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STARTERSBoth Charlie Davies and Tim Ream were named to their respective team's game day 18 player roster
for this weekend.
dN
Today was the 2nd preseason game of the year for Vancouver and guess what: "20'- old friend Atiba
Harris gets first caution for hard tackle on sideline against Bengelloun".
STORY OF THE DAY
James Montague of the New York Times with an article on one of the surprise teams in all of world
soccer right now - Ironi Kiryat Shmona in Israel.
Argentine-American Bryan Gerzicich is a key member of the team.
LANDON DONOVAN V CLINT DEMPSEY
FA Cup Match
-Fri Jan 27
Everton v Fulham - live at 2pm CT on Fox Soccer
TEAM USA - EL EQUIPO DE TODOS
The team is done with the annual January training camp.
DU NORD AT THE CONTROLS
du Nord at the Controls - Jan 24, 2012 - new music mix at Spotify.
STORY OF THE DAY
Reuters with an article on the record profits in the German Bundesliga for 2011.
-Also the highest average attendance in the world at 42,000+ per game.
Their Words "Speed is our main weapon. As our defence is pretty solid, when we play as a compact
unit, we can launch some pretty effective counter-attacks." Jamaica goalkeeper Donovan Ricketts.
Other Sources Michael Bradley in Italy: ‘He's Bravissimo' - from The NY Times' Davidde Corron:
"All I've ever wanted to do is play well and give everything I have for the national team.
Their Words For me, the best part of it all was sharing the moment and that feeling with my
teammates. Throughout the whole World Cup, you could see the spirit and the strength of the team,
and it was reflected in the way we celebrated goals. USA midfielder Michael Bradley on scoring
against Slovenia in the 2010 World Cup.
TEAM USA - EL EQUIPO DE TODOSSPECIAL NOTE: Soccer By Ives uncovered info from Panama that the USA will play a friendly in
Panama City on Wed Jan 25.-You can also expect to see another friendly match to be scheduled for Sat Jan 21 on USA soil.
dN
Today is Slovenia and what on paper should be an easier game than last Friday in Paris.
Their Words I was happy to get a few minutes, and hopefully there are more to come. Of course it's
nice to get your first cap, but I hope that next time we are going to win. US National Team
midfielder Fabian Johnson. Other Sources Klinsmann Has Time on His Side - from The NY Times' Andrew
Das: the time left before the next World Cup — is a lifetime in soccer.
TEAM USA - EL EQUIPO DE TODOS
The Senior team is in France, while the Olympic team is in Germany
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Brian Straus of Sporting News does a Q & A with head coach Jurgen Klinsmann.
Grant Wahl of Sports Illustrated examines today's France-USA game.
STARTERSThe man who led the charge of the re-formed New York Cosmos Paul Kemsley has resigned from the
organization. This is not a good sign for the struggling proposition.
And since the Cosmos have fallen out of the race for the 20th MLS team, guess who has emerged as
the man behind a new bid to bring a team to New York City.
Their Words The big challenge is for MLS overall. How can they stretch that season into a format
that is kind of competitive with the rest of the world? Right now it's not competitive. If you have
a seven-eight month season, that's not competitive with the rest of the world. US National Team
coach Jurgen Klinsmann, during Monday's public training session.
- D in Dynamo stands for disappointed [Soccer y Futbol]
- Crew, Dynamo battle to 2-2 draw [MLS Soccer]
- Dynamo unable to earn first road win [MLS Soccer]
- Carr's late goal secures tie for Dynamo [Houston Chronicle]
- Dynamo forward Bruin anticipates goals with more playing time [Houston Chronicle]
- Crew 2, Dynamo 2 [Columbus Dispatch]
- 20 sections sold out in new Dynamo Stadium [Houston Dynamo]
In Other News:
STARTERSI am curious to see if any of our big name soccer journalists will write the story of US Soccer
being fined by FIFA for abusive language from fans during the Gold Cup.
-Word came down from US Soccer to the biggest supporters group American Outlaws that abusive
language on a large scale will not be tolerated, and as punishment for what has already gone down
the Outlaws will no longer be allowed to hang their banners at USA games.
A bright future looms on the horizon in Libya with spectacular scenes overnight of celebration
and victory over the decades long dictatorship of Muammar el-Qaddafi. Many have lost their lives
during this struggle but they should all be remembered as heroes.
As for those fighters still on the front line risking their lives, and the countless innocent
victims of Qaddafi's regime, one thing has stood out amongst the endless snapshots of war football
shirts.
It's a quiet news day for the Dynamo, but a story just posted (the first link) is likely to
cause a stir at least in the comments section here.
- Cameron producing as attacking midfielder [MLS Soccer]
- Costly fuels Honduras win over Venezuela [MLS Soccer]
In Other News:
- Reports: Freddy Adu to sign with Philadelphia Union [MLS Soccer]
- MLS Games to Air on NBC Networks Starting in 2012 [AP/NY Times]
- Klinsmann pleased with team's energy [ESPN]
- Dynamo add midfielder Camargo [Houston Dynamo]
- Dynamo Notebook: Costly will need time to adjust to MLS [MLS Soccer]
- Cameron's goal flips the script for Dynamo [MLS Soccer]
- The Latest 'Morning Kofi' [Dynamo Insider]
In Other News:
- After World Cup Thrills, Players Return to Unstable Women's League [NY Times]
- New coach Jurgen Klinsmann wants players to take charge [USA Today]
Photo credit: Dan Dickinson
Good afternoon! It's a glorious Friday here in RBNY Land. Our team is back in League action
tomorrow, @Rio Tinto Stadium, and it's must win time. That's right! The Red Bulls must start to
pick up full points or face the prospect of missing out on the playoffs altogether.
Nice blog post by Keyvan Heydari in the NY Times regarding the recent rise of Venezuela's men's
soccer team:
Economic policy was a cornerstone in this process. In the 1950s, as Chico Carrasquel
became the first of many Venezuelan shortstops in the major leagues, the president Marcos Pérez
Jiménez promoted highway and large infrastructure projects in Venezuela financed by the nation's
oil revenues.
Their Words I look forward to answering all sorts of questions, and hopefully see you next week in
Philadelphia for the first big one. US National Team coach Jurgen Klinsmann, during his
introductory press conference. Other Sources Hired to Fix U.S. Team, Klinsmann Says It's Not Broken
- from The NY Times' Jack Bell: "But there's still a long way to go.
STARTERSJonathan Spector has signed with Birmingham of the English Championship (2nd division) today.
KLINSMANNJurgen Klinsmann was officially introduced this morning as the new head coach of the USA, but he
didn't answer any question on what his plan is to revive the team, and US Soccer president Sunil
Gulati gave no answers to questions on whey Bob Bradley was replaced.
A new era of US Soccer will start tomorrow, when Jurgen Klinsmann is formally introduced to the
media as the new national team coach.
Rob Hughes of the NY Times writes of the potential influence that Klinsmann will have on his
adopted nation.
When Jürgen Klinsmann took over as the German national team trainer before the 2006 World Cup,
he opened the eyes of his birth nation.
Though new United States National Team coach Jurgen Klinsmann won't speak publicly until he is
officially introduced on Monday morning in New York City, here's a selection of columns on his
hiring and the future of the National Team. A Thick Résumé for a Tough Job - from The NY Times'
George Vecsey: Now it is the time for the mysterious gentleman caller from the world where coaches
really understand the sport, or so the.
"I don't like your fashion business, mister." – Leonard Cohen
First they play Old Trafford. Then they'll play who, Hertha Berlin? What happened to the
"inspirational" games to be played locally by a team wearing Umbro's retro-Cosmos gear? Nearly two
years have passed since Paul Kemsley paid Peppe Pinton's ransom for the rights to the Cosmos brand.
New GK Frank Rost shuts out the Goats, but NY is held scoreless for the second straight week.
The SR boys discuss the scoreless draw and preview Colorado and FC Dallas. Jack Bell of the NY
Times drops by to chat about the state of Red Bulls before Dave & Mark answer a great batch of
listener emails.
Their Words I think that is a perfect example of what this country is about, what the history of
this team has always been. We never give up. USA forward Abby Wambach. Other Sources US shows no
quit in victory - from SI.com's Grant Wahl: But then something happened. One Play Erases Doubts
About a Coach - from The NY Times' George Vecsey: All it takes in soccer is one play.
George Vecsey on the NY Times blog:
Sweden and the United States just reminded me why women's soccer stands by itself as a
special sport. The women never stop playing. Never mind technique or tactics, I am talking here
about heart.
...
Sure, the women will try to sell a foul by grabbing the wounded area and flashing a quick grimace,
but if the ref doesn't buy it (and the Japanese ref seemed wise to all that Wednesday) these
athletes jump up and start running again.
Their Words "If you have a hamstring injury, you can do something about it, get treatment. With a
heel injury, what can you do? Just rest. It's a pain, a real pain." New York forward Luke Rodgers,
speaking to MLSsoccer.com Other Sources Brek Shea and MLS at the halfway marker - from
DailySoccerFix.com's Steve Davis: Shea wasn't wondering.
- Kinnear not sitting idly by in quest to bolster squad [MLS Soccer]
- Dynamo, Rapids battle to tie [Houston Chronicle]
- Hall gets redemption with third shutout [MLS Soccer]
- Thoughts from Denver [Houston Chronicle]
- Dynamo Notebook: Still seeking a complete game [MLS Soccer]
In Other News:
- ESPN: Referee at RSL game was "worst .
The gossip mill isn't even fully revved up yet but the NY Times Goal blog is already speculating as
to who could replace Bob Bradley as USMNT boss. Amazing. Apparently we are shunning the traditional
full week of post-Gold Cup "should he stay or should he go?" chatter before we move on to "____ is
the leading candidate" talk.
A few quick Tuesday notes here on the USMNT.
These two...again...
• The Daily Bob: Seems that the fallout from the Gold Cup is still
unclear.
Reached via email by the NY Times, USSF president Sunil Gulati issued the following
perhaps-foreboding statement on beleaguered US manager Bob Bradley:
"We'll have something to say later this week.
Their Words As a coach, I'm fine. I'm going to enjoy the moment, live it, and many moments will
come and in the meantime. We just have to enjoy it. Mexico coach Jose Manuel de la Torre. Other
Sources Bigger Is Not Better in Battle of Neighbors - from The NY Times' Rob Hughes: Donovan, as
good with words as he is with the ball, explained later why expectations evaporated in the Rose
Bowl.
Their Words "I have not received any summons asking me to speak with them nor do I plan to."
preliminary suspended CONCACAF president Jack Warner. Other Sources Now, the Stadium Is Up to Date
in Kansas City - from The NY Times' Jack Bell: The results seem to speak volumes. Red Bulls'
Stadium Bonds Sap New Jersey Town as Condominium Visions Vanish - from Bloomberg's Romy Varghese:
To close its $6 million budget gap, Harrison.
Good Evening! Just a few thing to touch upon here in Red Bulls land, before tomorrow's massive tilt
against Sporting KC.
So who's that pictured above, with the brand spanking new Red Bulls bage tatoo? Why, that's the
legendary You Suck Corrales of course. The man did state several times, during the epic DC trip
last week, that he would get the badge tatoo if the Red Bulls won by a significant scoreline and if
Thierry Henry scored.
STARTERS
Heeeeeeeeeeeeere, weeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee, goooooooooooooo, here we go, here we go. Here we go, here we
go, here we goooooo-ooooooo. Here we go, here we go, here we go. Here we goooo-oooo. Here we
go!
MLS FIRST KICK 2011
This is the day, your life will surely change.
Good afternoon! Another bitterly cold one here in RBNY Land. Thankfully, Mr. Backe has taken the
boys down to warmer climates, south of the Rio Grande, for some Mexican pre-season training/action.
So let's get into some news from the past week:
One player who would feel right at home in this bitter cold weather, currently being experienced by
the Northeastern US, is former Spurs, Sunderland & Birmingham man Teemu Tainio.
My friend Bruce McGuire of duNord futbol made a post on Thursday that he had discovered a New
York Times poster with close up's of past World Cup balls photographed by Jens Heilmann. If you
click on the poster below you will be taken to that NY Times site. Heilmann has done a wonderful
job capturing these balls and the slide sh0w gives you a bit of history with each of the balls.
I think by now (if you are in fact still reading, which if you are at this point it could count as
charity work—Ontario high school students in need of community service hours, take note) you are
probably aware of several stultifying patterns in the way North American newspapers present their
online soccer coverage.
Leaping across the border, today we look at the
New York Times online Soccer page.
Sustainable or no, the Times has the sort of resources newspapers like the
Globe and Mail
can only dream about. But the difference here is one of degree, not of philosophy.
As with the
Globe, the mainpage is littered with Reuters and AP wire reports, although the
layout is much more attractive and the news more up-to-date.
Leaping across the border, today we look at the
New York Times online Soccer page.
Sustainable or no, the Times has the sort of resources newspapers like the
Globe and Mail
can only dream about. But the difference here is one of degree, not of philosophy.
As with the
Globe, the mainpage is littered with Reuters and AP wire reports, although the
layout is much more attractive and the news more up-to-date.
