On Soccernet.com yesterday, Didac Peyret had an article about the rough year Thierry Henry has endured at Barcelona. The story is speculative, draws specious conclusions, and contradicts itself (paragraph 3 questions Henry’s spirit while paragraph 7 is a quote from the Frenchman in which he asserts his willingness to ride […]
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Donovan’s play in the EPL undercuts the naysayers, strengthens MLS’ ability to lure top talent
Imagine the impact should Donovan- adjusting to life wonderfully on the right flank rather than his preferred central attacking, nonetheless- help take The Toffees to Europe next season with a finish in the Prem’s top four.
Hounds snatch Severs from Isles, Velten heads to St. Louis
While waiting for good news about signings from the City Islanders, I get this: Our cross-state rivals have signed our all-time leading goal scorer, and one of our best defenders has left to join AC St. Louis. Oh boy. Penn St. alumni and Harrisburg great Chad Severs has been signed […]
National team story lines
Altidore and Amr Zaki Hull City’s move for Egyptian striker, Amr Zaki, does not seem to have put Jozy Altidore in danger of losing significant minutes. Although Zaki has prior Premier League experience and is considered to be a quality striker, Altidore is playing well enough to keep Zaki from […]
Great Philly soccer teams: Philadelphia Atoms, part II
This concludes the two-part “Great Philly soccer teams: Philadelphia Atoms.” You can read Part I here. Before Atoms coach Al Miller took the young team to England to train and to scout for some British players to fill out the roster, back in Philadelphia, Atoms general manager Bob Ehlinger’s marketing […]
Opening date of new Union stadium announced
The Union will return the favor of Seattle hosting their first game by hosting the Sounders at the first game at the new Union stadium on Sunday, June 27th. Ten of the first twelve games of the season will be away. Union president Tom Veit told the Daily News, “We […]