I swear, you’d think it was Ali v Frazier.
So yes, it's Landon v Clint in about two hours. Press pass sets the scene, but let's not forget Tim Howard also exists. Deuce has only hit off him once and that was consolation in a losing cause.- Greg Seltzer
Extra Time: Eddie Pope
Eddie Pope was kind enough to contribute mightily to the long-promised Top 5 List of transfers that weren't for Americans, so I'm going to air his full comments on the relevant matter contained within unedited. If you haven't seen it yet, you may wish to read that before the following text.--"At a couple points throughout...
Trash-Talking For Women
This generous lady poetically proves USWNT supporters can run with some rivalry smack as good as the fellas - albeit in their own particular grrrl-y way. Her offering actually came before last night's 4-0 Olympic qualifying win over Mexico (who do we h...
PSA = Philly service announcement
A friendly alert for all those that will be in Philadelphia range on February 2nd: the documentary Laduma (formerly known as One Goal) will have a screening/fundraiser at the Ritz East (125 So. 2nd St.) on that evening.The film rolls at 7:30 pm, and y...
Uncertainty of the Stars
As with all things WPS, there is a degree of uncertainty regarding its two biggest stars. Abby Wambach told the Associated Press that she's still undecided as to whether or not she'll be playing stateside next season. Marta, the mercurial Brazilian for...
Envy, thy name is a plate of artisan cupcakes.
Alright... I'm not saying Kyle Martino doesn't deserve a charmed life, but c'mon!Dude played pro and international soccer, married Eva Amurri and had killed national broadcasts like a pro by the time he'll turn 31 next month. Fine. Great. I'm happy for...
It’s check the board day!
The 2012 MLS schedule is up, boys, so get set for the longest season ever. It will also be the biggest TV season ever, with NBC in for 41 games.- Greg Seltzer
I love a good guessing game.
Red Bulls GM Erik Soler says he's about to sign two, if not three "young" Americans with international experience. Before we even think about possible transfers, do realize that quite the crew of U.S. youth prospects are free agents.My first thought was erstwhile Sogndal keeper Joe Bendik - but I can't confirm he's actually spent...
My joke set-up: Gosh, who would have guessed…
... the Prem has become just a vacation home for MLS veterans after another paycheck.Just kidding. But seriously, my how times have changed for American soccer. If anybody back home still holds any sort of inferiority complex about our domestic league,...
Kevin Giallorossi
I was told this morning that Kevin Garnett would be buying into AS Roma and figured... hey, no rush, I can go do errands and post it tonight, nobody will know about this today.Oof.- Greg Seltzer
WPS life support
Women's Professional Soccer lives, albeit conditionally and mysteriously.On Monday night, US Soccer's Board of Directors agreed to sanction "Division I" five-team WPS for 2012 on the basis of arguments made by league officials citing growing support from the 2011 Women's World Cup, continued exposure for the sport promised by the 2012 Olympics Games, and potential...
WPS in ICU… or is it purgatory?
The supposed deadline for WPS to find a sixth owner has come and gone. The 15-day grace period set by US Soccer passed last Monday with little fanfare or, more notably, outcry. While the silence was deafening, it appears that no news is good news for ...
