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Major League Soccer announced today the national TV schedule for First Kick, which includes the first match of the new NBC deal, the Montreal Impact’s debut, and a visit to the noisy cauldron that is JELD-WEN Field. Some folks weren’t too thrilled to see FC Dallas host the first NBC game but given the opponent…[continue reading]

By Geoff Reid Group E Chelsea vs Valencia from Stamford Bridge, London At some point today, someone is going to go home disappointed with these two teams level on points in joint second place, and one point behind leader Bayer Leverkusen. Chelsea manager Andre Villas-Boas says his side cannot think or speak about going out,…[continue reading]

For the last few months I’ve been working on a list of players that could be available for next month’s 2012 MLS SuperDraft. Naturally a lot can and will happen between today’s post and the draft. Players could stay in school, go elsewhere in the soccer world or just decide to hang their boots up…[continue reading]

The first stage of the 2011 MLS Re-Entry Draft has come and gone with a bang. Only three players were selected in the first stage today as 16 clubs passed on their selection. The terms of the first stage mean the three players selected today, their new teams will have honor their current contracts or…[continue reading]

The on and off again story of former US International Lee Nguyen to Major League Soccer can finally take a rest, he has signed with the league. The 25-year old midfielder declared this news over the weekend via his Twitter feed. Nguyen has played primarily attacking positions and scored 14 goals in 29 V-League matches.…[continue reading]

By Geoff Reid Saturday Newcastle United vs Chelsea from St. James’ Park, Newcastle The black and white are coming off a very good 1-1 away draw at Old Trafford last weekend and should be in full confidence after a very good performance against Manchester United. The home side will also have extra incentive as they…[continue reading]

You have to like what some clubs are doing right now. This week has been a big week of trades as clubs get ready for the First Stage of the Re-Entry Draft next week. Today another trade came down the pipe – and while others haven’t been as big – this one certainly has the…[continue reading]

The usual pair of January friendlies for the US Men’s National team have been announced today by the USSF. Jurgen Klinsmann will lead his team against Venezuela in Phoenix on January 21 and then again on January 25 against in Panama City against Panama. The January friendlies are typically a time for US-based and Scandinavian-based…[continue reading]

I think it is fair to say by now that Orlando is in the mix for the MLS expansion race. Maybe not club number 20 but certainly number 21, whenever that may be. Major League Soccer is likely hoping to use other cities – like Orlando  - to help push the bid for a second…[continue reading]