Nov
23

Evening Links and Thoughts: NASL, Donovan and more

Evening Links and Thoughts: NASL, Donovan and more

So the news came down today that the TOA league would be dubbed the new North American Soccer League. Yes the return of the NASL is possibly more about the name than the actual league here. The TOA group went for name recognition right away with this choice. The league has nine clubs now that…[continue reading]

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Jan
27

Sounders Add Cuban

Sounders Add Cuban

Seattle made another signing today. It just seems like every couple of days they add another player to their roster. It should be close to being full by now. Anyways, Cuban defector Osvaldo Alonso, the USL1 rookie of the year at Charleston last season, signed to a multiyear contract. The Battery and Sounders agreed to…[continue reading]

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Sep
04

11 is nice, 12 is better

11 is nice, 12 is better

DC United won their 12th club trophy last night in the 2008 Lamar Hunt US Open Cup with their 2-1 defeat of the USL-1 Charleston Battery at RFK Stadium. DC was lead by their two Brazilians Luciano Emilio and Fred in this one as Emilio got the Black-and-Red up early and after Charleston leveled things…[continue reading]

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Sep
03

Because, Frankly 11 Trophies is Not Enough


I love that line. And if you are a United supporter, you know what I am talking about here. Here is a little mojo to get you Black-and-Red fans in the mood for tonight’s US Open Cup final in RFK Stadium. I will have more in a bit on this game but I wanted to…[continue reading]

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Aug
12

Open Cup Action Tonight


Almost forgot to put this up for those who care about the oldest soccer tournament in the US. But there is some US Open Cup semifinal action tonight! DC United plays host to New England first at 7:30pm ET at RFK Stadium and will only be broadcast via two radio streams (available at www.USOpenCup.com). The…[continue reading]

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Aug
07

USL Club To Host USOC Championship?

USL Club To Host USOC Championship?

It sure appears to be the case. I just got word about the possible championship scenarios for the 2008 US Open Cup today. Under three of four possible scenarios, either Seattle or Charleston from the USL-1 will host the title game next month. The only MLS side that could host is DC, that is if…[continue reading]

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Jul
09

Two MLS and Two USL Teams Move On


A very entertaining night of soccer in the quarterfinal round of the 2008 Lamar Hunt US Open Cup. Entering the night was five MLS clubs, two USL1 clubs and a lone USL2 club. After it was all said and done two MLS sides prevailed and two USL1 sides upset their big brothers from MLS. Three…[continue reading]

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Jul
08

US Open Cup Tonight


Quarterfinal round of the 2008 edition of the US Open Cup kicks off tonight in a few cities around the country. Plenty of interesting match-ups in all. Below are the times and broadcast information for each game. All Times Eastern U.S. Open Cup Quarterfinals Crystal Palace Baltimore (USL-2) at New England Revolution (MLS) Veterans Stadium,…[continue reading]

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