July 24, 2008 BRAGGING RIGHTS Blanco lifts MLS to 3-2 win over West Ham
MLS made it a perfect 5-0 in all-star games against international competition, defeating West Ham United of the English Premier League, 3-2, in front of a sellout crowd of 20,844 at BMO Field Thursday night. Christian Gomez, Cuauhtémoc Blanco and hometown boy Dwayne De Rosario scored for the MLS all-stars, while Dean Ashton scored both goals for West Ham. Blanco, Chicago Fire star and former Mexican international was named the game’s MVP with a goal and an assist in the opening 45 minutes.
July 24, 2008 MORE EXPANSION MLS will add two more by 2011
TORONTO– Major League Soccer could be growing again soon. The League’s Board of Governors approved expanding by two teams by 2011, MLS Commissioner Don Garber announced following a Board of Governors meeting held in conjunction with Thursday’s All-Star Game..
July 24, 2008 TAKING THE LEAD Ramos' Gunners win again at nationals
The NJSA O4 Gunners moved into undisputed possession of the Boys Under-14 division as they recorded a 2-0 victory over the SCSA 93 Gold at the U.S. Youth Soccer Association nationals Thursday morning.
July 24, 2008 FOR STARTERS Angel on bench to start the all-star game
New York Red Bulls striker Juan Pablo Angel, the MVP of last year's MLS All-Star Game, will be on the substitue's bench when the MLS all-stars take on West Ham United tonight at BMO Field.
July 24, 2008 SOCCER BUSINESS Selling all of Becks
David Beckham and his marketers are certainly not shy about selling off parts of the superstar to sponsors. Witness his recent underwear ads for Armani, which reportedly helped raise sales 30%.
July 24, 2008 IT NEVER GETS OLD Joseph enjoying 4th all-star game
When Shalrie Joseph steps on the turf at BMO Field tonight, he’ll compete in his fourth MLS All-Star Game and the New England Revolution defensive midfielder will likely earn his third start. But that doesn’t meant the former St. John’s University standout gets tired of playing in the game.
July 24, 2008 BUDDING INTEREST Could Buddle be European bound?
Edson Buddle has surprised a lot of people around Major League Soccer by scoring 11 goals, good for second in the league behind Los Angeles Galaxy teammate Landon Donovan, earning his first MLS All-Star Game nod. The New Rochelle, N.Y., native had the same sentiment when asked about the rumors of a $1 million move to a Norwegian club.
July 24, 2008 ALTERNATIVE THINKING McCarty replaces Sturgis on Olympic team
FC Dallas midfielder Dax McCarty has been added to the U.S. Men’s Olympic Team after defender Nathan Sturgis was ruled out of the Summer Games with an injured hamstring.
July 24, 2008 RETURNING TO FORM Recovered Angel to showcase star qualities
He might have been picked for the MLS all-star team thanks to his 2007 accomplishments, but Red Bulls striker Juan Pablo Angel feels he has gotten back to last year's form in which he scored a club-record 19 goals.
July 23, 2008 MLS ROUNDUP Weather-beaters
WASHINGTON, DC—Mother Nature did her best to disrupt Wednesday night’s MLS match at RFK Stadium, but the Houston Dynamo had all the power it needed to defeat DC United, 2-0, in front of a storm-lashed crowd of 14,660.
July 23, 2008 MOVING ON Riders women gain in W-League playoffs
The Long Island Rough Riders women defeated the Boston Renegades, 1-0, in a first-round game of the W-League playoffs at St. Anthony's High School Wednesday night.
July 23, 2008 HEADS IN THE GAME Bulls still need to focus during key times
Red Bulls coach Juan Carlos Osorio has three words for his soccer team: Focus. Focus. Focus. OK, it's actually one word, but the point certainly has been made. It seems that if the Red Bulls aren't giving a goal off a set piece, they are allowing one in the opening or closing minute of a half or a game this season.
July 23, 2008 PDL HONORS Groch, Karcz on team of week
Brooklyn Knights defender Tomasz Groch and Newark Ironbound Express midfielder Chris Karcz were named to the Premier Development League team of the week Wednesday.
July 23, 2008 W-LEAGUE HONORS Riders' McCabe, Weber on team of week
Defender Sue Weber and forward Kerri McCabe, who played key roles in the Long Island Rough Riders women's qualifying for the playoffs, Wednesday were named to the W-League team of the week.
July 23, 2008 TICKETS, ANYONE? For U.S.-T&T WCQ in Chicago Sept. 10
Tickets for the U.S. National Team’s World Cup qualifier vs. Trinidad & Tobago at Toyota Park in Bridgeview, Ill. Sept. 10, go on sale to the general public Monday, July 28 at 11 a.m. ET.
