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Univision CEO Joins USA Bid

2009-07-16T16:06:59-04:00

Joe Uva is the latest addition to the USA Bid Committee. Uva is the chief executive of Univision. “In the US, Univision is ‘futbol’ for millions of viewers looking to feel the passion and energy that defines the sport,” Uva said. “Because of the growing influence and impact of the Hispanic population in this country, we know we will have a critical voice in helping the United States secure the opportunity to host the FIFA...

Red Bull NY Adds bster

2009-07-16T16:04:55-04:00

Red Bull Salzburg midfielder Ernst Öbster is now a member of Red Bull NY, the MLS club announced today. “We were interested in bringing Ernst to New York since our preseason trip to Austria last year,” said Sporting Director Jeff Agoos. “Ernst can play a variety of positions on the field and we think that he has a bright future ahead of him.”

Beckerman's Turn

2009-07-16T14:00:00-04:00

By Brooke Tunstall - CHARLOTTE, NC (Jul 16, 2009) USSoccerPlayers -- If good things do, in fact, come to those who wait, that might explain the sudden run of good fortune for Kyle Beckerman. So too would hard work and professionalism but patience has been key, too. In his tenth season in Major League Soccer – yes, the kid with the dreads and the boundless energy has played an entire decade in MLS – Beckerman...

Thursday's Daily: Putting It Together

2009-07-16T10:15:00-04:00

With J Hutcherson -- It's tough when the only way your club gets linked with the phrase "big game" is when it matters to the opposition. Tonight's Los Angeles - New York spectacle holds no more meaning for the Red Bulls except as an attendance boost for the curious. That's what happens when you've won two games 19 into the season. New York is currently 14 points and a mammoth goal differential from playoff contention....

2009 SuperLiga Final Set

2009-07-16T07:15:13-04:00

Chicago will host Tigres for the 2009 SuperLiga title after both teams advanced in semifinal play at Gillette Stadium. Chicago 2 - New England 1 Credit Chicago for playing to their strengths. Cuauhtemoc Blanco found Brian McBride for the 34th minute opener, with the Revs pulling even when Edgaras Jankauskas' shot was deflected in just before halftime. Blanco would prove the difference, scoring directly from a freekick in the 63rd minute to give Chicago a...

MLS Friendlies: No Goals In Commerce

2009-07-16T06:58:58-04:00

Club America 0 - Colorado 0 10,482 showed up to see Mexican Liga giant Club America in a game that was short on offense but big on substitutions. Nine for Club America and five for Colorado. Club America's number was for nine outfield slots after Ricardo Rojas was ejected in the 28th minute for a foul on Rapids defender Cory Gibbs. CSD Comunicaciones 0 - Dallas 2 Dallas gets a week off after a strong...

WPS Update: Lots Of Goals

2009-07-16T06:51:06-04:00

Two games on Wednesday night, with Washington and Sky Blue FC needing eight goals to split the points in Piscataway to split the points. Meanwhile, Angela Hucles proved the difference in Cambridge. Chicago 0 - Boston 1 Angela Hucles got the game's only goal in the 35th minute on a night when Chicago couldn't get their shots on goal. 21 taken, four on frame to Boston's 11 for five. "The ball, actually we were trying...

RSL Trades For Campos

2009-07-15T19:54:31-04:00

Forward Pablo Campos is now a member of Real Salt Lake, after San Jose accepted a trade for a second round pick in the 2010 SuperDraft and a conditional pick in 2011. Campos has played in 14 games this season and has two goals. “We’ve scouted Pablo now for two years and we are very excited about his potential,” Real Salt Lake general manager Garth Lagerwey said. “We look forward to him joining us and...

Szetela Joins DC

2009-07-15T18:45:06-04:00

Midfielder Danny Szetela has returned to Major League Soccer as a member of DC United, the club announced late Wednesday. Szetela spent last season on loan to Serie B club Brescia from Spain's Racing Santander. “We are pleased that Danny has decided to return to MLS and that he is now part of D.C. United,” said general manager Dave Kasper. “He is a talented young player who now has some terrific international experience including two...

Beckerman And Morales Make All-Star Team

2009-07-15T18:42:32-04:00

Real Salt Lake midfielders Kyle Beckerman and Javier Morales have been named to the MLS All-Star Team as the Commissioner picks. The rest of the MLS lineup will be revealed on Monday.

Wednesday's Daily: SuperLiga Semis

2009-07-15T10:15:00-04:00

With J Hutcherson -- SuperLiga semifinal Wednesday. SuperLiga semifinal Wednesday? SUPERLIGA SEMINFAL WEDNESDAY! Or something like that. I'll leave it up to you to determine your own relative level of excitement. After all, it is the summer of soccer and there are ever so many options. Tonight, it's the tournament that got New England a shiny trophy last season. They've got the experience, home field advantage,and are undefeated in '09 SuperLiga play. They've also got...

Gold Cup: Updated US Roster

2009-07-14T17:22:17-04:00

Forward Charlie Davies is leaving the United States squad to complete his move to France Ligue 1 club Sochaux. The following is the US roster for Saturday's Quarterfinal against Panama. GOALKEEPERS (2): Troy Perkins (IK Start), Luis Robles (FC Kaiserslautern) DEFENDERS (5): Jimmy Conrad (Kansas City Wizards), Clarence Goodson (IK Start), Jay Heaps (New England Revolution), Chad Marshall (Columbus Crew), Heath Pearce (Out of Contract) MIDFIELDERS (8): Davy Arnaud (Kansas City Wizards), Kyle Beckerman (Real...