There were only five clean sheets in the 16 first leg matches of the Europa League last 32. This suggests away goals are not as important as they once were in European competition – teams are more capable of scoring on the road.
Tournament Betting Europa League favourites with Liverpool managed to shut out their opponents last week, beating Unirea Urziceni 1-0 at Anfield. The Reds have the European experience and tactical nous to protect that lead in Romania and a similar scoreline could be the result to follow in this one.
Hamburg also hold a 1-0 advantage from the first leg. They travel to PSV Eindhoven on the back of a goalless draw against Eintracht Frankfurt at the weekend and they must guard against playing for the same scoreline in the Netherlands. Hamburg lost twice on their travels in the group stage and could slip-up again in what promises to be a tight affair.
Villarreal and Wolfsburg shared an entertaining 2-2 draw in their first leg, but in truth the German champions should have won and all but guaranteed their spot in the next round. They ended their terrible domestic winless run on Sunday and should do enough to advance.
Red Bull Salzburg were the only team to reach the knockout stages with a 100% record from the group stage, but the Austrian champions lost out in a five-goal first leg thriller against Standard Liege, letting a 2-0 lead slip. Nonetheless, they should be too strong at home for the Belgians.
Twente edged out 2009 runners-up Werder Bremen 1-0 last week, but the Dutch outfit might need to score in the second leg – Werder’s last five league matches have produced 25 goals. Extra time seems unlikely in this tie.
Lille maintained their excellent domestic form during the 2010 Football World Cup year at the weekend with their 12th win out of their last 15 matches. They will need to perform well to protect a 2-1 first leg lead at Fenerbahce, who are strong at home.
Everton lead Sporting Lisbon by the same scoreline, but the in-form English club should have been out of sight after dominating at Goodison Park. Buoyed by a stunning weekend win over Manchester United, they should triumph in Portugal.
Thursday, February 25, 2010
Europa League last 32 second leg previews
Benfica, 5-1 aggregate winners over Hertha Berlin, have already booked their place in the last 16 of the Europa League. Few teams start their second legs knowing they have all but joined them – only two of the 15 remaining ties have a first leg scoreline with at least a two goal deficit.
Rubin Karzan, 3-0 winners over Hapoel Tel Aviv certainly have one foot in the next round and it would be a major surprise if Marseille let a 3-1 advantage over Copenhagen slip on their home turf. Every other tie is up for grabs.
Anderlecht hold a narrow advantage over Athletic Bilbao after securing a 1-1 draw at San Mamés last week. The Belgians maintained their grip on their domestic league with a 2-0 weekend win over Mechelen and they should complete the job against the La Liga outfit.
Panathinaikos ended Roma’s stunning unbeaten strike with a thrilling 3-2 win last week, but Claudio Ranieri’s outfit are even harder to beat at home and a repeat of their weekend 1-0 win over Catania would be enough to put them through.
Galatasaray are also a tough nut to crack at home and the Turkish outfit appear to have done the hard work by drawing 1-1 at Atletico Madrid in the first leg. Madrid lost for the third time in five league matches on Sunday.
UEFA Europa League betting odds have Juventus down as one of the favourites for the trophy and a hard-earned 2-1 first leg win at Ajax appears to have kept them on course for another European final. Juventus have lost four times at home in the league this season, as well as suffering a 4-1 home thrashing by Bayern Munich in the Champions League, so Ajax know they have a chance in this one.
Club Brugge upset Valencia with a 1-0 win last week, but Unai Emery’s outfit is hard to contain at the Mestella. They should turn this tie around in style and prove why they are one of the favoured teams to go all the way.
Holders Shakhtar Donetsk should also be expected to recover from a one goal first leg deficit against Fulham, who suffer from travel sickness domestically – a trip to Ukraine with a narrow advantage should prove too tricky.
Overall, UEFA Europa League final betting is still wide open. There are plenty of teams that will fancy their chances. There are also bound to be a few more upsets along the way, so who knows what the next few rounds are going to bring.
Rubin Karzan, 3-0 winners over Hapoel Tel Aviv certainly have one foot in the next round and it would be a major surprise if Marseille let a 3-1 advantage over Copenhagen slip on their home turf. Every other tie is up for grabs.
Anderlecht hold a narrow advantage over Athletic Bilbao after securing a 1-1 draw at San Mamés last week. The Belgians maintained their grip on their domestic league with a 2-0 weekend win over Mechelen and they should complete the job against the La Liga outfit.
Panathinaikos ended Roma’s stunning unbeaten strike with a thrilling 3-2 win last week, but Claudio Ranieri’s outfit are even harder to beat at home and a repeat of their weekend 1-0 win over Catania would be enough to put them through.
Galatasaray are also a tough nut to crack at home and the Turkish outfit appear to have done the hard work by drawing 1-1 at Atletico Madrid in the first leg. Madrid lost for the third time in five league matches on Sunday.
UEFA Europa League betting odds have Juventus down as one of the favourites for the trophy and a hard-earned 2-1 first leg win at Ajax appears to have kept them on course for another European final. Juventus have lost four times at home in the league this season, as well as suffering a 4-1 home thrashing by Bayern Munich in the Champions League, so Ajax know they have a chance in this one.
Club Brugge upset Valencia with a 1-0 win last week, but Unai Emery’s outfit is hard to contain at the Mestella. They should turn this tie around in style and prove why they are one of the favoured teams to go all the way.
Holders Shakhtar Donetsk should also be expected to recover from a one goal first leg deficit against Fulham, who suffer from travel sickness domestically – a trip to Ukraine with a narrow advantage should prove too tricky.
Overall, UEFA Europa League final betting is still wide open. There are plenty of teams that will fancy their chances. There are also bound to be a few more upsets along the way, so who knows what the next few rounds are going to bring.
Wednesday, February 24, 2010
100 days until the 2010 World Cup, excitement is in the air
Who do you have? Italy to repeat, France to surprise or an African nation to hoise the trophy?
+ 100 days left until the 2010 World Cup starts
+ 100 days left until the 2010 World Cup starts
Monday, February 22, 2010
Why Euro demotion could be good for Scottish football
It has been a difficult season for Scottish football. With the financial crisis that engulfed the world also hitting the SPL, clubs have entered into a period of austerity in order to survive.
This is even the case at the very top - Rangers are in the red to the tune of around £30 million and haven't signed a player for more than a year, while Celtic's failure to make the Champions League group stages meant new boss Tony Mowbray has had some belt tightening to do since his arrival last summer.
To be fair to Mowbray the football betting suggested his side had little chance of beating Arsenal, but the financial impact was massive.
It is a strange situation for them to be in. The two Glasgow clubs have long lauded it over the rest of the league, both on and off the pitch. Their attendances and finances are sky high compared to the other sides and there hasn't been a non-Old Firm winner of the title since Aberdeen in 1985. As such they have monopolised the two places on offer into the lucrative Champions League and the pot of gold that comes with it.
With league success virtually assured each season they have constantly over-stretched themselves in an attempt to reach the knockout stages of Europe's premier competition to bring even more cash in.
But repeated failures to do so meant the gamble didn't pay off and as football's economy crumbled their debts were called in.
The most recent kick in the teeth came with the news that poor performances in Europe by Scottish sides has seen their UEFA Co-efficient ranking drop from 15th to 16th, meaning they lose their second Champions League spot. With the SPL Champions having to face three qualifying round just to get to the group stages anyway the Old Firm could be without the Champions League cash for a very long time.
But is this a bad thing?
Both Celtic and Rangers have constantly looked to increase their riches by leaving the SPL, either by joining the Premier League or forming a North Atlantic league with clubs from other smaller leagues.
This would have been the death knell for the Scottish league, which would almost certainly lose many of its members to amateur football should the Old Firm quit.
But instead this ruling will force the Old Firm to cut their cloth accordingly. Yes they may have bigger turnovers due to their large attendances but there is a much more level playing field now. The likes of Hibs and Dundee United are threatening the top two's dominance which has been unmoved for 25 years - surely that is a good thing?
The more competitive the league the more interesting it becomes, which will stimulate interest among fans and TV watchers once more.
Celtic and Rangers have ridden on the crest of a financial wave for too long now and consistently bought their way to SPL dominance. This latest blow may hurt the most, but in the long term it could save the league from extinction.
Meanwhile, the Scottish Premier League betting suggests Rangers have all but sealed this year's title. They are seven points clear of Celtic with a game in hand.
This is even the case at the very top - Rangers are in the red to the tune of around £30 million and haven't signed a player for more than a year, while Celtic's failure to make the Champions League group stages meant new boss Tony Mowbray has had some belt tightening to do since his arrival last summer.
To be fair to Mowbray the football betting suggested his side had little chance of beating Arsenal, but the financial impact was massive.
It is a strange situation for them to be in. The two Glasgow clubs have long lauded it over the rest of the league, both on and off the pitch. Their attendances and finances are sky high compared to the other sides and there hasn't been a non-Old Firm winner of the title since Aberdeen in 1985. As such they have monopolised the two places on offer into the lucrative Champions League and the pot of gold that comes with it.
With league success virtually assured each season they have constantly over-stretched themselves in an attempt to reach the knockout stages of Europe's premier competition to bring even more cash in.
But repeated failures to do so meant the gamble didn't pay off and as football's economy crumbled their debts were called in.
The most recent kick in the teeth came with the news that poor performances in Europe by Scottish sides has seen their UEFA Co-efficient ranking drop from 15th to 16th, meaning they lose their second Champions League spot. With the SPL Champions having to face three qualifying round just to get to the group stages anyway the Old Firm could be without the Champions League cash for a very long time.
But is this a bad thing?
Both Celtic and Rangers have constantly looked to increase their riches by leaving the SPL, either by joining the Premier League or forming a North Atlantic league with clubs from other smaller leagues.
This would have been the death knell for the Scottish league, which would almost certainly lose many of its members to amateur football should the Old Firm quit.
But instead this ruling will force the Old Firm to cut their cloth accordingly. Yes they may have bigger turnovers due to their large attendances but there is a much more level playing field now. The likes of Hibs and Dundee United are threatening the top two's dominance which has been unmoved for 25 years - surely that is a good thing?
The more competitive the league the more interesting it becomes, which will stimulate interest among fans and TV watchers once more.
Celtic and Rangers have ridden on the crest of a financial wave for too long now and consistently bought their way to SPL dominance. This latest blow may hurt the most, but in the long term it could save the league from extinction.
Meanwhile, the Scottish Premier League betting suggests Rangers have all but sealed this year's title. They are seven points clear of Celtic with a game in hand.
Tuesday, February 16, 2010
2010 East Asian Football Championships Review: China upset East Asian apple cart again
By: Ben Maxwell
The fourth edition of the East Asian Football Championships concluded at Tokyo's National Stadium on Sunday, and yet again there was frustration for the hosts as they crashed to a 3-1 defeat to arch-rivals South Korea.
The big story of the four-team, nine-day round-robin tournament, however, was the performance of China, who, despite the disappointment of again failing to qualify for the World Cup, continued their pattern of alternating the title with the South Koreans, going undefeated in claiming their second EAFC title.
Ranked a measly 87th in the world by FIFA entering the roughly-bi-annual tournament (there was in-fact a three-year break between the '05 and '08 editions), and considered rank outsiders up against regional powerhouses and World Cup qualifiers Japan and South Korea, China sufficiently blunted the 40th-ranked Japanese in the tournament opener, holding the hosts to a frustrating scoreless draw, before shocking the world (well, perhaps thats a bit over the top) by blasting the South Koreans (ranked 49th) 3-0 for their first ever senior men's victory over the R.O.K.
The Chinese had far less possession, and were outshot 22-7, but their relentless pressure on the ball and quality finishing meant they were good value for what was a historic victory.
That result left the Chinese knowing that a win in the opener of the tournament's final day double-header over minnows Hong Kong (officially known as Hong Kong - China) would almost certainly assure them of the championship, barring a Japanese scoring outburst against South Korea in the later game, and China duly took care of business, cruising past their island "cousins" 2-0 thanks to a brace by Qu Bo, the tournament's joint-leading scorer.
Japan then proceeded to fluff their lines, as they have always done since the EAFC's inception, scoring the game's opening goal but then falling behind by halftime, before being finished off by Kim Jae Sung's clinical strike 20 minutes from time.
Japan and South Korea can point to the absence of their European-based players as an excuse, but in Japan in-particular pre-World Cup desperation is growing, as their wholly unconvincing performances in the EAFC followed a bland 0-0 draw with Venezuela in a pre-tournament friendly.
For China, World Cup qualification remains a riddle to be solved, but they fully deserved their title here and stand proudly for now as the Kings of (East) Asia.
Thursday, February 11, 2010
WVU men's soccer now has a strong following
A report from the student newspaper notes that in 2009, West Virginia ranked in the top 25n of all Division I programs in terms of avg. attendance with 1,021 fans per match.
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Arsenal send Gilles Sunu on loan to Derby
The 18-year-old striker will look to gain some playing time in the Championship.
Wednesday, February 10, 2010
Red Bull Arena Up, Giants Stadium Down
With the near completion of Red Bull Arena, work has begun on the demolition of Giants Stadium.
Via NJ.com (The Star-Ledger)
Via NJ.com (The Star-Ledger)
| Giants Stadium Demolition: Can they take Xanadu, too? |
Dunga names Brazil squad for friendly with Ireland
Brazil will go against Ireland at Arsenal's Emirates Stadium in London on March 2nd.
Goalkeepers: Julio Cesar (Inter Milan), Doni (Roma).
Defenders: Maicon (Inter Milan), Daniel Alves (Barcelona), Gilberto (Cruzeiro), Michel Bastos (Lyon), Juan (Roma), Lucio (Inter Milan), Luisao (Benfica), Thiago Silva (AC Milan).
Midfielders: Gilberto Silva (Panathinaikos), Josue (Wolfsburg), Felipe Melo (Juventus), Lucas (Liverpool), Kaka (Real Madrid), Ramires (Benfica), Elano (Galatasaray), Julio Baptista (Roma), Kleberson (Flamengo).
Forwards: Robinho (Santos), Adriano (Flamengo), Nilmar (Villarreal), Luis Fabiano (Seville).
Goalkeepers: Julio Cesar (Inter Milan), Doni (Roma).
Defenders: Maicon (Inter Milan), Daniel Alves (Barcelona), Gilberto (Cruzeiro), Michel Bastos (Lyon), Juan (Roma), Lucio (Inter Milan), Luisao (Benfica), Thiago Silva (AC Milan).
Midfielders: Gilberto Silva (Panathinaikos), Josue (Wolfsburg), Felipe Melo (Juventus), Lucas (Liverpool), Kaka (Real Madrid), Ramires (Benfica), Elano (Galatasaray), Julio Baptista (Roma), Kleberson (Flamengo).
Forwards: Robinho (Santos), Adriano (Flamengo), Nilmar (Villarreal), Luis Fabiano (Seville).
Tuesday, February 9, 2010
Monday, February 8, 2010
Pompey's week of destiny
In a campaign that has seen the club teeter on the brink of collapse on more than one occasion, the fat lady may yet have chance to exercise her vocal chords should a High Court hearing go against Portsmouth this week.
With reported debts of up to £60 million the south coast club go to the High Court on Wednesday to try to prevent HM Revenue and Customs winding them up in pursuit of £7 million in unpaid taxes.
Pompey are only operating thanks to other 'soft' creditors refusing to call in their loans immediately, with former owner Alexandre Gaydamak being one of them. But HMRC are tired of debt ridden football clubs being slack with their tax bills and are unwilling to give the club more time.
To add to their week of uncertainty new owner Balram Chainrai will be grilled by Premier League chiefs in a fit-and-proper persons test to formally approve his takeover.
Chainrai, a Hong Kong businessman, seized control of the club from Ali al-Faraj last week in an effort to protect a £17 million loan he made to save the club earlier in the year.
He is reportedly keen to sell the club as soon as possible as he has no interest in football ownership, but potential buyers are reluctant to come forward while the club is in such a perilous state.
Should the hearing go against them on Wednesday and they are forced to pay up administration might be the only option for the club. The resulting nine-point penalty would all but confirm their relegation, while the embarrassment of a member of the world's richest league befalling such a fate should at least force the authorities into some action.
However, even if the club does manage to avoid a points deduction the football odds suggest they will be playing in the Championship next season anyway.
Premier League chief executive Richard Scudamore has promised a thorough investigation of the takeover and he revealed new rules that come into force next month will force all clubs to disclose whether they have enough funds to operate and to handover authorised audited accounts to ensure financial transparency. Sadly for Portsmouth it too little too late.
Like any occasion where tragedy has to strike before preventative measures are put in place, Portsmouth are now a sorry new benchmark of how not to run a football club. And while the club's owners share the blame, the Premier League must take their share of responsibility for allowing these people to get in control in the first place.
On the pitch, the forthcoming Premier League fixtures might offer Portsmouth a chance of redemption as they face Sunderland, Stoke and Burnley in their next three games.
However, they will need to take all nine points if they are to have any chance of staying up.
With reported debts of up to £60 million the south coast club go to the High Court on Wednesday to try to prevent HM Revenue and Customs winding them up in pursuit of £7 million in unpaid taxes.
Pompey are only operating thanks to other 'soft' creditors refusing to call in their loans immediately, with former owner Alexandre Gaydamak being one of them. But HMRC are tired of debt ridden football clubs being slack with their tax bills and are unwilling to give the club more time.
To add to their week of uncertainty new owner Balram Chainrai will be grilled by Premier League chiefs in a fit-and-proper persons test to formally approve his takeover.
Chainrai, a Hong Kong businessman, seized control of the club from Ali al-Faraj last week in an effort to protect a £17 million loan he made to save the club earlier in the year.
He is reportedly keen to sell the club as soon as possible as he has no interest in football ownership, but potential buyers are reluctant to come forward while the club is in such a perilous state.
Should the hearing go against them on Wednesday and they are forced to pay up administration might be the only option for the club. The resulting nine-point penalty would all but confirm their relegation, while the embarrassment of a member of the world's richest league befalling such a fate should at least force the authorities into some action.
However, even if the club does manage to avoid a points deduction the football odds suggest they will be playing in the Championship next season anyway.
Premier League chief executive Richard Scudamore has promised a thorough investigation of the takeover and he revealed new rules that come into force next month will force all clubs to disclose whether they have enough funds to operate and to handover authorised audited accounts to ensure financial transparency. Sadly for Portsmouth it too little too late.
Like any occasion where tragedy has to strike before preventative measures are put in place, Portsmouth are now a sorry new benchmark of how not to run a football club. And while the club's owners share the blame, the Premier League must take their share of responsibility for allowing these people to get in control in the first place.
On the pitch, the forthcoming Premier League fixtures might offer Portsmouth a chance of redemption as they face Sunderland, Stoke and Burnley in their next three games.
However, they will need to take all nine points if they are to have any chance of staying up.
Sunday, February 7, 2010
Boss, Craig Levein, says Scots have 'fighting chance' in Euro 2012 Group I
Scotland has Spain, the Czech Republic, Lithuania and Liechtenstein in Group I. Spain looks clear to top the group, but Scotland and the Czech Republic should fight for the second spot and the playoff that comes with it.
Via Soccerway News
Via Soccerway News
Wales ready to face England in Euro 2012 Group G
Wales boss John Toshack is content with the Euro 2012 draw -- England, Switzerland, Bulgaria and Montenegro -- and he believes that the fans are exited with the chance to face off against The Three Lions. Speaking to the media he noted:
"Drawing England will please all the Welsh fans - plenty of history there and we like nothing better than another chance against the old enemy!"
Via BBC Sport
"Drawing England will please all the Welsh fans - plenty of history there and we like nothing better than another chance against the old enemy!"
Via BBC Sport
Friday, February 5, 2010
Swiss Super League: Basel and Young Boys square off in an important match
This weekend's matches...
FC St. Gallen - FC Sion
FC Zürich Neuchâtel - Xamax FC
FC Aarau - AC Bellinzona
FC Basel 1893 - BSC Young Boys
FC Luzern - Grasshopper Club
+ Basel will edge closer to Young Boys who sit at the top the table with a win.
FC St. Gallen - FC Sion
FC Zürich Neuchâtel - Xamax FC
FC Aarau - AC Bellinzona
FC Basel 1893 - BSC Young Boys
FC Luzern - Grasshopper Club
+ Basel will edge closer to Young Boys who sit at the top the table with a win.
Thursday, February 4, 2010
U.S. Men call 23 to prepare for friendly against El Salvador in Tampa this month.
23 players called into camp for the February showdown with El Salvador, friendly style, in Tampa, Florida.
GOALKEEPERS: Troy Perkins (D.C. United), Nick Rimando (Real Salt Lake), Zach Thornton (Chivas USA).
DEFENDERS: Kevin Alston (New England Revolution), Jonathan Bornstein (Chivas USA), Omar Gonzalez (Los Angeles Galaxy), Chad Marshall (Columbus Crew), Michael Orozco (Philadelphia Union), Heath Pearce (FC Dallas), Marvell Wynne (Toronto FC).
MIDFIELDERS: Kyle Beckerman (Real Salt Lake), Geoff Cameron (Houston Dynamo), Brad Davis (Houston Dynamo), Brad Evans (Seattle Sounders), Eddie Gaven (Columbus Crew), Sacha Kljestan (Chivas USA), Dax McCarty (FC Dallas), Chris Pontius (D.C. United), Robbie Rogers (Columbus Crew).
FORWARDS: Conor Casey (Colorado Rapids), Brian Ching (Houston Dynamo), Jeff Cunningham (FC Dallas), Robbie Findley (Real Salt Lake).
GOALKEEPERS: Troy Perkins (D.C. United), Nick Rimando (Real Salt Lake), Zach Thornton (Chivas USA).
DEFENDERS: Kevin Alston (New England Revolution), Jonathan Bornstein (Chivas USA), Omar Gonzalez (Los Angeles Galaxy), Chad Marshall (Columbus Crew), Michael Orozco (Philadelphia Union), Heath Pearce (FC Dallas), Marvell Wynne (Toronto FC).
MIDFIELDERS: Kyle Beckerman (Real Salt Lake), Geoff Cameron (Houston Dynamo), Brad Davis (Houston Dynamo), Brad Evans (Seattle Sounders), Eddie Gaven (Columbus Crew), Sacha Kljestan (Chivas USA), Dax McCarty (FC Dallas), Chris Pontius (D.C. United), Robbie Rogers (Columbus Crew).
FORWARDS: Conor Casey (Colorado Rapids), Brian Ching (Houston Dynamo), Jeff Cunningham (FC Dallas), Robbie Findley (Real Salt Lake).
NCAA Women's Soccer Freshman Fall '10: Girls soccer players sign letters of intent [Running List]
Please post in the comment section the names of players and the colleges they signed with. Also, post links to news stories. Soccer City FC will continue to update the list. Thank you.
+ Allie Beahan (Eastlake, WA) - Washington
+ Lindsay Elston (Eastlake, WA) - Washington
+ Courtney Pixler (Eastlake, WA) - Alabama
+ Emily Hurd (Eastlake, WA) - Penn State
+ Kellie Shreve (Eastlake, WA) - Gonzaga
+ Candice Osei-Ogyemang (Eastlake, WA) - Penn
+ Lindsey Bos (Archbishop Murphy of Everett, WA) - Washington
+ Annie Sittauer (Everett, WA) - Washington
+ Hillary Zevenbergen (King's of Shoreline, WA) - Washington
+ Molly Boyd (Nathan Hale, WA) - Washington
+ Brianna Sweeney (Woodinville, WA) - Washington
+ Morgan Swanson (Stadium of Tacoma, WA) - Washington
+ Holland Crook (Beamer of Federal Way, WA) - Arizona State
+ Kate Bennett (Bellevue, WA) - California
+ Rachel Bindl (Kentwood, WA) - Montana
+ Kristin Maris (Issaquah, WA) - Western Washington
+ Sierra Keeler (Seattle Academy, WA) - Colorado College
+ Allie Beahan (Eastlake, WA) - Washington
+ Lindsay Elston (Eastlake, WA) - Washington
+ Courtney Pixler (Eastlake, WA) - Alabama
+ Emily Hurd (Eastlake, WA) - Penn State
+ Kellie Shreve (Eastlake, WA) - Gonzaga
+ Candice Osei-Ogyemang (Eastlake, WA) - Penn
+ Lindsey Bos (Archbishop Murphy of Everett, WA) - Washington
+ Annie Sittauer (Everett, WA) - Washington
+ Hillary Zevenbergen (King's of Shoreline, WA) - Washington
+ Molly Boyd (Nathan Hale, WA) - Washington
+ Brianna Sweeney (Woodinville, WA) - Washington
+ Morgan Swanson (Stadium of Tacoma, WA) - Washington
+ Holland Crook (Beamer of Federal Way, WA) - Arizona State
+ Kate Bennett (Bellevue, WA) - California
+ Rachel Bindl (Kentwood, WA) - Montana
+ Kristin Maris (Issaquah, WA) - Western Washington
+ Sierra Keeler (Seattle Academy, WA) - Colorado College
Wednesday, February 3, 2010
Chicago Fire bring two rookies into camp
The Chicago Fire have undrafted free agents Mark Blades and Jovan Bubonja in camp.
Via Soccer By Ives
Via Soccer By Ives
Monday, February 1, 2010
Looks like Kenya international McDonald Mariga will not be going to Manchester City due to work permit issues
I guess playing in the majority of your nation's international matches this year plus for a club (Parma) in a top league (Serie A) is just not enough these days.
Official: Manchester City add Adam Johnson
The club announced via official website that Adam Johnson has joined from Middlesbrough for an undisclosed fee after agreeing to terms and passing his medical.
He is now on City's books through June 2014.
He is now on City's books through June 2014.
Transfer Rumours Update: Kenya international McDonald Mariga joins Manchester City waiting on work permit issues
City boss Roberto Mancini lands McDonald Mariga via Parma. The clubs are waiting on work permit issues to be resolved.
Via Daily Mail
Via Daily Mail
Manchester City transfer rumours have McDonald Mariga in and Valeri Bojinov out
Reports have 22-year-old Parma midfielder McDonald Mariga joining City for 7 million euros plus 23-year-old City striker Valeri Bojinov.
Smart move?
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