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The Grass In New Jersey

WVHooligan 15 October @ 01:23 PM EST

A lot of folks have been talking today and yesterday about some green stuff that is getting rolled out in New Jersey. Yes I am talking about the grass that is being installed at the new Red Bull Arena.

Yesterday the first pieces of the grass playing surface were rolled out at the team's new $200 million stadium in Harrison, N.

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Toronto Announces Home Opener For 2010

WVHooligan 15 October @ 10:41 AM EST

After a couple weeks of wondering when Toronto FC would get their home opener announced for next season, the club came out today and announced the date and their opponent. The Reds will open the home portion of the 2010 MLS season on Saturday, April 17 against the expansion Philadelphia Union on their new natural grass field at BMO Field.

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2010 Home Opener Announced

TFC Connected by Ben Van Weelden 14 October @ 04:10 PM EST
For the second straight year, we will play host to an expansion side in our home opener. Our 2010 home opener will be on April 17 against Philadelphia Union, on a nice and new grass surface. I find the timing of the announcement a little odd, given the fact that we are nearing the end of a very, very tight playoff race. Click to continue reading...

MLS 2010 Opening Week Schedule

Soccer Tickets Online 24 September @ 10:19 PM EST

I was shocked to see on the MLS web site today that they have released the schedule for the first three weeks of next years schedule!

The 15th season of Major League Soccer's kicks off on Thursday, March 25 when Seattle Sounders FC host Philadelphia Union in the Union's first MLS game.

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MLS Announces 2010 Home Openers

Soccer By Ives 24 September @ 12:16 PM EST

The Philadelphia Union's introduction into MLS will come in the intense atmosphere of Qwest Field as Major League Soccer's newest team will face its second newest in the league's 2010 season opener on March 25th.

MLS announced the home openers for 15 of the league's 16 teams on Thursday, with Philly-Seattle kicking off the season on Thursday, March 25.

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CONCACAF Gold Cup Quarterfinal Thoughts

Major League Soccer Talk 20 July @ 12:33 AM EST

While Guadeloupe did not come to play and have been hurt by new restrictions within the French Football Federation about who they can field for this tournament, their can be no question that playing two successive matches on turf has helped the Costa Ricans.

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Walter Centano's absence it seems actually helped Costa Rica's attack as the passing was more fluid, the attack quicker and the over reliance on an aging Centano obviously non existent.

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Report: Real Madrid to face Toronto FC

Soccer By Ives 29 May @ 12:26 PM EST

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By DUANE ROLLINS

According to a report out of Toronto on Thursday, Toronto FC will be the second opponent for Real Madrid in their mini North American tour this summer. Toronto's Globe and Mail reported today that the game would take place Friday, Aug.

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Report: Real Madrid to face Toronto FC

Soccer By Ives 29 May @ 12:26 PM EST

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By DUANE ROLLINS

According to a report out of Toronto on Thursday, Toronto FC will be the second opponent for Real Madrid in their mini North American tour this summer. Toronto's Globe and Mail reported today that the game would take place Friday, Aug.

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LaVell Edwards Stadium considered for USA World Cup Bid

Desert Crown 08 April @ 06:05 PM EST
The USA Bid Committee, organized to bring the FIFA World Cup to the United States in 2018 or 2022, mailed letters to stadium operators in various metropolitan markets across the country last week.
Among the 70 stadiums in the 50 metropolitan areas considered was Brigham Young University's LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo. Click to continue reading...

SoccerPro Product Review: Nike vs. Adidas Balls

Premiership Talk Blog 17 February @ 08:48 AM EST
As part of our continuing partnership with SoccerPro, Premiership Talk brings you two more product reviews. This time, we are comparing the Nike Mercurial Veer ball to Adidas's UEFA Euro 2008 Glider ball. Without further adieu... Nike Mercurial Veer Review I must admit, I am a huge fan of Nike's football (soccer ball) range. Click to continue reading...