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Arsenal Caption Competition No. 72

LadyArse - Arsenal and the world of football from a woman's perspective @ OleOl — Sun, 05 Jul 2009 19:48:17 GMT

Just in case, he's on his way, let's honour Ebour today by using a photo of one of his finer moments for5 points:

now for some shameless advertising:

kits revealed not re-leaked part 3

WDKF | Qualified Football Arm Chair Managers Slash Pundits — Sun, 05 Jul 2009 16:00:35 GMT

With 14 clubs' kits reviewed in Part 1 and Part 2 already, here's the third installment with the remaining six of the English Premier League Hull City, Manchester City, Portsmouth, Stoke City, Wigan Athletics and Wolverhampton Wanderers. More updates to come. Just like Burnley's kit promotional shoots from the previous kit post, Hull City forgot to [.

MLS Week 16 Rewind

Soccer By Ives — Sun, 05 Jul 2009 16:00:32 GMT

It didn't take Alecko Eskandarian long to make an impact with his new club.

The well-traveled striker scored a goal in his first match with the LA Galaxy and it proved to be the game winner in a 1-0 LA victory against New England. The victory moved the Galaxy into a tie for the fourth and final playoff spot in the Western Conference at the halfway point.

Wenger Will Focus on Centre Backs This Summer

Arsenal News News News — Sun, 05 Jul 2009 16:00:15 GMT

Arsene will be focusing on rebuilding his central defence this summer. This rebuilding has started with the acquisition of Thomas Vermaelen, but it will not and cannot end here.

Of the central defenders on our books from last season, four of them have contract that expire next summer.

Houston wins but loses

Sounder at Heart - Soccer From the Heart of the Sound — Sun, 05 Jul 2009 15:48:30 GMT

Next week is big for the Sounders. They have a chance to return Seb/Levesque/etal to the Semis of the US Open Cup for a third straight year. All it will take is beating the Wizards with Keller on the pitch for a Full 90. Also looming though is the Saturday match v THE dominant [...]

4th of July Weekend

USL News — Sun, 05 Jul 2009 15:48:00 GMT

We here at USL News hope you've had a fun and safe 4th of July Weekend. We have taken a little break over the weekend but we will return tomorrow with updates and news from the weekend's USL action.

Aztex Defeat Cleveland City Stars, 1-0

The Aztexan — Sun, 05 Jul 2009 15:34:00 GMT

Friday night at Middlefield Cheese Stadium saw a pretty even game between the Aztex and the Cleveland City Stars. I was terrified through the last 15 minutes that Cleveland was going to steal a draw again, like they did last weekend. But Austin held on, and got their first win on the road.

Here's a rundown of other post-match coverage:

box score - USLSoccer.

Little league skipper coaches through cancer

MIKE JACOBS — Sun, 05 Jul 2009 15:33:00 GMT

As Larry Collins fights his battle with lung cancer, the Evansville Eastside Litttle League hosted a reunion at the fields were named for the little league baseball coach that has positively effected a community and its members.

"I discovered that I loved the age level of 9 to 12," Larry Collins says.

USA-Grenada: The Kids Are Alright

Match Fit USA — Sun, 05 Jul 2009 15:28:03 GMT

A slightly (completely?) different version of the United States Men's National Team from the one that just competed for the Confederations Cup took to the field last night against Grenada in their...

Coach Collins teaches more than the game

MIKE JACOBS — Sun, 05 Jul 2009 15:23:00 GMT

That was the title of a letter to the editor in today's Evansville Courier Press, which was written by Mark "WK" Murty in reference to Larry Collins. Collins is an institution in youth baseball here in Evansville, and just recently had the Eastside Little League fields named in his honor.
Below is the letter than Murty wrote, and speaks volumes about what coaching is really about.

Lets Talk Football 05/07/09

The Gory Days — Sun, 05 Jul 2009 15:17:48 GMT

Lets Talk Football 05/07/09: Featuring an interview with the Glory supporters president & Howard...

AC/DC

Todos Somos Portugal — Sun, 05 Jul 2009 15:17:00 GMT

Afinal Manuel Pinho foi ver os AC/CD!Obrigado Amiga.

CHANGE FOR TODAY'S FIELD

Pistolas F.C. — Sun, 05 Jul 2009 15:15:46 GMT

MARKHAM - Today's 7:00pm game between Pistolas FC and Silver Bullets has been changed due to field conditions.

The game will now take place at Bur Oak Secondary School, which is on Bur Oak between McCowan and Markham Road on the South Side.

The quickest way to get there is to go on Markham Road north of 16th Avenue, make a left at Bur Oak, and then drive for about a minute before you see the brand new sprawling school.

New SC Freiburg shirts- home and away 2009-10

Soccer Blog|Football News, Reviews, Quizzes — Sun, 05 Jul 2009 15:08:32 GMT

German club SC Freiburg have unveiled their new home (heimtrikot), away ( Auswärtstrikot) and third ( Ausweichtrikot) for the 2009-10 season. The new SC Freiburg jerseys have been made by Nike. Duravit are the jersey sponsors. The home jersey is blue with horizontal white pinstripes. The third jersey is blue with white pinstripes, while the away jersey [.

Tanti auguri, “Furia”

Juventus Blogger's Corner — Sun, 05 Jul 2009 15:03:14 GMT

8 scudetti vinti, 2 coppe Italia, 1 coppa U.E.F.A., 1 coppa delle coppe. 528 presenze con la maglia della Juventus. Ma soprattutto tanto, tanto cuore. Bianconero. Oggi è il suo compleanno. Il 63mo. Tanti cari auguri, "Furia"

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Small-Sided Drills: The Keeper

USSoccerPlayers — Sun, 05 Jul 2009 15:00:00 GMT

USYSA's rules for each level of small-sided play (see What are the rules for each level of small-sided play?) state that no goalkeeper should be used in 3v3 and 4v4 small-sided games. Once the numbers increase to 6v6 or 7v7, it is important to start incorporating the role of the goalkeeper into the soccer practice and game.

A Quiet Month?

Albion Road — Sun, 05 Jul 2009 14:59:31 GMT

Normally June is a quiet month in football. Players, at least those from the top divisions, go to sun themselves in exotic locations and even managers take a break, although they make sure they have their cell phone with them in case selling and buying opportunities arise.

However, this June has been unusually busy.

The Travel Pod

U.S. MNT Blog — Sun, 05 Jul 2009 14:56:00 GMT

The Group B 'pod' makes its way across the country to Washington, D.C. today (why does this trip seem familiar?) to gear up for the July 8 matches at RFK Stadium.

All four teams travel together, as well as referees, CONCACAF officials, etc. Yes, on the same plane! The posse arrives into Reagan National about 5 p.

My Football Kits

Oldham Athletic Are The Real Latics — Sun, 05 Jul 2009 14:47:31 GMT

Normally I am happy in my own 'little' internet cocoon (I know where I am and I am dedicated to where I 'surf' on a daily basis) but I thought I would go out of my box and surf a little further a field (dramatic it sounds but I think you know what I mean).

Anyway I came across this site (a UK based site) and it seems we have struck up a bit of a deal.

Sunday After Stats

Down the Byline — Sun, 05 Jul 2009 14:46:00 GMT

Rauwshan McKenzie's first MLS appearance.

Kevin Hartman's 75th league appearance and start for the Wizards.

With his 75th start, Hartman ties Digital Takawira for 20th on the list of most MLS starts for the Wizards.

From Hillcrest Road, Hartman made his 318th regular-season appearance in MLS play, moving into 2nd place behind only New England's Steve Ralston.

REPORT: USA vs. Grenada MLSR Match Report

MLS Rumors — Sun, 05 Jul 2009 14:45:00 GMT

The US vs. Grenada game was like the 1983 invasion, it was over quickly. In the 7th minute man of the match Robbie Rogers passed the ball to a wide open Freddy Adu, who put the ball into the back of the net. The crowd of 15,387 rose to their feet in celebration of the first goal conceded by the Spice Boyz, not to be confused with David Beckham.

COMO VER VELEZ VS HURACAN EN VIVO

TREMENDAMENTE MOTIVADOS — Sun, 05 Jul 2009 14:38:00 GMT

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Reports: Arsenal leading the race for Melo despite Juve’s ‘agreement’

Gooner Talk — Sun, 05 Jul 2009 14:27:31 GMT

Felipe Melo is back in the frame for Arsenal, but it could be Italian giants Juventus who claim the midfielder's signature this summer. According to reports in Italy, Melo's parent club Fiorentina have agreed in principle to transfer the Brazilian to Juve when he returns from holiday on 28th July.

New HSV heimtrikot home shirt 2009-10

Soccer Blog|Football News, Reviews, Quizzes — Sun, 05 Jul 2009 14:24:44 GMT

The new Hamburger SV home shirt ( heimtrikot) for the 2009-10 German Bundesliga season has been officially unveiled. HSV finished 5th in the German Bundesliga last season. The new HSV home jersey is manufactured by Adidas, and can be bought for 79.95 euros online. The shirt bears a resemblance to an outfit worn by the club [.

US Soccer needs to go to the next level...

Soccerblog — Sun, 05 Jul 2009 14:14:25 GMT

Still with U.S. Soccer.After the recent successes officials are confident that the time is right for the next move.They are excited about the prospect of bringing young Hispanic and African-Americans into the mainstream.
Sunil Gulati, the president of the United States Soccer Federation says.

Another Loss

Down the Byline — Sun, 05 Jul 2009 14:13:00 GMT

It's been almost a month now since the Wizards won a game (the game against Minnesota technically goes down as a draw), and against opponents not from USL-1 they've managed to score a grand total of 2 goals in that time period. Last night's performance against Houston was just the latest in this current trouble for the Wizards.

CONCACAF Gold Cup 2009 Group B: USA 4-0 Grenada

The Flat Back Four — Sun, 05 Jul 2009 14:02:00 GMT

By Dylan Butler

SEATTLE - Stuart Holden struck for one of two first-half goals to help lead the United States to a 4-0 win against Grenada on Saturday in both team's CONCACAF Group B opener in front of 15,387 fans at Qwest Field Saturday.

Freddy Adu, Robbie Rogers and Charlie Davies also scored for the Americans, who moved ahead of Honduras on goal difference after the opening day of group play.

Arsenal Will Only Get Melo If They Deal On Cash, Gallas & Eboue

The Soccer Blog — Sun, 05 Jul 2009 13:56:20 GMT

The Serie A side would like some defensive reinforcements should they lose the Brazilian Felipe Melo to the Emirates. On Saturday, Fiorentina admitted that they were in negotiations with Arsenal to sell midfielder Felipe Melo to the Gunners. It was also suggested that versatile player Emmanuel Eboue would be included in the deal to lower the cash [.

Shocking: Arsenal To Swap Adebayor For £20m & Former Star?

The Soccer Blog — Sun, 05 Jul 2009 13:52:14 GMT

The Milan hierarchy seem intent on chasing the Gunners striker Emmanuel Adebayor. Despite reports suggesting that Arsenal striker Emmanuel Adebayor was set to reject a move to AC Milan, the Italian club still seem ready to make an offer for the player, according to The Mirror. The Serie A club are now, according to the British tabloid, [.

Arsenal: Unhappy Eboue might be part of the Melo deal

Soccerblog — Sun, 05 Jul 2009 13:41:52 GMT

The Felipe Melo transfer from Fiorentina seems to be crystallizing around the club's condition that Emmanuel Eboue be part of the deal. In lieu, the Violas bring down Melo's expensive buyout clause which stands at £21 million.

This would be a great deal. Eboue has been unhappy with his lack of playing time and when he has come on the pitch, has not utilized it well.