Premier
League Predictions. 1. Man City 2. Man Utd 3. Chelsea 4. Arsenal 5. Liverpool 6. Tottenham 7.
Newcastle Utd 8. Everton 9. Fulham 10. Sunderland 11. Stoke 12. West Ham Utd 13. QPR 14. Swansea
15. Aston Villa 16.
It would appear that the Seattle Sounders might not be done making moves, after all. Former
Chelsea and Barcelona forward Eidur Gudjohnsen told an Icelandic publication that he is joining the
Seattle Sounders for a trial.
"I'm just going to see situations, I train there for a few days and see how I described on
this," he's quoted as telling 433.
It's a few hours before midnight on Deadline Day, and for all the "will he, won't he" drama of
Clint Dempsey's move to North London, most everything seems right in the world. Clint got his
long-relished move to a competitive side, Spurs added a versatile player likely to shore up a few
problem areas, Fulham added a surprising number of quality reinforcements, and Liverpool.
This was always going to be a busy few days for Tottenham after the sale of Luka Modric on
Monday and it looks as if the first post-Luka deal will bring Fulham's Moussa Dembele to White Hart
Lane. Nothing has been confirmed as yet but with the two clubs agreeing a fee last night it could
only be a matter of time.
For those of you who missed the news yesterday, Manchester City signed Richard Wright on a
one-year deal to provide cover for Joe Hart and Costel Pontoonpokemon and bump up their English
squad quota by one which was slightly surprising as a couple of months ago Wright joined Preston
only to request his contract be terminated after just one week at Deepdale due to
homesickness.
Goalkeeper Richard Wright is a surprise signing for Manchester City, not least because he quit
Preston last month citing homesickness. After just a few days at Deepdale, he said: "I've only been
away from home for a few days and I know already that I cannot live that far away from my family."
Wright's clan [.
Can Manchester United regain the initiative? - originally posted on Soccerlens.com
The events in the final game of last season had a suitably momentous feeling to them, as
Manchester City snatched victory – and the Premier League title – from United in the dying
seconds of the season. There could hardly be a more wounding way for United to lose their crown,
with the combination of the fact that it was surrendered to their local rivals and in such dramatic
fashion, making the pain all the harder to bear for supporters of the Old Trafford club.
Charlie Adam has been warned by his manager that he may have to leave Liverpool if he wants regular
first-team football.
Brendan Rodgers has indicated to Adam that he will only be a squad player at Anfield this season.
Adam was not involved on Sunday as Liverpool drew 2-2 with Premier League champions Manchester
City, and is understood to have acknowledged that he needs to move on.
Jose Enrique is confident Liverpool will pick up plenty of points this season if they continue to
perform to the same level as against Manchester City.
Liverpool twice led against the Premier League champions at Anfield on Sunday only for two
defensive mistakes to allow City to salvage a 2-2 draw.
Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers says he had an approach to join Manchester City prior to his
appointment as Swansea City boss two years ago.
Rodgers was out of work after leaving Reading in December 2009 and he was invited to have a look
around City with a view to a possible coaching role.
However, after being impressed by the set-up at the Etihad Stadium, the Northern Irishman was
subsequently offered the job of Swansea manager.
Tottenham target Hugo Lloris could be on the move before the transfer window closes in just a
few days, with Lyon president Jean-Michel Aulas admitting that the star's future could lie
elsewhere. Andre Villas-Boas is a known admirer of the French goalkeeper, and has already had a bid
for the shot-stopper rejected earlier this summer.
One of the Premier League's most infamous midfielders could be on the verge of a move to France.
Current Queens Park Rangers midfielder Joey Barton has hinted that a move to Ligue 1 giants
Marseille is inevitable, and it could just be a matter of days before he officially completes the
move.
Matt Besler, if nothing else, sure has stayed busy this summer.
The Sporting Kansas City centerback has been there for his team's surge back to first place. He
also was a stalwart for the club's run to the U.S. Open Cup title, playing all 120 minutes and
converting a penalty kick in the final earlier this month.
As the Seattle Sounders prepare for this weekend's match with the Whitecaps, it feels as if
we've transitioned into a new phase of the season. For one thing, the team is coming back from the
first full week break since after the Chelsea friendly in mid-July. The relatively long rest has
given the team and the fans time to mentally prepare for the stretch run.
Juventus' Leonardo Bonucci escaped unharmed from an attempt to rob him at gunpoint by punching his attacker in the face. The Italy international was leaving a Ferrari dealership in Turin with his wife and baby when he was approached. A man held a gun against his head and demanded Bonucci hand over his expensive watch.
Republic of Ireland striker Kevin Doyle told a press conference that the squad has been "taking the piss out of" James McClean after his controversial Twitter activity following Friday's win over Kazakhstan. Sunderland star McClean took to the social networking site to vent his frustration at being left on the bench, but Doyle says there [.
The U.S. men's national team's road to the 2014 World Cup in Brazil hasn't been the smoothest.
While the team managed a 3-1 win in its first World Cup Qualifier against Antigua and Barbuda in
June, the Americans faltered a few days later on the road in Guatemala and tied 1-1. The next two
qualifiers [.
Newly-relegated 2. Bundesliga side Cologne (or 'FC Köln' if you'd prefer) have been forced into
cancelling the contract of Kevin Pezzoni after a prolonged campaign of hate against the 23-year old
defender culminated in a gang of five thugs waited outside his flat, threatening to "beat him dead"
this coming seven months after Pezzoni had his nose broken in a nightclub by a man believed to be a
Cologne fan.
It's been a week that would seem to dramatically shake up the playoff race, with the
teams at the bottom of the playoff places in each conference struggling and teams just outside the
playoff places going on great runs. And the commentary has certainly been on board. I must have
read or heard at least 50 times on various media this week that Montreal, FC Dallas, Columbus, and
even Chivas USA are poised at the edge of (or even, most breathlessly, odds on favorites for) the
playoffs.
Despite speculation about all kinds of Arsenal players packing their bags and heading for the
exit door this summer, the departure lounge is still quite full.
A couple of loan moves have been sorted out but the futures of those who matter a bit more are
still up in the air. Robin van Persie and Theo Walcott have contract issues.
The new season sees the Football League welcome another previously unfamiliar side to its ranks.
Following Crawley's ascension last year, their brethren in red – Fleetwood Town – will compete
in the 72 for the very first time this coming season. Fleetwood have been in the news before, their
breakneck rise through the non-league pyramid capturing attention, not least when they came up
against Blackpool in the FA Cup last season.
