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...

STARTERS
As we approach the final round of the regular season in MLS 7 teams are fighting for the remaining 3 playoff spots. Columbus, Houston, Los Angeles, Chivas USA & Seattle are all in, while only New York, San Jose & Kansas City are out. The list of scenarios for the seven teams still battling is endless. Click to continue reading...

First off here's a nice interview with Pia Sundhage about her focus in coaching, and her preparation with the USWNT for facing Germany on 10/29/09.

On the Fantasy Football front, Flying Pigs and Sir Hits Alot are tied heading into tonight's game ... where Flying Pigs still have a player left.

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First off, I had a great day at Coolidge Corner celebrating my friend PB's birthday, seeing a nice-but-ultimately-unremarkable movie (Radio Cape Cod), doing some shopping, and having dinner at Zaftig's. Over dinner, we wondered about what had become of Craig Benson - the Dubya-esque ex-Gov of NH. Turns out he's a Seacoast supporter [. Click to continue reading...