Mid-Day Ticker: Matthaus takes Bulgaria job, Henry out for Galaxy match and more
By AVI CREDITOR Former Germany star Lothar Matthaus is back in international soccer after signing a one-year deal (with an option for two more) to become the manager of the Bulgarian national team.The 49-year-old Matthaus had an infamous stint in Major League Soccer with the MetroStars in 2000 before concluding his playing career and entering...
Score this round for the Portland Timbers
By JOSE M. ROMERO The Seattle vs. Portland soccer rivalry that goes back to the NASL days has a new chapter after the Timbers unveiled a billboard Thursday proclaiming the Rose City as "Soccer City, USA" mere blocks from the home of the Sounders, Qwest Field. The photo above was taken from the Timbers' Facebook...
Mid-Day Ticker: Whitecaps keep their coach, Timbers get sponsor and more
By AVI CREDITOR The Vancouver Whitecaps will likely be making many personnel changes before their inaugural season in Major League Soccer, but a change at coach is not in the cards. Teitur Thordarson received a multi-year extension from the Whitecaps on Thursday, cementing his place as coach when the Whitecaps join MLS. Financial terms of...
Portland-Seattle rivalry lives on in tense U.S. Open Cup match
By JOSE M. ROMERO The Seattle Sounders-Portland Timbers rivalry is already good, and it's only going to get better once it hits the Major League Soccer stage. After a 1-1 draw through regulation and extra time, the Sounders escaped the Rose City with a victory (4-3 on penalty kicks) in another dramatic chapter in this...
U.S. Open Cup Third Round: Your Running Commentary
Two more games remain in the U.S. Open Cup Third Round, and by the end of the night the eight-team quarterfinal field will be set. D.C. United hosts USL-2 side Richmond Kickers, with the visitors looking to boost the third division's record to a perfect 3-0 in this round of the tournament. That game can...
Portland Timbers unveil new crest
By AVI CREDITORJust days after the Vancouver Whitecaps unveiled their new crest, the other soon-to-be Major League Soccer franchise in the Pacific Northwest has done the same.The Portland Timbers revealed their new logo over the weekend, one that has a...
Friday Kickoff: Dempsey’s back, Everton retains hope of Donovan deal and more
Clint Dempsey's impressive and quick recovery from a slightly torn PCL was the news of the day on Thursday, with the U.S. national team striker playing 30 minutes in Fulham's 3-1 Europa League loss to Juventus. Dempsey didn't make much of an impact on the match, but his return provides a major boost to a...
Seattle Sounders vs. Portland Timbers: Your Running Commentary