Jul
02

Another Reason To Love The Seattle-Portland Rivalry


Last night’s US Open Cup match between the Seattle Sounders FC and the Portland Timbers was pretty sweet. Not only did this rivalry get some good love across the land but it produced a quality game with some even more entertaining fans in the stands at PGE Park. Makes me want to fast forward a…[continue reading]

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Jul
01

Eskandarian Shipped Across The Hall To Galaxy

Eskandarian Shipped Across The Hall To Galaxy

I guess Bruce Arena just wants another Virginia guy in the locker room. Former Cavalier and WVH favorite Alecko Eskandarian has been traded across the Home Depot Center hall to the Galaxy in exchange for allocation money and a conditional draft pick in the 2010 MLS SuperDraft. Apparently Chivas had been shopping their strikers around…[continue reading]

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Jul
01

Colbert And Soccer


Ah yes, one of my favorites in the media world is Stephen Colbert. In case you missed it last night he talked some footie. The Colbert Report Mon – Thurs 11:30pm / 10:30c Is it Time to Care About Soccer? www.colbertnation.com Colbert Report Full Episodes Political Humor Jeff Goldblum We also can’t leave out the…[continue reading]

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Jul
01

Philly Scarf Vote

Philly Scarf Vote

Just caught word that the Sons of Ben are in the final vote for their scarf for next season. Plenty of quality designs to pick from. It makes me wish more clubs supporters got this involved like they do. Note you must be logged into BigSoccer to vote. Below are a couple that are pretty…[continue reading]

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Jul
01

CONCACAF Allowing US To Increase Gold Cup Roster


What a difference a week makes for the US national team. First they had a nice result in the Confederations Cup over in South Africa and due to their participation in that tournament CONCACAF is allowing Bob Bradley to increase his roster size for the Gold Cup from 23 to 30. Here is the initial…[continue reading]

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