90:00 Soccer Mock 2009 MLS Expansion Draft
Today will mark a new beginning for soccer in Philadelphia as the MLS’ 16th team, the Philadelphia Union, will take part in the 2009 MLS Expansion draft. At 1 p.m. ET., head coach Peter Nowak will announce the ten players that will call Philly home for the 2010 season. In an effort to determine who [...]
Chicago Fire and Head Coach Denis Hamlett Part Ways
The Chicago Fire announced today that Head Coach Denis Hamlett will not return to the Fire for the 2010 Major League Soccer season and will leave the club, effectively immediately. Hamlett’s contract with the Fire expires at the end of this year and he intends to pursue other coaching opportunities. Meanwhile, the Chicago Fire will [...]
This is the Champions League!-Ryan Pikna
November 24, 2009 by admin
Filed under International
The UEFA Champions League returns with a host of interesting fixtures. There are a number of teams that have secured qualification to the knockout rounds of the competition. For teams like Manchester United, Sevilla, Chelsea, Arsenal, Bordeaux, and FC Porto the upcoming matches are more like formalities. For some of these aforementioned teams a win [...]
Philadelphia Union to Select from Unprotected Players in 2009 MLS Expansion Draft on Wednesday, Nov. 25
Major League Soccer will hold the 2009 MLS Expansion Draft on Wednesday, Nov. 25 at 1 p.m. ET. The League’s 16th team, Philadelphia Union, will begin to take shape following the 10-round draft. Listed below are the details regarding the League’s expansion draft. The available players, as well as the protected player list and the [...]
Depth, the Stuff of Champions-Ryan Pikna
A lot has been made about the depth of the Chelsea squad this season. Many believe that Chelsea are favorites to lift the Barclay’s Premier League trophy this season simply because there is just as much quality on the bench as there is in the starting XI. Well, this past weekend validates this claim. In [...]
The Bundesliga Season Thus Far and a Special Note-Pete Hernnreiter
November 24, 2009 by admin
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With little argument, the German Bundesliga is more than likely not on the minds of as many Americans as the EPL, La Liga or Serie A, however the league is still one of the tops in Europe and attracting a greater number of fans and viewers. Thus far, the Germany’s top league has come up [...]
KiXX Fall To Baltimore At First Mariner Arena
The Philadelphia KiXX (0-2) outshot the Baltimore Blast (1-1) tonight at 1st Mariner Arena by a count of 23-21, but Blast goalkeeper Sagu recorded 15 saves to lead the host team to a 19-8 victory. Midfielder Ptah Myers paced the KiXX with three points, and netminder Sanaldo takes the loss in net despite his eight [...]
Wave Post First Road Shutout Ever, 15-0 Over Monterrey; Vorberg Named MISL Player of the Week
Never, in 1,011 games over 26 years, had the Milwaukee Wave shut out an opponent in a road game. Sunday, Nick Vorberg led a historic defensive effort as the Wave kicked off the 2009-10 season with a 15-0 victory over La Raza de Monterrey at Arena Monterrey. Fast and energetic, the Wave tore out to [...]
Dynamo’s Holden Named Finalist for Jefferson Award for Public Servic
Houston Dynamo midfielder Stuart Holden is one of 10 athletes named to All Stars Helping Kids’ Dream Team for Public Service, the group of finalists for Jefferson Awards for Public Service, it was announced today. Holden and the nine other finalists will be honored for their efforts to give back to their communities at the [...]
U.S. Falls to Denmark 3-1
Source: U.S. Soccer The U.S. Men’s National Team received a first half lead through Jeff Cunningham’s first international goal, but three quick second half goals by Denmark canceled out his strike and provided the Danes with a 3-1 victory against the U.S. in their final match of 2009. Cunningham capitalized on a mistake by Danish [...]
