Rosales Goal Lifts Sounders Over Philadelphia 1-0
May 5, 2012 by karenpwatson
Filed under MLS, US Soccer
BY: Karen Watson SEATTLE – Captain, leader, hero. Big roles to fill but ones that Mauro Rosales proved again more than capable of, his lone goal giving Seattle the win against the visiting Philadelphia Union 1-0. After assisting on every other Seattle scoring opportunity during the match, Rosales’ effort paid off big in the 63’ [...]
Seattle Sounders FC 2 vs. LA Galaxy 0
May 3, 2012 by karenpwatson
Filed under MLS, US Soccer
BY: Karen Watson SEATTLE – A brilliant goal from Fredy Montero helped the Sounders do what they had so long been waiting for. Defeat the LA Galaxy in MLS play. In front of 39,002 home fans, Seattle was able to do just that in a thrilling 2-0 shut out. The Galaxy inexplicably arrived in Seattle [...]
Small Market Survival in MLS
On Wednesday, March 7, Jeff Carlisle published his now annual interview with MLS commissioner, Don Garber. Despite the obvious temptation to ask soft questions prior to the start of the league’s 17th season, thereby allowing Carlisle’s publication to serve as a publicity wing of the burgeoning league, the journalist asked complex questions that challenged Garber [...]
Chivas USA falls 4-0 to the Colorado Rapids
Chivas USA (3-5-0) fell 4-0 to the Colorado Rapids (4-4-0), Saturday evening before a crowd of 10,969 at Dick’s Sporting Goods Park in Commerce City. The four goals for the hom As pointed out by Chivas USA coaches and players, the score isn’t indicative of how close the match really was. The Goats possessed the [...]
Late Noonan Equalizer Saves Galaxy’s Blushes Against Visiting Dallas
April 29, 2012 by Alex Baker
Filed under MLS, US Soccer
By Alex Baker (Carson, CA) – The LA Galaxy‘s return to winning ways hit another speed bump Saturday night when they were held to a 1-1 draw at home by a dogged FC Dallas side that featured U.S. international Brek Shea. Landon Donovan had two close chances and Robbie Keane missed a penalty kick before [...]
USA U-20′s Continue Positive March Toward World Cup
Tab Ramos and the U-20 MNT closed camp in Portland, Ore. with a win against the University of Washington on a single goal from US midfielder, Victor Pineda, in the 89th minute. The three day camp from April 9-16, included a match against University of Portland and the US squad consisted of a mix of [...]
AS Roma vs. Liverpool FC at Historic Fenway Park in Boston
As part of its first-ever United States tour, AS Roma will take on English Premier League giant, Liverpool FC in an International Friendly on July 25 at historic Fenway Park in Boston. Tickets for the much anticipated rematch between the two 1984 European Cup finalists will go live on-sale April 28 at 10am ET. Information [...]
Rapids sign Brazilian forward Edu
The Colorado Rapids announced today that the club has signed 33 yo Luis Eduardo “Edu” Schmidt, a Brazilian forward who has experience in Spain’s La Liga and the UEFA Champions League, as an international player. Edu “Edu is a skilled and creative forward with a great deal of experience,” said Rapids Technical Director Paul Bravo. [...]
FC Dallas draws Real Salt Lake 1-1 to remain undefeated at home
FC Dallas and Real Salt Lake played to a 1-1 draw tonight at FC Dallas Stadium. Dallas’ goal was scored by Brek Shea, who picked up his second goal in three matches via a penalty kick in stoppage-time of the first half. Real Salt Lake’s goal was scored by Emiliano Bonfigli in the 77thminute. Real [...]
Portland Timbers sign Scottish defender Steven Smith
The Portland Timbers today announced that the club has signed Scottish defender Steven Smith. Timbers general manager Gavin Wilkinson made the announcement. A native of Bellshill, Scotland, Smith joins the Timbers after nine seasons playing in Scotland and England. He started his career with Scotland’s Rangers FC and played in 55 matches over seven seasons with the club [...]
