Feb
27

US to Play China in San Jose

US to Play China in San Jose

Hot off the press. The US will play China in a friendly in San Jose on June 2nd. This is a game basically to prepare for Gold Cup and Copa America. I like that the US is going back to a market that the MLS is currently on hiatus with. I expect a good crowd…[continue reading]

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Feb
24

Bornstein Hurt in Practice

Bornstein Hurt in Practice

A tough break for both the US men’s national team and for Chivas USA, midfielder and the 2006 Gatorade Rookie of the Year, Jonathan Bornstein will now miss up to six weeks with a MCL tear in his knee. Apparently Bornstein tried to clear a cross and some how an awkward play resulted in a…[continue reading]

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Feb
21

U23s Draw with Japan’s U22 side


Here is the box score from the US U-23 squad’s draw with the U-22′s of Japan. Looks if though it was a solid match despite the fact that it was a draw. Remember this is the first game in a while for the U-23s. U.S. Under-23 MNT vs. Japan U-22 National Team Date: February 21,…[continue reading]

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Feb
20

World Cup in the US in 2018? or 2014?


The Washington Post reported today that the USSF is looking to place a bid for the 2018 World Cup. However, if Brazil and Columbia’s bids to host the 2014 World Cup fails through, then FIFA may grant the USSF the Cup. Early reports indicate that Brazil, who is the front runner for the 2014 Cup,…[continue reading]

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Feb
19

Bradley to get promoted?


Word around the bend is that the USSF is looking at finally removing the interim tag from Bob Bradley’s name and officially make him the Head Coach of the US Men’s National Team. If all of these reports are true, and I am starting to believe they are, then I can say it is about…[continue reading]

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Feb
14

Copa America Group Set


The draw was announced and the US have been placed in Group C along with Argentina, Colombia, and Paraguay. Apparently it should be easier for the National Team to get European clubs to release players for Gold Cup…meaning we could see a more heavier MLS squad for Copa America. I believe that is what I…[continue reading]

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Feb
14

Daily Shibby for 2/14


Get your lover a Valentine card, and if you don’t have a lover then more power to you I guess. Anyways, there is some news going on in the soccer world. As stated earlier, the Copa America announcement started off the day saying the US would face Argentina in the summer tournament. The rest of…[continue reading]

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Feb
14

US to face Argentina in Copa


USsoccer.com sent out a press release late last night stating a shocking sort of announcement about Copa America. CHICAGO (February 13, 2007) — The U.S. Men’s National Team will open the 2007 Copa America vs. Argentina on Thursday, June 28, the official tournament organizers announced on Tuesday evening. The USA will learn their complete schedule…[continue reading]

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Feb
13

Debut of WVHooligan Daily Shibby


Okay, this may not be quite a daily thing but when there is a bunch of news going around I feel it is nice to get it all in one easy to read post instead of 20 mindless posts that may or may not be read. I do a lot of reading and sometimes I…[continue reading]

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Feb
08

Grades of the US – Mexico Game

Grades of the US – Mexico Game

I won’t go into all the pluses and minuses for everyone on the US team for last night’s game against Mexico. It wouldn’t be totally fair to everyone but I will throw out a few guys that really caught my attention and played well from what I got to see. (This list is in no…[continue reading]

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