So in last week's preview I added in a few sentences about just how excellent an idea it was to move a W-League game to Shepparton, citing the 'Canberra effect'. Which is, there isn't much else happening there over summer so why not move women's games to areas where they don't have to compete with men's for attention? Click to continue reading...

One of the players playing extremely well at the moment is Genoa fantasista Raffaele Palladino. Palladino has always been a player that could do things with the ball that others could only dream of doing, but he never had the consistency to show that talent at a high level.

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After the international break, the man of the moment is undoubtedly Alberto Gilardino. The Fiorentina striker scored 4 goals in 2 matches with the Azzurri, including the impressive hat trick in 14 minutes vs. Cyprus. He now has 16 goals in 38 appearances (now level with Gianluca Vialli and Luca Toni) for the Azzurri and looks to be the headline striker heading into South Africa this June.

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On the Thursday and Friday following an international break, the club generally goes into damage assessment mode. The question is never, "Is anyone hurt?" But, rather, "Who is hurt, and for how long?" Last month, I posted my recurring international break nightmare. It is also the time to forgot all the "Cesc-to-anywhere-but-Arsenal" stories, which for some reason continue to get Gooners all worked up.

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The international soccer club Real Madrid is the first sports club to launch a mobile phone platform application. "My Madrid" is downloadable to the iPhone for about $4.00and allows fans to access news, player profiles, videos, 3D images, match reports and club information. Also, the application doubles as a mobile retail platform, enabling fans to purchase merchandise and tickets anywhere in the world. Click to continue reading...

You may have read that Tope has signed for one more month, which means he will remain a Robin until October 13, 2009. So far Tope has participated in 7 matches so far and scored twice.

However, the official Swindon Town website no longer states that he is on loan from Bolton and gives Bolton as his 'previous club'.

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Before I get started, yes that really is a living albino alligator. Lisa Cole of the Boston Breakers is in San Francisco this weekend watching games, so last night we took a jaunt to the California Academy of Sciences to take in a little NiteLife. This place is AWESOME. Basically, the Academy is a museum/planetarium/aquarium in Golden Gate Park.

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Let's start by saying that Roberto Baronio isn't exactly a household name in Italian calcio. The casual fan may not even know who Roberto Baronio is or what position he plays (Baronio is a classic regista that plays in front of the defense and dictates the play. His passing skills are excellent, especially his long passing, and he is good at set pieces).

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Most Italian soccer fans should be familiar with the name of Andrea Russotto. As a youngster he was dubbed as "the next Roberto Baggio" and "Antonio Cassano with a level head" but up until now he has not even been close to living up to those names. His story is a bit particular, and for those of you that don't know it here it is.

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Regular readers of the blog will have noticed the introduction of our new format which I believe will appeal to many Gooners. The site will have a minimum of two blogs daily with match reports and breaking news items making 3 posts daily. Look for our content also on Twitter and Facebook.

Intended format

In the early morning (0700-0900)

There will be a round up of the daily british newspapers with any relevant Arsenal content.

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Revamped Website Includes Superior Video Platform, Upgraded MatchTracker to Follow National Team Games, New Online Community and More

Just in time for one of the biggest US Men's National team games in it's history, US Soccer has launched their new web site with lots of upgrades and added features, providing fans with an improved web experience while establishing a new online community to create a greater connection to the national teams and their fellow supporters.

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Revamped Website Includes Superior Video Platform, Upgraded MatchTracker to Follow National Team Games, New Online Community and More

Just in time for one of the biggest US Men's National team games in it's history, US Soccer has launched their new web site with lots of upgrades and added features, providing fans with an improved web experience while establishing a new online community to create a greater connection to the national teams and their fellow supporters.

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There are rumours being passed around today that Liverpool are after David Villa (again) as a replacement for Xabi Alonso (if he leaves). Villa would not come cheap and Rafa has already said he will not be buying the Spaniard. Nobody knows what is going on but it would be a good move. Click to continue reading...

The MLS transfer window has brought two interesting developments, new players not from South America, but from Western Europe. Hungarian striker Zoltan Hercegfalvi was introduced today as Kansas City's newest, and much needed, footballer.
Earlier this month, New England added a footballer with a very interesting past and storied carrier. Click to continue reading...

Often we see a young player explode onto the calcio scene and everyone turns heads and says "Where did this kid come from?". Well, now is your chance to gain some knowledge about some promising Italian young players and maybe in a year or two when one of these players starts to do some good things on the pitch you'll know who they are.

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At least not yet! The Gunners frontman is on the verge of completing a big-money move to Manchester City but contrary to reports, the Sky Blues haven't posted Adebayor's name in their squad list. An Arsenal blog called 'Arsenal S*OT', renowned for their shoddy journalism, published a 'print screen' image of City's player profiles. Click to continue reading...

Regular readers of The Yorkies' site know that one of our aims is to shed light on the fairly poor coverage of Toronto FC in the local mainstream media. In order to illustrate this, and positive coverage as well, we are set to unveil The Yorkies' "TFC Media League".
The league will be a year-long tally featuring local media outlets vying to win the prestigious Graham Leggat Trophy named for the Scottish pioneer of Canadian football broadcasting. Click to continue reading...

Today it was reported that at 35 years of age, Roma striker Vincenzo Montella has decided to retire. Montella was one of the best strikers Italy has ever produced and one of Italy's deadliest strikers in the late 90's and early 2000's. Short in stature and nicknamed "L'Aeroplanino" (Little Airplane) for his trademark goal celebration (pictured), Montella had a lethal left foot and seemed to find the net from any angle, scoring some beautiful goals.

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We here at PSNL are reaching out again to the fans of portuguese soccer and asking them to cast their vote for who they think is the Greatest Portuguese Player of All time. The voting will last until June 26/09 when we will then announce the winner and this will kick off our new profile section on PSNL. Click to continue reading...

So what about Costa Rica?

U.S. national team fans have been hearing all about Saprissa Stadium and the U.S. team's history of poor results there, but we haven't heard much about the actual opponent the Americans will face.

So what can be said about 'Los Ticos'? It is a young and talented team with some good weapons in attack, but a defense that the U.

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So what about Costa Rica?

U.S. national team fans have been hearing all about Saprissa Stadium and the U.S. team's history of poor results there, but we haven't heard much about the actual opponent the Americans will face.

So what can be said about 'Los Ticos'? It is a young and talented team with some good weapons in attack, but a defense that the U.

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When you read news about Serie A you always hear about the big stars and how they are performing, but you rarely hear about other players that are having a good season. We always hear about Kaka, Ibrahimovic, Totti, Del Piero, Buffon, etc but we never hear about Consigli, Guarente, Sorrentino, Marcolini, and Padoin for instance.

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The YNT Blog is back in action this weekend from Sarasota, Florida as the 2009 Spring Showcase begins with 146 teams from 73 clubs across the country. Stay tuned to ussoccer.com for Studio 90 updates, player profiles, photos and more throughout the weekend.

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Italy has given the world so much: Peroni lager, pizza, garlic bread, pasta... Yes, my knowledge on the matter is solely restricted to gastronomical contributions, but the list could be as long as you like. In football however, much like in the English and Spanish game, the talent tends to stay at home rather [. Click to continue reading...

Italy has given the world so much: Peroni lager, pizza, garlic bread, pasta... Yes, my knowledge on the matter is solely restricted to gastronomical contributions, but the list could be as long as you like. In football however, much like in the English and Spanish game, the talent tends to stay at home rather than take itself to new places.

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So remember that great "Serie A vs. EPL" section on La Gazzetta which I promised I'd partially translate? Here's the first batch of pink-goodness: a look at ALL THE PLAYERS from tonight's Inter Milan vs. Manchester United UEFA Champions League match. Boy I can't wait for game-time. Meanwhile, feast your eyes on this. Click to continue reading...

So remember that great "Serie A vs. EPL" section on La Gazzetta which I promised I'd partially translate? Here's the first batch of pink-goodness: a look at ALL THE PLAYERS from tonight's Inter Milan vs. Manchester United. Boy I can't wait for game-time. Meanwhile, feast your eyes on this. (oh, and credit goes where credit [. Click to continue reading...

Editor's note: This post was guest-written by my friend Temi Akinaina. Temi's my go-to person for all things EPL & Man Utd, a veritable encyclopaedia of Mancunian knowledge. She is also known to possess a very sharp tongue and can put you down faster than a Cristiano Ronaldo dive (she'll hate me for writing this) [. Click to continue reading...

Editor's note: This post was guest-written by my friend Temi Akinaina. Temi's my go-to person for all things EPL & Man Utd, a veritable encyclopaedia of Mancunian knowledge. She is also known to possess a very sharp tongue and can put you down faster than a Cristiano Ronaldo dive (she'll hate me for writing this) [. Click to continue reading...

PLAYER PROFILE  NAME: JOHN SAN FILIPPO                 SCHOOL: PLATTSBURGH STATE U POSITION: GOALKEEPER     San Filippo is one of the most decorated players to have ever donned the Plattsburgh State Cardinals goalkeeper jersey. A 3 year starter who came into the school with an impressive resume that made him a coveted recruit for Plattsburgh coach Chris Waterbury. Click to continue reading...

This story's almost two weeks old, but the first time I read it I thought "Great, another journalist/football expert/crazy fan is trying to put a 'I-wouldn't-sell-him-not-even-for-$$$$$$$$$$$$$$' tag on Lionel Messi". After the whole Kaká-to-Man-City BS, it's understandable why the good folks at Barcelona would snub a €120m+ offer (that's how much the Brazilian midfielder was [. Click to continue reading...

Club rivalries in Italy are as big as ever, but if there is one thing soccer fans (Inter Milan's and other clubs alike) can all agree on this year, it's that Ricardo Quaresma has been one of the biggest Serie A disappointments of the current season. The player that marvelled Portuguese Liga Sagres and UEFA [. Click to continue reading...

Football is one of the greatest things in the world but it's not perfect. It used to be perfect. Before money and television and the Bosman ruling and Baby Bentleys and roastings and tattoos and takeovers and no standing and agents and prawn sandwiches and rotation. English newspaper The Times takes a stab at the "50 [. Click to continue reading...

Football is one of the greatest things in the world but it's not perfect. It used to be perfect. Before money and television and the Bosman ruling and Baby Bentleys and roastings and tattoos and takeovers and no standing and agents and prawn sandwiches and rotation. English newspaper The Times takes a stab at the "50 [. Click to continue reading...

I'm going to break from my usual match previews and football betting tips for this week's article.  I feel it is a good time to talk about why David Beckham should stay in Milan and indeed why LA Galaxy should grant him his move to the Northern Italy capital. As a player Beckham is a great [...] Click to continue reading...