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The English League Cup Revisited: 1985 Milk Cup Liverpool win over Manchester United

The Flat Back Four 03 November @ 08:03 AM EST
Any Liverpool fan would remember the skills and talent of Danish turned honorary Scouser, Jan Molby. Voted in at no. 16 on the list of 100 Players Who Shook The Kop, he was a player with as immense a talent as was his waistline. Before the elegant Xabi Alonso, Liverpool fans marvel at the sublime passing skills and long range shooting of Jan Molby. Click to continue reading...

Super goal Jan Molby finally available

Euro 2008 on World Cup Blog 02 November @ 11:13 AM EST
Former Ajax player Jan Molby scored a tremendous goal in 1985 for Liverpool against Manchester United in the Milk Cup. However, due to a tv strike that goal was never aired. The goal went into football lore as the most beautiful goal most people missed. The rush of the overweight Click to continue reading...

Another scalp for the Milk Cup kids

East Lower 29 October @ 03:04 AM EST

Arsenal 2-1 Liverpool

Another great win in the Milk Cup for the Arsenal thanks to two crackers from Merida and Bendtner.

Though fatigue set in at the end, it was another feather in the cap for Wenger's second string. It seems to happen every year, yet every year it still surprises me how much potential there is bubbling under the surface at the club.

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Video: Jan Molby’s legendary ‘missing’ goal is finally shown

Off the Post 28 October @ 05:54 PM EST
Great Danish striker aired at last For years it has been cited as the greatest football goal you have never seen. Now those of us who weren't at Anfield for Liverpool's 2-1 Milk Cup win over Manchester United in November 1985 can see it. The match took place during a TV blackout, which meant the public [. Click to continue reading...

VIDEO EXCLUSIVE: New Liverpool signing Michael Ngoo in action

Liverpool Kop 28 September @ 08:30 AM EST
Before Michael Ngoo signed for Liverpool he was on trial at Manchester United, and played in the recent 'Milk Cup' tournament. Here is some good footage of the player in action against Club Cantolao.
The footage is hosted on the BBC website - click here to view --->>>
Ngoo is wearing the number 18 shirt. Click to continue reading...

Alan McDonald Remembers Past Chelsea Games and Urges Giving QPR Manager Time

QPR Report 23 September @ 08:47 AM EST
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Manchester United Set for 2nd FIFA Complaint: Fiorentina are Unhappy

Caught Offside 09 September @ 05:11 AM EST

Here we go again!

Fifa have confirmed they have been contacted by Fiorentina about Manchester United's signing of Michele Fornasier.

The Italian Under 16 skipper has agreed a move to Old Trafford and he played in their Milk Cup win in Northern Ireland in the summer.

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Young Devils win Milk Cup

WDKF | Qualified Football Arm Chair Managers Slash Pundits 04 August @ 01:47 AM EST
United's youth team won the Milk Cup for the second year in a row after defeating Sheffield United 2-1 in the final. They became the first team to retain their trophy having won it last year. This youth tournament forms an important part in the pre-season for the youth squad and United had to face four [. Click to continue reading...

Today's Equalizer

U.S. YNT Blog 29 July @ 05:00 PM EST
In case you missed the game online, the U.S. U-18 MNT drew 1-1 against Germany this evening at the Milk Cup in Northern Ireland. Here is Ryan Finley's late equalizer:

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Old Father Song to lead Wenger’s Milky Cup kids

East Lower 23 September @ 01:52 AM EST

So tonight it's the Milk Cup, and Wenger's latest crop of impossibly young professional footballers looks set to take on Sheffield United. Wenger told the Arsenal website:

"You are likely to see Gavin Hoyte, Abu Ogogu, Aaron Ramsey, Mark Randall, Jack Wilshere, Fran Merida and Carlos Vela.

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Young Americans Prepare For Italian Season

Letters From Vagabondia 08 August @ 11:40 AM EST
While their countrymen battle for advancement in the Olympic Games over in China, two young Americans are preparing themselves for the upcoming Italian soccer season.
Gabriel Ferrari, on loan from Sampdoria to Perugia, seems to be settling in well already seeing 75 minutes of playing time in this week's 3-2 preseason win over Catania. Click to continue reading...

USA U-20’s Handle Belgium

Yanks Soccer 03 August @ 05:25 AM EST
Another good day for the US U-20's is in the books.  After an embarrassing 3-1 defeat at the hands of the hosts of the Milk Cup, Northern Ireland, the Young Yanks rebounded with a stunning 4-0 win over Wales.  Yesterday, the U-20's continued their winning ways with a 2-0 win over a strong Belgian side. Click to continue reading...

Thursday Catch-Up: Pali Blues in W-League Final & More

100 Percent Soccer 01 August @ 01:59 AM EST

Apologies, busy with a big project and not much time to blog.

A few things to pass along:

*Pacific Palisades-based W-League team Pali Blues defeated reigning champion Washington Freedom 2-0 earlier tonight earning a berth in Saturday's final against FC Indiana. Game reports here.

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The Week Ahead

100 Percent Soccer 28 July @ 11:53 PM EST

Mark your calendar. Set your TiVo. Here's your soccer week in Southern California.

Sunday:
*Real So Cal Boys Under-16 Team lost 2-0 to Dallas Texans Red at the U.S. Youth Soccer National Championships.

*Also, the Galaxy Reserves drew 2-2 with Dallas through goals by Alan Gordon and Bryan Jordan.

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Chivas USA Update: Run & Gun with Sacha & Sueno

100 Percent Soccer 25 July @ 11:36 PM EST

The non-stop running of Chivas USA midfielder Sacha Kljestan was the subject of this Olympic preview story.

And UCLA goalkeeper Brian Perk and Chivas USA midfielder Jorge "Sueno" Flores of Anaheim were named to the U.S. Under-20 Men's National Team that will play in the Milk Cup in Northern Ireland beginning Monday.

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Napoli's Bernardo Called Up for US U-20 Team

Letters From Vagabondia 15 July @ 09:22 PM EST
SSC Napoli reservist Vincenzo Bernardo has been called up to the US Under 20 national team to play in the Milk Cup, an international youth tournament held in Northern Ireland. He departs on July 24th and is expected back in Naples in early August.
The US, which won the tournament in 2005, opens against host Northern Ireland on July 28th and later faces Israel and Wales in group play. Click to continue reading...