The KC Wizards Juniors opened their play in the US Soccer Developmental Academy today outside Houston, as the 16's and 18's both took on Texas Rush AJ Auxerre. Both the 16's and the 18's came away with 1 goal wins over their Texas counterparts. The 16's took took their game against the Rush 1-0. Meanwhile, the 18's twice came from a goal down to win their game 3-2 over the Rush side. Click to continue reading...

According to the Richmond Times-Dispatch, VCU has "fired" (i.e., did not renew his contract) the men's soccer coach Tim O'Sullivan. O'Sullivan has been with VCU for 15 years. VCU won the CAA Title between 2002-04 and has not done as well since. Here are my thoughts as to who VCU could look towards.

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As we continue with our build up to this weekends FA Cup Final between Lewes and Hampton and Richmond Borough, something exciting arrived at EFW Towers this morning which I'd like to share with you.
Forget your 101 Greatest Goals DVD, forget James Nesbitt's Own Goals and Gaffs DVD (with pleasure - Ed), this is the DVD to be seen with this Christmas. Click to continue reading...

Tom Soehn's term as Head Coach of DC United has come to a close Monday evening when he met with Kevin Payne and the rest of the head honchos in the DC United front office. Tom Soehn did not await the decision from Kevin Payne and left on his own terms.

Now the decision comes down to who is next to step up and be the new DC United Head Coach?

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'Put paid to what you say and put your money where your mouth is' sang Miles Hunt during The Wonderstuff's top 16 hit 'Unbearable'. Well, Mr Hunt, have we got news for you my friend. European Football Weekends - fresh from our tour of the Netherlands and Germany - are back with a bang. We have unearthed some petty cash from underneath the sofa and we're sponsoring the match ball as our heroes Lewes FC take on Hampton and Richmond Borough this coming Saturday. Click to continue reading...

National League Division 2 South Fixtures

Would dearly love to go to a Richmond V Barnes fixture :

Saturday, 07 November 2009

Barking v Westcombe Park, 15:00

Bridgwater & Albion v Rosslyn Park, 15:00

Canterbury v Southend, 15:00

Dings Crusaders v Worthing, 15:00

Ealing v Henley, 15:00

Lydney v Clifton, 15:00

Richmond v Barnes, 15:00

Why?

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The VCU Rams Men's Soccer team falls short once again dropping a 2-1 result against William & Mary Saturday. W&M tied the game in the 90th minute. This has not been a good season for the Rams. Their last victory was at home against the University of Richmond in a 4-3 win. The Rams are lacking leadership on the field this season.

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The City of Baltimore has shown interest in a stadium for United. At this point I know United would like to keep the team close to downtown Washington, but at this point the need of a stadium outweighs any other options. The fact that United has had many failed attempts for a stadium, I don't think anyone will be holding their breathe on this one.

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Today is your lucky day we've got two dirty tackles in one clip for you. That's right, go eat some expired cheese, because you can't lose!

Anyway, in the first clip young Mr. Joey Richmond gets thrown to the ground (0:30; keep your eyes on the background in front of the goal) while waiting for a free kick to be taken.

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All is well in Richmond! Edson Elcock, John DiRaimondo (on load from DC United), and David Bulow all found the back of the net in their match against Charlotte for the USL Second Division Championship. This was one of the best matches all season for the Kickers and it was the best match for them to show it.

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uslsoccer.com
For one hour on Saturday night, the Charlotte Eagles looked poised to erase the memory of their previous two defeats in the 2006 and 2008 USL-2 Championship match. Both times, the Eagles had fallen behind early and despite late rallies, they had come up short twice. This time, the Eagles scored first but were unable to hold off the surging Richmond Kickers, as Edson Elcock equalised in the 63rd minute and John DiRaimondo and David Bulow scored in the final 7 minutes of the match to claim the match and the championship with a 3-1 victory. Click to continue reading...

D.C. United midfielder Johnny DiRaimondo is set to play in the USL-2 final as a member of the Richmond Kickers. DiRaimondo will join the Kickers Saturday on loan as they face the Charlotte Eagles in the third division's championship match. The game will take place at University of Richmond Stadium at 7:30 p.

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St Patrick's Athletic and Ryan Guy get back to business with a tough league match on Sunday as they prepare to host Drogheda United at Richmond Park. Click to continue reading...

USL-2 Playoffs
Saturday, August 22
Harrisburg City Islanders 0:1 Richmond Kickers
Delicate lifts Kickers into USL-2 final Richmond Times-Dispatch
Charlotte Eagles 1:0 Wilmington Hammerheads
Hammerheads fall in semifinals to Charlotte StarNewsOnline.com
USL-1
Saturday, August 22
Minnesota Thunder 0 - 1 Cleveland City Stars
City Stars end winless streak by defeating Minnesota clevelandcitystars. Click to continue reading...

Last week we learned details of another soccer specific stadium plan headed by a group not associated with Jeff Cooper, a St Louis attorney who has MLS dreams.
Today we hear from Cooper regarding that groups proposal.
Courtesy of St Louis Today:

The developer of a $572 million Major League Soccer stadium and mixed-use center in Collinsville said a similar idea brought before Richmond Heights, Mo.

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Richmond Park, St. Patrick's Home Ground by Joseph Millar Inchicore is not a very nice place. A suburb of Ireland's capital, it enjoys none of the bustle of the city centre, five kilometres east,...

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Former Drury standout Cody Reinberg is featured in the Patriot News

When Cody Reinberg arrived at preseason training camp in mid-March, he was no different than any of the other first-year players the Harrisburg City Islanders have thoroughly checked out during their tremendously efficient six-year run in the USL Second Division.

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Timbers defender Cameron Knowles has surgery on broken leg, out for season The Oregonian
Friday, August 14
Minnesota Thunder 1 - 0 Miami FC Blues
Blues splutter on offense Miami Herald
Saturday, August 15
Portland Timbers 4 - 1 Rochester Rhinos
(Timbers' 22nd straight game without defeat)
Portland routs Rhinos Rochester Democrat and Chronicle
Pore, Keita help Timbers keep streak alive The Oregonian
Montreal Impact 0 - 1 Puerto Rico Islanders
Krause scores in 37th as Islanders win 1-0 over visiting Impact The Canadian Press
Carolina RailHawks 0 - 0 Vancouver Whitecaps
Whitecaps and RailHawks fail to disturb the net Vancouver Sun
Western Mass Pioneers 0 - 3 Charlotte Eagles
Charlotte in playoffs against Maryland Charlotte Observer
Wilmington Hammerheads 2 - 2 Richmond Kickers
Kickers settle for tie with Wilmington Richmond Times-Dispatch
Crystal Palace Baltimore 0 - 1 Pittsburgh Riverhounds
Palace falls 1-0 to Pittsburgh in regular season finale The Examiner
Sunday, August 16
Minnesota Thunder 2 - 2 Austin Aztex
Aztex lose lead, settle for tie with Minnesota Austin American-Statesman Click to continue reading...

Tuesday, August 11
Cleveland City Stars 1:4 Charleston Battery
Cleveland Rocked Charleston Post and Courier
Wednesday, August 12
Portland Timbers 1:0 Montreal Impact
Streaking Timbers fall on Impact Ottawa Citizen
Timbers' unbeaten streak at 21 games The Oregonian
Real Maryland Monarchs 0 - 2 Wilmington Hammerheads
Victory means finale at Richmond for first place StarNewsOnline. Click to continue reading...

Given a couple extra days rest after their Europa Cup encounter, St. Patrick's welcomed fellow Dubliners Bohemians to Richmond Park and the Bohs came out on top beating their hosts 2-0, thanks to Ken Oman's head. Click to continue reading...

Rendering of the proposed Richmond Heights Stadium.
For comparison.....
Proposed Collinsville Stadium

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Friday, July 31
Vancouver Whitecaps 3:1 Rochester Rhinos
Marlon James scores two goals as Whitecaps win 3-1 over Rhinos The Canadian Press
Whitecaps top Rhinos 3-1 with two-goal effort from James Vancouver Sun
Rhinos swamped by Whitecaps Rochester Democrat and Chronicle
Saturday, August 1
Vancouver Whitecaps o:0 Cleveland City Stars
Road weary Whitecaps fit to be tied The Globe and Mail
Austin Aztex 0:3 Carolina RailHawks
RailHawks burn Aztex with balanced attack The News & Observer
Aztex fall to Carolina Austin American-Statesman
Montreal Impact 1:1 Miami FC Blues
Mauro Biello scores as Montreal Impact draw Miami FC 1-1 The Canadian Press
Impact surrender late goal The Globe and Mail
Marcina saves the day; playoffs still in sight for Miami FC Miami Herald
Portland Timbers 1:1 Minnesota Thunder
Timbers' record unbeaten streak up to 18 games The Oregonian
Saturday, August 1
Charlotte Eagles 1:1 Bermuda Hogges
Real Maryland Monarchs 0:1 Richmond Kickers
Kicker win, stay tied for first Richmond Times-Dispatch
Wilmington Hammerheads 2:0 Pittsburgh Riverhounds
Sunday, August 2
Harrisburg City Islanders 0:0 Real Maryland Monarchs
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Charleston Battery 1:1 Rochester Rhinos
Charleston ties Rochester, in sole possession of first Charleston Post and Courier
Rhinos record third straight tie Richmond Democrat and Chronicle
Austin Aztex 0:1 Minnesota Thunder
Thunder Outlast Austin Aztex 1-0 mnthunder.com
Richmond Kickers 2:1 Crystal Palace Baltimore
Kickers collect road win at Crystal Palace Baltimore Richmond Times-Dispatch
Palace's playoff hopes dwindle with 2-1 defeat to Richmond Examiner. Click to continue reading...

So Melbourne will have a second team in the 2010-11 season. A local derby will have many Victory fans excited but can a second team survive in the long term? I think so but it will be a bumpy ride.
Since the Peter Sidwell backed bid was officially confirmed as the 11th A-league licence there has been a lot of discussion in football circles around where their members will come from. Click to continue reading...

When: Today 4pm
Where: Hellwig Memorial Field, Manassas VA
With Saturday's 4-0 victory over Richmond Kickers Destiny, Tampa Bay Hellenic (8-1-2) has assured itself of a playoff spot. The match featured four second-half goals from Hellenic including a brace from Rachel Fell, Stacy Bishop's second goal in as many games, and a score from Jasmine Johnson. Click to continue reading...

Puerto Rico Islanders 0:0 Rochester Rhinos
Rhinos pressed in draw with Puerto Rico Rochester Democrat and Chronicle
Carolina RailHawks 1:0 Charleston Battery
Battery Stumbles Charleston Post and Courier
Montreal Impact 0:3 Minnesota Thunder
Montreal Impact fall 3-0 to Minnesota Thunder in USL action The Canadian Press
Portland Timbers 2-1 Austin Aztex
Timbers beat Austin 2-1 on Claesson's late goat OregonLive. Click to continue reading...

When: Today 2pm
Where: University of Richmond Stadium
Tampa Bay Hellenic secured a 2-1 win over the Hampton Roads Piranhas on Friday night to put a W League playoff spot well within their reach. A goal from Stacy Bishop and a Piranhas own goal were enough for Hellenic to take the vital three points in a match where they were uncharacteristically out shot. Click to continue reading...

When: Tonight 8pm
Where: Virginia Beach Sportsplex
Next time you hear a high-paid Premiership player or maybe a MLS coach complaining about fixture congestion, know that they have no idea what they are talking about. Click to continue reading...

When: Tonight 7pm
Where: Ed Radice Park, Tampa
The Tampa Bay Hellenic (5-1-2) are looking for their fourth straight win tonight when they take on struggling Richmond (1-7-1). The two clubs couldn't be more different. The Kickers finally secured their first win of the season after coming up empty in their first eight matches. Click to continue reading...

When Matt Giteau signed for the Brumbies their was an outpouring of sorts from the Canberra Rugby fan base, Ben Cousins in AFL joining Richmond had an impressive turnout but 50,000 turning out to see Kaka as he arrives at the Bernabau outdid them all. Click to continue reading...

The Colorado Rapids have loaned three players to USL clubs.

Goalkeeper Steward Ceus has gone to the Charlotte Eagles of the Second Division for the remainder of the season. Ceus made his debut for the Eagles on June 20 in a 2-2 draw with Richmond.

Defender Ty Harden will join the First Division's Rochester Rhinos until July 25.

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Austin Aztex 2:2 Cleveland City Stars
Aztex settle for draw as Cleveland scores late Austin American-Statesman
Puerto Rico Islanders 2:1 Carolina RailHawks
RailHawks fall is Islanders The News & Observer
Puerto Rico 2, Carolina 1 RailHawks Report
Rochester Rhinos 2:1 Minnesota Thunder
Rochester Rhinos hang on to edge Minnesota Rochester Democrat & Chronicle
Harrisburg City Islanders 0 - 0 Charlotte Eagles
Eagles don't win or lose at home Charlotte Observer
Richmond Kickers 2 - 1 Pittsburgh Riverhounds
Delicate scores twice as Kickers trip Pittsburgh Richmond Times-Dispatch
Harrisburg City Islanders 2 - 3 Wilmington Hammerheads
Hammerheads knock off league-leading City Islanders StarNews Online
Islanders continue to struggle on the road PennLive
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Vancouver Whitecaps 1:2 Montreal Impact
Impact rebound from TFC loss by beating Whitecaps The Globe and Mail
Impact bounces back from humiliation Montreal Gazette
Montreal Impact continues to frustrate Vancouver Whitecaps with 2-1 win Vancouver Sun
Miami FC Blues 1:0 Cleveland City Stars
Miami FC tops Cleveland City Miami Herald
Charleston Battery 0:1 Puerto Rico Islanders
Islanders hand Battery second straight defeat Charlston Post and Courier
Battery lose second straight in Puerto Rico The Digitel
Richmond Kickers 2 :2 Charlotte Eagles
Eagles rally to tie Kickers Richmond Times-Dispatch
USL Eagles OK with tie against Richmond Charlotte Observer
Real Maryland Monarchs 0 - 4 Harrisburg City Islanders
Shipalane fuels Islanders PennLive. Click to continue reading...

Orange County 2 - Sonoma County 5 Carolina 2 - Richmond 1 Western Mass Pioneers 3 - Emigrantes Das Ilhas 2 Wilmington 2 - Charlotte 0 Rochester 1 - Pittsburgh 1 (Rochester 4-2 on penalties) Cleveland 3 - St. Louis Lions 0 Chicago Fire (PDL) 3 - Bavarian 1 Harrisburg 4 - Reading 1 Minnesota 3 - Nebraska 402 1 Charleston 2 - Atlanta FC 0 Miami 2 - Lynch's FC 1 Austin 2 -. Click to continue reading...

Ryan Guy's second half goal catapulted St. Patrick's to a resounding victory over FAI League of Ireland leaders Bohemians on Friday at Richmond Park in Dublin. Click to continue reading...