Geography of Talent: Top 2012 Players
[Click on graphic to zoom-in] Take a look at this graphic from John C.L. Morgan of PineScentedPitch; the blue pins represent the Top 100 2012 Boys Players to Watch, the pink pins represent the Top 100...
View ArticleReports: Beckham signs with PSG
Fresh off of an MLS Cup victory, David Beckham is taking his talents to Paris. After months of rumors and negotiations, Beckham will sign his contract with Paris Saint-Germain in the beginning of...
View ArticleFIFA Says No To Racism
In an October 15 match between English Premier League heavyweights Liverpool and Manchester United, the topic of discussion was not the final score; Liverpool striker Luis Suarez had been accused of...
View ArticleMLS Prospect Spotlight: Tyler Polak
For MLS teams looking for a lightning rod on the backline, they should look no further than Creighton’s Tyler Polak. While he is only a sophomore, he is projected to sign a Generation adidas contract,...
View ArticleStanford hires Charlotte’s Jeremy Gunn
Coming off of a national championship appearance, Charlotte Men’s Soccer coach Jeremy Gunn has been officially appointed the new coach for the Cardinal. The 40-year-old Gunn becomes the 15th coach in...
View ArticleJeremy Gunn reaction around the country
Reaction around the web on Stanford’s hiring of former Charlotte head coach Jeremy Gunn: Stanford soccer was down last season, but one of country’s top programs. Plum job. — David Scott (@davidscott14)...
View ArticleExpert tips on Soccer Christmas gifts
With only a few days left until the big day, you still might be looking for the perfect gift for the soccer player in your life. Dr. Jackie Craft, our resident shopping expert, has put down some...
View ArticleLiverpool forced to make Christmas video
Stemming from initial disciplinary action of suspending Liverpool forward Luis Suarez 8 matches, FIFA officials have decided to up the ante and spread the punishment across the entire team. Select...
View ArticleUSMNT January camp roster announced
Jurgen Klinsmann has made his final choices for his first January camp as head coach of the US National team. Klinsmann has decided to call in eighteen MLS players and is looking forward to seeing how...
View ArticleGoalie Defends Himself From Attacker, Gets Red Card
During a match between Dutch clubs AZ Alkmaar and Ajax, a fan ran towards AZ goalie Esteban Alvarado and attempted to kick him in the face. Alvarado’s instincts took over to defend himself as he threw...
View ArticleDidier Drogba finds a new job
Shortly after Chelsea’s 1-1 draw with Tottenham, Didier Drogba managed to find himself in the Spurs locker room. Drogba then decided to interview Emmanuel Adebayor who scored the Spurs only goal of the...
View ArticleDempsey’s deserved attention
Since leaving the States for English Premiere League team Fulham in 2007, Clint Dempsey’s presence has definitely been felt overseas. Dempsey made history on December 5 when he scored his 37th goal as...
View ArticlePut some pants on Cesc
If you haven’t already heard, Barcelona recently won the Club World Cup in Japan. The tournament was highlighted by yet another great performance by Messi and an unfortunate injury to David Villa. It...
View ArticleAnother American goes overseas
It looks like Freddy Adu is heading overseas yet again, only this time he is going to Spain. The Ghanaian-born Adu will be joining Spanish side Rayo Vallecano for a two-week training stint. This is...
View ArticleJermaine Pennant’s flashy new ride
Stoke City’s Jermaine Pennant is nothing if not inconspicuous. Just look at his recently upgraded Aston Martin. When he drives down the street, he’s not saying, “Look at me!” but rather, “Look at you!...
View ArticleHenry heads back to England
Once the insurance agreement with the New York Red Bulls is reached, Thierry Henry will be leaving on a two month loan to former club Arsenal. Henry was with Arsenal for eight years from 1999 to 2007....
View ArticleSo he’s not leaving?
Early reports about David Beckham going to France to play for Paris Saint-Germain seem to have been a little premature. PSG sporting director Leonardo was introducing new head coach Carlo Ancelotti at...
View ArticleThe MLS on NBC
NBC Sports Network, formerly known as Versus, recently released this pretty cool Major League Soccer promotional spot. The MLS will debut on NBC on Sunday, March 11, with a match between the Red Bulls...
View ArticlePossible Replacements
Here are a few potential U.S. U-17 head coach candidates. Martin Vasquez Vasquez is currently the director of soccer operations at RSL-Arizona Academy. Between July 2008 and April 2009, Vasquez...
View ArticleGoalies can score too
Looks like Landon Donovan’s return to Everton has been overshadowed by a very special top play from another American. Tim Howard decided to take matters in to his own hands during today’s match against...
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