When Kaz Attacks!
Helmond Sport got their Eredivisie promotion drive underway with a 1-0 win over nearby rivals FC Eindhoven, thanks to a restart header by Charles Kazlauskas. See the playoff winner here.- Greg Seltzer
If you’d been serious about winning the Europa League, you’d have gotten Falcao.
I'd say that about covers the story of both his and Atlético Madrid's second crown in three years.
- Greg Seltzer
Yeah, you can have the PFFFT Team of the Year… we’ve got a Neville brother on our side.
Now a rising star pundit on Sky, former Manchester United defender Gary Neville has tabbed his Team of the Season with a familiar name in the side. Below, he explains why the Texas Tornado is his choice over some big names on the left.
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And so the war deepened…
I've come to let all you USMNT fanatics know that... (exasperated sigh)... Klinsi will be answering questions at the U.S. Soccer Twitter today at 1 p.m. ET. All you need to do is add the "#AskJK" tag to be considered.
Yeah, it seems like a battle W for my arch nemesis, but I've asked that...
Sacha, King of Belgium
It took a last gasp Anderlecht spot kick, but Sacha Kljestan is a league champion for the first time. Hail the king!
- Greg Seltzer
Checkin’ on the party at the 50, Deuce (updated)
Clint Dempsey has hit his Fulham half-century, banging home a free kick on 12 minutes for his 50th Cottagers goal. It was not only his 17th EPL goal of the season (fourth-best), but also his 10th first goal (tied for second in the league).
UPDATE: Sha-blam.
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Extra Time: AS RomAmerica
If only Vespucci had been born in the Eternal City instead of Firenze, the post title would be perfect. That drat-ness aside, we're going to do things a little different this time. Usually, I come here to drop quotes that didn't make it into the final ...
Who likes good news?
Jozy Altidore does not have a concussion (or any head injury, for that matter). He has a back bruise that will likely keep him out on Sunday. Full report coming shortly at MLSS, and those who haven't can see the rather scary incident about 1:10 into th...
A Fine Messi
Among several noteworthy events in the soccer world today (including Ajax clinching the title repeat), Lionel Messi bagged a hat trick to beat both Málaga and Gerd Müller's 39-year-old record for goals in a single European club campaign.In case you'r...
Ale Oop!
Six minutes from time, Alejandro Bedoya buried a Maurice Edu assist for the 5-0 capper in Rangers' win over Dundee United and his first SPL goal.
As you probably know, Rangers clips are unpredictable. I'll get the clip up ASAP...UPDATE: NSC regular "jon" found it.
- Greg Seltzer
A coupla things…
I am being mercilessly hammered by illness brought on by food poisoning right now, but I heard a couple things today you all would probably be quite interested by. So I've belly-crawled to the desk like a little trooper just to share:
Charlie Davies ...
