The Chicago Fire began their third leg of training camp Wednesday in South Carolina, wherethey will take part in the Carolina Challenge Cup for the third-consecutive season.They will play two MLS clubs, Houston Dynamo on Saturday and VancouverWhitecaps on Saturday, Feb.
In 2010 Victor Pineda was signed as the Chicago Fire's first ever home grown player, and ever since
the US youth international has continued the difficult development as a professional soccer player.
The Chicago Fire Reserves defeated the Colorado Rapids Reserves by a score of 3-1 on a sunny
mid-August afternoon at the Toyota Park practice field today. Much like the first team, the
reserves conceded the first goal before retaliating with three unanswered goals from Daniel
Paladini, Dominic Oduro, and Victor Pineda.
The U.S. Under-20 men's national team's trip to Northern Ireland started off with a stumble, but
the Americans recovered nicely Monday to save some face at the Milk Cup.
The U-20s followed up Saturday's 1-0 loss to Denmark with a 1-0 victory over Turkey on Monday in
their second match of the tournament.
Showcasing the progress in the development of a strong relationship between the U.S. Soccer
Development Academy and the U.S. Youth National Teams, five Academy players earned a spot on the
U.S. Under-20 Men's National Team that traveled to Northern Ireland on Monday in preparation for
the Milk Cup, where the U.
The U.S. Soccer Development Academy program consists of 77 clubs from around the United States
and the Vancouver Whitecaps. Of these 78 clubs, 32 each make the playoffs in the U-18 and U-16
division. The Chicago Fire's Academy has a short but proud history that includes a championship in
the U-16s during the 2009-2010 campaign.
Chicago Fire vs. Michigan Bucks in 3rd Round U.S. Open Cup play. It's halftime and the score is
tied 1-1. Corben Bone scored a goal in the 28th minute. Kenny Uzoigwe opened the scoring when he
put the Bucks up 1-0 in the 9th minute. Chicago has not looked good and they are fortunate to have
the game tied 1-1 unfortunately.
Development Academy product Victor Pineda (right) led the U.S. U-20s past the University of
Washington on Sunday.
Check out the game highlights from the U.S. Under-20 Men's National Team's 1-0 victory against
the University of Washington on Sunday at the NIKE campus in Beaverton, Ore.
Rumors about Wells Thompson being traded to the Chicago Fire started yesterday. That's weird I
thought. Wells Thompson is a guy that this team doesn't need. The rumors persisted today but the
move seemed so odd, I brushed it off. I don't have that luxury anymore as Wells Thompson went to
Facebook to post a picture of himself in the Fire's locker room with the words, "Breaking News:
Newest Member of the Chicago Fire Team!
A coaching change  can sometimes give teams a bump of confidence – some fresh air, if you
will – that will spur a team on to victory. That's what Atlanta Silverbacks fans were hoping for
after Eric Wynalda was named as interim head coach to replace Alex Pineda Chacon and to pull the
team out [.
US National Team alum Eric Wynalda is the new interim head coach and ‘team advisor' for the
Atlanta Silverbacks, the North American Soccer League club announced on Monday. Wynalda replaces
former head coach Alex Pineda Chacon. He will take over "all team-related decisions effective
immediately and that will include finding a permanent head coach for the club.
If the Ft. Lauderdale Strikers are going to move up in the NASL standings and reach the playoffs
this season, it appears Mark Anderson will be the player to lead them there.
The Strikers forward netted two more goals on Saturday night at Lockhart Stadium to help Ft.
In what has been a long time coming, Eric Wynalda has been appointed to coach a professional team.
The Atlanta Silverbacks of the North American Soccer League has chosen Wynalda to be the team's
interim head coach and team adviser.
At present, Wynalda will be will serve in team decision making processes , including the search for
the team's new permanent head coach.
Yes, it's true, this isn't some cruel Photoshop perpetrated by the biggest scam artists in
Atlanta soccer.
Eric Wynalda is coming to Atlanta. Yes, THAT Eric Wynalda.
It's almost fitting in a way. We've been teased for so long, told over and over again that
"we're going in the right direction," or "we're committed to winning.
Eric Wynalda's quest to break into the professional American soccer coaching ranks has led him
to Atlanta, where he has been hired to be the new interim head coach of the NASL's Silverbacks.
Atlanta announced the hiring on Monday morning, with Wynalda taking over for fired head coach
Alex Pineda-Chacon.
Eric Wynalda has been named the new head coach of the Atlanta Silverbacks on a interim basis. He
is replacing former manager Alex Pineda Chacón who was released on Sunday. Wynalda becomes the
third head coach in less than a year for the organization. Sources in Atlanta said Silverbacks
owner Boris Jerkunica had recently been inquiring about Wynalda.
The Atlanta Silverbacks announced on Sunday evening that they have fired their 2nd head coach in
the past 7 months. Alex Pineda Chacón has been released from his duties after Saturday nights 3-0
loss to San Antonio. The Silverbacks also announced that the new head coach and team advisor will
be announced  at 9 a.
Welcome to episode #30 of the IMSoccer News North American Soccer League Podcast. In past weeks,
Gerry Wittmann , Jay (Yankiboy) Long, and yours truly, Brian Quarstad, have been interviewing all 8
of the NASL head coaches. So far we've interviewed Carolina RailHawks coach Colin Clarke, Tampa Bay
Rowdies' Ricky Hill, Atlanta Silverbacks' Alex Pineda [.
Welcome to episode #29 of the IMSoccer News North American Soccer League Podcast. In past weeks,
Gerry Wittmann , Jay (Yankiboy) Long, and yours truly, Brian Quarstad, have been interviewing all 8
of the NASL head coaches. So far we've interviewed Carolina RailHawks coach Colin Clarke, Tampa Bay
Rowdies' Ricky Hill, Atlanta Silverbacks' Alex Pineda [.
Welcome to episode #29 of the IMSoccer News North American Soccer League Podcast. In past weeks,
Gerry Wittmann , Jay (Yankiboy) Long, and yours truly, Brian Quarstad, have been interviewing all 8
of the NASL head coaches. So far we've interviewed Carolina RailHawks coach Colin Clarke, Tampa Bay
Rowdies' Ricky Hill, Atlanta Silverbacks' Alex Pineda [.
Welcome to episode #28 of the IMSoccer News North American Soccer League Podcast. In the upcoming
weeks, Gerry Wittmann , Jay (Yankiboy) Long, and yours truly, Brian Quarstad, will be interviewing
all 8 NASL head coaches. So far we've interviewed Carolina RailHawks coach Colin Clarke, Tampa Bay
Rowdies' Ricky Hill, Atlanta Silverbacks' Alex Pineda Chacón, [.
Welcome to episode #27 of the IMSoccer News North American Soccer League Podcast. In the upcoming
weeks, Gerry Wittmann , Jay (Yankiboy) Long, and yours truly, Brian Quarstad, will be interviewing
all 8 NASL head coaches. So far we've interviewed Carolina RailHawks coach Colin Clarke, Tampa Bay
Rowdies' Ricky Hill, Atlanta Silverbacks' Alex Pineda Chacón, [.
La actividad de la cuarta jornada de los torneos Sub-20 y Sub-17 se hicieron presentes y con
ello la participación de las fuerzas básicas del equipo del Monterrey. Repasemos los resultados y
los números con los que se quedaron cada uno de las escuadras regias.
Sub 17. Racha cortada
Los pupilos de Juan Carlos Barrón se presentaron en el estadio ‘La Presa' en San Luis PotosÃ
este Sabado pasado en punto de las 10:00 horas para disputar el partido que serÃa una oportunidad
para mantener el invicto que se tenÃa.
El Torneo de Apertura 2012 de la Liga de Ascenso MX
dará inicio en el Banorte con Los Dorados recibiendo a Los Tiburones
Rojos del Veracruz en punto de las 19:00 hrs. tiempo de
Culiacán, 20:00 hrs.
Montreal has confirmed that they have offered a contract to Italy and Milan legendary centerback
Alessandro Nesta. Italian newspapers report that the deal is done. No official word yet. Yes he is
old and not the player he once was, but he is better than the other old Serie A veterans the team
has signed.
Eric Wynalda will be named today as interim head coach of NASL team Atlanta Silverbacks, according
to an industry source. Wynalda will replace Alex Pineda Chacon, who was fired Sunday night after a
disappointing record in charge of the Silverbacks ...
La Selección Mexicana de Futbol Femenil Sub-17 cayó por la mÃnima diferencia el dÃa de hoy en el Mundial Azerbaiyán en contra de Brasil.
Fue una derrota que se sufrió mucho por concretarse justamente a ocho minutos del final y tras gran esfuerzo de las mexicanas por aguantar los embates de una de las naciones que siempre están consideradas a obtener el tÃtulo.
Michael Pineda of the New York Yankees will miss the rest of the season due to a shoulder
injury. And the news could be even worse for Pineda and Yankees fans: The star pitcher's career
could be over.
The reason why Pineda may be history is the type of injury he suffered. In general, shoulder
injuries are very bad for pitching prospects.
