The twenty-second round of Allsvenskan is finally upon us after a two-week long break. The top two teams AIK and IFK Göteborg face tricky away games, which could open up the field for Elfsborg. But don't expect any big moves in the top of Allsvenskan as you can be sure that things will remain extremely close even after play is completed in this round. Click to continue reading...

Suecia es el quinto país más grande de Europa. Sus ciudades más importantes son Estocolmo, Goteborg y Malmoe –donde nació Zlatan Ibrahimovic-. Pero lejos del atractivo de estas tres metrópolis aparece el Condado de Kalmar, uno de los 21 que forman al país. 12 pequeños municipios lo componen, uno de ellos es la Emmaboda kommun, de tan solo 4900 habitantes. Click to continue reading...

The European Transfer window as officially closed with many deals being made on the final day, Tuesday September 1, 2009. There were no huge moves by any of the large clubs but many clubs tried to solidify their rosters. Most of the moves are loans, a few were free, some undisclosed, and a couple that were a published fee.

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Reigning Eredivisie holders AZ Alkmaar have confirmed that they have signed exciting Swedish youngster Rasmus Elm from Kalmar FF. Elm has made the switch to the Dutch league for a fee of 3 million euros. Elm was one of Sweden's stars at the European U-21 championships earlier this summer ( won by Germany). Click to continue reading...

UPDATE: According to RIchard Torgerson at Sky Sports News, Kalmar FF midfielder Rasmus Elm has admitted that he has had discussions with Everton. He told Aftonbladet,

"Everton are still in discussions also but I don't want to rush a decision.

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With the nineteenth round upon us we're likely to see some shuffling both in the top and the bottom of Allsvenskan. IFK Göteborg and Helsingborg will enter an extremely important head to head game that is set to jumble the top five. All top five teams seem to have an equal shot at the gold at this point and regardless of the results in this round no team should fall out of contention. Click to continue reading...

Now video compilations can easily fool the trained eye into thinking a player is top drawer due to some clever editing and slow motion replays conducted to a nice backbeat can do likewise, but I tell you what, the goals and all round play from 21 year old Swedish International Rasmus Elm, are a joy to watch.

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In a perfect world, a Swedish Cup fixture against a Superettan side like Mjällby would provide AIK with an easy victory by a three goal margin. Reality is unfortunately a bit more complicated and the Swedish Cup quarter-final on Wednesday promises to provide quite a challenge for our beloved AIK.
Superettan teams have performed well against Allsvenskan sides so far in the Cup. Click to continue reading...

In a brief moment of clarity I once wrote that I will avoid making predictions because doing so will eventually offer proof that I have no idea of what I'm talking about. While I was smart enough to figure that much out on my own, I am unfortunately dumb enough to ignore my own advice.

The following entry will present my predictions for the fall season in Allsvenskan.

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While the focus was on the Champions League semifinal in London, Charlie Davies got a goal for Hammarby and Troy Perkins picked up a shutout in Norway. SWEDEN Hammarby 1 - Kalmar FF 4 Charlie Davies got the start and scored Hammarby's only goal in the 81st minute. Unfortunately, Kalmar were already up four goals. Click to continue reading...

Life in the Swedish Allsvenskan began for 2009 as Kalmar FF embarked on the focal objective of defending their title crown, despite an initial drawback as they stranded a one-goal advantage to draw with Gefle IF.

After accomplishing their first championship in 2008, Kalmer travelled northwards to the city of Gävle in pursuit of their title protection and Rasmus Elm, whose brother Victor and last season's top goalscorer Patrik Ingelsten both departed for SC Heerenveen over the winter months, ensured the season started to almost perfection by successfully converting a penalty on 29 minutes.

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We last checked in with the famous Elm brothers who until recently all played together at Kalmar FF in November of 2008.
The youngest, 20-year-old midfielder Rasmus Elm, made his first senior appearance with the Swedish national team last evening against the USA in Los Angeles.
He played composed and was not overwhelmed by the more seasoned American players when he entered in the second-half. Click to continue reading...

Soccer City FC has followed the story since April. The Brothers Elm (Victor, David, and Rasmus) powered Kalmar FF through the 2008 Allsvenskan campaign. The Elms, with winger Patrik Ingelsten who lead the league with 19 goals, played an entertaining, attacking football. Click to continue reading...

Toronto FC's Academy squad tied London City 2-2 in Canadian Soccer League action.
SK Brann scored 4 times in their victory over FK Bodø/Glimt in today's Tippeligaen action. Forward Thorstein Helstad ended the match with a hat-trick adding to his league-leading goal total. Click to continue reading...

In today's lone Allsvenskan match, Trelleborgs FF dispatched of third-place side IFK Göteborg. The victory moves Trelleborgs up to 11th place in the Swedish league. In the first half of play, new signing Paulino Lopes Tavares scored. Forward Fredrik Jensen put the game away late in the second half. Click to continue reading...

First-place club Kamar FF easily defeated Djurgårdens IF 5-1 today in Allsvenskan action. Two of the three Elm brothers scored - Victor in the 56th minute and David in the 82nd.
César Santin found the scoresheet first with a goal in the 7th minute. Seven minutes later midfielder Patrik Ingelsten scored. Click to continue reading...

IFK Göteborg closed the gap on first place Kalmar FF earlier today. Kalmar's advantage is now reduced to only three points.
IFK Göteborg's Jonas Wallerstedt scored twice in a three minute span (52' & 55'). 21 year-old Gustav Svensson capped of the scoring with the game winner five minutes later in the 60th minute. Click to continue reading...

Kalmar FF's win versus Trelleborgs FF over the weekend keeps the club's five point lead in tact. Next week's matchup against last year's Allsvenskan champion IFK Göteborg who currently sit in third place will be a crucial battle.
Hopefully the Brothers Elm will step up in this key matchup. Click to continue reading...

It is a rarity for two brothers to play together on the same team in a give sport. Even more of a rarity is when you have three brothers playing on the same team. Such is the case with Kalmar FF of the Swedish Allsvenskan who thus far are the league's early leaders through five matches.
Victor, David, and Rasmus Elm along with their teammates currently hold a three point edge in the league but their grip on first will certainly be in jeopardy this weekend as they take on third-place side Hammarby IF. Click to continue reading...