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Thierry Henry Non-handball Story!
Barcelona / La Liga / MLS

Thierry Henry Non-handball Story!

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 […]

MLS / USMNT / World Cup

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.

US / USL

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
USMNT / World Cup

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
History / NASL / Philadelphia Soccer History

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 […]

MLS / Union

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 […]

MLS / Union

2010 Union schedule released

Major League Soccer released the 2010 schedule today. You can print the full schedule for the Union here. Below is the schedule for the Union. There sure are an awful lot of away games in the beginning of the season, with only three of the first twelve at home. Thursday […]

USL

City Islanders Re-Sign 5, Fisher Retires, Schedule Announced

A little over a month before the Harrisburg City Islanders open camp on March 15th, the team is beginning to take shape. We already know that standout attacker Tiyi Shipalane will not be returning to the Isles as his contract was purchased by D.C. United. Now add to that news […]

US National Team Updates
USMNT

US National Team Updates

Eddie Johnson and Freddy Adu at Aris Thessaloniki Eddie Johnson was able to score off a well weighted Freddy Adu long pass after both had come as substitutes late in the game for Aris Thessaloniki in Greece. This bodes well for both players. In addition the team was not able […]

USL

Tryouts – Pittsburgh Riverhounds Feb. 23-25th

In addition to their closed winter tryout in December, the Hounds are holding an open Pro-Combine from February 23rd-25th. The tryout does require fees and pre-registration but it is open to professionals, college players, and amatuers alike. You can find more information here on the team website. Have you ever attended a […]