Sep
17

Homeless World Cup Info


Just wanted to pass along some information from a WVH sponsor, SoccerPro.com and their upcoming promotion of the Homeless World Cup. SoccerPro is currently working closely with the Homeless World Cup to promote their 2009 games that started on September 6th and ran through the 13th. They have partnered with Calle to make some awesome…[continue reading]

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Sep
16

Evening Links and Thoughts: Newcomer Talk, MLS-2, and SuperLiga

Evening Links and Thoughts: Newcomer Talk, MLS-2, and SuperLiga

Good evening folks. It’s been a rather slow day around the soccer world but there has been plenty of talk on one subject that has been pretty hot since late August, the possibility of a MLS-2. But more on that in a bit. And I have a link about SuperLiga below that is definitely worth…[continue reading]

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Sep
16

MLS To Break During 2010 World Cup


News that may finally get some folks off the MLS front office executive’s backs for a little bit. Today the league announced that next year’s schedule would include a two week break during the World Cup in South Africa. The two week break will be during the group phase of the World Cup starting June…[continue reading]

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Sep
16

Dallas Signs Academy Player

Dallas Signs Academy Player

I guess once one club does it they all decide to take part in the fun that is signing home grown talent. Just last week New York signed their first academy player and now FC Dallas is doing the same. Today the club announced the signing of Bryan Leyva of the FC Dallas Juniors Program…[continue reading]

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Sep
16

Fire Sign Costa Rican Defender


After losing All-Star defender Bakery Soumare to France the Chicago Fire were looking for some defensive help to get them through the stretch run into the playoffs. Looks like they may have found their man as they sign Costa Rican defender David Myrie. Myrie joins the Fire after playing for Liga Deportiva Alajuelense of Costa…[continue reading]

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Sep
15

Evening Links and Thoughts: Blanco, Playoffs, and More


Just a few bits and pieces tonight. I’ve gotten a couple thoughts on some club’s playoff chances along with some info on Blanco’s future in the Windy City and some thoughts on an interesting interview with Peter Wilt. First up the playoff talk. Most of you know I mention Sportsclubstats.com when I talk about playoff…[continue reading]

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Sep
15

Update: Allocation Order


A few of you have been wondering where the MLS Allocation Order stands now that FC Dallas has (finally) used their top spot to sign Heath Pearce. Now the Rapids have the top spot. With very little bit left in the season I doubt Rapids or anyone remotely below them will be able to use…[continue reading]

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Sep
15

Dallas Welcomes Pearce


A little welcome video for new FC Dallas defender Heath Pearce. Find more videos like this on MyFCDallas

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Sep
15

KC and Houston Swap Forwards

KC and Houston Swap Forwards

A late season trade is underway. The Houston Chronicle is reporting that the Houston Dynamo are set to trade forward Kei Kamara to Kansas City in exchange for Abe Thompson and possible allocation money. The deal isn’t totally finished but boy it is an interesting one to see. Thompson hasn’t really done a thing in…[continue reading]

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Sep
15

WVH Power Rankings: Week 26

WVH Power Rankings: Week 26

After a week off due to a low number of games (three), the power rankings return in full force. We have some change all around this week after a slew of games this past week. The top changes, as does some near the bottom. Right now it appears that clubs 1-5 are pretty much set.…[continue reading]

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