Jul
16

US National Team Takes Home ESPY


The U.S. men’s national team’s amazing upset of Spain in the 2009 Confederations Cup semifinal is now an award winning upset. The national team won the award at the ESPY Award Ceremony on Wednesday night in Los Angeles for Best Upset in American sports. The ESPY Awards Ceremony was taped on last night, but will…[continue reading]

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Jul
16

Dallas Gives Reasons For Passing On Szetela


Kudos to Buzz Carrick for getting these quotes from FC Dallas manager Schellas Hyndman. Many questioned Dallas’s approach to yesterday’s allocation of Danny Szetela since the Texan side had the top allocation spot in the league’s order. As we all know Dallas passed on Szetela instead of even working out a deal with DC United,…[continue reading]

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Jul
16

Thursday Night Preview: Galaxy at Red Bulls


Let’s just say tonight’s clash in Giant’s Stadium will be an interesting one to tune into if you can. While the Red Bulls are embarking on one of the worst seasons in league history, the LA Galaxy are hoping their chances of reaching the playoffs for the first time in a couple years continue to…[continue reading]

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Jul
16

What Happened to Ronaldinho?

What Happened to Ronaldinho?

Editor’s Note: Geoff Reid appears on WVHooligan.com each week. Today he returns to talk about what’s going on with legendary Brazilian Ronaldinho. Feel free to leave Geoff your thoughts below. In 2005 and 2006 he dazzled crowds with excitement in Barcelona and beyond with his skills and beaming smile. He won World Soccer Magazine�s 2005…[continue reading]

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Jul
15

Beckham Answers Questions


Nothing like some awkward moments at a press conference. David Beckham faced the media on Wednesday. Gotta love the question from Grant Wahl at the beginning.

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Jul
15

Campos Traded To RSL


It’s been a busy afternoon here today and we have another move to discuss. San Jose Earthquakes have traded striker Pablo Campos to Real Salt Lake in exchange for a second round pick in next year’s SuperDraft. Honestly this move is great for San Jose even though it gets them rid of another striker. It…[continue reading]

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Jul
15

Update: Allocation Order


Just as promised folks. Here is an updated allocation order after today’s claim of Danny Szetela by DC United. Remember once a club uses their allocation position to sign a player that goes through the allocation system that the league has set up, they are then dropped to the bottom of the order. As usual…[continue reading]

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Jul
15

DC Claims Szetela

DC Claims Szetela

DC United has claimed 22-year old midfielder Danny Szetela today via the allocation system. He trained with the team for the first time today. He will not be available for Saturday’s match, as the is still awaiting receipt of his International Transfer Certificate. Since DC claimed Szetela it means that FC Dallas passed on the…[continue reading]

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Jul
15

Commissioner’s All-Star Picks


Today we’ve learned who MLS Commissioner Don Garber will be selecting for his picks in this year’s All-Star game.  In previous years Garber has picked guys in the final years of their career or guys that were “snubbed” by the voters. Today Garber selected two RSL players (the game is at Rio Tinto Stadium): Kyle…[continue reading]

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Jul
15

Ball Dropped: mun2 Carrying US-Mexico Game

Ball Dropped: mun2 Carrying US-Mexico Game

As most of you probably heard sometime between yesterday afternoon and this morning, there will be no ESPN broadcast for the US-Mexico World Cup qualifier next month. Sad times I know. Apparently the game in English will be shown on a channel most either have never heard of or even have on their TVs. Since…[continue reading]

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