Galaxy likely lose Beckham for the season
When David Beckham had surgery in March to repair his ruptured Achilles’ tendon, he was initially told he would be back playing again in September, in time to get a few quality starts in and gear up for the MLS playoffs. In a new video posted on ABC’s website, however, Beckham reveals that his...
San Jose to spar with Spurs this July
The San Jose Earthquakes announced recently that they will be welcoming club partner Tottenham Hotspur from the English Premier League to Buck Shaw Stadium this July 17. The two clubs signed a partnership agreement back in 2008; a bond that focuses on soccer and commercial development by exchanging the best practices from both organizations.
“This...
Expanding the MLS: Montreal, Florida next?
According to Ronald Blum of the Associated Press, Major League Soccer is hoping to add Montreal and Florida to the league sometime in the near future. The league currently has sixteen teams, with Portland and Vancouver set to join in 2011, bringing the total to the FIFA-suggested eighteen for a first division league. ...
Revs’ Joseph granted indefinite leave
According to a recent press release by the New England Revolution, Shalrie Joseph has been granted an indefinite leave of absence by the team to attend to personal matters.
Joseph left the team on Saturday, and no reason was given by the Revolution for his departure. Joseph had previously missed the first two games of the...
Beasley brother MLS bound
Reports indicate that Jamar Beasley, older brother of DaMarcus Beasley, would like to return to Major League Soccer after a nine year absence. The forward, now 30, last played in the league with the Chicago Fire in 2001, notching four goals in 18 appearances. In the years since, he has enjoyed far more...
Pair of penalties lead to a point for FC Dallas
Ninety-six minutes of sloppy play at Pizza Hut Park in Dallas, Texas only left MLS fans with two certainties: Fredy Montero can strike a devilishly good free kick from forty yards, and Jeff Cunningham is cool as a cucumber when it comes to penalty kicks. In a game that lacked any sort of...
Should slipping Seitz take spectator’s seat?
Twenty-three year old goalkeeper Chris Seitz of the Philadelphia Union hasn’t exactly had a pleasant start to his 2010 season, allowing two goals in each of the Union’s three games en route to a 1-2 record. This performance has caused many in Philadelphia to clamor for him to take his spot on the bench....
Sounders FC third kit revealed
The Seattle Sounders have unveiled the design of their third kit, titled “Electricity.” According to the official Sounders FC Pro Shop, this kit will be worn during all international friendlies played at Qwest Field and some cup matches. The uniform features a bright yellow primary accented with the trademark Sounders’ rave green. The new...
The Tortoise & the Hare: United and their Academy
Choose any negative adjective and it’d likely describe the first four games of D.C. United’s season: abhorrent, lackluster, abysmal. United, racked by injuries, currently sit at the foot of the Eastern Conference with zero points and a disturbing -9 goal differential, whose only close game was against expansion team the Philadelphia Union in...
Crew cuts: Making room for Griffit, Gruenebaum
When news broke last Friday that Columbus had agreed in principle with French midfielder Leandre Griffit, throngs of Crew fans began to speculate as to how roster space would be cleared for not only Griffit, but also goalkeeper Andy Gruenebaum, who must be removed from the injury reserve by May 20.
Griffit, 25, is described as...
Sounders prepared to unveil a third kit today
According to the Seattle Times, Adrian Hanauer and Sounders FC are prepared to unveil a third kit this afternoon at Pacific Place in Seattle. Sounders forwards Fredy Montero and Steve Zakuani will be on hand, as well as defender Jhon Kennedy Hurtado, standing storefront in the Pro Shop at Pacific Place at 3 pm...
