Diving or embellishment has been an issue in soccer for a long time. FIFA have started to hammer down on diving recently by issuing yellow cards to players who embellish a foul. In North America, Major League Soccer implemented fines and suspensions in 2011 for diving. The league's Disciplinary Committee reviews possible embellishments after games and can distribute fines or suspensions accordingly.
Oh boy. This could be the start of something or at least some start of mass craziness today on
Twitter.
The North American Soccer League or NASL has announced that in 2013 they will go to a
split-season format.
Beginning in 2013, the NASL's regular season will feature two separate and distinct round-robin
competitions with the winners of each competition meeting in a single game on the weekend following
the conclusion of the second competition.
By Dario Camacho - MIAMI, FL (Aug 10, 2012) US Soccer Players -- There is a gap that Major League
Soccer is trying to bridge. Consider the nineteen existing teams as satellites floating on the vast
landscape of North America. Each team is a self sufficient, independent identity, part of a set of
niche markets that have entrenched soccer followers, groups, fans.
By Charles Boehm - WASHINGTON, DC (Aug 1, 2012) US Soccer Players -- Naturally, last week's MLS
All-Star Game was all about the big names, as Chelsea's European champions challenged David
Beckham, Landon Donovan, and the rest of the North America-based blue-chippers to show their best
in front of an international audience.
New York Red Bulls midfielder Tim Cahill chose the Major League Soccer over a return to his
native Australia not only because of his desire to experience living in New York, but also because
he is fully convinced about the league's quality.
The MLS has been praised by many for its rapidly increasing standards and the growing list of
big names it is attracting but others have dubbed it a retirement venue for veteran stars to end
their careers.
Geoff Cameron is one step closer to the English Premier League.
According to multiple reports out of England, Stoke City and Major League Soccer have agreed on
a $2.5 million transfer fee that would send the Houston defender abroad. Stoke are still
negotiating personal terms with the U.
I live in North America. Edmonton in Canada to be precise. So no Sky Sports for me. I was watching Setanta up until last year (although it had already gone belly up in the UK) they actually still broadcast [.
EA Sports FIFA 13 (also called FIFA Soccer 13 in North America) is the twentieth edition of the series. Given this milestone for one of the best-selling video games in...
The 2014 World Cup may still be almost two years away, but that doesn't mean it's too early to start thinking about when you might be watching all of the tournament's matches.
On Friday, FIFA unveiled the dates and times of each and every one of the 64 games that will be played in Brazil in 2014, and the schedule will prove quite favorable to fans in North America.
Their Words "We're thrilled that fans throughout North America have embraced FIFA Soccer 13 in such a big way. North Americans appreciate a great-playing game and their level of engagement with our game is helping to drive the sport's popularity in the United States." EA Sports executive VP Andrew Wilson.
Image:Carlos Alvarez/Getty Images Europe;Jason Kempin/Getty Images North America. Clip-on hair extensions are at the tippy top of our "Things We Find Gross" list. In case you didn't know. GOOD WEEK Wedding Bells & Babies: Jay DeMerit and his girlfriend, professional skier Ashleigh McIver, got engaged on a few weeks back.
Yes, that is wee Harper walking the catwalk. We. Die. Images via @victoriabeckham, Style.com,
FameFlynet Pictures, & Peter Michael Dills/Getty Images North America With the scent of Diptyque's
Feu de Bois in the air, Victoria Beckham showed her Spring 2013 collection at the New York Public
Library yesterday morning.
Now, my queue of matches to watch on ESPN3 is growing by the day, but let me comment anyway on things I have yet to see. Mexico scores first for North America, and so happy to see that, since I sorta predicted they would, because--hey--not every team attends a World Cup tournament just to sing and dance.
Now, Mexico, I'm sure, might have something to say about North America's settling when they face New Zealand tomorrow, and let's hope they do. However, both the U.S. and Canada decided to fight for a point in Azerbaijan today, and I guess that's better than the opposite if you're a supporter of either team.
Obviously this is some sort of wrestling move. And if there is an international football Hall of
Fame which isn't a bunch of names Pele scratches on a napkin at a restaurant Neymar at the top this
young chap, Angel Reyna of Monterrey, belongs with a bust at the entrance.
That's right, you cover your face!What happened, Team of Choice? Sandra D'Angelo comes up huge with
her penalty shot shutdown, and Jenna Richardson follows it up with a beautiful goal. This had the
makings of a great victory over the Scandinavians!
Then I see, what, via FIFA.com highlight reel: a defense looking lackluster, a keeper
nutmegged--Norway's goal.
FIFA 13 reveals 2012/13 Tottenham third kit - originally posted on Soccerlens.com
Tottenham Hotspur and Under Armour have launched the third kit for the club with the help of the
upcoming EA Sports' football game FIFA 13. The video below exclusively shows the 2012/13 third kit
and the White Hart Lane in fabulous fashion.
Liverpool has accepted an offer from Fiorentina for out-of-favour midfielder Alberto Aquilani.
The 28-year-old had been expecting to be given a chance under new manager Brendan Rodgers after his
failed loan spell at AC Milan, but the club accepted an undisclosed fee over the weekend.
Aquilani did not travel back to England with the rest of the Liverpool squad after their tour of
North America, and has instead made for Rome, where he will meet with Fiorentina to discuss a
transfer in the next 24 hours.
Liverpool is waiting to discover the extent of midfielder Lucas Leiva's thigh injury amid concerns
that he could be out for up to two months.
Lucas came off five minutes into Sunday's 2-2 draw with Manchester City after having felt the
injury during the warm-up.
Manager Brendan Rodgers initially thought the 25-year-old had pulled a muscle, but is worried that
it could be a tear that would keep him out for between six and ten weeks.
Liverpool midfielder Joe Cole believes that the style of football Brendan Rodgers wishes to
implement at Anfield will suit him.
Over the past two seasons, the creative midfielder has been castaway from the Merseyside club,
spending the 2011-12 campaign on loan at Lille.
The England international has been involved in Rodgers' pre-season plans, however, and thinks that
he can make an impact this season.
Fowler trying to finalise a deal to complete Rodgers' 4-3-3?
Haha.
Image: www.lfctour.comSo, Rodgers and Co are currently in North America, last spotted doing
some training at the famous Harvard University. The Reds this year have three matches in their
pre-season tour against Toronto, AS Roma and Tottenham Hotspur.
As Liverpool prepares for a few matches in North America, the club has made a public comment
about its pursuit for one of the continent's top players.
Plenty of reports have swirled about Liverpool's interest in Clint Dempsey, and while manager
Brendan Rodgers revealed that the club has looked into acquiring him, he stopped short of saying
that an official offer had been made.
Brendan Rodgers could not hide his excitement at the prospect of embarking on Liverpool's
pre-season tour of North America when he spoke to Liverpoolfc.com just before the squad departed
from John Lennon Airport.
Rodgers and his team will spend two weeks stateside preparing for clashes against Toronto FC in
Canada on July 21, AS Roma at Fenway Park on July 25, and Tottenham in Baltimore on July 28.
Liverpool FC departed for their North American pre-season tour today, but not before challenging
Glen Johnson to name as many US and Canadian sports teams as he could in 60 seconds. The Liverpool
official site says the right back is a "big fan of American sports", but his failure to name some
of the more famous franchises suggests otherwise.
Liverpool and Aston Villa are jetting to North America today to launch their 2012 summer tours. The
25-man Aston Villa squad will arrive in Philadelphia, while Liverpool will arrive today before
getting ready to begin their training sessions at...
Liverpool have refused to consider Newcastle's initial attempt to sign Andy Carroll on a
season-long loan.
Newcastle offered to pay part of striker Carroll's £80,000-a-week wages, with a view to a
permanent deal at a specified price next summer. But the deal fell far short of Liverpool's
expectations.
Gomel in action...
Image: LinkLiverpool have made the trip to Belarus for their first competitive match of the
season as they look to take advantage in the first leg of their Europa League tie with FC Gomel.
The Reds were not in Europe last season and missed out on a Champions League place but manager
Brendan Rodgers will look to take his side through this years Europa League.
By Clemente Lisi – NEW YORK, NY (July 16, 2012) US Soccer Players -- Amid the flurry of
friendlies that will be played across North America this summer, none of them ultimately count for
anything beyond bragging rights. It's preseason for the European clubs, meaning players will be a
rusty after being off for the better part of June.
Chelsea play their second match of their 2012 USA pre-season tour against French side Paris
St-Germain on July 22, 2012. The match is part of the World Football Challenge featuring teams from
across Europa and North America.
Chelsea play their second match of their 2012 USA pre-season tour against French side Paris
St-Germain on July 22, 2012. The match is part of the World Football Challenge featuring teams from
across Europa and North America.
Below are television listings for the match and times listed are USA Eastern.
PSP's Casey Pladus talks to Pumas head coach Juan Antonio Torres Servin and forward Eduardo Herrera of Pumas UNAM ahead of Saturday's friendly with the Union
Power is just coming back in central Connecticut, but we are fortunate to have a guest post from Nick Kosar. He is a strategic marketing executive with a background in print and online media. He has cheered on the Washington Diplomats against the dreaded New York Cosmos in a crammed RFK Stadium, is a season ticket holder of DC United, and is a Rubin Kazan fan for at least as long as his oldest daughter is studying on her junior year abroad.
Sponsored video The latest installment of the always hotly anticipated EA Sports FIFA series is
just over a month away. That means it's time for a commercial to whet your appetite ahead of the
release date (which is 25 September in North America and 28 September in Europe). And you'll be
able to get your [.
Spanish starlet Suso netted twice as Liverpool Reserves beat Huddersfield Town 2-0 in a pre-season
friendly at the Academy on Wednesday.
Rodolfo Borrell's squad featured eight youngsters who have just returned from being part of the
first team tour to North America.
Joining Suso in the starting XI were Daniel Pacheco, Andre Wisdom, Stephen Sama, Ryan McLaughlin,
Krisztian Adorjan, goalkeeper Danny Ward and Jordon Ibe who came on as a second half substitute.
The city where former Guns 'n Roses guitarist Slash spent his early years is now the new home of US
National Team player Geoff Cameron. Stoke City is a Premier League club coming off a 14th-place
finish in 2011-12. Just like Slash, Stoke are also currently on tour in North America. Why Are We
Here? Geoff Cameron has been linked with a Premier League move for a long time, and assuming
Stoke's appeal for a.
The head of North America's Professional Referee Organization (PRO), Peter Walton, and San
Antonio Scorpions president Michael Hitchcock join Peter Wilt and Tom Dunmore on episode 7 of the
Pitch Invasion podcast.
The show is available to stream or download below and is also on iTunes or available via
RSS.
