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Major League Soccer has announced the seven players to be added to the total list of MLS All-Stars for the purposes of satisfying the league's Collective Bargaining Agreement and some of the picks are curious to say the least. Freddie Ljungberg and Robbie Rogers were two of the seven, and the two biggest head-scratchers....
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In 2010, Major League Soccer has seen the opening of a pair of beautiful new soccer stadiums for the New York Red Bulls and Philadelphia Union. What some may not realize is that the next MLS stadium to be opened is already being built in Kansas City an...
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Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson knows Bob Bradley well and believes the U.S. national team manager could succeed as a European club coach if given the chance. Speaking ahead of Wednesday's MLS All-Star Game, Ferguson expressed his belief that Bradley could coach in the English Premier League, or any league in Europe for...
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Omar Salgado scored the game-winning goal to help the U.S. Under-20 national team score a 1-0 victory against China in the Milk Cup opener for both teams. Salgado, who has signed a Generation adidas contract with Major League Soccer and will be available in the 2011 MLS Draft, scored a first-half goal to give...
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Robinho and Dani Alves join Chelsea target Ramires as the three World Cup veterans named to a young Brazil squad for the August 10th friendly against the United States at the New Meadowlands Stadium in New Jersey. Young sensations Neymar and Paulo Henrique Ganso and World Cup snub Alexandre Pato were also called up...
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Photo by Michael Janosz/ISIphotos.com As we approach the MLS All-Star Break it's time to take a look at the players who have played well enough to draw praise and accolades for their performances during the season's first half. Let's start with the Most Valuable Player award. There are a handful of worthy candidates staking...
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We all enjoyed Landon Donovan's first commercial for the Mexican lottery Ganagol (more like a betting slip than USA-style lottery), and we've been waiting patiently to see when Donovan would give us another gem for the folks South of the Border. Donovan's second Ganagol commercial has emerged, and while it isn't as funny as...
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The Kansas City Wizards looked poised for an exhibition defeat when defender Jimmy Conrad was sent off in the first half of the Wizards friendly against Manchester United. Rather than fold, the MLS club put together a strong performance to score a surprising 2-1 upset victory in a friendly at Arrowhead Stadium. Kei Kamara...
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Manchester United's North American Tour has led the English powerhouse to Kansas City, where they take on the Kansas City Wizards at Arrowhead Stadium (6pm, Fox Soccer Channel). The match is the final pre-season match before Manchester United takes ...
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The New York Challenge concludes today with the New York Red Bulls taking on Manchester City at Red Bull Arena (3:30pm, Fox Soccer Channel). Today's match marks Thierry Henry's second with the New York Red Bulls after scoring in his debut on Thur...
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Photo by ISIphotos.com The Columbus Crew re-asserted its position as a top MLS Cup contender on Saturday by thrashing the Houston Dynamo, 3-0, on Saturday. Emilio Renteria, Andy Iro and newcomer Leandre Griffit all scored goals for the Crew, which extended its lead atop the Eastern Conference to eight points. Real Salt Lake welcomed...
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Photo by ISIphotos.com It's been a month since the World Cup ended for the U.S. men's national team, enough time to let the team's performance and all the ups and downs sink in. It's also enough time to take another look back at the unforgettable moments of what will be remembered as an exciting...
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It's that time again. Time for you to send in your soccer (and occasional pop culture) questions for me to try and answer. There is plenty to discuss, as always, so let's get started:SBI Live Q&A (July 23rd Edition)
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Photo by Brad Smith/ISIphotos.com Thierry Henry's long-awaited arrival as a member of the New York Red Bulls finally came on Thursday night and he didn't disappoint. The French star flashed his world class form for 45 minutes on Thursday in the Red Bulls 2-1 loss to Tottenham in the New York Challenge opener. It...
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The New York Red Bulls will introduce new Designated Player Thierry Henry tonight as he makes his debut against Tottenham in the opening match of the New York Challenge (8:30pm, Fox Soccer Channel). If you can't watch the Fox Soccer Channel broadcast, you can watch the match here, courtesy of Red Bull's Veetle page...
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Photo by ISIphotos.com When the MLS All-Star team was filled out with reserves earlier this week, one of the most glaring omissions was San Jose's Bobby Convey, one of the league leaders in assists and one of the keys to San Jose's surprising season. That oversight was rectified on Wednesday, when Convey was selected...
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Photo by Howard C. Smith/ISIphotos.com Thierry Henry is set to make his debut for the New York Red Bulls tonight when the Red Bulls take on English club Tottenham in tonight's kickoff of the New York Challenge (8pm, Fox Soccer Channel). Henry is scheduled to play the first half tonight at Red Bull Arena...
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It isn't often that first-year soccer teams get a chance to face off against a team as storied as Manchester United, but tonight is the Philadelphia Union's chance to step on the field with a legendary club. The Union plays host to Manchester United at Lincoln Financial Field tonight (7:30pm, ESPN2) in the first...
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Photo by ISIphotos.com Chivas USA hasn't had much go its way this MLS season. The Rojiblancos watched star midfielder head to Anderlecht this summer, and Jonathan Bornstein has made plans to depart after the season. All during a forgettable season that will see the Goats miss the playoffs. Chivas USA finally saw some luck...
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Photo by ISIphotos.com There are few things that stir the imagination of soccer fans more than the rise of a promising young prospect, and no young player in Major League Soccer is stirring emotions like Andy Najar. The D.C. United academy product has become the subject of various reports from Honduras to England, with...
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