Apr

24

World Football Challenge Returns For Another Year


Don’t act surprised. You knew this was probably coming. The summer of soccer kicks off once again as Major League Soccer will be hosting foreign-based clubs in the World Football Challenge. So far only two games are listed. The Seattle Sounders FC and EPL’s Chelsea at CenturyLink Field on Wednesday, July 18. Chelsea is also participating…[continue reading]

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Jan

23

Tim Ream Gets Work Permit, Bolton Move On The Way


Add Tim Ream to the list of Americans on the move this winter. According to reports, the New York Red Bull defender has received his work permit, clearing the way for a permeant move to Bolton. Ream would leave the New York Red Bulls on a transfer worth £2.5million, which would be a record price for a…[continue reading]

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Jan

18

Sebastien Le Toux Being Sold? Bolton A Potential Landing Spot?


Hard to believe it but the Philadelphia Union are close to selling their biggest star, Sebastien Le Toux. [blackbirdpie url="https://twitter.com/#!/SoccerByIves/statuses/159682136398495744"] To further drive home the rumor, Le Toux tweeted the following: [blackbirdpie url="https://twitter.com/#!/SebastienLeToux/statuses/159442289972883456"] Ives later goes on to report that Bolton could be the landing spot for Le Toux. The Frenchman has a European passport…[continue reading]

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Dec

20

EPL Week 16 Midweek Preview


By Geoff Reid Tuesday Wolves vs Norwich City from Molineux Stadium, Wolverhampton Mick McCarthy’s Wolves side have lost four of their last five matches and it’s fair to say they are desperate for a victory today against the promoted Norwich City. After the latest defeat, a 2-1 loss to Stoke City, the Wolves fans showed…[continue reading]

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Dec

16

EPL Week 16 Weekend Preview


By Geoff Reid Saturday Blackburn Rovers vs West Brom from Ewood Park, Blackburn Last weekend ended up being a real kick in the teeth for Blackburn and manager Steve Kean, who were winning 1-0 away at Sunderland up until the 84th minute when they conceded two late goals losing 2-1 in Martin O’Neill’s debut at…[continue reading]

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Dec

09

2011 EPL Week 15 Preview


By Geoff Reid Saturday Arsenal vs Everton from the Emirates Stadium, London After the 3-1 defeat away to Olympiakos in the Champions League during midweek where Arsene Wenger used largely reserve players, the gunners should be back to using the first team with the visit of Everton. Having already topped their group, it gave a…[continue reading]

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Dec

02

EPL Week 14 Previews


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]

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Nov

18

EPL Week 12 Preview


By Geoff Reid Saturday Norwich City vs Arsenal from Carrow Road, Norwich The first kickoff of the weekend after the international break see’s an Arsenal side who are in form after their woeful start visit Norwich who have been very well organized, and shown to have some firepower as well. In fact, the canaries have…[continue reading]

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Nov
10

Wenger On Soccer In America: It’s The Future


Arsenal’s manager Arsene Wenger says American soccer and Major League Soccer is the future of the sport. Sounds about right.

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Nov

04

2011 EPL Week 11 Preview


By Geoff Reid Saturday 5th Newcastle United vs Everton from St. James’ Park, Newcastle Credit must be given to Alan Pardew and his back room staff at Newcastle United for the tremendous season they’re having. Quietly gone about their business, the magpies currently sit third after their win at Stoke on Monday night. Who would…[continue reading]

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