Let’s get this party started right.
As in summer, there will soon be a transfer deadline ticker over at MLSS, which I'll be stocking with as much scene-setting and deal-clinching as we can find.Since that won't begin for an hour or so, let's kick off the day with a couple bits. First off...
In case you were wondering… (updated)
A bit earlier, I was sent a birdie email suggesting Hammarby were the ones about to sign former North Carolina forward Billy Schuler. Then minutes ago, suddenly, everybody and their mother over in Sweden started reporting this.Gregg Berhalter 1, MLS 0?...
Post-Christmas cheer in Oslo for out-of-contract players
Tomi Maanoja used to play for AIK Stockholm before a broken leg ruined his career. With two young children, but no contract, the FIFPro Winter Tournament in Oslo may just provide the Finn with the little bit of luck he deserves.
No, this is not the "forced goodie"
However, I need to jump in here real quick. A Swedish report or two from last night ran that U. of Virginia forward Brian Span was signing with Örebro. It makes sense as he trialed there this summer and the club liked him.However, I have great reason ...
Who’s the boss?
With all due respect to Abed Nadir, at Hammarby, it's now Gregg Berhalter.- Greg Seltzer
Olof Mellberg hopes Wayne Rooney loses appeal against Euro 2012 ban
• England striker will learn fate in Nyon on Thursday• Defender says Sweden's chances will be improvedOlof Mellberg hopes that Wayne Rooney loses his appeal against the severity of his Euro 2012 suspension, because he believes that it would help Sw...
Euro 2012 draw: England breathe sigh of relief at dodging big guns
• Fabio Capello's men to face France, Sweden and Ukraine• England to travel 4,000 miles for three Group D gamesFabio Capello could not disguise his sense of relief after England avoided being thrust into a group that included Portugal and Holland a...
Euro 2012: Sweden hope to prolong tournament hex on England
Sweden lost a friendly at Wembley last month but, with a decent qualifying record and memories of past strong performances against England, they can threaten againEngland enjoyed a first victory over Sweden for 43 years when Fabio Capello's experimenta...
Euro 2012 draw: England to meet France, Sweden and Ukraine in group
• Republic of Ireland face Spain, Italy and Croatia• England's opening game against France on 11 June• Full interactive guide to the groups, fixtures and teams England have been handed France, Sweden and the co-hosts Ukraine as group opponents af...
Celtic confirm interest in Sweden defender Mikael Lustig
• Rosenborg's Lustig can play right-back or in central defence• Neil Lennon also admits Celtic are looking for centre-forwardCeltic's manager Neil Lennon has confirmed an interest in the Swede Mikael Lustig and was at Wembley last week to watch the...
It’s that time again… already. (updated)
Sheesh. A couple more years and my silly season work will precede Christmas music at the mall. In any event, I am here to drop a couple of quick tidbits, just to offer some needed clarity...First off, allow me to clarify that the F-Word interest recent...
England will expect to ease their way into Euro 2012 knockout stage | Kevin McCarra