In part two, we have Robert Scorca as one of the individuals that is present when the Honduran national team arrives to their home away from home- South Florida.
Scorca, or "Dr. Catracho" as we affectionately call him, is a fervent fan of the Bicolor over any other team in the world and he truly expresses his love for the team and joy for the game in every single South Florida event. Click to continue reading...

The mighty fall quickly when tournament time comes around. With the Big East tournament now heading into the semifinals, the University of Connecticut won't be around contending for the conference title. Continuing a strong upset run in the postseason, the Providence Friars took care of the Huskies in a 1-0 double-overtime contest.

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The mighty fall quickly when tournament time comes around. With the Big East tournament now heading into the semifinals, the University of Connecticut won't be around contending for the conference title. Continuing a strong upset run in the postseason, the Providence Friars took care of the Huskies in a 1-0 double-overtime contest.

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by TRAVIS CLARK

The Big East happens to be an earlier starter when it comes to the postseason tournament. The first round took place midweek, and while it's too early to pronounce some of the results as upsets, DePaul managing to squeak into the quarterfinals comes as a slight surprise -- the Demons drew 2-2 at Georgetown before winning on penalties.

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by TRAVIS CLARK

The Big East happens to be an earlier starter when it comes to the postseason tournament. The first round took place midweek, and while it's too early to pronounce some of the results as upsets, DePaul managing to squeak into the quarterfinals comes as a slight surprise -- the Demons drew 2-2 at Georgetown before winning on penalties.

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I weep for the Newcastle fans who have to put up with this execrable name. How about MikeAshleydumbass@StJames'Park while we are at it?

I remember living in Miami when they renamed Joe Robbie stadium, home of Miami Dolphins as Pro Player Stadium which I thought was soulless but inoffensive.

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Once again MiamiSoccerFan.com seems to be the site that gets all the exclusives concerning Soccer in Miami. The site lead by "El Presidente" Pieter Brown of the Miami Ultras has scored yet another interview with Brightstar owner Marcelo Claure who lead the failed Barcelona Miami MLS bid.
Claure graciously answers questions and gives South Florida hope as to its future with MLS and soccer in general. Click to continue reading...

Upsets continue to be a common occurrence in college soccer this fall. Just when one team makes a jump up the rankings, they'll face a tough or surprising opponent. This time it was No. 9 Duke, who had made strides in the rankings after upsetting then-No. 2 Maryland. Duke received a taste of their own medicine on Tuesday night.

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Upsets continue to be a common occurrence in college soccer this fall. Just when one team makes a jump up the rankings, they'll face a tough or surprising opponent. This time it was No. 9 Duke, who had made strides in the rankings after upsetting then-No. 2 Maryland. Duke received a taste of their own medicine on Tuesday night.

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By FRANCO PANIZO

MIAMI- When the U.S. national team started practice on Wednesday, there was a familiar face back in practice. The face was that of Frankie Hejduk.

Hejduk made his return to a U.S. national team camp after a five month hiatus due to various injuries.

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By FRANCO PANIZO

MIAMI- When the U.S. national team started practice on Wednesday, there was a familiar face back in practice. The face was that of Frankie Hejduk.

Hejduk made his return to a U.S. national team camp after a five month hiatus due to various injuries.

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Both the Spartans (6-0-1) and the Bulls (7-1-1) were recognized for good results from last week in the NSCAA poll released today.
UT beat the top ranked Lynn University team on Saturday evening and edged up in the Division II rankings from number four last week, to number three this week. Lynn's loss to the Spartans dumped them all the way to number fourteen. Click to continue reading...

Members of both the South Florida men and women's teams were recognized today for their outstanding defensive performances last week.
Bulls senior goalkeeper, Mallori Lofton-Malachi and defender Angelique Waller [above] were named to the weekly Big East Conference Honor Roll for their play in two shutouts over the weekend. Click to continue reading...

On Sunday afternoon, Mallori Lofton-Malachi [left] and the South Florida defense did what now other team this season has been able to do: Shutout Rutgers' potent attack. Coming into the match, the Scarlet Knights had not met a team that could keep them off the score sheet for ninety minutes, including two top twenty-five teams. Click to continue reading...

If defense wins championships, then the South Florida men (7-1-1) looked like champions on Saturday night. Cincinnati (7-4-0) was scoring two goals a game on average before they met USF's defense. It wasn't easy, but thanks to seven saves, including stopping a late penalty kick, Jeff Attinella [left] recorded his fourth shutout of the year. Click to continue reading...

When: Today, 1pm
Where: USF Soccer Stadium
Thirteenth ranked Rutgers (9-1-2), winners of five of their last six matches comes to town to face a South Florida (5-4-2) team that is enjoying a four game unbeaten streak thanks to some hard fought victories.
The Scarlet Knights have been a dominant team, shutting out seven of their opponents and outscoring them 23-6 so far this season. Click to continue reading...

When: Tonight, 7:30pm
Where: USF Soccer Stadium
Tonight's match is a clash between Big East Red Division rivals. USF (6-1-1 overall / 2-1-1 Big East) is currently second in the division while the visiting Bearcats (7-3-0 overall / 2-2-0 Big East) sit fourth. The Bulls are ranked number six in the NSCAA poll and hold an all time edge in the series over Cincinnati 7-6-3. Click to continue reading...

When: Tonight, 7:30pm
Where: USF Soccer Stadium
With a three game unbeaten streak under their belts and four consecutive home games lying ahead, South Florida (4-4-2) has to be feeling that now is the time to make their move up in the Big East standings. The Bulls are 1-1-1 in conference play and take on Seton Hall (4-5-1) tonight, who are win less in Big East contests this season. Click to continue reading...

I decided to take a week off after Miami FC's season ended. But now I'm back and as promised here is some more Miami MLS info. I'll start off with an anonymous comment made on the last post written by Burrito below. It states that David Beckham is interested in starting an MLS team in Miami.

A source said: "Beckham does not want to go into management when his playing career ends and is now focused on owning a club.

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That's right, we finally got Ray - by far our most requested interview. The Fighting Talker Podcast returns with GolTV's Ray Hudson as he, Aaron, and Ed discuss La Liga, the Bundesliga, the travails of Ray's beloved Newcastle United, and the future of pro soccer in South Florida.
Ray has some very interesting things to say about the future of MLS in South Florida. Click to continue reading...

Be sure to tune to the Fighting Talker Podcast tonight as Ed and I speak with former DC and Miami Coach and current GolTV commentator Ray Hudson. We hear what he has to say about La Liga, Bundesliga, and some very surprising things about the future of MLS in South Florida. Click to continue reading...

What did the Bulls really need after being upset by West Virginia on Friday night in a Big East Conference match? How about a date with the Big East whipping boys Pittsburgh Panthers (1-8-0)? Perfect.
South Florida (6-1-1) pushed the attack against Pitt, out shooting them 19-10. The Bulls were rewarded at the quarter hour mark when Andre Mittoo scored his first goal of the season. Click to continue reading...

When: Today, 1pm
Where: Founders Field, Pitt Campus
After suffering their first defeat of the season to West Virginia on Friday night, South Florida (5-1-1) will try to rebound this afternoon against the lowly University of Pittsburgh (1-7-0). Pitt is currently enduring a seven match losing streak and has not scored in their last five matches. Click to continue reading...

When: Today, 1pm
Where: USF Soccer Stadium
The South Florida (3-4-1) women are gunning for their first Big East Conference win today against the Mountaineers (4-2-4). This marks USF's first home conference game and features schools at opposite ends of the table. WVU is in second place in the Big East American Division, while South Florida is next to last in the same division. Click to continue reading...

A large crowd of over 1,500 turned out on a cool Friday evening in Morgantown to watch West Virginia (3-2-2) shock the number three ranked Bulls barely a minute into overtime. Ninety minutes of regulation time yielded a poor effort from South Florida (5-1-1) as they failed to get one of their just three shots on the Mountaineer goal. Click to continue reading...

By TRAVIS CLARK

There's a big college soccer matchup tonight in College Park, Md. No. 2 North Carolina visits No. 4 Maryland with huge ACC implications on the line. UNC is undefeated coming in, off to a a 4-0-1 start, trailing only Akron for the No. 1 spot in the NSCAA rankings.

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When: Tonight, 8pm
Where: Dick Dlesk Soccer Stadium, Morgantown, WV
South Florida (5-0-1) travels tonight to take on the Mountaineers (2-2-2) in the Bulls' third Big East game of the season. USF has a number three ranking in the latest NSCAA poll to defend and would like to improve its position in the Big East Red Division, where the Bulls are in third place after two matches. Click to continue reading...

The Bulls are no stranger to extra time, Thursday's match in Pittsburg was the third South Florida game to go past ninety minutes this season. After 110 minutes of scoreless soccer, South Florida (3-4-2) and Pitt (5-2-2) settled for a draw.
Taking the shut out for the Bulls was senior, Mallori Lofton-Malachi, who now has two on the season and seventeen during her career. Click to continue reading...

South Florida (5-0-1) was rewarded for starting its Big East schedule 1-0-1 last week by leaping over number four Maryland to land in the the number three spot in the latest NSCAA Division I poll. The Bulls' men will continue their conference schedule with a pair of matches this coming weekend away to West Virgina and Pittsburgh. Click to continue reading...

On Sunday, if the Bulls were all theatre majors, they would have been presenting an encore performance of Friday's draw against Marquette. Get an early goal, but fail to put away your opponent and let them hang around and get enough chances until they are able to score an equalizer. Then the grand finale is to have your fans on the edge of their seats for twenty minutes of overtime before settling for a tie. Click to continue reading...

A slight pattern is developing; if the USF women (3-4-1) score more than once in a game, they win. The Bulls came back from a 2-1 deficit to tie the match and then win it in overtime on the road against the Hatters (4-4-0).
USF's Chantelle Goodson scored her first goal of the season on a long range shot in the thirty-sixth minute that glanced off the crossbar and into the goal. Click to continue reading...

When: Today, 4pm
Where: Stetson Soccer Complex, Deland, FL
After dropping their Big East Conference opener 2-1 to Marquette on Thursday, the Bulls (2-4-1) face a non-conference opponent in Stetson this afternoon. This will be South Florida's final non-conference match. These schools drew 1-1 last season in Tampa. Click to continue reading...

It is said that you make your own luck. South Florida (4-0-1) certainly had ample opportunity to do so in their first Big East Conference match of the season against visiting Marquette (1-3-1). Ultimately, it was bad luck that forced the Bulls to settle for a 1-1 tie on Friday night.
On a sticky, hot, humid evening, USF ended up with a much more competitive match than the records would have predicted. Click to continue reading...

The final game of the year is here! ...and to show their level of commitment to South Florida, Miami FC players and staff are willing to shave their heads if fans fill Lockhart Stadium!
When: Saturday Sept 19th 2009 8:00pm
The game: Miami FC vs Puerto Rico Islanders
For every 500 ticket sold, one player will shave his head. Click to continue reading...

When: Tonight, 7:30pm
Where: USF Soccer Stadium
South Florida (4-0-0) starts its Big East Conference schedule, tonight, at home to Marquette (1-3-0). Last season, Marquette was the doormat of the conference, winning just one conference match. USF comes into this match ranked number five by the current NSCAA poll. Click to continue reading...