Jurgen Klinsman has returned to using the numbers 1 through 11 for his starting lineups. In doing so, he not only returns to an soccer tradition but is creating a new competitive spirit among his players.
Tag: the FA
“Ineffective energy”
Nowak says Union’s troubles stem from “ineffective energy.” More Union news ahead of Saturday’s game against Chicago including Le Toux’s touch and why summer friendlies are important. More morning news including your weekly Footy on the Telly listings.
Great moments in Philly soccer history: Philadelphia Hibernians beat the Pilgrims, 1909
It will probably come as no surprise that the history of English football snobbery directed toward America is almost as long as the history of the game itself. But such snobbery is not necessarily a bad thing. In 1905 and 1909 a team of gentleman amateurs called the Pilgrims landed […]
Soccer affairs
After a week of rampant speculation in the British press, Fabio Capello announced today that John Terry is out as captain of England. It all started over the past weekend when, after a super-injunction brought about by his lawyers was overturned by a British high Court, the news broke that […]
Daily news roundup
The US and El Salvador are in talks about a possible friendly to take place on February 24th. West Ham have been found guilty of crowd violence during their Carling Cup match against Milwall in August. Milwall was cleared. Sanctions will be announced by the FA on Friday. Everton to […]
Daily news roundup
Landon Donovan, along with Kasey Keller, has criticized the unwillingness of the MLS to compromise in negotiations with the Players Union for a new CBA and warn that a lock out could harm preparations for the World Cup. Landon Donovan’s debut press conference at Everton was postponed because of the […]