This photo of the Moc Moc trio is clearly missing
Puyol- except Cesc Fabregas and Gerard Pique are
making a different type of toast that doesn't involve their Mop Haired amic! They're both
celebrating their reunion and return from the Premier League to
Barcelona.
Fans of the New England Patriots can't be feeling too happy right now. Tom Brady, the Patriots
franchise quarterback, has a shoulder injury that was serious enough to warrant a shoulder X-ray.
Brady also sat out practice on Thursday.
The good news for the Patriots and their quarterback is that Brady's injury isn't considered
serious.
With the Super Draft a little over a month away, it's time to start getting familiar with some
of the prospects that will be available for selection. Every few days or so leading up to the draft
we will be providing player profiles to give you some insight into each prospect. These previews
will obviously have a Revolution-centric theme and feel to them, and we'll be looking at players
that we feel will be a proper fit for the organization going forward.
Injuries have destroyed the Houston Texans. However, the Texans just keep on winning. With Matt
Schaub out for the season with a foot injury and Matt Leinart possibly out for the season with a
shoulder injury, the Texans beat the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday by a final score of 20-13.
Matt Leinart's injury occurred in the second quarter.
Matt Leinart just can't catch a break. After sitting on the bench for two years, the former
Heisman Trophy winner out of USC was finally starting a game in the NFL again. However, in the
first half of the game between the Houston Texans and the Jacksonville Jaguars, Matt Leinart hurt
his shoulder and was ruled out.
The Colorado Rapids' uphill battle in the Eastern Conference Semifinals just got tougher.
Kosuke Kimura, Drew Moor and Caleb Folan are all expected to miss extended time after picking up
injuries in the first leg of the home-and-home series against Sporting Kansas City, the Rapids
announced Monday.
AP photo
By JOSE M. ROMERO
Good thing for the Seattle Sounders that they started off CONCACAF Champions League group play
with a bang, because they ended it with a whimper.
Arsenal goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny admits that an opportunity to join reigning European
champions FC Barcelona at a later stage of his career will be too tempting to turn down.
The 21-year old Szczesny rose to prominence for the Gunners when Polish compatriot Lukasz
Fabianski was sidelined by a shoulder injury in the middle of last season.
Who said kickers aren't real football players. On Monday Night Football, the Dallas Cowboys won
thanks to their sure-footed kicker. Dan Bailey was 6-for-6 on field goals to lift the Cowboys to an
18-16 victory over the Washington Redskins.
Said Bailey: "We had good snaps, good holds, great protection.
Photo courtesy of University of North Carolina
By JOHN BOSCHINI
For all the success enjoyed by the University of North Carolina last season, there was one
player who found it hard to enjoy.
Redshirt junior forward Billy Schuler was one of the most potent attacking threats the Tar Heels
possessed during his first two years in Chapel Hill and was set to be a focal point last
season.
Wes Knight is on his way to trial with the Seattle Sounders over the next few days. Joshua
Mayers confirmed a tweet that indicated Knight would be headed to Seattle for a several day look.
The 25 on Tuesday right back/right mid played with the Vancouver Whitecaps in both the USL (was a
finalist for Rookie of Year in 2009) and in MLS.
By JOHN BOSCHINI
The college soccer season may only be a few weeks old but some highly-rated programs are already
failing to live up to lofty expectations.
No. 12 Duke slumped to a couple of home losses over the weekend to No. 8 UCSB and No. 9 SMU. The
Blue Devils are 1-3-0 without having even started ACC play.
Guest Writer Jennifer Sambell gives her views on the Raul Meireles transfer, and looks at the
veracity of his reasons for leaving Anfield.
Just half an hour before the recent transfer window closed, Raul Meireles handed in a transfer
request, and soon afterwards an agreement was made to sell the midfielder to Chelsea for 12 million
pounds.
Arsenal goalkeeper Lukasz Fabianski admitted he is disappointed and frustrated for sitting on the
bench after he lost his place following last season's shoulder injury. With manager Arsene Wenger
opting for Manuel Almunia at the start ...
Manchester United suffered some defensive set backs on the opening day of the
EPL season, leaving them with some tweaking to do at the back as they prepare for next weekends
game with Spurs.
The centerback partnership of Vidic and Ferdinand only lasted
60 minutes, before Vidic limped off with what is probably a nerve issue according to Alex
Ferguson.
Bent forced to miss England friendly with shoulder injury
Aston Villa striker confirms he did not want to risk his knock before the Premier League
kick-off
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Luke Scott is having arguably the worst season of his career. And now it's over. Due to a torn
labram in his right shoulder, Luke Scott of the Baltimore Orioles will miss the remainder of the
2011 baseball season.
His shoulder injury could explain why he's been so bad this year. In 209 at-bats, the outfielder
is hitting .
USWNT WORLD CUP INJURY FACTS
What percent of the US Women's National Team 2011 FIFA World Cup squad have torn their
ACL's and come back after surgery and rehab?
28.5%
Of the 21 players on the US World Cup roster, 6 players have torn their ACL in their pro
or college career.
Perhaps, on a bookshelf in the offices of the Football Association at Wembley Stadium, there is
a leather-bound book called "How To Get Knocked Out Of A Major Tournament". It's a well-thumbed
tome, of course, and the England team at this year's Women's World Cup couldn't help but crib from
its extensive advice in getting themselves eliminated from this year's tournament at the hands of
France at the end of a tumultuous match in Leverkusen last night.
New list is out ahead of the Philadelphia match on Saturday.
CHICAGO FIRE -- OUT: MF Mike Banner (L Achilles tendinitis); DF Steven Kinney
(R Achilles repair); MF Patrick Nyarko (concussion symptoms); MF Michael Videira (concussion
symptoms); DOUBTFUL: MF Marko Maric (L deltoid sprain/talar contusion); QUESTIONABLE: MF Pari
Pantazopolous (L quad contusion); DF Josip Mikulic (L shoulder injury); PROBABLE: GK Sean Johnson
(R quad strain)
MLS has released the early injury report for the match against Vancouver this weekend. There are
some familiar names on the list.
CHICAGO FIRE -- OUT: MF Mike Banner (L Achilles tendinitis); DF Steven Kinney
(R Achilles repair); MF Michael Videira (concussion symptoms); FW Gabriel Ferrari (L hamstring
strain); QUESTIONABLE: DF Cory Gibbs (L hamstring strain); MF Marko Maric (L ankle
sprain/contusion); DF Josip Mikulic (L clavicle contusion); MF Logan Pause (R hamstring strain)
VANCOUVER WHITECAPS FC -- OUT: FW Atiba Harris (R knee surgery); MF Michael
Nanchoff (groin strain); MF John Thorrington (R calf strain); DOUBTFUL: DF Jay DeMerit (groin
strain)
Mike Videira suffered a concussion on Friday but it is not considered severe.
The Chicago Fire finished with a 1-1 draw against the Colorado Rapids on Saturday night. It was
a night of firsts as Carlos de los Cobos revisited his 4-1-4-1 formation for the first time this
year. Corben Bone and Daniel Paladini started for the first time. Dominic Oduro started at RM for
the first time.
Verminator taming Shrek like no other
Finally there is some good news around Arsenal Football Club, Thomas Vermaelen will return to
action after more than seven months on the sidelines when he starts for the Reserves against
Manchester United on Thursday. The Belgian center back hasn't played since picking up an Achilles
injury while on international duty in September and subsequently having surgery to correct a tendon
problem.
Verminator taming Shrek like no other
Finally there is some good news around Arsenal Football Club, Thomas Vermaelen will return to
action after more than seven months on the sidelines when he starts for the Reserves against
Manchester United on Thursday. The Belgian center back hasn't played since picking up an Achilles
injury while on international duty in September and subsequently having surgery to correct a tendon
problem.
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GOOD WEEK
Home Schooling: Samuel Eto'o dons tortoise shell glasses and looks... well,
let's just say there's a reason he's in the 'Good Week' section of this post. The Kickette staff
will be sent to bed without any cocktails tonight though, as we failed to include him in our
amazing 'Players As Pupils' post.
Photo by Jose L. Argueta/ISIphotos.com
D.C. United goalkeeper Bill Hamid has yet to play a minute of first-team soccer this season, but
that hasn't prevented the team from showing a sign of good faith in its goalkeeper of the
future.
Hamid and DCU agreed to a new contract on Thursday, one that will count against the team's
salary cap as opposed to his original deal when he signed as the team's first Homegrown Player.
A positive news arrives from Arsenal's camp as one of their injured player, Johan Djorou, who
previously being rumored to be out for the season, could make a faster come back after confirmation
from the club's official site stated that the defender should only need about a month absence from
the pitch.
Midweek Arse to you all and it seems funny not to have a game. As far as I can make out the only
time we've had seven days between games since the end of December was the week after the 4-4
against Newcastle when we played Wolves at home. Progress in various competitions, a number of
times via replay, meant the schedule has been as hectic as it possibly could have been.
Arsenal have confirmed that Switzerland International Johan Djourou will miss the rest of the
season as he is to see a specialist on Thursday. The Swiss Football Association said this morning
that the shoulder injury suffered ...
Giovanni Trapattoni's goalkeeping problems for the upcoming European Championship qualifier against
Macedonia later this month continue to mount with news that Keiren Westwood failed to return for
the second half as his Coventry side went down to a 4-1 home defeat to Bristol City at the Ricoh
Arena.
Ireland international goalkeeper Shay Given will find out this week if he needs to go under the
surgeons knife after the Man City goalkeeper sustained a shoulder injury in training.
Man City manager Roberto Mancini revealed "He has a shoulder problem and next week he will go to
the doctor in London to see if he needs surgery,"
Should The Donegal born keeper require surgery he would be certain to miss Ireland's crucial
European Championship qualifier with Macedonia in Dublin next month and would a major blow to
Giovanni Trapattoni's preparations for the game.
Our young Italian striker returned after over two months out with a shoulder injury and
celebrated being back on the pitch with a hat-trick in our reserves' 4-3 win over West Ham this
week.
Borini scored his hat-trick, including a penalty, in 62 minutes before being replaced by Adam
Phillip.
Quietly, Rudy Gay has been one of the most improved players in the NBA this season. He has
matured and is playing consistent, smart basketball. However, Rudy Gay will be away from the court
for a while after injury his shoulder. Rudy Gay's shoulder injury will have him sidelined for at
least a month likely longer.
photo by Jose L. Argueta/ISIphotos.com
By FRANCO PANIZO
Bill Hamid may still be recovering from the shoulder injury that derailed his standout rookie
season with D.C. United in 2010, but that hasn't stopped him from setting lofty goals as he heads
into his second full season as a pro.
Arsenal keeper Lukasz Fabianski is out for the rest of the season after
Specialists revealed he will need surgery on his Shoulder injury.
Fabianski has been replaced in the Arsenal goals by 20 year old Wojciech Szczesny since his last
which was Arsenal's scoreless draw with Manchester City on January 5.
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A couple of stories today after yesterday's gutty comeback win.
First off, Lukasz Fabianski has been ruled out for the season with his shoulder injury, which
will require surgery.
It is being reported in his native press that Lucasz Fabianski is facing surgery on his shoulder
injury sustained in the warm-up against Man City. He has made the injury worse through playing and
Wojiech Szczesny has been between the sticks ever since.
The decision will be made this week on his surgery according to the reports.
