It seemed astonishing when Mo Johnston recently claimed to be shocked by the level of criticism that he was receiving after TFC's recent failure. Was the wily Glaswegian watching the same team the supporters were? Why the shock on Mo's part?
It should be no surprise however when you look at the acceptance of mediocrity that comes from places higher in the organization. Click to continue reading...

It's three games in nine days for Chivas USA to end the season.

Sacha Kljestan tweets at 12:15 p.m. that he's putting his brother to work, BTW: Chillin on the couch watching soccer.. my usual game day routine... gordon is cooking breakfast

I'll blog from the game tonight.

Meanwhile, the Galaxy is already making post-season plans for the third consecutive year to wring the maximum amount of cash out out of David Beckham before he takes off to Italy.

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TORONTO - There is no time to dwell, on a rebuilding project that went awry, as Pistolas FC begin looking forward to 2010.
Following their semi final defeat to Inter Selects on Sunday, Director Davidinho and Senior Advisor Ivano the Raging Bull, met with President and CEO Romerinho to discuss the organization, the roster, and the new direction the team looks to take on. Click to continue reading...

As promised...U.S. highlightsMexico-Costa Rica highlightsOguchi Onyewu talks to CNN about his move to AC Milan.Embedded video from CNN VideoBrad Friedel discusses Aston Villa's summer roster changes.- Greg Seltzer Click to continue reading...

or...
or still holes to fill and mountains to climb
This game had a sour sting to it. Perhaps a sobering wake-up call that Chicago (and New England ??) are still teams to beat in the East. I have been hoping that the mythical signings to come in the summer will still arrive. Click to continue reading...

TORONTO - This years 4th season of the MSC League already is shaping up to be the best season ever, and shows great promise for 2010 and following years.
Having been able to grow and solidify 18 teams through expansion, the league looks stronger than ever and poised for a a solid 2010 year, where it may be able to feature a two-tiered league based on this years standings, whereby the bottom 3 of teams in the first division in 2010 get relegated to the 2nd division, and the top 3 teams of division 2 get promoted. Click to continue reading...

MARKHAM - With only one week now before Pistolas FC hit the field, a sense of excitement and nervousness has set in, as pressure already begins to build and fill leading up to match one.
After many offseason roster changes and signings, no one feels more pressure than the newbies joining the team. Click to continue reading...

Sigh.

We all knew this was coming, right?

I've been expecting this days with about the same emotions I felt when I was getting ready to get my wisdom teeth out. It had to be done, it was going to hurt, and I'd probably feel better once I recovered.

According to SoccerInsider, who know all, Abel Xavier has been cut.

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