Archive for the ‘South America’ Category

Orozco linked to Union

Orozco linked to Union

American defender Michael Orozco has been linked to Philadelphia Union after breaking his contract with San Luis of Mexico’s Primera division. Orozco, 23, had been starting for the team but was released from his contract so he could join Philadelphia, according to a report today by Univision. He can play either center back or fullback [...]

January 16, 2010 MLS, South America, Union 2 Comments

Battle of the Ronaldos?

Battle of the Ronaldos?

Brazilian club team Timao has reported on their website a finalized deal to set the Corinthians against Real Madrid in a friendly that would pit Christiano Ronaldo and Kaka against Ronaldo Luís Nazário de Lima from Brazil and newly signed Roberto Carlos. Although no date is official, the Timao site is reporting an August date.  [...]

January 6, 2010 Brazil, CONMEBOL, Copa Libertadores, Real Madrid 0 Comments

Barcelona wins, but South Americans shine

Soccer and snow – not so good together. So I’m stuck indoors today, watching a brilliant display by Barcelona as it comes from behind to defeat Estudiantes de la Plata in the FIFA Club World Cup. It was one thing to see Pedro score the equalizer in the 89th minute on a header that just [...]

December 19, 2009 Argentina, Barcelona, FIFA, La Liga, South America 0 Comments