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Season Recap: DC United

WVHooligan 04 November @ 04:43 PM EST

2009 was a rough season for Ben Olsen and DC United. (Getty Images)

We knew going into 2009 that the calendar for DC United could be a fairly packed one. Possibly Champions League matches, US Open Cup title to defend, summer friendlies, and of course the regular season slate. It turned out to be just the case as DC United played a schedule so packed this year it definitely raised some eyebrows about how little depth MLS clubs really do have.

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College Players To Watch For 2010 Draft (Round 2)

WVHooligan 29 October @ 04:08 PM EST

Andre Akpan could be a beast on the next level. (Harvard photos)

Last week I threw out some names that you may have already heard in line for next year's MLS SuperDraft and I am back today with a few more. I hope to start making this list at least a twice a month deal up until the draft in January.

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SBI's 2009 MLS Defender of the Year: Geoff Cameron

Soccer By Ives 29 October @ 09:15 AM EST

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There aren't many players in MLS more versatile than Geoff Cameron, and this year, there were no defenders who were better.

When Houston's defense reached a critical moment of transition, Dynamo head coach Dom Kinnear turned to Cameron to help anchor the back-line early in the season and all Cameron did was respond with dominant form few could have expected from the 2008 Rookie of the Year candidate.

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SBI's 2009 MLS Defender of the Year: Geoff Cameron

Soccer By Ives 29 October @ 09:15 AM EST

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There aren't many players in MLS more versatile than Geoff Cameron, and this year, there were no defenders who were better.

When Houston's defense reached a critical moment of transition, Dynamo head coach Dom Kinnear turned to Cameron to help anchor the back-line early in the season and all Cameron did was respond with dominant form few could have expected from the 2008 Rookie of the Year candidate.

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SBI's 2009 MLS Rookie of the Year: Omar Gonzalez

Soccer By Ives 28 October @ 03:30 PM EST


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Being the top rookie in any MLS rookie class is an accomplishment, but being the best rookie in arguably the strongest rookie class in league history makes the 2009 MLS Rookie of the Year award more special than most.

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SBI's 2009 MLS Rookie of the Year: Omar Gonzalez

Soccer By Ives 28 October @ 03:30 PM EST


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Being the top rookie in any MLS rookie class is an accomplishment, but being the best rookie in arguably the strongest rookie class in league history makes the 2009 MLS Rookie of the Year award more special than most.

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Zakuani – 1st year learnings, Playoff preview

Sounder at Heart - Soccer From the Heart of the Sound 26 October @ 06:57 PM EST
I haven't done interviews for a while. My full time job had been at its peak, but now with a slight tailing off and the Sounders in the Playoffs I hope to get you a few interviews. First up is Steve Zakuani. Rookie of the Year candidate, fan favorite and a threat along that [...] Click to continue reading...

Red Bulls Give Team Awards – And So Do I

The Offside - NY Red Bulls 26 October @ 05:08 PM EST

Alrighty ladies and gents, while some may be writing about postseason plans with passionate pride, I will be doing my darndest to keep things interesting around here till March of 2010. And when a team isn't in the playoffs (holla TFC, and San Jose!), the front office has to do the same.

It is in that vane that the Red Bulls announced their awards for team MVP, Defender of the Year, Newcomer of the Year, Rookie of the Year and Fan of the Year.

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WVH 2009 Season Awards

WVHooligan 26 October @ 01:50 PM EST

The regular season is done, over, finished or whatever other adjective you want to use. For the second straight season WVH got to participate in the league's media vote for the season awards. Voting is now over and I felt it was time to share my votes with you all.

I'll have to admit some awards were tougher to vote on than others but I tried to span the entire season's body of work as much as I could for these awards.

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The 2009 MLS Awards: SBI Reader Selections

Soccer By Ives 26 October @ 10:12 AM EST

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Now that the 2009 MLS regular season is over, it is time to start thinking about the end-of-year league awards.

Last week, SBI had readers vote on all the major awards, and while there weren't any shocking choices, there was some interesting voting breakdowns.

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The 2009 MLS Awards: SBI Reader Selections

Soccer By Ives 26 October @ 10:12 AM EST

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Now that the 2009 MLS regular season is over, it is time to start thinking about the end-of-year league awards.

Last week, SBI had readers vote on all the major awards, and while there weren't any shocking choices, there was some interesting voting breakdowns.

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Who is your 2009 MLS Rookie of the Year?

Soccer By Ives 22 October @ 11:15 AM EST

It's been a fabulous season for rookies in MLS. All across the league, rookies have peppered starting lineups, as the 2009 draft yielded one of the best returns ever.

As a result, narrowing the candidates is a tough call. Two rookies in D.C., Rodney Wallace and Chris Pontius, started almost every single game for United, and Pontius showed his class with a couple of spectacular goals this season.

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Who is your 2009 MLS Rookie of the Year?

Soccer By Ives 22 October @ 11:15 AM EST

It's been a fabulous season for rookies in MLS. All across the league, rookies have peppered starting lineups, as the 2009 draft yielded one of the best returns ever.

As a result, narrowing the candidates is a tough call. Two rookies in D.C., Rodney Wallace and Chris Pontius, started almost every single game for United, and Pontius showed his class with a couple of spectacular goals this season.

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Montreal Take First Leg of Home and Away USL-1 Championship Series

Inside Minnesota Soccer | Inside Minnesota Soccer - Uniting Soccer Fans in the S 11 October @ 02:31 PM EST

Montreal 3-2 Vancouver

It was a high scoring affair at Swangard Stadium in Vancouver, Canada. While most US soccer fans had en eye on the their National team, hoping they would qualify for the 2010 World Cup, our northern neighbors were watching carefully in an all Canadian USL-1 final.

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Montreal Take First Leg of Home and Away USL-1 Championship Series

Inside Minnesota Soccer | Inside Minnesota Soccer - Uniting Soccer Fans in the S 11 October @ 02:31 PM EST

Montreal 3-2 Vancouver

It was a high scoring affair at Swangard Stadium in Vancouver, Canada. While most US soccer fans had en eye on the their National team, hoping they would qualify for the 2010 World Cup, our northern neighbors were watching carefully in an all Canadian USL-1 final.

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Evening Links and Thoughts: Rookies Watch

WVHooligan 09 October @ 06:15 PM EST

Darrius Barnes is currently leading the way for the rookies. (Getty Images)

Its finally Friday, though I will admit this week has flown by for me due to it being a four-day work week and things being fairly steady on both the regular job front and this place. I had planned to do more than what had been posted today but I blame the weird rainy weather here in Dallas for me not getting around to some of it.

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PFC On Verge of Toronto-Mississauga Cup

Pistolas F.C. 09 October @ 09:17 AM EST
TORONTO - PistolasFC.com is thrilled to report that the team is on the verge of entering the Toronto-Mississauga Cup put on by the Soccer Resort.com.
The tournament, which runs all day Saturday October 24th, 2009, boasts competition from around the world, including the US and local teams as well
The roster features 2 time MVP Mark Cinerari, All-Time Single Season Goalscoring Record Holder and Rookie of the Year Rob Pikula, and newcomer and MSL's 2009 League Leading Scorer Harry K. Click to continue reading...

PFC 2K9 Bash: "She's Fresh"

Pistolas F.C. 05 October @ 09:21 PM EST

*written by Player / Director Davidinho*
VAUGHAN - Pistolas F.C. welcomed all players yesterday for a year-end banquet to cap off the 2009 season.

For those in attendance, the players were treated to food, drink and a flurry of sporting activity.

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Minnesota Thunder’s Ricardo Sanchez Named to USL-1 All-League First Team

Inside Minnesota Soccer | Inside Minnesota Soccer - Uniting Soccer Fans in the S 30 September @ 05:15 PM EST

The United Soccer League announced on Wednesday that Minnesota Thunder's Ricardo Sanchez was picked as a midfielder to the All-League First Team.

The USL First Division's 2009 All-League First Team, honoring the top 11 players of the season, is voted on by the league's coaches and general managers.

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Minnesota Thunder’s Ricardo Sanchez Named to USL-1 All-League First Team

Inside Minnesota Soccer | Inside Minnesota Soccer - Uniting Soccer Fans in the S 30 September @ 05:15 PM EST

The United Soccer League announced on Wednesday that Minnesota Thunder's Ricardo Sanchez was picked as a midfielder to the All-League First Team.

The USL First Division's 2009 All-League First Team, honoring the top 11 players of the season, is voted on by the league's coaches and general managers.

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DC United…what now?

That Soccer Guy 29 September @ 09:14 AM EST

As some have heard at this point, Josh Wicks is going to be out 4-6 weeks because of a dislocated shoulder and torn MCL. Milos Kocic is the next in line for goalkeeper. Bill Hamid is not available for league matches, only CONCACAF Champions League.

With Kocic in goal, how does DC work with this?

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Rookie of the Year

Pistolas F.C. 28 September @ 11:05 PM EST
TORONTO - Entering this season there were plenty of prospects - rookies - new to Pistolas FC and looking to make their mark. Some big expectations were expected from them all.
Earlier in the season, a poll was held where fans voted on who they thought felt the most of this pressure. Between Eckleton's brother Sam, former high school star Frank, MSL Superdraft picks Stefan and Conrad, former Celtic FC player Jules, former CFL player Rob Pikula, and rugby playing Colin, there were 7 rookies in total; only one can win. Click to continue reading...

Ralston done for the season

Against The Run Of Play 28 September @ 01:34 PM EST
Former Mutiny star, Steve Ralston, tore the ACL in his right knee in the New England Revs' Saturday loss to Seattle Sounders. The Revolution captain holds the MLS records for career games played and career assists.
Ralston played twenty matches this season and scored seven goals and seven assists for the Revs, second only to Shalrie Joseph. Click to continue reading...

Benny Award 3: The Convey

DCUMD 27 September @ 03:27 PM EST
By definition, the Convey Award goes to DC United's rookie of the year. The award's namesake is Bobby Convey, who coincidentally is on the other side today. Convey was very promising in his short time here in DC, and started 18 matches his rookie season, which sounded like a lot until this year.
Last year's Convey Award went to Ryan Cordeiro with a huge 76% margin. Click to continue reading...

Galaxy Standing Fast

Soccer Tickets Online 23 September @ 02:41 PM EST

The LA Galaxy have reason to be upbeat and concerned. Â They are playing pretty well, but they are not remaining consistent as some thought they would (with vets like Donovan and Beckham and reigning Rookie of the Year Franklin.)

In a blowout loss to Dallas on the 12th the Galaxy allowed a pretty mediocre team to get under their skin and attack them at will.

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LA Galaxy 2 – Toronto FC 0 Some Random Thoughts From the HDC

Major League Soccer Talk 20 September @ 03:08 AM EST

Kartik was right.   There was a buzz about this game – two solid, mature teams with something to prove. In the end, the Galaxy went out deserved winners. Some thoughts...

Welcome back Sean Franklin. When 2008 Rookie of the Year Franklin tore his hamstring in mid May, Galaxy fans saw disaster.

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This Weekend's College Soccer Matchups

Soccer By Ives 11 September @ 12:52 PM EST

By TRAVIS CLARK

In an attempt to increase the following and coverage of men's collegiate soccer -- the biggest producer of MLS talent to this point -- welcome to a new series on the Division I game. Nearly all the prominent MLSÂ rookies in 2009 came after a successful stint in the collegiate ranks, with Akron, Maryland, UCSB, and Wake Forest produced some of the best rookies this season.

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This Weekend's College Soccer Matchups

Soccer By Ives 11 September @ 12:52 PM EST

By TRAVIS CLARK

In an attempt to increase the following and coverage of men's collegiate soccer -- the biggest producer of MLS talent to this point -- welcome to a new series on the Division I game. Nearly all of the prominent MLSÂ rookies in 2009 came to MLS after a successful stint in the collegiate ranks, with Akron, Maryland, UCSB, and Wake Forest producing some of the best rookies this season.

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Who is leading the MLS rookie of the year race?

Soccer By Ives 03 September @ 11:54 AM EST

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As we hit the three-quarter mark in the current MLS season, the race for MLS rookie of the year honors is still too close to call.

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Who is leading the MLS rookie of the year race?

Soccer By Ives 03 September @ 11:54 AM EST

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As we hit the three-quarter mark in the current MLS season, the race for MLS rookie of the year honors is still too close to call.

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Steve Ralston helps quiet the Quakes

Against The Run Of Play 30 August @ 12:39 PM EST
When a soccer player turns thirty-five, it is generally considered that his best days are behind him. There are exceptions to the rule and Steve Ralston [left] would be one of them. His goal in Saturday's match that helped the New England Revolution beat the San Jose Earthquakes 2-1 is his seventh of the MLS season. Click to continue reading...

Evening Links and Thoughts: Rookie Talk

WVHooligan 28 August @ 06:45 PM EST

Steve Zakuani makes a strong case for ROY. (Getty Images)

Last night in the links and thoughts we discussed the MVP race that is heating up, tonight we shall take a look into an even tougher Rookie of the Year race. We all know how deep this year's rookie class is and right now we could make a serious case for about five or six guys.

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Kickin' It With Big Al Hopkins

The Offside Rules 26 August @ 05:07 PM EST
Allen runs down the Rookie of the Year candidates; the smart money is on Pontius or Zakuani. Click to continue reading...

Poll Result

Against The Run Of Play 12 August @ 08:43 PM EST
Our first ever poll question was who was the best player to ever suit up for the Mutiny. The overwhelming winner was Carlos Valderrama [right in that sweet Kappa bicycle jersey] with 73% of the vote. El Pibe is in my opinion one of the best play makers to ever play in MLS.
He was one of those special players that only comes around once in a generation or so in a country. Click to continue reading...

WVH Awards Watch Lists

WVHooligan 29 July @ 01:40 PM EST

With today being the league's All-Star game it just felt right to go into some award talk. Most of the awards feel like they are going to be decided very late in the year this season. A lot of names in the running for things like the MVP race and the rookie of the year race. Only the comeback award feels like it is all but given out to Chivas keeper Zach Thornton.

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