Buddle believes German detour has made him better
Photo by Michael Janosz/ISIPhotos.com BY ADAM SERRANO CARSON, Calif. -- Fresh off his year and a half long stint in Germany, Edson Buddle does not feel like the same player that departed the Los Angeles Galaxy after a stellar 2010 season. He believes that he's even better. Buddle's return to the Galaxy became official last...
Americans Abroad: Weekend Rewind
By FRANCO PANIZO Sacha Kljestan has quietly put together a solid season for RSC Anderlecht, but he made some noise in the club's latest win on Sunday. Kljestan scored his third goal of the season (fourth across all competitions) in Anderlecht's 4-2 win over Racing Genk when he fired home a free kick from 30...
MLS Notes: United adds Saragosa, RBNY signs Meara, and more
photo by David Bernal/ISIphotos.com By FRANCO PANIZO D.C. United added more depth to its midfield on Monday, signing a player who is no stranger to MLS. United announced the acquisition of midfielder Marcelo Saragosa, the 30-year-old Brazilian who previously had stints with FC Dallas and Chivas USA. Saragosa last played in MLS in 2010, when...
You Write the Caption: The Donovan Interview Edition
It has been almost a year since SBI's last installment of You Write the Caption, and that one came after a two-year hiatus for one of the site's original and most popular series. We plan on changing that after feedback from readers who told us we should bring the series back. For those of you...
Mid-Day Ticker: Suarez set for return, Ibrahimovic suspended and more
By FRANCO PANIZO Luis Suarez's spell on the sidelines has come to a close. Having served his eight-match ban for racially abusing Patrice Evra and a one-game suspension for a gesture to Fulham fans, Suarez is set to return for Liverpool on Monday in its game against Tottenham. Suarez's return has manager Kenny Dalglish upbeat,...
Spotlight on Josh Gatt
Josh Gatt is not a player many American soccer fans have seen play, but he is already considered one of the best young Americans playing in Europe. The speedy Michigan native has enjoyed an outstanding start to his professional career, going from 18-year-old newcomer to 20-year-old transfer target, having already made one upward move from...
European rewind: Man United battles back, Roma tops Inter and more
By JOHN BOSCHINI Manchester United just will not go away as they overcame a 3-0 deficit to draw away to Chelsea and keep pressure on Manchester City. It was shaping up to be a long afternoon at Stamford Bridge as a 1-0 halftime lead for Chelsea from Jonathan Evans' own goal was quickly extended. Fernando...
Monday Kickoff: Wenger tempted by Henry, Liverpool faces Spurs and more
By CALEB SONNELAND Thierry Henry's return to Arsenal may last just a little longer than expected, according to manager Arsene Wenger. The French striker has enjoyed his brief loan spell at Arsenal, netting a goal in the club's 7-1 win over the weekend. After the game, Wenger revealed to the media that there's a possibility...
Soccer Sunday: Your Running Commentary
A big snowstorm hit England on Saturday, threatening to jeopardize the slate of matches set for today, but the big headliner between Chelsea and Manchester United will go on as planned, and it will serve as the marquee match of a busy day in the soccer world. While the Super Bowl dominates the American sports...
Saturday Ticker: Sporting KC tops San Jose, Henry scores in Arsenal romp and more
Sporting Kansas City's quest to repeat as Eastern Conference regular season champions began today with a 2-1 pre-season victory against the San Jose Earthquakes in the pre-season opener for both clubs. Kansas City midfielder Konrad Warzycha delivered the game-winning goal, converting a free kick to break a 1-1 deadlock. Chris Wondolowski and Kei Kamara exchanged...
Soccer Saturday: Your Running Commentary
Clint Dempsey will try to keep his torrid hot streak in the English Premier League going against a Manchester City side looking to hold on to first place in one of today's best matches. The Cottagers are in need of points to move further away from the relegation zone, but earning any in Manchester against...
Liverpool vs. Tottenham: Your Running Commentary