Who do you think will win the Champions League final? (And SBI staff picks)
Chelsea. Bayern Munich. One game for Europe's bragging rights. The two clubs fought their way to the UEFA Champions League final (FOX, 2:45 p.m., Saturday), and while both will have to overcome some personnel absences Saturday at Allianz Arena in Munich, players like Franck Ribery, Didier Drogba, Mario Gomez, Frank Lampard, Arjen Robben, Bastian Schweinsteiger,...
Rapids re-sign Cummings
The Colorado Rapids have taken another step to keep their core players together for the foreseeable future. The Rapids re-signed striker Omar Cummings to a multi-year contract on Friday, extending the Jamaican forward's stay in Colorado. In his sixth season with the Rapids, Cummings has scored 36 goals and assisted on 26 others. Cummings, who...
This Weekend’s Soccer on TV
Either Chelsea or Bayern Munich will be crowned the champion of Europe on Saturday. The two clubs meet in the UEFA Champions League final, a match that is the highlight of the weekend slate despite both teams beating the odds to top favored Spanish sides Barcelona and Real Madrid en route to the final at...
Ronaldo talks record year, Messi & more
Cristiano Ronaldo had himself a banner year. No, his season won't end atop the UEFA Champions League winners' podium, and his miss in the penalty kick shootout in the UCL semifinals certainly put a damper on his 2011-2012 resume, but after a season in which Ronaldo scored against every team in La Liga, tallied 46...
Soccer Wednesday: Your Running Commentary
Matches all across North and South America highlight the Wednesday evening slate to cap a busy day of soccer worldwide. In MLS, the Houston Dynamo complete their season-opening, seven-game road trip at Red Bull Arena, facing a rejuvenated New York Red Bulls side that has overcome injuries and adversity to the tune of consecutive clean-sheet...
Soccer Wednesday: Your Running Commentary
Matches all across North and South America highlight the Wednesday evening slate to cap a busy day of soccer worldwide. In MLS, the Houston Dynamo complete their season-opening, seven-game road trip at Red Bull Arena, facing a rejuvenated New York Red Bulls side that has overcome injuries and adversity to the tune of consecutive clean-sheet...
MLS Notes: Jones, Schalke visit Union; key injuries continue to pile up and more
Summer friendly season gets an early start, as Schalke visits PPL Park to take on the Philadelphia Union tonight at 7:30. The match gives U.S. national team fans a chance to check out Jermaine Jones' before his expected call into May training camp in addition to seeing Bundesliga-leading scorer Klaas-Jan Huntelaar and star Spanish striker...
MLS Notes: Jones, Schalke visit Union; key injuries continue to pile up and more
Summer friendly season gets an early start, as Schalke visits PPL Park to take on the Philadelphia Union tonight at 7:30. The match gives U.S. national team fans a chance to check out Jermaine Jones' before his expected call into May training camp in addition to seeing Bundesliga-leading scorer Klaas-Jan Huntelaar and star Spanish striker...
MLS Notes: Jones, Schalke visit Union; key injuries continue to pile up and more
Summer friendly season gets an early start, as Schalke visits PPL Park to take on the Philadelphia Union tonight at 7:30. The match gives U.S. national team fans a chance to check out Jermaine Jones' before his expected call into May training camp in addition to seeing Bundesliga-leading scorer Klaas-Jan Huntelaar and star Spanish striker...
Mid-Day Ticker: Holden commits to Bolton, Argentina alters format & more
Stay up, or go down, Bolton can count on Stuart Holden to stick around. The U.S. midfielder, who is continuing his comeback from fall knee surgery, pledged his future to the club regardless of what happens in its battle against relegation. In order to stave off the drop and remain in the Premier League, Bolton...
Mid-Day Ticker: Holden commits to Bolton, Argentina alters format & more
Stay up, or go down, Bolton can count on Stuart Holden to stick around. The U.S. midfielder, who is continuing his comeback from fall knee surgery, pledged his future to the club regardless of what happens in its battle against relegation. In order to stave off the drop and remain in the Premier League, Bolton...
Soccer Wednesday: Your Running Commentary