Jozy Altidore was excluded from the Hull City game with no explanation for his
absence to be found. But the young lass loves his social networking sites, so the mystery didn't
take very long to figure out. While Hull was already playing, Jozy sent his fans a little tweet to
explain what had happened:
"Apologize to the all of you.
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The Offside 22 October @ 08:00 PM EST
Who's got the freshest ink? Footballers love their ink. We love looking at the ink of footballers.
Some of us more than others. Much of this has to do with a delve into the mind of an athlete, a
demographic not to be confused with a Nobel recipient roll call. For example, which footballer
needs a [.
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It has finally come to pass. Juan Carlos Osorio has resigned as Head Coach of
the New York Red Bulls after accumulating one of the worst single season records in MLS history,
culminating with an embarrassing loss to the lowly W Connection in the CONCACAF Champions League
competition.
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Cracking stuff. Good performances all round, three well-deserved points in the bag, lots of
wholesome goodness to report – all in all a most pleasant jamboree in the sun.
Top Marks For Hunger and Intent
Lighting a pipe, contentedly sipping on a bourbon and stepping back to deliver verdicts on the
game as a whole, we at AANP Towers have been murmuring appreciatively at the general mentality of
the Tottenham team today.
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He is one goal from tying the Red Bulls all time regular season scoring record. He is the owner
of the best goals to games ratio of any long term player in franchise history. He practically took
the team on his back last season and dragged them just shy of the finishing line in the MLS Cup. To
say that Angel will rank as one of the greatest Metro Bulls ever is an understatement.
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RBR reports on the signing of Austrian Left Wing Prospect Ernst Obsters signing
with the Red Bulls (and it isn't the Austrian team this time!). Though there are conflicting
reports, he has actually signed on to the team, and is not on loan from RB Salzburg.
Obster has been linked to a move here sporadically since last year.
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That was Juan Carlos Osorio after the FC Dallas game, and by all accounts, it
looks like he had more on his mind than yet another loss.
Maybe this weeks summit in Austria is what weighed so heavily on him.
SBI reports Jeff Agoos and Erik Stover have been summoned to Austria to meet
with Red Bull brass to explain the mess that has been the 2009 season.
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The story goes something like this:
Dave Van den Bergh was never going to be a Red Bull, due to some family issues
he was having. Dallas, Texas is the home of his wifes family and friends, and so, the issue seemed
logical; no matter what Red Bull could do, DvB was as good as gone at the conclusion of the 2008
campaign.
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We've been working on ColoradoSoccerNow.com for three solid months, and we've built up a pretty
good following so far.
On Monday, we added readers in three countries: Finland, Turkey and the Dominican Republic.
So for this week's edition of The Tuesday List, we present a roll call of all of the nations to
have visited our Web site in this short period:
United States
Canada
United Kingdom
Ireland
France
Germany
Slovenia
Czech Republic
Pakistan
Puerto Rico
Russia
Italy
Spain
Brazil
Switzerland
Japan
Argentina
Mexico
Israel
Greece
China
Costa Rica
Denmark
India
Iceland
U.
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It's the final original episode of the season and there's a lot of business to be taken care of -
but not before a heartfelt plea by The Boy for a certain bubba-sucking Argentinian's future. A plea
for the GDP of a small country, but one which still pales to most church telethons. Roll call takes
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The H List 08 May @ 12:40 AM EST
1. Opposition
This weekend the hallowed plains of Upton Park shall play host to Liverpool, erstwhile kings of
English football, but for so long reduced to also-rans.
This season Liverpool have managed to construct a sturdier title challenge, altogether more
robust than in recent years where they have petered out by January.
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(Attention SBI Readers, this is a re-posting of a Reader Roll Call we started back in
March. We are looking to fill out the group sample size for our demographic breakdown of the SBI
Mafia. If you already included your information back in March, you don't have to do so again. If
you missed the Roll Call in March, please continue reading.
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(Attention SBI Readers, this is a re-posting of a Reader Roll Call we started back in
March. We are looking to fill out the group sample size for our demographic breakdown of the SBI
Mafia. If you already included your information back in March, you don't have to do so again. If
you missed the Roll Call in March, please continue reading.
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Don't expect any big names for tonights game folks (not like it matters since it won't be
televised). The struggling Red Bulls are taking on an equally inept San Jose side, as both teams
hope to find a silver lining in this mire of frustration.
With both clubs primarily focused on righting the ship late into the season, the big guns should
be getting a rest, and some bench players will have the opportunity to see the pitch and possibly
compete for starting minutes in the process.
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Reporters yesterday were able to "ask the question of the week," getting a few words in with Don
Garber about the rumors of a potential sale of the team by Red Bull.
From Big Apple Soccer:
"This isn't even a story," Garber said. "It's not for sale. It's one of those things that comes
out; some guy in his pajamas sitting in his kitchen and says 'What kind of story can I write before
they have a big announcement?
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I had a few e-mails on the topic of "The Rumor." For those living in a cave, Metrofanatic has
posted up a rumor, where one of their most infallible sources is claiming Red Bull has the team on
the market. The rumor specifically charges Red Bull with wanting to sell the team but keep the
property at Red Bull Arena, and charge the prospective owner for its usage.
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First off, I have to acknowledge how much cooler it sounds to put a compilation of news stories
up on a post and call them a "Link Dump" and not "All the Bull." I have a lot
to learn . . . .
This week, I am "dumping" a lot of stuff on ya'. So get your "open new tab"
buttons ready! Links galore are coming your way!
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Do you want a resume you can really sink your teeth into?
How about a starting central defender for a former La Liga side? How about a veteran of
Real Madrid and FC Barcelona? How about a defender that has been a part of La Liga
Championship teams!?
Meet Albert Celades, central midfielder, formerly of Real Zaragoza.
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Before I attempt writing this post, I am going to have to break out my keys and dip into my
military arsenal to prepare for the ensuing onslaught . . . .
- Life Vest? Check. Hey, you may want to drown me.
- Bullet proof vest? Check. Because bullets are everywhere in Jersey and New York.
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Carlos Mendes resigned yesterday with the Red Bulls, and it is a good thing; he
is a veteran of the team, who has become an all purpose defensive styled player, solid on the ball
and a definite boost to the Bulls depth. Yup. I'm with it.
With Mendes secured into the fold, the Bulls have added to their CB options, which also include
Kevin Goldthwaite, Andrew Boyens and Mike Petke.
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As Ives so eloquently detailed, Van Den Bergh's salary was partially paid for
by the KC Wizards since the time he was traded over in 2006. If the Bulls are to re-sign Van Den
Bergh, they must pay the full salary, which would equal to roughly a 110k hit on the salary cap.
With the cap as constrictive as it is, a 100k salary cap investment can be the difference between a
quality player and a risky one.
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The Seattle Sounders braved the dark dredges of the USL waters and have begun plucking MLS
talent like vultures on a carcass. In an odd twist, the Red Bulls loss in Jeff Parke, though
sentimental, was also inevitable and costless.
And in a move that can be best described as giving the Red Bull fans a big fat hug after taking
a couple of emotional beatings, Mike Petke will be making his return to New York
for the 2009 season (as reported by SBI)!
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As the starting lineup for the first leg of this home and home series was announced, it seemed
that the omissions were louder than the stadiums speakers. Juan Pietravallo, Gabriel
Cichero and Jorge Rojas all rode the bench in a crucial playoff showdown. But put it into
context; these are the show pieces of the Coaches midseason signings.
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Hey everyone. I am back.
There has been some construction in my office that forced me off the internet for nearly four
days. I never knew technology could cause withdrawals . . . . but here I am, back to the old
bloggeroo.
And here is some stuff I've missed (and maybe you have too) this week:
+ As some of you already know, Gabe Cichero and Jorge Rojas won't be there for
the leagues induction of RSL's new soccer specific stadium.
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Just when you thought the league turned the corner on ridiculous rules and regulations, we get
this - MLS has blocked Red Bulls transfer of Atlanta Silverback standout, Kanji.
Grandfathering Carlos Ruiz is fine.
Grandfathering Landon Donovan? No problem Beckha .
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Anfield Talk 02 August @ 11:57 PM EST
Liverpool's roll-call of magnificent number sevens includes legends like Kevin Keegan, Kenny
Dalglish and Peter Beardsley - and Robbie Keane is determined to add his name to that list.
Ever since Keegan arrived at Anfield in the 1970s, Liverpool have enjoyed their most successful
periods when the number seven shirt has been filled by a dynamic playmaker capable of raising the
team's play to a higher level.
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Questions abound regarding that Reyna DP slot. Do we own it? Will we use
it?
Ives is clarifying things, as always. The Bulls won't be using the DP slot this season - mainly
due to salary cap constraints. But they plan on using it on a marquee player for the opening of
Harrison next summer.
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Bobby Abreu and Jorge Rojas. Together.
Had they known I was at the Stadium too, they would have definitely called me over. For sure.
Right?
In hard news, they are reporting that, if all goes well, Rojas should be training with the team
next week, and is aiming at a Los Angeles debut.
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News out of Central America is that Jeff Agoos has sent out the paperwork to
Arsenal and Motagua of Honduras, offering both young striker Georgie Welcome, and
his cousin, Shannel Welcome, a five day trial with the Red Bulls.
Georgie Welcome is a youth prospect hero for the Honduran side.
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So many have had their chance to claim a starting spot with this years squad and have fallen
well short. Injuries and mishaps have been abundant, creating potential opportunities everywhere.
Believe me, with the present state of affairs, Coach Osorio would have welcomed a
fired up bench warmer who shows a bit of class and touch on the pitch, taking a starting spot
unexpectedly.
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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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With a smiling face and a crowd of fans, El Zurdo Rojas not only confirmed the rumors, but took
it all a step forward - he announced his arrival as a Red Bull.
Just as we have been speculating all week about the status of Rojas, reading reports from South
America claiming he was signed while this side of the Americas has kept quiet, we run into
this.
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Take three Major League Soccer rookies, and force them to live in a house, where they stop being
polite - and start getting real!
Real Life - Secaucus - Only on Red Bulls Reader!
Pretty cool stuff actually. Danleigh Borman, Luke Sassano and David Roth show
us what the life of a rookie can be all about (and boy, am I ever happy that my modest apartment is
better than a pro players hole in the wall).
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The derby is back!
Red Bulls face DC United this week, in what is always a highly contested and battled game
(Saturday 7:30 on MSG and HDnet).
Unfortunately, we are limping into the Lions Den, and the scent of blood is definitely in the
air. Claudio Reyna is still injured.
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