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Chicago Fire vs. Chivas USA - 2:00 PM CST - Game Notes, New Trialists, Thoughts from Frank Klopas

Hot Time In Old Town 11 February @ 02:30 PM EST Blog Details : Related Items
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The Chicago Fire put their undefeated preseason streak to the test when they take on Chivas USA today at 2:00 PM CST. Live audio of the game will be available with Fire Communications Manager Brendan Hannan and Team Writer Jeff Crandall teaming up on the play-by-play. Per Crandall, this will be the 4th time the combo has called a game.

Reality Bytes: Holding JdJO Accountable

Dynamo Theory 12 January @ 09:02 AM EST Blog Details : Related Items
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Earlier last night, I was alerted to the recent Chron.com blog piece by Jose de Jesus Ortiz, and his idea to get Brian Ching back from the Montreal L'Impact. You can read the full blog piece here. In my time as a Dynamo Theory Blog writer (ok, I know I haven't been nearly as active as of late. I blame work), I've read over a ton of ideas about how to fix or better the team.

Wednesday's Upside: Sanction

USSoccerPlayers 14 December @ 04:00 PM EST Blog Details : Related Items
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Their Words We are thankful to all the organizations, players and fans who showed their unwavering support for WPS during this process, and look forward to further strengthening our role as a leader in the women's game. from Women's Professional Soccer's official statement. Other Sources Taylor Twellman speaks out about concussion awareness - from USA Today's Mike Foss: "waking up each day with the same headache for three years.

Wednesday's Upside: Exits

USSoccerPlayers 30 November @ 04:00 PM EST Blog Details : Related Items
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Their Words It's disappointing. Done deal, see you later. It's puzzling. It hurts. You put so much into your organization. ‘D.C. United' were the first words my [2 1/2-year-old] son learned. Santino Quaranta, speaking to The Washington Post's Steven Goff. Other Sources Soccer fan Obama makes call to MLS champs - from USA Today's Aamer Madhani: but this was the first time a sitting president has called to congratulate a cup-winning coach, according to the.

FOX and EPL Win Soccer TV Ratings War Against MLS and ESPN

EPL Talk 21 November @ 01:58 PM EST Blog Details : Related Items
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FOX's taped broadcast of Chelsea against Liverpool drew an overnight TV rating that nearly doubled the rating for ESPN's primetime MLS Cup on Sunday, according to a USA Today report. Chelsea against Liverpool got a 1.5 overnight, which translates to...
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Countdown to MLS Cup in Carson: Galaxy Vs. Houston Dynamo

100 Percent Soccer 17 November @ 01:29 PM EST Blog Details : Related Items
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Former Galaxy greats Cobi Jones and Chris Klein marked the installation of two Starlight Children's Foundation FunCenters at Children's Hospital Los Angeles Wednesday ahead of MLS Cup. More than 7,000 FunCenters, which include a TV, DVD player and video game system, have been installed nationwide (Photo courtesy MLS).

Wednesday Orange Slices: Not Enough Tickets

Dynamo Theory 09 November @ 12:22 PM EST Blog Details : Related Items
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  • Dynamo fans gobble up MLS Cup Final tickets [Houston Chronicle]
  • Goalkeeper Tally Hall gets his shot in Houston [USA Today]
  • Dynamo's Hainault keeps Euro interest on back burner [MLS Soccer]
  • Defensive switch propels red-hot Houston [MLS Soccer]
  • Davis-less Dynamo accustomed to adversity [Houston Chronicle]
  • Despite quad injury, Davis calls 2011 "surreal" [MLS Soccer]
  • Unlikely heroes Taylor, Moffat provide winner at KC [Houston Dynamo]

In Other News:

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Covering the Coverage

Footiebusiness 31 October @ 08:08 PM EST Blog Details : Related Items
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While we wait for the power and heat to return to Hartford County, we thought it would be a good time to take a look at some of the soccer coverage in mainstream media outlets around the country. We'll start in New England, where the Boston Globe, via Revs beat reporter Frank Dell'Apa, takes a look at the current state of the Revolution.

Monday Orange Slices: Halfway to the Conference Finals

Dynamo Theory 31 October @ 12:27 PM EST Blog Details : Related Items
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  • Dynamo escape Philadelphia with win [USA Today]
  • Carr's goal gives Dynamo 2-1 win in playoff opener [Houston Chronicle]
  • Dynamo stun Union at PPL 2-1 for first-leg win [MLS Soccer]
  • Carr's timely goal part of a long journey back [MLS Soccer]
  • Nowak: First-half mistakes doomed Union in 2-1 loss to Dynamo [Philly.

Wednesday Kicks: South Bay's Zardes second in NCAA Division 1 in scoring & more

100 Percent Soccer 20 October @ 12:25 AM EST Blog Details : Related Items
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*Leuzinger High school product Gyasi Zardes of Hawthorne, a South Bay Force and U-20 Galaxy product, sits tied for second in the nation in scoring for Cal State Bakersfield, collecting 14 goals in 13 games.

*Galaxy Girls: The Galaxy recently selected Ms. Galaxy 2012 Marina Perez of Upland, second from left, and court members Emily Brantley (far left), a Loyola Marymount University graduate, Nicole Eggers and Ivana Rojas.

Klinsmann seeks high energy

MIKE JACOBS 10 August @ 09:48 AM EST Blog Details : Related Items
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Chelsea Janes of the USA Today reports on Jurgen Klinsmann preparing to pace the sidelines for the first time as coach of the U.S. men's soccer team Wednesday night when the Americans take on Mexico in a friendly in Philadelphia.
Wednesday night's game (8:30 p.m. ET, ESPN2, Univision) is a rematch of the CONCACAF Gold Cup final on June 25 in which Mexico rallied from a 2-0 deficit to stun the Americans 4-2, a result that led to the firing of then coach Bob Bradley a month later.

Tuesday Orange Slices: Welcome to Houston Luiz Camargo

Dynamo Theory 09 August @ 11:06 AM EST Blog Details : Related Items
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  • Dynamo add midfielder Camargo [Houston Dynamo]
  • Dynamo Notebook: Costly will need time to adjust to MLS [MLS Soccer]
  • Cameron's goal flips the script for Dynamo [MLS Soccer]
  • The Latest 'Morning Kofi' [Dynamo Insider]

In Other News:

  • After World Cup Thrills, Players Return to Unstable Women's League [NY Times]
  • New coach Jurgen Klinsmann wants players to take charge [USA Today]

Klinsmann wants players to take charge

MIKE JACOBS 09 August @ 09:46 AM EST Blog Details : Related Items
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PHILADELPHIA — Starting with Wednesday's friendly against Mexico, new U.S. men's soccer coach Jurgen Klinsmann says he will rely heavily on a core group of veterans in achieving his long-term goal of transforming the Americans into World Cup contenders.
"I think every core of a team starts with your leaders, and it's definitely here: (Tim) Howard, Carlos Bocanegra, Clint Dempsey and Landon (Donovan)," Klinsmann told USA TODAY on Sunday.

USA Today Spotlights Virginia Native Ali Krieger

Virginia Online Soccer News 19 July @ 07:55 AM EST Blog Details : Related Items
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Read the full story from USA Today: Ali Krieger's fan club finds inspiration in her success - USATODAY.com
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Round-up: USA quotes, video and Union reports from all over

The Philly Soccer Page 11 July @ 08:23 AM EST Blog Details : Related Items
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A lot of weekend stories on PSP. In case you missed them: We interviewed Jordan Harvey, asked for your thoughts on the Union tie, gave our mid-season grades, and tried to figure out exactly what allocation money is good for.

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101greatgoals.com has a ton of great links to highlights from the USA's incredible win over Brazil in the Women's World Cup quarterfinals.

USA vs Brazil in World Cup Quarterfinals – Sunday 10am on ESPN

Springfield MO Soccer 08 July @ 10:54 AM EST Blog Details : Related Items
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Photo by Jack Gruber, USA TODAY Staff

The World Cup Quarter-Finals will be played Saturday and Sunday this weekend. The USA game is Sunday morning at 10:30 am, pre-game show at 10:00 am. Stock up on your brunch requirements now!

Quarterfinals
In the first bracket, Germany who finished atop Group A will face Group B runner-up Japan, and Sweden Group C winner will face Group D runner-up Australia.

Boycott News International and News Corps, it can be done.

Things and stuff 05 July @ 08:08 AM EST Blog Details : Related Items
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Sent this to The Times today
Sir,
Unfortunately I will no longer be buying The Times due to your parent company's association with the News of the World and its actions by standing by Rebekah Brooks. I know this scandal is nothing to do with The Times and it is with a heavy heart I end my longstanding loyalty to your fine newspaper however I have no other way of protesting and voicing my utter disgust at this vile episode and the arrogance your parent company has displayed.

No minivans or orange slices: PNW soccer is cool

MIKE JACOBS 19 June @ 11:57 AM EST Blog Details : Related Items
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Anne Peterson of the USA Today writes of how soccer has become the thing to do in the Pacific Northwest.
Fans in the Pacific Northwest have done something for Major League Soccer that David Beckham and a million soccer moms couldn't. They've made MLS cool.
Young urbanites in a region that gave America grunge music and Starbucks are flocking to see the Seattle Sounders, the Portland Timbers and the Vancouver Whitecaps — and the marketing departments for all three teams are wisely tapping into that demographic.

Is there a reason going to a soccer match in the Pacific Northwest seems like going to a European...

Sounder at Heart - Soccer From the Heart of the Sound 17 June @ 04:13 PM EST Blog Details : Related Items
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Is there a reason going to a soccer match in the Pacific Northwest seems like going to a European soccer match more than anywhere else in the United States? Well, yes. There's a culture here that was really accepting of it. It's a younger audience; young professionals, that pub culture you talk about.

Fire Obtain Yamith Cuesta

Hot Time In Old Town 23 March @ 11:18 AM EST Blog Details : Related Items
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Fire Obtain Yamith Cuesta

The Fire picked up the young Yamith Cuesta from Chivas USA today via trade. Cuesta originally comes to MLS from the Colombian First Division where he played with Santa Fe. The Fire gave up a 2012 MLS Supplemental Draft Pick in exchange for Cuesta's services. He'll bring a lot of size at 6'3" to our back line, and we didn't have to lose much to get him either.

Some News for Tue Mar 8, 2011

Du Nord 08 March @ 05:27 PM EST Blog Details : Related Items
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Sporting Kansas City announced today that they have partnered with the Livestrong foundation run by Lance Armstrong and will name their new stadium Livestrong Sporting Park. Wow.

CHARLIE DAVIES

Grant Wahl of Sports Illustrated with a big article on the return of Charlie Davies.

Weekly Houston Dynamo Roundup for March 4th

The Zygo Soccer Report 04 March @ 05:38 AM EST Blog Details : Related Items
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With only two weeks left till opening day for the Houston Dynamo, who host Philadelphia Union on Saturday March 19th, time to start up a weekly roundup focusing on my local club.
The Dynamo have been out of town for the past couple weeks, playing preseason matches in Phoenix and Orlando, but are currently back in Houston and will be playing the SMU team on Saturday at 11:00 am over at the Carl Lewis Field.

Soccer News: Arsenal Poaches Player from Barcelona’s Youth Academy

The Soccer Weblog 23 February @ 04:15 AM EST Blog Details : Related Items
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USA Today reports that Barcelona has confirmed that the 16 year old Jon Toral is going to follow the footsteps of soccer player Cesc Fabregas and will be joining the Arsenal soccer club from next season. Spanish reports said that Toral was free to sign any professional soccer team and estimated that the Arsenal Soccer Club paid $480,500 for Toral.

Don't buy the Sun

Things and stuff 19 February @ 03:07 PM EST Blog Details : Related Items
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Was looking forward to the manchester United - Crawley Town match all day...everyone loves an underdog FA Cup performance after all. Any semblence of anticipation was stymied in a moment when I saw who Crawley's sponsors were.
A fairly impressive marketing coup as far as the rest of the country were concerned but on Merseyside we instantly plunged into turmoil.

US vs Chile Saturday

Springfield MO Soccer 20 January @ 04:00 PM EST Blog Details : Related Items
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The U.S. Men's National Team's first match of 2011 occurs this week when they face Chile on Saturday, Jan. 22, at The Home Depot Center in Carson, Calif. (tickets). The kickoff time has been moved to 7 p.m. PT.

The team began training Jan. 5 at The HDC, with U.S. head coach Bob Bradley calling a total of 25 players into camp.

Jersey Sponsors: MLS v. Europe

Footiebusiness 19 January @ 08:59 PM EST Blog Details : Related Items
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On January 12, 2011, the Philadelphia Union of Major League Soccer announced a four year, $12 million dollar deal with Mexican food conglomerate Bimbo. While the notion of prominent uniform advertisements is foreign in most American sports, MLS has embraced such sponsorships as an important source of revenue.