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I meant to get this up last night, but had some technical difficulties with Blogger. A day later,
there's still a lot swirling around in my head after hearing the news that Harry Keough had passed
away. Many of those swirling things are memories, which is funny because for a long time I didn't
actually realize who he was.
For the first time in 16 meetings, Ajax lost to F-word. This will have me under a dark cloud and
ill-mannered for upwards of a week, but don't worry, I'll find a way to carry on in the meantime.
Just know all along that, no matter how calm I seem, it actually looks like this...- Greg Seltzer
With the upcoming opening of the 2012 NASL season in April inching closer, the Tampa Bay Rowdies
have added Luke Mulholland from the NASL champion Minnesota NSC Stars to their roster for the
upcoming season, while the expansion San Antonio Scorpions signed veteran Mexican Primera Division
striker Javier Saavedra.
This post will not contain a full play-by-play, but will cover the three Americans I'm presuming
will all start (today's Postcard From Europe, a follow-up historical stats report dedicated
exclusively to the goalies, has been delayed for this result). It should also retain the full usual
measure of snark.
Minnesota Stars FC. That's the new name of the former NSC Minnesota Stars. Both CEO Djorn Buchholz
and player assistant coach Kevin Friedland, who also does some promotional work with the team, said
the NSC name on the logo was confusing. "It's not something we looked at and said, this has got to
change.
Doesn't that sound fun?!?!? Apparently, an esteemed panel of world soccer scribes (including a
couple of NSC pals from England) thought so. They have combined to issue a ranking of the 100 best
players on the rock.Before you go nose-dive into the link to check if some American or another made
the list: nope, they didn't, zero.
Well... not for the direct purpose of ignoring you, anyway. There's just been 43 things buzzing
about nonstop, allowing crazy to win the day. I missed my own soccer game and have just now eaten
what should probably pass for lunch at 11 pm. I inadvertently and unknowingly caused a sourcing
delay for some of my peers.
The NASL expansion San Antonio Scorpions recently signed four new players culled from combines and
invitational tryouts, while the Atlanta Silverbacks added another defender to their roster. In
addition, two members of the 2011 champion NSC Minnesota Stars will be playing in this year's
Maccabi games held in Brazil.
A regular NSC email-writer just jokingly asked me how long it took to research the assists portion
of today's Running The Numbers edition of Postcard From Europe, kindly suggesting I may have some
treatable psycho-soccer disorder.A: Best I can recall/estimate, somewhere between nine and a dozen
hours.
A regular NSC email-writer just jokingly asked me how long it took to research the assists portion
of today's Running The Numbers edition of Postcard From Europe, kindly suggesting I may have some
treatable psycho-soccer disorder.A: Best I can recall/estimate, somewhere between nine and a dozen
hours.
Jonathan Spector's Birmingham City take on Slovenia's SK Maribor at St Andrews tonight, knowing
their Europa League odyssey will come to an end if they fail to win."We are making a good run of
it, " Spector told NSC, "so hopefully we can advance to the group stage. We definitely want to make
the most of this and get as far as we possibly can.
The latest edition of our new NSC custom acts as annex to today's Postcard From Europe with Big Bad
Brad.On whether he could take over as cup goalie should they reach the late stages or a final:"That
hasn't been discussed. We have a great group of goalkeepers, so there's no way that would be
discussed.
The 2011 Generation adidas tour team will be special guests at the key Ajax v Real Madrid Champions
League Matchday 6 tilt tomorrow night. I will be talking to a couple of those MLS rising stars
before they head down to the game, and then more throughout their stay in the Netherlands.And just
to tantalize you a little further, tomorrow's Postcard From Europe subject is none other than
white-hot
Interesting Article About a Timbers Trialist
Kyle Altman was one of the trialists who trained with the Timbers after the season ended. 25
years old, he served as captain of the NSC Minnesota Stars, the 2011 NASL champions. Sounds like if
he doesn't make the jump to MLS in the next couple of years he might decide to hang up the cleats
and go to med school.
I have decided (or realized, which ever came first) that I am over-tired and burnt. I need a little
breather, so I'm gonna be scarce this week. It's almost silly season again and I need my strength,
don't want to be caught napping then.Do not fear: Will has a big ol' MLS series planned and I still
have a few promised posts that I keep forgetting to spring on you after I'm recharged - including
With the LA Galaxy capturing the MLS crown on Sunday, the NSC Minnesota Stars the NASL title last
month and Orlando City SC the USL PRO championship late last summer, the U.S. and Canadian
professional men's outdoor soccer season is now at an end for 2011. But the offseason is always a
busy time, and several [.
Sheesh. A couple more years and my silly season work will precede Christmas music at the mall. In
any event, I am here to drop a couple of quick tidbits, just to offer some needed clarity...First
off, allow me to clarify that the F-Word interest recently revealed by Chris Wondolowski is not
current. In fact, the Kakkerlakken had a bid for the San Jose ace rejected last winter.
Fully aware that I owe one more Hope Solo dance marking, let's go around to the various US camps
(two of which are now closed) and I'll get to that some time this weekend. I've got other things
crack-a-lacking that have busied me. You will soon be happy about it...- Greg Seltzer
Alright, I promised a few tales from my trip, so let's get to it. Buckle up, it's a coaster
ride.The night before I have everything in place and ready, I get to sleep not quite as early as
I'd hoped, but certainly early enough. Everything had been settled and booked, and it looked like
smooth sailing.
Though not overly long, what a strange trip it's been. I will return to NSC-world tomorrow to gonzo
it up with the tales of my journey for you all, the highs and lows and misadventures and
macarons.Awesomeness sneak preview: Like me and Ian Joy, Charles Renken is an Imo's Pizza fiend.
That kid is my dude!
Though not overly long, what a strange trip it's been. I will return to NSC-world tomorrow to gonzo
it up with the tales of my journey for you all, the highs and lows and misadventures and
macarons.Awesomeness sneak preview: Like me and Ian Joy, Charles Renken is an Imo's Pizza fiend.
That kid is my dude!
If John Spencer says it, it must be true. "They're winding down. We try and keep the tempo as
high as we can, but professional athletes are geared toward training and playing games that mean
something to them, so this time of year you can't help but switch off a little bit."
The trialists playing with the Timbers were running on all cylinders, though.
Filling some reader requests, once again back is the incredible...#1 - Quite wisely, Klinsi has let
Landon Donovan out of the USMNT travel party.#2 - Let me just get this out of the way, so it
doesn't wait until item five to annoy you with anticipation. I have some deluxe goodies of all
varieties coming soon at MLSS.
Save the date: the USMNT will be visiting Genoa to face Italy on February 29th. I can almost
already taste the risotto...- Greg Seltzer
Dear "person",Super-mega-duper congratulations on being an adult who steals bikes for a living.
Your family must be so proud. Feel free at any time to get hit by a bus. Asshole.Love, Greg
On Saturday, NSC Minnesota accomplished what few would have thought possible: win the NASL
Championship Series cup. Especially when the club was heading into its final regular season game
needing an improbable win against the thought-to-be-invincible Carolina Railhawks just to reach the
post-season tournament.
On Saturday, NSC Minnesota accomplished what few would have thought possible: win the NASL
Championship Series cup. Especially when the club was heading into its final regular season game
needing an improbable win against the thought-to-be-invincible Carolina Railhawks just to reach the
post-season tournament.
The NSC Minnesota Stars is professional soccer club based in the Minneapolis-Saint Paul area in
Minnesota, United States. Founded in 2010, the team plays in the North American Soccer League
(NASL), one of two leagues forming the second tier of soccer in the USA. After a sixth place league
finish in the 2011 season, the [.
From the Comets
(Wichita, KS) The MISL season opener matched up two teams with a combined one year of operations
between them. You would never know it this old rivalry was renewed with a passion. Brazilian
Midfielder Geison proved to be the star of the game as he scored his 5th goal at the 4:29 mark of
overtime to give the Comets a 16-14 victory.
This week's former Wizards update is out, congrats to Kevin Friedland and the NSC Minnesota Stars
on winning the NASL championship this past week. Here's the rest of this week's update.
Active without a club or unknown
Chris Brunt
Doug DeMartin
Mauro Fuzetti
AJ Godbolt
Willy Guadarrama
Santiago Hirsig
Eddie Johnson
Michael Kraus
Ryan McMahen
Michal Mravec
JT Murray
Anthony Noriega
Ofori Sarkodie
Sam Scales
Ryan Smith
Ivan Trujillo
Lance Watson
MLS
Stephane Auvray - New York - Dressed but did not play in New York's 1-0 loss to LA.
Had the top three angled, actually. Spooky...CLINT DEMPSEY WINS THE 2011 PLAYER OF THE YEAR AWARD
PRESENTED BY FUTBOL DE PRIMERAHe won his first award in 2006. This time almost fifty percent of the
journalists voted for Dempsey in first place SAN FRANCISCO, CA (Wednesday, November 2nd, 2011) -
U.S. National Team forward Clint Dempsey, was chosen by 202 US journalists as the "2011 Player of
the
Stay tuned to NSC tube for another episode of HopeTV later, plus word on a chance for you to become
an actual part-owner of an actual club you've heard of...Let's start with one to make you feel bad
if you don't get your motor revved this morning, a wild ride thanks to Milan Petržela of FC
Viktoria Plzeň (a team NSC pal Phil Schoen digs).
Stay tuned to NSC tube for another episode of HopeTV later, plus word on a chance for you to become
an actual part-owner of an actual club you've heard of...Let's start with one to make you feel bad
if you don't get your motor revved this morning, a wild ride thanks to Milan Petržela of FC
Viktoria Plzeň (a team NSC pal Phil Schoen digs).
The NSC Minnesota Stars won the NASL Championship on Saturday, October 29th in Fort Lauderdale,
Florida. Watch as the team celebrates the national championship by running over to the Dark Cloud
supporters who made the trip to South Florida and singing Oasis song, Wonderwall, which has now
become a theme for this dream season for [.
Seattle Sounders fans who traveled to Sandy, Utah for the first leg of the MLS quarterfinal tie
between the Sounders and Real Salt Lake are either showing their disdain for their opponents or
signifying the number of goals their team has now scored in five all-time MLS Cup Playoff games
since 2009.
By FRANCO PANIZO
FT. LAUDERDALE, Fla. - NSC Minnesota Stars just could not beat the Ft. Lauderdale Strikers
during the regular season, losing twice and tying twice in four matches.
Unfortunately for the Strikers, that trend didn't continue in the NASL Championship Series.
Fort Lauderdale, Florida - For the second time in Minnesota history a professional soccer team has
brought home a national championship. The NSC Minnesota Stars ground out a gutsy 0-0 draw with the
Forth Lauderdale Strikers Saturday evening at Lockhart Stadium in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The
second leg result combined with last weeks 3-1 Stars [.
And neither do their fans.- Greg Seltzer
Fort Lauderdale, Florida - The Minnesota Stars had one of their best performances of the season
last Saturday in the 1st leg of the NASL Championship game at the NSC Stadium in Blaine, Minnesota.
A dominating 3-1 win over the Fort Lauderdale Strikers sent the Stars off to South Florida this
week with a "somewhat" [.
By FRANCO PANIZO
FT. LAUDERDALE, Fla. - The scoreline in the NASL Championship Series doesn't favor the Ft.
Lauderdale Strikers, but you wouldn't know that judging from the team's demeanor.
Down 3-1 as it heads into the second leg against NSC Minnesota Stars, Ft.
