American Soccer News

What’s in a roof, anyway?

Breton Bonnette — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 15:31:43 +0000

There has been some clamor about the "shrinking roof" on soon-to-be-finalized PPL Park, the Philadelphia Union's new stadium in Chester, Pa., that is set to open in late June. In light of the (panicked, in some cases) talk about cutting costs and a shrinking roof, Union fans are invited to remember the long process the franchise has come through, the leadership Nick Sakiewicz and the ownership group has provided through the ups and downs, and ultimately where the team is now - standing five days from the first exhibition in the club's short history.

ASN Philly has the story.

Crew sign Colombian striker Sergio Herrera

ASN Staff — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 17:10:40 +0000

The Columbus Crew have signed Sergio Herrera, a source familiar with the matter confirmed to ASN Friday, Feb. 5. The 28-year old boasts an impressive goal scoring record in the Colombian, Brazilian and Saudi leagues. He has been training with the team in Florida. Read on here.

Devann Yao signs with Ipswich Town

ASN Staff — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 16:29:10 +0000

Devann Yao, a 19-year old, New York-born winger has signed a contract with Roy Keane’s Ipswich Town until the end of the season, the Coca Cola Football League Championship side announced Feb. 3. Yao has been with Ipswich since at least November, when he was first offered a contract.

ASN's 'Over There' page has more on the former New York Red Bulls trialist.

FC Gold Pride get Marta in WPS dispersal draft

ASN Staff — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 20:53:16 +0000

Women’s Professional Soccer held its dispersal draft Feb. 4 for players’ rights previously held by the Los Angeles Sol, whose operations were discontinued Jan. 28. FIFA World Player of the year Marta fell to FC Gold Pride with the third selection, instantly making the Bay Area club favorites in the 2010 title chase--if they can sign the Brazilian. Shannon Boxx was selected first by the Saint Louis Athletica. The Philadelphia Independence snatched goalkeeper Karina LeBlanc with the second.

Head over to our WPS page for the full story.

Conrad out, Orozco in for USMNT camp

ASN Staff — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 20:29:48 +0000

As expected, Jimmy Conrad's feint chance of a World Cup spot did not survive last month's letdown against Honduras. Conrad was tossed from the Jan. 23 friendly match at the Home Depot Center after only 17 minutes. The Yanks went down in flames, 3-1, in one of their poorest performances in recent memory. So Conrad was not among the 23 players invited by U.S. Men's National Team head coach Bob Bradley to the training camp roster that will kick off Feb. 10 at The Home Depot Center in Carson, Calif. The group, comprised entirely of domestic-based players, does include Michael Orozco, the newest member of the newest team in Major League Soccer. The Philadelphia Union, who join the league this year as its 16th team, acquired the rights to Orozco from the New York Red Bulls on Jan. 29. Read more on our USMNT page.

Columbus Crew kick off preseason with questions aplenty

jzidar — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 19:54:12 +0000

Preseason training has begun for the Columbus Crew. The roster has been shored up with the addition of SuperDraft selections Dilly Duka and Bright Dike and with the official return of Guillermo Barros Schelotto, yet questions remain. The most pressing issue is undoubtedly goal production. The club is currently training in Bradenton, Fla., in preparation for the quarterfinal round of the CONCACAF Champions League where the Black and Gold face Toluca in Crew Stadium on March 9.

ASN's Crew page has more.

Get your USMNT ical/G-cal apps here!

ASN Staff — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 17:11:16 +0000

Just the latest way in which ASN seeks to help out the community of U.S. soccer fans. Behold a full schedule of all USMNT matches this year. Game previews and match reports will be added to the calendar item once available.

It's all on our USMNT page!

Thursday MLS sweep

Breton Bonnette — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 15:12:18 +0000

Some skinny on the Troy Perkins to DC United deal, Steve Ralston, San Jose Earthquakes stadium, Chivas USA acquisitions and much more from ASN Philly.

MLS announces full 2010 schedule slate

ASN Staff — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 23:15:16 +0000

Major League Soccer announced its full 2010 regular season schedule today, Feb. 3. The season kicks off Thursday, March 25 at Seattle’s Qwest Field with a match between the Philadelphia Union and Sounders FC. That much was known before today. Now that the full slate has been released fans can make travel plans to away matches as well as other arrangements. ASN Philly tells fans of the league’s 16th team what they can expect and our New York Red Bulls page does likewise. The latter even has a download-able Google calendar/ical application.

Update: Our Sounders page has its own Google calendar/ical application.

WPS announces 2010 schedule dates

ASN Staff — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 22:46:47 +0000

Women’s Professional Soccer has finalized the dates of its 2010 WPS Season schedule. This year, the league will expand from a 20-game regular season schedule played in 2009 to a 24-game schedule in which each of the eight WPS teams will feature 12 home games and play the other seven teams in the league three or four times each. Opening weekend will include a full slate of four games on April 10-11 – the first time four WPS games will be played on one weekend – with the regular season running through Sunday, Sept. 12. More on our WPS page.