Lenhart hat trick leads San Jose to 4-2 win over D.C. United
Photo by Brad Smith/ISIphotos.com By THOMAS FLOYD WASHINGTON - D.C. United coach Ben Olsen hasn't shied away from banking his team's fortunes on the plethora of young talent at his disposal. During Saturday's 4-2 loss to the San Jose Earthquakes, United experienced the highs and, more often, the lows of such a philosophy. San Jose...
Report: Bedoya called upon for Gold Cup
Alejandro Bedoya has reportedly been called in to Bob Bradley's Gold Cup roster following an injury to the New England Revolution's Benny Feilhaber. Report: http://tinyurl.com/3vsj3yp -------------------- What do you think of Bedoya's call up? Has he done enough for Orebro to deserve it? Where does he fall into Bob Bradley's plans? Share your thoughts below...
Ponce called up to Mexico’s preliminary Copa America squad
BY ADAM SERRANO It appears that Miguel Ponce has chosen to join the Mexican national team, spurning the country of his birth in the process. The left back for Chivas de Guadalajara was chosen for Mexico's preliminary squad for the Copa America. Ponce has been a fixture for Chivas de Guadalajara backline since last season....
Parke header lifts Sounders past SKC in injury time
By CALEB SONNELAND In what was largely not a match for the history books, the Seattle Sounders netted a late winner off the head of defender Jeff Parke to seal the win and three points over a struggling Sporting Kansas City side with both Steve Zakuani and O'Brian White in attendance. With both teams coming...
England to abstain from FIFA presidential vote
The England-FIFA drama continues. The English FA said Thursday it will abstain from casting a ballot in this summer's FIFA presidential campaign in a protest against candidates Sepp Blatter and Mohamed bin Hammam. FA chairman David Bernstein said the decision to not support either candidate was made due to recent and current issues involving FIFA....
Pontius penalty salvages 1-1 draw for D.C.
Photo by Jose L. Argueta/ISIphotos.com By THOMAS FLOYD WASHINGTON -- Threatening for an equalizer early in the second half against the Colorado Rapids on Saturday, D.C. United seemed poised to draw even one way or another, despite the loss of forwards Charlie Davies and Josh Wolff to first-half injuries. Sure enough United got one --...
Controversial Hernandez penalty lifts Dallas past Toronto
By CALEB SONNELAND Captain Daniel Hernandez was on point to convert a penalty and give FC Dallas the win and three points at Pizza Hut Park in Texas. The call was a debatable one from referee Yader Reyes and it has, once more, called attention to the standard of officiating in the MLS. In a...
Renteria penalty sees Crew share points with Sounders
By CALEB SONNELAND Emilio Renteria netted a second half penalty in the 67th minute to ensure that Seattle didn't walk away from Crew Stadium with all the spoils. Fredy Montero had previously put the visiting side ahead early after connecting with an Erik Friberg cross to beat Will Hesmer in the seventh minute. Montero was...
Plata, Maicon lead TFC past Houston
By CALEB SONNELAND After a scoreless first half at BMO Field, Toronto FC netted twice after the break to take all three points from the Houston Dynamo. Reds striker Joao Plata put in quite a performance after opening scoring in the 50th minute, the first goal of his MLS career. He then provided a deadly...
D.C. United, Dallas play to scoreless draw
By THOMAS FLOYD WASHINGTON - Resolute defending controlled the proceedings as D.C. United and FC Dallas played to a scoreless draw Saturday that was largely devoid of risks in the attacking third and, concurrently, legitimate scoring opportunities for either side. "I thought it was kind of a sloppy game from both parts," Dallas coach Schellas...
Morales Leg Break Mars Real Salt Lake Win
By CALEB SONNELAND With an injury unfortunately similar to Steve Zakuani's of the Seattle Sounders, Real Salt Lake midfielder Javier Morales suffered what looks to be a season-ending injury in RSL's match against Chivas USA. After a nasty challenge from Marcos Mondaini, Morales immediately went to ground signaling for medical help. The bad news marred...
Saturday England Rewind: United edges Everton, Torres scores for Chelsea and more
Manchester United is now one step closer to the Premier League title after narrowly beating Everton today at Old Trafford by a score of 1-0. True to form, United broke the deadlock on the 84th minute through a 'Chicharito' Hernandez header past Tim Howard. The U.S. National Team keeper had been a rock throughout the...
