USSF TOA decision
It has been widely reported that the United States Soccer Federation (USSF) will be meeting this weekend in Seattle, Washington to make a decision concerning the breakaway TOA league and their request for a new 2nd division league in the US. Of course parties from the USSF and Major League Soccer (MSL) (who are often one and the same) will be in Seattle for the MLS Cup final which takes place on Sunday evening.

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On this week's Match Fit USA Soccer Show, Jason and Zach talk about the MLS playoffs, cover the USL-TOA saga with David Fellerath of Triangle Offense, and debate the fine handed down to DC United's...

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TORONTO - Pistolas FC Toronto made substantial additions to its tournament roster for next Saturday's Toronto-Mississauga Cup.
The biggest news splash came when the team inked 2007 MVP Eddy Meguerian, who had missed this entire year with a knee injury suffered in 2008. Eddy confirmed late Friday that he would play in the tourney, which immediately boosted the teams chances of competing at the highest levels. Click to continue reading...

Hace 517 años, el genovés Cristoforo Colombo llegó con sus carabelas a Guanahani, una de las que hoy son las islas Bahamas. El almirante, por orden de los Reyes Católicos de Aragón y Castilla, volvió tres veces más a este lado del mundo y se murió en 1506 sin saber que las tierras que había pisado no correspondían a la India. Click to continue reading...

TORONTO - PistolasFC.com is thrilled to report that the team is on the verge of entering the Toronto-Mississauga Cup put on by the Soccer Resort.com.
The tournament, which runs all day Saturday October 24th, 2009, boasts competition from around the world, including the US and local teams as well
The roster features 2 time MVP Mark Cinerari, All-Time Single Season Goalscoring Record Holder and Rookie of the Year Rob Pikula, and newcomer and MSL's 2009 League Leading Scorer Harry K. Click to continue reading...

TORONTO - Entering this season there were plenty of prospects - rookies - new to Pistolas FC and looking to make their mark. Some big expectations were expected from them all.
Earlier in the season, a poll was held where fans voted on who they thought felt the most of this pressure. Between Eckleton's brother Sam, former high school star Frank, MSL Superdraft picks Stefan and Conrad, former Celtic FC player Jules, former CFL player Rob Pikula, and rugby playing Colin, there were 7 rookies in total; only one can win. Click to continue reading...

Selangor v Persib 2-0 (Bambang Pamungkas 2)
Dunno how true it is mind...two first half goals by Indonesian striker, guesting for his former club, gave the hosts yet another trophy in a bumper season for them.
Oh the delicious irony. A Malaysian club side defeats an Indonesian club side with two goals from an Indonesian icon who is synonymous with the Indonesian side's bitterest rivals, Persija. Click to continue reading...

Plus v Perlis 2-1
My Team v Johor 0-5
Kuala Muda v Negeri Sembilan 1-0
PDRM v Selangor 1-6
Kedah v Kelantan 1-0
Pahang v Perak 2-1
1 - Selangor 25 19 3 3 59-20 60
2 - Perlis 25 16 5 4 38-18 53
3 - Kedah 25 15 3 7 44-28 48
With the MSL wrapped up alongside the FA Cup next is the Malaysia Cup as the Red Giants line up a treble. Click to continue reading...

So I had this rant box written up for today's match, and forgot to post it when my pops offered to buy me a car. Sue me.

Here it is anyway. And, yes, I know we won 2-0. A recap is coming big up to Sturridge.

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It's go time, people.

Chelsea's preseason tour of the United States kicks off tonight and so with it the managerial run of one Carlo Ancelotti as a Blue with a friendly visit to the home of broke a** Beckham wannabees (calm down, Freddie).

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Forget it Bambang and Elie Aiboy.
Any plans the Indonesian duo had for playing in Malaysia next season have been dashed by the FA who have said no foreigners will be playing in the MSL for season 2009/2010. The reason given was nothing to do with Michael Jackson or H1N1 but rather the financial crisis. Click to continue reading...

An Indonesian website has linked Persija striker Bambang Pamungkas with Malaysian side Selangor. Even though the MSL has prohibited foreign players for this season. But does that ban apply also to the Malaysia Cup?
Bambang has a successful spell with the Red Giants a few years back scoring 40 goals in one season. Click to continue reading...

This week, PistolasFC.com welcomes Davidinho onboard as our feature writer.
MOUNT JOY - In a pre-game team scouting report (from our player analyst Marcello), the Pistolas' midfielder listed the Rangers' keeper as a 'question mark'.
Signs of the mid-fielder's accurate analysis became evident in the first half, when a soft roller somehow squeaked through the keeper's legs and nearly resulted in a goal. Click to continue reading...

ERIC SAMUEL
PETALING JAYA:
Kelantan, who are running low on moral and resources following the suspension of their home venue at the Sultan Mohd IV Stadium in Kota Baru, may be forced to withdraw from the ongoing Malaysian Super League (MSL) by next month.
Kelantan FA (Kafa) president Tan Sri Annuar Musa said at a post-match conference yesterday that the punishment meted out by the FA of Malaysia (FAM) last month had left them with not much alternatives but to consider "pulling out" as one of the options. Click to continue reading...

Just a reminder of how the MSL stands after a bit of a break while they finished off the FA Cup.
1.Perlis 12 9 1 2 18-10 28
2.Selangor 12 8 1 2 28-12 25
3.Kelantan 12 8 1 3 29-21 25
4.Kedah 13 8 1 4 21-14 25
5.Negeri Sembilan 12 7 3 2 23-9 24
Things are pretty tight at the top of the MSL with just four points seperating the top 5. Click to continue reading...

Terengganu v Kedah 0-2
Kelantan v Selangor 1-1
Kuala Muda v Johor 2-1
PDRM v Negeri Sembilan 1-1
My Team v Perlis 1-2
Pahang v Penang 1-1
KL Plus v Perak 1-1
Four draws yesterday in the MSL but surely the highlight saw PDRM get their first point of the season, after 12 games, with a draw at home to Negeri Sembilan. Click to continue reading...

Kedah v Kelantan 1-2
Johor v My Team 1-0
Perak v Pahang 2-0
Penang v Terengganu 2-3
Negeri Sembilan v Kuala Muda 3-1
Perlis v KL Plus 2-1
Selangor v PDRM 5-1
After six straight wins Kedah were beaten by early season pacesetters Kelantan last night. All the top four won leaving things very tight at the top of the MSL after 11 games played. Click to continue reading...

What's the MSL? OTP is not quite sure what constitutes an MSL team, but if David Beckham wants one we are pretty sure he will get one. This story comes from today's edition of The Sun. If it is any consolation to American soccerball fans, your league is referred to as the MLS throughout the article [. Click to continue reading...