Aug
27

Cummings For MVP?


He’s been on my shortlist for a little while, looks like others are taking note of Colorado’s Omar Cummings play as of late. Eight goals and 10 assists, yeah, that’s an MVP-type season right there. What do you think? Should Cummings be on the shortlist right now for MVP or will his teammate and the…[continue reading]

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Aug
27

US Roster Released For WC Qualifiers


US Men’s National team manager Bob Bradley has announced the squad for the upcoming World Cup qualifiers vs. El Salvador on Sept. 5th (9pm, ESPN Classic, Telefutura) and Trinidad & Tobago on Sept. 9th (7pm, ESPN Classic, Galavision). Here is the group: GOALKEEPERS- Tim Howard, Brad Guzan. DEFENDERS- Carlos Bocanegra, Oguchi Onyewu, Jay DeMerit, Chad…[continue reading]

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Aug
27

NuRock Soccer Holdings Buys USL From Nike

NuRock Soccer Holdings Buys USL From Nike

So if you had Atlanta-based NuRock Soccer Holdings as the buyers of the United Soccer Leagues from Nike, then you are the winners. Congrats. Seriously though, NuRock has bought the USL from Nike today, a press release just came into the WVH inbox with all the details, except for how much this company is spending…[continue reading]

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Aug
27

Playoff Push: Things Are Hot

Playoff Push: Things Are Hot

Right now we have some hot MLS playoff races going on. Not only are there a few teams in the running for the league’s top regular season crown, the Supporter’s Shield, but there are still plenty of teams going for that 8th and final playoff spot. With Real Salt Lake’s win last night it pushed…[continue reading]

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Aug
27

Interview With Donovan


While we sit around all day and wait for bits and pieces of the US Men’s National team roster to be released today, this should tide us over until the final roster names are out there at 4pm ET today. Here in an interesting and kind of funny interview with LA Galaxy star Landon Donovan.

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Aug
26

Evening Links and Thoughts


A full evening of soccer is upon us. Tonight we have one MLS game and three CONCACAF Champions League games with MLS clubs involved. I’ve already discussed the lone MLS game tonight so let’s take a gander at the three CCL matches real quick before we get into some links. Toluca – at – DC…[continue reading]

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Aug
26

Vancouver Expansion In Trouble?

Vancouver Expansion In Trouble?

We’ve been talking long and hard about Portland’s troubles with their stadium but now it looks like Vancouver could be joining the mix? While both cities were awarded expansion bids it went with certain stadium situations that the league agreed on. Now Portland seems to have taken care of their issues but now Vancouver could…[continue reading]

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Aug
26

Wednesday Night Preview: Chivas at RSL


Old expansion mates square off tonight in what could be said is a must-win situation for the home side. Real Salt Lake enters tonight’s game at Rio Tinto Stadium with Chivas USA just three points behind the last playoff spot. A win tonight would help get them in the discussion for the playoffs this year…[continue reading]

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Aug
25

Evening Links and Thoughts

Evening Links and Thoughts

It’s been a pretty good Tuesday around the world of soccer. Jozy Alitdore scored his first goal for Hull City and some young Americans are getting their shot in Germany. I know I’ve been a bit quiet these last couple of days, just expect more of that in the coming couple weeks as my wedding…[continue reading]

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Aug
25

MLS Not Buying USL

MLS Not Buying USL

We all know that the sister league to Major League Soccer is for sale. Nike who owns a majority in the United Soccer Leagues has put up their stake in the league up for sale. One group that won’t be buying however is MLS. “We recently evaluated the opportunity to purchase the U.S.L., but elected…[continue reading]

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