The Colorado Rapids have traded forward Herculez Gomez to the Kansas City Wizards in exchange for a fourth-round draft pick in the 2009 MLS SuperDraft, as well as a first-round pick in the '09 Supplemental Draft and an undisclosed sum of allocation money.Gomez, 26, was once one of the brightest young stars in the league when he was with the Los Angeles Galaxy. Click to continue reading...

Manchester City could become the new powerhouse of English football. For anyone that doesn't know, City was recently bought by an Arab company Abu Dhabi United Group which means that City now has more money to spend then ever before. City has brought in Shaun Wright-Phillips and Robinho this offseason, and reports are coming in on last minute bids that were also made by City. Click to continue reading...

MARKHAM - After a strong season and better play this year, Pistolas FC dropped an unlikely 4-1 loss to Silver.

Missing many quality players in Ivano, David Breau, Gus, Jay Shumski and Andrew Traetto the team didnt have many options in changing things up or trying different options.

Poorly scheduled as an early start on the the Sunday of the long weekend, the game started quickly without necessary defencemen Rocco and Luch, and Silver got out to an early 2-0 scoreline. Click to continue reading...

The new season is among us, and kickoff is just under a half hour away. With last year's edition going down to the wire, a busy offseason promises more of the same as titleholders Olympiacos look to defend their crown. Despite their stranglehold on the Greek Championship, the Piraeus club Click to continue reading...

The second time around wasn't nearly as sweet for Carlos Ruiz, as the Guatemalan forward was mercifully traded to Toronto FC on Tuesday afternoon, ending weeks of speculation over his future with the Los Angeles Galaxy.

It wasn't clear what the Galaxy would be getting from Toronto in return for one of Major League Soccer's most prolific goal-scorers, but the trade certainly falls into the 'addition by subtraction' category. Click to continue reading...

And so, it begins. The offseason, if we even had one, is now officially over. EPL clubs are back at it, the Champions League qualifiers are in the final round and the hottie interns have left the office to return to campus. The signs, in other words, are everywhere: summer is ending. But don't be sad. Click to continue reading...

It's back! Thank fuck! The Championship and SPL are in full flow already, while the Premiership kicks off in earnest today after 97 painful football-less days. It hasn't been the most explosive offseason in recent memory, dominated by the tedious Ronaldo saga and a mildly enjoyable European Championships devoid of any UK interests, but full of beer. Click to continue reading...

Continuing on in our mid-season review of DC United's roster decisions in the offseason, we move on to the departures. For this entry, our definition of "departure" will be any player who was on the club roster last season, but who is no longer under contract with the team, for reasons other than a trade with another MLS club. Click to continue reading...

As you've probably seen, the Aztex U23s suffered a tough loss last night in Orlando, going down 3-1 to the Laredo Heat in the Southern Conference Final. You can read the gory details, if you don't already know them.

And so ends the inaugural season of the Austin Aztex. As I've commented elsewhere, I find it oddly difficult to feel too sad about the loss last night. Click to continue reading...

Given the focus that this blog has given to United's roster this year, I thought it would be appropriate to base our Mid-Season Review specifically on the roster moves that the team has made. In part 1, we will look at United's acquisitions, meaning the players that the team added since the end of last season that they didn't have to give up anything for. Click to continue reading...

San Jose, Calif., native Jesus Padilla had a once-promising career at some point. But now, he seems firmly entrenched in the second division. That much was evident last season when he spent all but a brief moment of his time with Tapatio.

How much has changed entering the Apertura 2008 season? Click to continue reading...

It has been over two months since Arsenal played out their last match, a one-nil win away to Sunderland. The offseason has been rather tedious. We seen the departures of Jens Lehmann, Mathieu Flamini, Alex Hleb and most recently Gilberto Silva while the future of striker Emmanuel Adebayor remains up in the air. Click to continue reading...

Ives has taken the lead on this topic, noting that the Portuguese side is closing in on signing Argentine playmaker Pablo Aimar.

Rumors have swirled for weeks about a potential Adu departure (to Monaco especially) and it would seem that the club isn't keen on having the young American fill the void of the retired Rui Costa with the players it has targeted this offseason. Click to continue reading...

The day before the transfer window opens, we have a great "only in MLS" story: New England's Chase Hilgenbrinck is giving up soccer to join the priesthood.

In terms of surprise retirements, that ranks alongside Tampa Bay's R.T. Moore, who left the Mutiny to go to dental school.

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Vacation is over, it's time to get cracking on this here website again. I had some nice travels to San Francisco and New York, including getting to meet Stephane, super-fan of Belgian club RWDM. Very nice to meet you! I've started the lengthy process of updating all the clubs and leagues to reflect the various promotions, relegations and reorganizations of the offseason. Click to continue reading...

Over last weekend I brought to you a list of players that just didn't cut it or have it this year. Guys that were brought in expecting to start in some cases and contribute to their club's run at a MLS Cup this season. Those guys didn't work out but some signings from the offseason [...] Click to continue reading...

It's so quiet. Is everyone enjoying their offseason? Mine was kind of short - optional practices are starting up in a week or so. It's going to be HOT. But what are you all up to? As the next season approaches, I wanted to reach out to you all and see what you'd like to see [...] Click to continue reading...

Venezuelan Captain Jorge Rojas and Argentine defender / midfielder Juan Pietravallo will be announced as the newest Red Bulls come today, so says Big Apple Soccer (GREAT work boys).

An Argie? A Red Bull? Ill be the first one on line for that name on my jersey. Better do well .

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After declaring that United are looking into making one solitary signing, Sir Alex Ferguson's side are hot on the heels of Tottenham target-man Dimitar Berbatov once again. After previous attempts to sign the talented Bulgarian have failed, newspapers are beginning to stir the pot again.

Just yesterday Ferguson said, "But I wouldn't think we would buy any more than one player. Click to continue reading...

Brazilian goalkeeper Heurelho Gomes signed a four-year deal with Premiership side Tottenham Hotspur. Gomes recently had a falling out with PSV managing director Jan Reker.
The London side is certainly living up to its Latin motto (Audere est Facere) this offseason. Click to continue reading...

STOUFFVILLE - Just like the clouds of rain in June, new signee Roman is gone for the season.

Ready to go two weeks ago against Cornell FC, his debut was doused by thunderstorms. Then, in a Saturday scrimmage this past weekend, in preparation for Sunday's match, he sufferred a mysterious fitness injury that has rendered him gone for the season. Click to continue reading...

With the July 1st salary guarantee date looming just a week away, that is the question that we ask about two players: Jose Carvallo and Franco Niell. Both were brought to this country in the offseason that saw the additions of five new South American players. Three of those players (Gallardo and los Gonzalos) have earned regular roles in the starting XI. Click to continue reading...

Sorry for the recent silence, especially during the offseason when I can usually write the most. A lot has been going on with me, our league, and other stuff this Spring, which I hope to fill you all in on soon. Click to continue reading...

Eloy Colombano has officially been released by the Wizards by "mutual agreement" according to the KC Star. The rumor had been out since earlier today, but it's not official. Colombano says in the article that his being away from home and his lack of playing time led to the mutual release. He got married this past offseason and has a new son. Click to continue reading...

D.C. United and the New England Revolution fought for dominance in the Eastern Conference in recent years and in doing so have produced some memorable games. This year, however, while the Revs are in a three-way tie with the most points in MLS, D.C is stuck at the bottom of the Eastern Conference with only three wins in 10 games.

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