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DC United Coaching Search

That Soccer Guy 18 November @ 07:06 PM EST

Since I did one for VCU, I thought it was only fitting to have one for DC United. Tom Soehn has decided to step down as Head Coach after 3 seasons, a total of 7 seasons with the club. The DC United job is a very unique situation.

The first thing that will make it hard for United to draw in a coach is the stadium situation.

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Potential Coaches

Down the Byline 02 November @ 11:23 PM EST
One of the big questions of the offseason, is who will be the Wizards coach next season? A few weeks ago after the final home game, Peter Vermes talked about potentially becoming the permanent coach for the Wizards, and Robb Heineman said that he wants to have the head coach in place before the MLS expansion draft, the week after MLS Cup. Click to continue reading...

After A Bumpy Season The Houston Dynamo Finish Second in the MLS West

Major League Soccer Talk 26 October @ 08:46 PM EST

The Houston Dynamo's 2009 regular season came to an end on Sunday as they beat Chivas USA 3-2 at the Home Depot Center. Coming into Sunday's match, both teams had secured playoff berths, but the outcome would decide the seeding of the teams. By beating the San Jose Earthquakes on Saturday, the L.

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Who will be DC United's next coach?

Fighting Talker 26 October @ 11:40 AM EST
Sure, Tom Soehn isn't technically gone yet. But we all know he's doomed. That's why it's time to start speculating on his replacement. Here's my latest odds.
Richie Williams, current Red Bull interim coach – Now that virtually everyone I have spoken to, both close and distant, say that Red Bull clearly wants a name head coach going into its first season at Red Bull Park. Click to continue reading...

Mariner's departure thins field of head coaching candidates

Soccer By Ives 19 October @ 10:05 AM EST

Major League Soccer lost one of its most respected assistant coaches to Europe this past weekend with Paul Mariner's departure from the New England Revolution to join English side Plymouth. As tough as that departure is on the Revs, it is also a big blow for MLS, which is facing an off-season where several head coaching jobs are expected to open up.

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Mariner's departure thins field of head coaching candidates

Soccer By Ives 19 October @ 10:05 AM EST

Major League Soccer lost one of its most respected assistant coaches to Europe this past weekend with Paul Mariner's departure from the New England Revolution to join English side Plymouth. As tough as that departure is on the Revs, it is also a big blow for MLS, which is facing an off-season where several head coaching jobs are expected to open up.

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Tipping over: Yallop, the U-20's and the weekend pickfest

Nutmegged 25 September @ 01:03 PM EST
This week has me thinking about tipping points. No, not Malcolm Gladwell's book, but rather coaches, teams and the playoff races.
You know, before watching the highlights from the Denver leg of the San Jose/Colorado home and home Wednesday night, I wondered what could possibly go worse for the EQuakes this year. Click to continue reading...

CC mourns death of ‘09 graduate Quon

Colorado Soccer Now | News and commentary about soccer in Colorado 23 September @ 02:44 PM EST

Colorado College is mourning the Sept. 19 death of Chris Quon, a member of the men's soccer and men's lacrosse teams. Quon graduated in May with a degree in economics.

"Chris's passing has devastated the Colorado College athletics community," said Horst Richardson, coach of the men's soccer team.

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No choking in MLS this week

Dan Loney Says It All 23 September @ 01:30 AM EST
Here in Los Angeles, there's a minimum level of fame you must have in order to get away with a serious crime. We call it the Phil Spector Scale. It's sort of like the Mendoza Line, but for murderers.
Well, MLS apparently has a similar line, and at least a couple of Galaxy players are well above it. Click to continue reading...

MLS hands down additional suspensions to Saragosa and Spencer, fines Yallop

Soccer By Ives 22 September @ 05:58 PM EST

Major League Soccer's disciplinary committee gave additional one-game suspensions to Chivas USA midfielder Marcelo Saragosa and Houston assistant coach John Spencer after both were sent off during their teams' games this past weekend.

Saragosa was issued an extra game to his suspension for kicking Seattle Sounders forward Fredy Montero in the face.

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MLS hands down additional suspensions to Saragosa and Spencer, fines Yallop

Soccer By Ives 22 September @ 05:58 PM EST

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Major League Soccer's disciplinary committee gave additional one-game suspensions to Chivas USA midfielder Marcelo Saragosa and Houston assistant coach John Spencer after both were sent off during their teams' games this past weekend.

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Denis Hamlet Under Pressure

Major League Soccer Talk 22 September @ 09:50 AM EST

In the wake of the Fire blowing points at home again this weekend, assessing Denis Hamlet is a timely subject. The 2-2 draw at Toyota Park with the Crew, gives Columbus the inside track on winning its second consecutive Supporters Shield and the Eastern Conference.

Denis Hamlet was always a second choice hire.

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Mahon Reluctant to Leave....Clarification re Magilton's Comments re Playing Rowlands

QPR Report 11 September @ 08:16 AM EST
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Briatore and QPR? "Crashgate Threatens Whole New Ball Game for Flavio Briatore"

QPR Report 11 September @ 03:21 AM EST
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QPR Football Snippets Friday....Peterborough Previews

QPR Report 11 September @ 02:12 AM EST
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Former Rapids striker John Spencer

Colorado Soccer Now | News and commentary about soccer in Colorado 02 September @ 10:56 AM EST

(photos by Jonathan Ingraham/ColoradoSoccerNow.com)

John Spencer was made the fourth member of Colorado Rapids' Gallery of Honor on Sunday at Dick's Sporting Goods Park. The 38-year-old assistant coach for the Houston Dynamo was in town for a fixture between the two teams, and the Rapids honored him at halftime.

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Baudet returns early from injury to lead Rapids past first-place Dynamo

Colorado Soccer Now | News and commentary about soccer in Colorado 31 August @ 12:30 AM EST


Rapids midfielder Jacob Peterson outleaps Houston defender Wade Barrett during Colorado's 1-0 victory over the league-leading Dynamo on Sunday in Commerce City. (photo by Jonathan Ingraham/ColoradoSoccerNow.com)


A little more than a month ago, Rapids defender Julien Baudet was lying on the field at Dick's Sporting Goods Park, his wrist and hand pointing one way, his forearm pointing another.

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DU manhandles Stanford in ‘friendly’

Colorado Soccer Now | News and commentary about soccer in Colorado 30 August @ 01:04 AM EST

University of Denver freshman Nathan Sackeyfio tries to strip the ball from Stanford's T.J. Novak on Saturday at the practice fields at Dick's Sporting Goods Park. The Pioneers won the exhibition 3-0. (photo by Tom Auclair/ColoradoSoccerNow.com)


Stanford University is one of the finest academic institutions in the world.

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Carling Cup Draw: QPR Away to Chelsea

QPR Report 29 August @ 06:17 AM EST
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QPR Away to Chelsea
- The Draw has been made: In the Carling Cup 3rd Round, QPR will play Chelsea at Chelsea. Click to continue reading...

QPR Football Snippets Saturday...Cup Draw Made Today (QPR #25)

QPR Report 29 August @ 03:04 AM EST
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- Video of QPR's 1979 Massacre of Burnley
- Q&A With Jim Magilton
Football League -Carling Cup Draw Details - The Carling Cup Draw is being made today at 12. Click to continue reading...

Football Snippets Friday...QPR at Scunthorpe

QPR Report 28 August @ 01:57 AM EST
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John Spencer (yes!), Nikki Marshall, free stuff, Peter Vermes and more!

Colorado Soccer Now | News and commentary about soccer in Colorado 21 August @ 04:39 PM EST

The Colorado Rapids will celebrate the newest addition to their Gallery of Honor during halftime of the team's match Aug. 30 against the Houston Dynamo.

Former Rapids captain John Spencer will have his name and number hung permanently inside Dick's Sporting Goods Park, becoming the fourth player in the Gallery of Honor.

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Your July Questions Answered (Part 3 of 4)

Soccer By Ives 17 August @ 11:56 AM EST

Welcome to the latest installment of Your Questions Answered, with the third of a four-part series on July questions.

This batch of questions has a good number of MLS questions, as well as some Americans Abroad queries, with Freddy Adu and Eddie Johnson among the players people want to know about.

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Your July Questions Answered (Part 3 of 4)

Soccer By Ives 17 August @ 11:56 AM EST

Welcome to the latest installment of Your Questions Answered, with the third of a four-part series on July questions.

This batch of questions has a good number of MLS questions, as well as some Americans Abroad queries, with Freddy Adu and Eddie Johnson among the players people want to know about.

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Marshall’s free kick provides just enough punch for Columbus

Colorado Soccer Now | News and commentary about soccer in Colorado 02 August @ 01:50 AM EST


Rapids striker Omar Cummings kept Columbus defender Chad Marshall, right, off balance throughout Saturday's game — but couldn't find a goal for Colorado. (photo by Jonathan Ingraham/ColoradoSoccerNow.com)


Call it yellow-and-black magic.

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Greatest American Hero and Week 20 picks

Nutmegged 31 July @ 11:16 PM EST
It's been a busy week, so I am finally getting my weekly crystal ball readings posted after a few thoughts about the spectacle at Rio Tinto earlier this week.
As for the All-Star Game, I have read so many blogs and comments dissing the existence of the game and, to be honest, I just don't get the objection. Click to continue reading...

Howard stymies All-Stars in Utah

Colorado Soccer Now | News and commentary about soccer in Colorado 29 July @ 11:46 PM EST

Random thoughts and ideas from the 2009 MLS All-Star Game, which finished tied 1-1. Everton defeated the All-Stars on penalty kicks, as goalkeeper Tim Howard rose to the occasion. Everton won the PK stage 4-3 in six rounds, as Howard made three saves.

PLAYER OF THE GAME: Howard.

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The July 4th QPR-USA Connection...Bernie Ecclestone's Perspective on QPR (and Hitler)

QPR Report 04 July @ 02:04 AM EST
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- Part QPR owner, Bernie Ecclestone Q&A. Ecclestone's View of Hitler
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Who Are Ya?

Rapids Class VI 23 June @ 09:16 AM EST
I'm asking the above question to the Rapids players, because I don't recognize them. I've been attending Rapids games since 2001 and a season ticket holder since 2002 and not since John Spencer, Chris Henderson & Mark Chung prowled the... Click to continue reading...

Now This Is What I Like To See...

From College to the Pros - The US soccer ladder 23 June @ 08:43 AM EST
Climbing the Ladder has done it again. If you're not familiar with the blog, get familiar. Scaryice rules that roost and is the best at tracking and analyzing MLS and US Soccer stats. Seriously, I don't know any other blogger/writer doing what he's doing over there.
This time he's putting together college teams who have graduated and gone onto MLS. Click to continue reading...

Seven things to think about for the week

Nutmegged 08 June @ 03:36 PM EST
(Posting this video is horrifying to my son, to which I say, if you can't embarass your kids, then as a parent, you're just not trying hard enough!)
After a nice weekend of soccer, here are seven random thoughts heading into the week:
1. It's looking increasingly as if only an injury to someone else will get Wade Barrett back on the field. Click to continue reading...

Who would you hire to coach your MLS expansion team?

Soccer By Ives 19 May @ 08:10 AM EST

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With rumors circulating that the Philadelphia Union has already selected its first head coach, you have to wonder just who are the best head coaching candidates in MLS these days.

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Mid-Day Musings (Notes on Philly Union, Eddie Lewis and Zak Whitbread)

Soccer By Ives 18 May @ 11:07 AM EST

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Good afternoon all. It was another exciting week of soccer action, both in MLS and abroad, and there are plenty of topics to discuss, so here are a few I wanted to touch on:

As we head stand almost a third of the way through the MLS season, these are the playoff match-ups if the season ended today:

  • Chicago vs.

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Mid-Day Musings (Notes on Philly Union, Eddie Lewis and Zak Whitbread)

Soccer By Ives 18 May @ 11:07 AM EST

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                                                                 Photo by ISIphotos.com

Good afternoon all. It was another exciting week of soccer action, both in MLS and abroad, and there are plenty of topics to discuss, so here are a few I wanted to touch on:

As we head stand almost a third of the way through the MLS season, these are the playoff match-ups if the season ended today:

  • Chicago vs.

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MLS Team MVPs

Climbing the Ladder 12 November @ 06:00 AM EST
The full list of each team's most valuable player award from 1996-2008 are below. Each Major League Soccer team gives out its own set of team awards at the end of each season, usually announced at the last home regular season game. Not to be confused with the leaguewide awards.
Sometimes the news articles state that the winner's fellow players voted him MVP, but I've read about the media voting as well. Click to continue reading...