Nov
30

Evening Links and Thoughts: NASL, Donovan, and more

Evening Links and Thoughts: NASL, Donovan, and more

So much has been made over the clubs starting this new NASL. Today we learned another has jumped ship leaving the USL-1 with only five clubs. That number could go down one more if Cleveland does what most expect and relegate itself back to the USL-2. But back to the more topic at hand, yes…[continue reading]

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Nov
30

Garber To Get Contract Extension

Garber To Get Contract Extension

MLS owners have offered Don Garber a contract extension, the only catch is if a new collective bargaining agreement can be reached with the players this according to the Sports Business Journal (subscription, sign up for a free trial). Garber will make some good money too if a deal is finished. According to the report…[continue reading]

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Nov
30

ESPN On The US World Cup Draw


Yes this Friday is the big day for us all, we learn who exactly the US will be grouped with in next summer’s World Cup. I recall the 2005 World Cup draw before the Cup in Germany the following summer, that was a stressful day as we learned the group of death was going to…[continue reading]

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Nov
27

Expansion Draft Rewind


Another year has come and another Expansion draft has gone in Major League Soccer. No high profile names were taken, and not many players selected were expected to go. Only a couple that were taken most people figured would be selected by Philadelphia and Peter Nowak. While it wasn’t a roster that most expected it…[continue reading]

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Nov
26

A New WVH


For some reason tonight felt as good of a night as any, even being Thanksgiving to finally make the switch around here. I’d like to thank those who’ve helped along the process of this new design. The feedback given was greatly appreciated. I’ve been wanting to make a switch in looks around here for a…[continue reading]

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Nov
25

Evening Links and Thoughts: Off Until Friday


I wanted to post about the expansion draft but since Turkey Day is tomorrow I am going to just hold off until Friday to do it. Not to mention my normal day job has been killing me with work this week so time hasn’t quiet been there. Also, I had been hoping to show off…[continue reading]

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Nov
25

Union Selects First 10


The new kids of the block finally have some spots filled on their roster today as the 2009 Expansion Draft is complete with Philadelphia Union selecting their first 10 players. Some names won’t shock you while others may leave you guessing what Peter Nowak and company have up their sleeve. -Jordan Harvey – Colorado Rapids…[continue reading]

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Nov
25

Vancouver To Keep Name In MLS

Vancouver To Keep Name In MLS

For those who love tradition you can rest a little easier tonight. When Vancouver enters Major League Soccer in 2011 they will come in as their normal self, as the Vancouver Whitecaps. “We are fully behind continuing the Whitecaps name,” said co-owner Jeff Mallett. In fact they will keep the name in any league that…[continue reading]

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Nov
25

Hamlett Out As Fire Head Coach


Its news that won’t shock many and it’s also news that came down last night (as mentioned on Twitter I was slammed with work at my day-job). Denis Hamlett will not be returning next season as head coach of the Chicago Fire as the club decided not to renew his contract. Hamlett took over as…[continue reading]

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Nov
24

2009 Mock Expansion Draft


The speculation has begun for the Philadelphia Union and their expansion draft that takes place tomorrow afternoon. The 15 clubs released their protected list last night and now the Union have a full list of guys that they can get 10 players from. And the talent is there for Union to get off on a…[continue reading]

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