6 June, 2008
Jorge Flores living the dream
debate about how many undiscovered, diamonds-in-the-rough like him are out there. Still, if MLS and
US Soccer can give opportunites to players like him, we could add some much needed Latin-flair to
the game here. ...click to continue reading.
28 May, 2008
Blatter's 6+5 Rule
Economist notes that the latest rule proposed by FIFA, limiting pro teams to a mix of 6+5
domestic and foreign players, would negatively impact Americans playing Europe. It would also lower
the quality of play at home, since MLS would not be able to import more skilled players from the
region and South America as it expands. ...click to continue reading.
21 May, 2008
Quaranta in Baltimore Sun
Some candid talk from Tino about what was (is?) lacking in him as a professional soccer player. Kicking it into gear -- -- baltimoresun.com
In a recent interview, Quaranta (Archbishop Curley) said he often took his life as a professional athlete for granted.
28 March, 2008
Major League Soccer Players by Country of Birth
Beau Dure linked to a file containing a map of Major League Soccer players by the country of birth.
...click to continue reading.In other news, US beats Poland
The US beats Poland 3-0 yesterday. Color me a bit unimpressed that A) all 3 goals were off of set pieces and B) we are capable of beating just about anyone as long as its not the World Cup. I think I'm just as excited about this win as I was when we beat Austria.
...click to continue reading.26 March, 2008
Qualifiers back at RFK?
WaPo reports that RFK is in serious pursuit to host a World Cup qualifier this fall. I really hope this is true, its been a long time since I've been to a qualifier at RFK.
The dates and potential opponents are:...click to continue reading.Sept.
26 December, 2007
US Soccer Yanks Abroad - In Bolivia
For any American soccer player, playing abroad is always a career goal. I never though that the Bolivian professional circuit would be such a destination. I'd have to figure it ranks way, way down there in leagues to play in, not only is the level of play not as high, but the pay is low and sporadic - just ask the players from Bolivar.
...click to continue reading.14 December, 2007
Va. Tech soccer in Final Four
Virginia Tech's mens soccer teams makes its first appearance in the NCAA College Cup today. The game will be on ESPN2 at 5pm. Adam Kilgore in the Washington Post tells us how the
...click to continue reading.29 November, 2007
Virginia Tech Footballs
It's been a good week to be Viginia Tech football fan, either pointy or round ball kind. While the gridirion team gets their re-match with BC, the Hokies soccer team is having a historic year. Not only have the men gone undefeated at home, but last night they advanced in the
...click to continue reading.16 October, 2007
Another soccer convert
For so many of us, soccer can take on a quasi-religious aspect in our lives. Many times, just in the way we talk about the game, or how we came to be a fan of the game. A dead easy way to start a conversation with a soccer fan is to ask him when they had their "on the road to Damascus" moment.
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