2011 USOC Recap: Third Round
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Given the fact that there were so many expected results, there was not much change in the Power Rankings, other than the fact the Galaxy were removed as the Power Ranking leaders, thanks to Dallas overwhelmingly dominant performance over Portland. The week included Aron Winter, Toronto FC head coach, (yet again) claiming that his team came out timid. It saw D.C. United get a bitter taste of their medicine. All of which was complimented by Salt Lake regaining their confidence and their form, drama mounting in New York and Levesque carving his name in the Emerald City hearts.
2011 MLS Power Rankings: Week 16
Given the fact that there were so many expected results, there was not much change in the Power Rankings, other than the fact the Galaxy w...
June 26, 2011
Recap: 2011 Gold Cup Final. Mexico 4-2 USA
Photo via Flickr user proforged . Photo used with the CC BY NC-ND 2.0 Creative Commons License. As Freddy Adu orchestrated a slick pa...
June 24, 2011
Basic Information
For the third consecutive tournament, the United States and Mexico, arguably the two heavyweights of CONCACAF will clash against one another in the 2011 CONCACAF Gold Cup Final. The match will be played in Pasadena, California at the Rose Bowl.
TV: FOX Soccer Channel, 8:30 p.m. EST
2011 Gold Cup Final: Preview
Basic Information For the third consecutive tournament, the United States and Mexico, arguably the two heavyweights of CONCACAF will clash ...
June 23, 2011
Well, lets see. Earlier today I saw a comment on an MLSSoccer.com recap of the Mexico vs. Honduras match, where someone claimed that Javier Hernandez's value was around €40M, and to be worth more than the entire United States national soccer team roster.
And yes, that's far more than probably the most expensive player on the U.S. national team. Right now, before even doing any research, I would say either Landon Donovan, Clint Dempsey or Tim Howard is the most expensive American right now, and I would put their value, in Euros roughly around €12-16M.
But to say the entire roster? Now, I think any fan with common sense can collectively agree, that's a far stretch. So, lets crunch some numbers and make a wild guess to see if this commenter is making a decent statement or is just trolling the Internet boards.
And yes, that's far more than probably the most expensive player on the U.S. national team. Right now, before even doing any research, I would say either Landon Donovan, Clint Dempsey or Tim Howard is the most expensive American right now, and I would put their value, in Euros roughly around €12-16M.
But to say the entire roster? Now, I think any fan with common sense can collectively agree, that's a far stretch. So, lets crunch some numbers and make a wild guess to see if this commenter is making a decent statement or is just trolling the Internet boards.
Is Chicharito worth more than the entire USMNT squad?
Well, lets see. Earlier today I saw a comment on an MLSSoccer.com recap of the Mexico vs. Honduras match, where someone claimed that Javier ...
June 22, 2011
This speaks for itself, but to delve into this fascinating topic, it's a playlist. Made by Grooveshark. It involves songs from senior year of high school. For me at least. Enjoy it.
Senior Year Playlist
This speaks for itself, but to delve into this fascinating topic, it's a playlist. Made by Grooveshark. It involves songs from senior ye...
USMNT vs. Panama Preview
Photo via Flickr user donr . Used with the Creative Commons Non-Commercial License . Background Information: US national soccer team vs...
June 21, 2011
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Capri Sun Challenge
Drink up. Alright time to do a non-soccer related post. The Pursuit of Victory people want me to write some preview of the U.S.A. vs. P...
2011 MLS Power Rankings: Week 14
Photo courtesy of Flickr user prentz . Used with the CC BY-NC-SA 2.0 License . Hate to use such a cliche introduction, but it was, in ...
June 18, 2011
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A Forgotten Reconnection with Mason
My sleep schedule is finally starting to get back on track, and with it, I have begun the enduring process of finishing up thank you notes...
June 11, 2011
Photo of the Day: June 11, 2011
And how he got into Tech and JMU amazes me if this is how he roughly spent a majority of his high school life!
June 10, 2011
June 06, 2011
1. FC DALLAS
Last Week: 2
Result: W 1-0 vs. NE
Last Five: W-T-W-T-W
I remember about a month or so ago, the American soccer blogosphere, and myself, were speculating whether or not the Hoops would hit an upswing after a rather rocky start. Well, our speculation was not wasted. Dallas looked just as menacing as they were in 2010. Having no call-ups for the Gold Cup will play to their advantage – and raise expectations.
2. LOS ANGELES GALAXY
Last Week: 1
Result: T 0-0 vs. DC
Last Five: W-W-W-W-T
Missing their two Donovan’s, Donovan Ricketts and Landon Donovan, due to Gold Cup call-ups, Galaxy manager Bruce Arena had little hesitation to denounce the Galaxy’s performance. And righteously so. In ways, the Galaxy were a tad bit lucky to finish the match drawn with the revived United side.
3. PHILADELPHIA UNION
Last Week: 3
Result: T 1-1 @ TOR
Last Five: T-L-W-W-T
First, you completely dismantle Toronto FC in their home stadium, before tying the defending MLS Cup champions? Piotr Nowak has to be happy with the Union’s performance in their sophomore campaign as the Zolos steer two points clear of New York and five up against D.C.
4. REAL SALT LAKE
Last Week: 5
Result: W 2-0 vs. VAN
Last Five: W-T-T-L-W
It was a dream performance for Haitien Jean Alexandre, and it looks as if RSL is finally regaining their expected form. Perhaps the absence of Saborio is a factor?
Last Week: 2
Result: W 1-0 vs. NE
Last Five: W-T-W-T-W
I remember about a month or so ago, the American soccer blogosphere, and myself, were speculating whether or not the Hoops would hit an upswing after a rather rocky start. Well, our speculation was not wasted. Dallas looked just as menacing as they were in 2010. Having no call-ups for the Gold Cup will play to their advantage – and raise expectations.
2. LOS ANGELES GALAXY
Last Week: 1
Result: T 0-0 vs. DC
Last Five: W-W-W-W-T
Missing their two Donovan’s, Donovan Ricketts and Landon Donovan, due to Gold Cup call-ups, Galaxy manager Bruce Arena had little hesitation to denounce the Galaxy’s performance. And righteously so. In ways, the Galaxy were a tad bit lucky to finish the match drawn with the revived United side.
3. PHILADELPHIA UNION
Last Week: 3
Result: T 1-1 @ TOR
Last Five: T-L-W-W-T
First, you completely dismantle Toronto FC in their home stadium, before tying the defending MLS Cup champions? Piotr Nowak has to be happy with the Union’s performance in their sophomore campaign as the Zolos steer two points clear of New York and five up against D.C.
4. REAL SALT LAKE
Last Week: 5
Result: W 2-0 vs. VAN
Last Five: W-T-T-L-W
It was a dream performance for Haitien Jean Alexandre, and it looks as if RSL is finally regaining their expected form. Perhaps the absence of Saborio is a factor?
2011 MLS Power Rankings: Week 12
1. FC DALLAS Last Week: 2 Result: W 1-0 vs. NE Last Five: W-T-W-T-W I remember about a month or so ago, the American soccer blogospher...
June 05, 2011
Was not fun having to navigate online through piles of spam to find actual highlights, but these will likely be up for another hour before they get taken down.
2011 Gold Cup Highlights: Costa Rica 5-0 Cuba
Was not fun having to navigate online through piles of spam to find actual highlights, but these will likely be up for another hour before t...
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