Jan
31

Guzan Denied Work Permit


Probably what was a more surprising news to hear, but US National Team and Chivas USA keeper Brad Guzan was denied a UK work permit to join Aston Villa on a $4 million transfer today. Sources say Guzan was denied a work permit after a panel in England ruled on Thursday that he did not…[continue reading]

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Jan
31

A Look Back: US MNT Kits Since 94

A Look Back: US MNT Kits Since 94

Yesterday got me thinking. I figured after reading a lot of your comments and emails that it would be a good idea to take a step back and look at all the kits (that I could google and find) that the US has worn in recent years and compair them all. Its a good topic…[continue reading]

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Jan
31

Thursday Kicker: Things I’m Hearing…and Thinking

Thursday Kicker: Things I’m Hearing…and Thinking

Last day of the winter transfer window. Many clubs are hoping this day passes as quickly as possible while others are wanting more time to sign more players. I will start with something I meant to touch on yesterday but got too caught up at work to ever get to it. Reports all around the…[continue reading]

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Jan
31

MLS’s Next Scouting Area: Africa


Something tells me I may not be the only one out there that feels this way but with the way the MLS is growing and the new international player rules, I think it is time for the MLS to take serious looks at players in Africa. I thought of this a few weeks back before…[continue reading]

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Jan
30

Expansion Update: Philly Inches Closer, Miami Moves Up


Sons of Ben rejoice! You will finally be getting a MLS club of your very own. A huge step in the right direction today in Philly, as the state is poised to announce an agreement to kick in $45 million to help fund a new stadium in the Chester, PA area. It seems to me…[continue reading]

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Jan
30

Which Is Worse? 08 US Kit or 94?

Which Is Worse? 08 US Kit or 94?

Some things are just said to be left to the pictures for people to decide on which is better/worse. Today is that kind of day. Nike released the new US National team kit and I must say it may be the ugliest I’ve seen in many years. It makes me wish it was 1994 all…[continue reading]

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Jan
30

Guzan To Leave National Team Camp


It was reported last night that Chivas USA and National team keeper Brad Guzan was given permission to leave camp to go over to England. He is scheduled to return in time for the US-Mexico match next week in Houston. I think it is fair to say that the $4 million offer from Aston Villa…[continue reading]

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Jan
30

Morning Glory: Gomez Update, Zurawski, More

Morning Glory: Gomez Update, Zurawski, More

Only a couple more days (if you count today) in this winter transfer window. Lots of teams are hoping to see it pass while some others are wishing it wouldn’t go away as soon as it does. Its been fairly slow in this final week of the transfer window in the MLS. Sure there have…[continue reading]

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Jan
29

Schelotto Has Landed, DP On The Way Too?

Schelotto Has Landed, DP On The Way Too?

Word from my sources in C-Bus, Guillermo Barros Schelotto arrived this morning. Those cries you hear may be from Gimnasia down in Argentina. But at least, for now, the Crew and their fans can breathe again. Also the word from C-Bus is that the Crew have had some more talks with Polish striker Maciej Zurawski.…[continue reading]

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Jan
29

Wizard’s John to Danish Club


Not the biggest news of the world but on a day where DC presents it’s first designated player, the rest of the MLS world sits quietly as the transfer window is quickly coming to a close. But reports out of KC say that the Wizards have lost another player, but not one that did any…[continue reading]

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