ESPN does a story on Clint Dempsey, and it’s worth viewing — even if his story is pretty well-known and hashed out by now.
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From Texas to London
Published April 27, 2010 Soccer , South Africa , USA Leave a CommentTags: Clint Dempsey
Footy photos from the last few weeks
Published April 25, 2010 D.C. United , MLS , Soccer , Uncategorized Leave a CommentI’ve been way behind on Photo uploads, but have a few goodies to share from the opening weeks of Major League Soccer. Enjoy shots from DCU-New England and Philadelphia-DCU.
D.C. United needs their own stadium.
A few more photos after the jump. Continue reading ‘Footy photos from the last few weeks’
The grass is greener on the other side for the Sons of Ben. New park in Chester schedule to open June 27.
50 days ’til the World Cup
Published April 21, 2010 South Africa , World Cup Leave a CommentTags: Soccer, South Africa
If you watch this and aren’t fired up for South Africa, I’m not sure what to tell you.
It’s a real Philadelphia-Washington week
Published April 6, 2010 D.C. United , MLS , Soccer , Sports! Leave a CommentIn the sporting world, nearly every Philadelphia and Washington team classifies their city counterpart as a rival. This juncture came to a head late Easter, when news that Donovan McNabb was being jettisoned to Washington in exchange for a couple of draft picks.
Later on Monday, the Philadelphia Phillies easily saw off the challenge from Major League Baseball’s Washington Nationals, trouncing the home team 11-1.
Adding icing on the cake for the round-ball fans in both cities is that Philadelphia plays D.C. United in what will be the first-ever home game for the Union. In a week where the two cities became intrinsically linked in two sports, a third layer is added as Lincoln Financial Field will play host to the United-Union match-up as the region finally gets top-level soccer.
While Philadelphia struggled in their first-ever game in Seattle, the home crowd will surely have them fired up as the fifth sport in the U.S. will join the rest of the crowded sports landscape in Philadelphia. While some rivalries are a bit more diminutive than others (Wizards-Sixers anyone?), the presence of approximately 1,000 D.C. fans making the trip up I-95, will ensure that wild scenes will be prevalent Saturday evening.
On the pitch, a lot is at stake for D.C. United has failed to score a goal yet this season, while conceding six. Philadelphia couldn’t best the tough Seattle defense in their opening match, and will look to test a rebuilt United back line. If the D.C. attack, that has struggled so much in two games, can’t get anything going against a mediocre Union side, the alarm bells for United fans will only increase in volume.
The intrigue of the match becomes all the more, considering the roots of Union head coach Peter Nowak. The former United head coach was the last coach in the nation’s capital to win an MLS Cup, and he’ll certainly be out to get one over his old club. Midfielders Fred and Andrew Jacobson hail from the ranks of former United players, and each could have a say in how this match plays out.
No matter the outcome, the potential rivalry brewing here must whet the appetite for either club. United’s front office is pulling out the stops, complete with a bus trip up to the Linc. Expect Philadelphia to return the favor when the two sides meet again in August.
If all turns out as expected, another blossoming MLS rivalry is on the cusp of creation.
D.C. United face New England in home opener
Published April 2, 2010 D.C. United , MLS Leave a CommentTags: MLS, New England Revolution
The temperature is climbing, and cherry blossoms are in full. As the nation’s capital warms up after a bitter winter, D.C. United takes the field this weekend, out to erase bitter memories from a 4-0 loss to the Kansas City Wizards last week.
Not much went right for the Black-and-Red during their trip to Kansas City, as a makeshift defense was victimized by a brand-new Wizards lineup. Troy Perkins got a glance of what life might be like this year if the back four can’t get their act together in 2010.
While the defense failed to deal with the likes of Ryan Smith and Davy Arnaud, the attack sputtered. Youngster Andy Najar earned a surprise start, while new signing Danny Allsopp struggled to get into the game. Not much to glean from that performance, and bouncing back this weekend would be a much-needed lift. Continue reading ‘D.C. United face New England in home opener’
United tries to forget that 4-0 loss with this commercial promoting Saturday’s match.
MLS Week One Highlights
Published March 29, 2010 MLS , Soccer Leave a CommentTags: D.C. United, Kansas City Wizards, MLS Highlights, New York Red Bulls
Week one of Major League Soccer is in the books, and the scrappy, physical yet endearing league is back. Here’s a look at highlights from around the league:
Seattle 2, Philadelphia 0
New MLS website drops
Published March 25, 2010 Soccer Leave a CommentTags: Communications, Internet, MLS
MLS drops their new website. Have a look for yourself.
Philly gets a team
Published March 25, 2010 Soccer , Sports! Leave a CommentTags: MLS, Philadelphia, Union
The Sons of Ben have waited a long time for today. Let’s check in with them the night before their big day.
