Jason Davis of Match Fit USA and The American Soccer Show spoke today with former MLS star Taylor Twellman about topics ranging from concussions to Sporting Kansas City.
A solid, insightful interview that you should take 25 minutes and check out today.
Showing posts with label Friends and Neighbors. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Friends and Neighbors. Show all posts
Thursday, November 18, 2010
Monday, June 22, 2009
For MLS News -- You Should Always Check Here
MLS Daily really has a diligent crew working over there. Each day a wonderful list of links dealing with individual clubs, general MLS discussion, and the USMNT can be found at the site.
Soccer City FC's MLS Jersey Sponsorship article made today's edition -- Around The League - 06.22.2009
Check 'em out -- MLS Daily
Soccer City FC's MLS Jersey Sponsorship article made today's edition -- Around The League - 06.22.2009
Check 'em out -- MLS Daily
Sunday, June 21, 2009
Soccer Cleats 101: An Interview With Bryan Byrne
26-year-old Irish-born winger Bryan Byrne, currently with the Ventura County Fusion, owns and operates Soccer Cleats 101. He kindly sat down with Soccer City FC to discuss his collegiate and professional careers, his website, and the important factors that go into a good pair of cleats.
Q. What was your fondest memory of competing with Kildare County in Ireland?
I think my debut is my fondest memory. I started with the team as an under 21 player, and became the first player in club history to have come from the local Sunday league! I had to work really hard to break into the team, and I got an assist that night, which made it even more pleasing. If I was to go with my least fond I would have to say the hairdryer treatment our Coach Dermot Keeley gave us, although it was always merited!
Q. How did you end up stateside with the UCSB Gauchos?
Dermot Keeley’s son Alan was playing at UCSB, and when he returned to Ireland, the UCSB coach’s came recruiting for more players. It was not long after my debut and they heard I was a quick winger. Dermot recommended me and they came to watch me play, as it happened I was just what they was looking for. After the coaches described Santa Barbara to me, and described their plans for the UCSB team, I was in!
Q. What is your assessment of collegiate soccer here in the U.S.?
I was very shocked when I arrived over here. To be honest it kind of floored me! I think at the time my ego had exploded as I got a lot of press before coming over here. When I started playing with the team I soon discovered that I was nowhere near the level of some of the guys. After playing collegiate and professionally I can honestly say that the level of US soccer is rapidly on the rise. I am very much against younger players leaving college early to pursue a professional career!
With how MLS is structured, my best advice for younger players is to take advantage of having the opportunity to get a college degree and train daily. In MLS you can be dropped at any moment, and there is now no reserve league, how are players supposed to improve? I look at my Alma Mater UCSB and the players who have chosen to leave early and think about the opportunities they have missed by leaving school early!
Q. What are/have been some of the challenges and rewards of playing professional soccer?
The biggest challenge for me was consistently playing. MLS is structured in a way that does not really improve the development of younger players. When I was at New England we played one week on three weeks off! Personally, I need a run of games to get going. In college it was not until mid season that I really got going. Now that there are no reserve leagues this challenge become a greater issue.
There are many rewards. Just knowing that you have an impact on young players is an amazing feeling. My favorite part was the ‘Questions and Answers’ segment, as you really get to share with kids what it is all about. Growing up my Dad always talked about George Best and how he would spend hours outside alone just kicking a ball against a wall, and that was something I always wanted to emulate. Sharing stories and setting goals for younger kids is exciting to think about!
Q. How did the idea for the website come about?
The idea for the website came from my love and experience with soccer. I remember one day trying to find a review for a pair of Lotto cleats I was thinking of buying and really finding nothing. After some research, I found some very generic sites that all had the same information. Thus, I thought it would be a good idea just to write about the ones I wore...from there I got some positive feedback and the site has rapidly grown.
My goal is to supply relevant information from my experiences with a pair of cleats. In the last few months, I have been able to increase the number of reviews by actually wearing cleats in practice and in games. With so many new pairs hitting the markets, it makes sense so other people know what to expect from cleats before they buy!
Q. Have you heard back from readers regarding your great reviews of the numerous soccer cleats out there?
Yes, it has been great! I get emails from people asking questions and some who just want to give their opinion of the reviewed cleats. I encourage everyone to comment and share their experiences with a pair. I am only one review, and I know other people have differing experiences (or in some cases extremely similar) with the same pairs. The more info that is available, the easier it will be for others to know if the cleats would actually suit them, if anyone wants to leave information about the cleats they wear please feel free to do so.
Q. Any future plans or additions to the website?
We are currently adding a new one page solution for people looking for a particular ‘type’ of cleat. It is going to be in a ‘best of’ format. We are also in talks with an interactive soccer website about sharing our content with them. That will be something to watch out for. As always though, we will be looking to provide the newest personal reviews with no bias!
Q. What is the most important factor when choosing the perfect soccer cleat?
Without a doubt it is find comfort in your style. Ronaldo or Messi would not be great players if they consistently wore boots that did not suit their feet. It is not all about being the one to stand out in the newest or most sought after shoes. Once you find your niche stick with it. And of course make sure you read reviews to ensure you have information on what you are getting!
And don't forget to check out the other journalists and bloggers who have spoken with Soccer City FC -- Soccer Journalists - Soccer Bloggers: Interview List
2009 MLS Jersey Sponsorship
By: Michael Paar -- The Business of US Soccer
Ever since the fall of 2006, when Major League Soccer first announced the new initiative, teams in the young league have been allowed to put advertisers’ brands on the front of their jerseys. While this was a new thing in the world of major sport in the United States, it brought MLS more in line with the rest of the world, especially the older, more established leagues. Now, with teams signing multimillion dollar deals with companies known, unknown, and occasionally reviled, the question no longer is "Will this work?" but rather "Why does any team not have a sponsor on their jersey?" Despite this, four teams remain without it. Some of the reasons vary by team, but some are universal.
First, the teams without sponsors are the New England Revolution, Kansas City Wizards, FC Dallas, and Colorado Rapids. Working backwards, the easiest team to explain the lack of jersey sponsor for is the Rapids. According to rumor, Colorado had a jersey sponsor all lined up before the season, but this agreement fell through at the last minute. The fact that the team removed the wordmark from the front of this year’s jerseys seems to support that, especially as the same thing happened when DC United eventually signed with Volkswagen. In their case, it does not seem to be from a lack of effort, but simply a deal not getting done yet.
No wordmark in 2009
For FC Dallas, this has been a year to forget in many ways. The team has been one of the worst in MLS on the field, and the attendance has been, to put it bluntly, pathetic. Many MLS fans, and specifically Dallas fans, point the finger for these troubles directly at the team’s front office, and this would seem to extend to the jersey sponsor issue. As a whole, the team seems to be profitable, due mainly to the number of youth fields surrounding Pizza Hut Park, so maybe the team feels less pressure to get a deal done, but it seems wasteful to go this long without one.
For the Kansas City Wizards, this season and next would seem to be a consolidation season. At the moment, the team is stuck playing in Community America Ballpark, a stadium made for baseball that only holds just over 10,000 spectators. On the positive side, they have a stadium on the way, on the site of the former Bannister Park Mall, and with a committed group of local owners who seem to be making headway as far as recognition for the team is concerned, the future looks bright. I would guess that as soon as they have their stadium ready, a sponsor for the jersey will closely follow.
Finally, you have the New England Revolution. For years this team has been among the top in MLS on the field, but the product’s off the field branding leaves much to be desired. To many, it seems that this team is being run as a write-off for the Kraft family, along with date filler for Gillette Field, so that they can support the main tenant, and the Kraft’s darling, the New England Patriots. It does not seem that making money on the Revolution is not the goal of the Krafts, and this attitude would explain the lack of sponsorship on the jersey.
None of the above is meant to mean that getting a sponsor on your jersey is easy. On the contrary, finding the right mix of company, money, and time will usually take quite a bit of effort. As it stands, currently, three teams in Major League Soccer have sponsors that are Multi-Level Marketing companies (Los Angeles Galaxy with Herbalife, Real Salt Lake with Xango, and the San Jose Earthquakes with Amway Global). Many teams, though, do not want to associate themselves with those companies. Along the same lines, MLS rules forbid teams from signing sponsors that are gambling related or hard liquor, further restricting the teams from companies that have been proven to be quite popular in Europe (for examples, see Sevilla FC, Blackburn Rovers, and West Ham United). As Don Garber said at the time of the announcement, "We don’t want the local bail bonds company on the front of the Columbus Crew jersey."
This point remains valid, but the problem is that those are the sorts of businesses that are willing to pay more money to be attached to something more mainstream. Most of the time, teams could get more money for shorter deals, but naturally, they want longer deals so they can lock in a revenue stream for several years to come. Finally, the teams cannot sign such deals with competitors of those companies that sponsor the league, as that would water down the message the league is sending. With all these complicating factors, it is easy to see why the Rapids deal fell through, and why certain teams do not even seem to be trying to get jersey sponsors.
The methods of attracting viable sponsorship have varied a great deal between the various teams that do have sponsors. In the cases of DC United and Columbus Crew, companies have decided to become league sponsors, but have added a team level sponsorship as well. Other teams, such as the Chicago Fire and Seattle Sounders, signed sponsors that are not league sponsors at this time, but are mainstream companies that everybody recognizes. Houston is a bit different, as they pulled a much more local company than did the rest of the league. Every company feels differently about how their brand can be best represented in MLS, provided they have interest in the league to begin with. They could sign up to be a league sponsor, and have their names on the ad boards along with commercials during telecasts, or they can sign with an individual team.
The most extreme example of this phenomenon is the New York Red Bulls, who had the energy drink buy the entire team and the new stadium that is being built in order to get their logo splashed across the jersey. A popular route is to do a combination of both, a la Glidden and Volkswagen, and the most likely jersey sponsorship I believe that will happen next year is Panasonic appearing on the jerseys of Philadelphia Union. They are already big sponsors of the Chester Stadium, along with being MLS sponsors, so that would seem the logical next step.
Having front of jersey sponsorship available has given the league’s finances a great shot in the arm, even if certain groups of fans have complained about the commercialization of the league. In its fourteenth season, the league seems to have moved ever closer to cementing their place in the American sports landscape, and the money from this has been a large reason why. As the league moves forward, and the salary cap grows, teams will no longer be able to afford not having a jersey sponsor, and the sooner those four teams can get one, the better off the league as a whole will be.
Ever since the fall of 2006, when Major League Soccer first announced the new initiative, teams in the young league have been allowed to put advertisers’ brands on the front of their jerseys. While this was a new thing in the world of major sport in the United States, it brought MLS more in line with the rest of the world, especially the older, more established leagues. Now, with teams signing multimillion dollar deals with companies known, unknown, and occasionally reviled, the question no longer is "Will this work?" but rather "Why does any team not have a sponsor on their jersey?" Despite this, four teams remain without it. Some of the reasons vary by team, but some are universal.
First, the teams without sponsors are the New England Revolution, Kansas City Wizards, FC Dallas, and Colorado Rapids. Working backwards, the easiest team to explain the lack of jersey sponsor for is the Rapids. According to rumor, Colorado had a jersey sponsor all lined up before the season, but this agreement fell through at the last minute. The fact that the team removed the wordmark from the front of this year’s jerseys seems to support that, especially as the same thing happened when DC United eventually signed with Volkswagen. In their case, it does not seem to be from a lack of effort, but simply a deal not getting done yet.
No wordmark in 2009
For FC Dallas, this has been a year to forget in many ways. The team has been one of the worst in MLS on the field, and the attendance has been, to put it bluntly, pathetic. Many MLS fans, and specifically Dallas fans, point the finger for these troubles directly at the team’s front office, and this would seem to extend to the jersey sponsor issue. As a whole, the team seems to be profitable, due mainly to the number of youth fields surrounding Pizza Hut Park, so maybe the team feels less pressure to get a deal done, but it seems wasteful to go this long without one.
For the Kansas City Wizards, this season and next would seem to be a consolidation season. At the moment, the team is stuck playing in Community America Ballpark, a stadium made for baseball that only holds just over 10,000 spectators. On the positive side, they have a stadium on the way, on the site of the former Bannister Park Mall, and with a committed group of local owners who seem to be making headway as far as recognition for the team is concerned, the future looks bright. I would guess that as soon as they have their stadium ready, a sponsor for the jersey will closely follow.
Finally, you have the New England Revolution. For years this team has been among the top in MLS on the field, but the product’s off the field branding leaves much to be desired. To many, it seems that this team is being run as a write-off for the Kraft family, along with date filler for Gillette Field, so that they can support the main tenant, and the Kraft’s darling, the New England Patriots. It does not seem that making money on the Revolution is not the goal of the Krafts, and this attitude would explain the lack of sponsorship on the jersey.
None of the above is meant to mean that getting a sponsor on your jersey is easy. On the contrary, finding the right mix of company, money, and time will usually take quite a bit of effort. As it stands, currently, three teams in Major League Soccer have sponsors that are Multi-Level Marketing companies (Los Angeles Galaxy with Herbalife, Real Salt Lake with Xango, and the San Jose Earthquakes with Amway Global). Many teams, though, do not want to associate themselves with those companies. Along the same lines, MLS rules forbid teams from signing sponsors that are gambling related or hard liquor, further restricting the teams from companies that have been proven to be quite popular in Europe (for examples, see Sevilla FC, Blackburn Rovers, and West Ham United). As Don Garber said at the time of the announcement, "We don’t want the local bail bonds company on the front of the Columbus Crew jersey."
This point remains valid, but the problem is that those are the sorts of businesses that are willing to pay more money to be attached to something more mainstream. Most of the time, teams could get more money for shorter deals, but naturally, they want longer deals so they can lock in a revenue stream for several years to come. Finally, the teams cannot sign such deals with competitors of those companies that sponsor the league, as that would water down the message the league is sending. With all these complicating factors, it is easy to see why the Rapids deal fell through, and why certain teams do not even seem to be trying to get jersey sponsors.
The methods of attracting viable sponsorship have varied a great deal between the various teams that do have sponsors. In the cases of DC United and Columbus Crew, companies have decided to become league sponsors, but have added a team level sponsorship as well. Other teams, such as the Chicago Fire and Seattle Sounders, signed sponsors that are not league sponsors at this time, but are mainstream companies that everybody recognizes. Houston is a bit different, as they pulled a much more local company than did the rest of the league. Every company feels differently about how their brand can be best represented in MLS, provided they have interest in the league to begin with. They could sign up to be a league sponsor, and have their names on the ad boards along with commercials during telecasts, or they can sign with an individual team.
The most extreme example of this phenomenon is the New York Red Bulls, who had the energy drink buy the entire team and the new stadium that is being built in order to get their logo splashed across the jersey. A popular route is to do a combination of both, a la Glidden and Volkswagen, and the most likely jersey sponsorship I believe that will happen next year is Panasonic appearing on the jerseys of Philadelphia Union. They are already big sponsors of the Chester Stadium, along with being MLS sponsors, so that would seem the logical next step.
Having front of jersey sponsorship available has given the league’s finances a great shot in the arm, even if certain groups of fans have complained about the commercialization of the league. In its fourteenth season, the league seems to have moved ever closer to cementing their place in the American sports landscape, and the money from this has been a large reason why. As the league moves forward, and the salary cap grows, teams will no longer be able to afford not having a jersey sponsor, and the sooner those four teams can get one, the better off the league as a whole will be.
Saturday, June 6, 2009
2009-10 Transfer Rumours -- Don't Forget About SoccerLens
Here at Soccer City FC, we will be tracking transfer movement for several of our favorite clubs + several global clubs throughout the summer and in January 2010.
SoccerLens, is kicking it up a notch. The excellent source of all things football is covering several leagues. So don't forget to give 'em a look. Here is the link.
Click here -- Summer 2009 Football Transfers Lists
And remember, You can find Soccer City FC's 2009-10 Transfer Rumours Coverage Centers over on the right-hand side of the page ----->
SoccerLens, is kicking it up a notch. The excellent source of all things football is covering several leagues. So don't forget to give 'em a look. Here is the link.
Click here -- Summer 2009 Football Transfers Lists
And remember, You can find Soccer City FC's 2009-10 Transfer Rumours Coverage Centers over on the right-hand side of the page ----->
Sunday, May 31, 2009
Arsenal Blog -- Oh To Be A Gooner -- Gunner Central: An Arsenal and Australia Chat
Next up in our blogger series is Aidan who operates Oh To Be A Gooner. The site is going through some restructuring and rebranding and should be out as Gunner Central this summer. The Australian-based blogger kindly spoke about Arsenal's 2008-09 campaign, the rebranding of his blog, and Australia's chances in South Africa, plus some A-League talk to boot.
Q. Can you give a quick assessment of the 2008-09 campaign. What went right and what went wrong for Arsenal?
This season was one filled with quite a bit of disappointment. After a promising yet fruitless campaign last season, many Arsenal fans expected some sort of silverware by the end of the season. We came rather close in the FA Cup and Champions League, but were eventually outclassed. The best thing about this season was the signing of Andrey Arshavin. The bloke is class, and he is someone that can be relied upon to perform when it matters. Had he been eligible for the Champions League I think we would have been in Rome last Wednesday.
This past campaign was undone by a plethora of injuries to key players like Cesc Fabregas, Emmanuel Adebayor, William Gallas and Theo Walcott. The failure to purchase a proper midfield partner hampered the performances of Fabregas throughout the season, although Alex Song eventually managed to make the role his own. Also, Wenger failing to acquire a dominant centre back in the off-season meant that the Gunners aerial woes continued. The factor that most undermined our season, though, was inexperience. We often failed to show maturity when it mattered. This was illustrated when we conceded two at home to Tottenham in the dying seconds of the match, and also by the fact that Denilson managed to make a whopping 51 appearances this season.
Q. Who was your Player of the Year?
Andrey Arshavin, without a doubt. Although he's only been at Arsenal since the start of February, he has proved in that time to be the finest player at the club. Six classy goals (including four in one match at Anfield) and a further nine assists in just fifteen games sum up exactly how good this man is. Alexandre Song really came into his own this season after a slow start, and was the next best Gunner after Arshavin.
Q. Is Wenger's formula of bringing in elite youths from across the globe paying off or does he need a new strategic plan?
Wenger's scrupulousness in the transfer markey and eye for young talent has been a major factor in getting the Gunners where they are today, but I think that strategy has run its course. Inexperience, I believe, is what cost us most this season. Arsenal have a great batch of young players, but they won't get anywhere if they don't have some experienced players there to push them and guide them through.
Q. We report often on Carlos Vela, what's your take on the attacking player?
Carlos Vela is a class act, and will no doubt have a great career, whether that's at Arsenal or elsewhere. Vela oozes confidence, and I'd back him to make it at the Emirates. His hatrrick against Sheffield and lovely chip against Burnley illustrate the sort of potential that the young Mexican posesses.
Q. How did the idea come about for Oh To Be A Gooner, soon to be Gunner Central?
The blog was started in a moment of boredom, exactly one year ago today, as ArseNews. It started as an outlet for me to vent my thoughts on Arsenal. In October I joined up with Football Media, and in the off-season we will be rebranding to Gunner Central.
Q. What has been the greatest challenge with operating the blog?
Blogging is rather time consuming, and often has to take the back seat to other aspects of life. Juggling school, work, a social life and blogging can often be difficult, and Oh To Be A Gooner often has to take a back seat.
Q. Are you planning on any new features or weekly columns for the next season?
We are looking to head in a new direction soon, swapping the long-winded, every-second-day posts for short, quick and concise posts that will mean the site is updated at least daily. We're also looking to integrate new video content into the site. Exciting times lay ahead for Gunner Central, I'm sure of it.
Q. How popular is the A-League?
I'm a season ticket holder at Sydney, and have been done numerous away trips with the Sydney lads so I think I'll be able to provide a decent opinion on this. The Australian sporting climate is unique in the sense that there are four major 'football' codes in the country. Football is forced to contend with AFL, Rugby League and Rugby Union. Since the dawn of the A-League in 2005, football has made major ground on its competitors. The A-League will be introducing two new teams for this coming season, with North Queensland (to be captained by Robbie Fowler) and Gold Coast United joining. Football is growing in leaps and bounds in Australia, and with the demise of Rugby League and Union, the world game is slowly becoming a heavyweight in the Aussie sporting landscape.
Q. Do you think the Australian national team will fair well in South Africa at the 2010 World Cup?
Its hard to say at this stage as the team is yet to qualify, and a lot of it will depend on the draw. The Socceroos put in a great showing in Germany, and would have knocked out eventual winners Italy if it wasn't for some poor officiating, and the Aussies are enjoying a rare period of stability and solid results under Dutchman Pim Verbeek. There's no reason why Tim Cahill & Co. can't provide a few shocks in South Africa next year. I can't wait.
Remember -- Check out Soccer City FC's new series -- Soccer Journalists - Soccer Bloggers: Interview List
Q. Can you give a quick assessment of the 2008-09 campaign. What went right and what went wrong for Arsenal?
This season was one filled with quite a bit of disappointment. After a promising yet fruitless campaign last season, many Arsenal fans expected some sort of silverware by the end of the season. We came rather close in the FA Cup and Champions League, but were eventually outclassed. The best thing about this season was the signing of Andrey Arshavin. The bloke is class, and he is someone that can be relied upon to perform when it matters. Had he been eligible for the Champions League I think we would have been in Rome last Wednesday.
This past campaign was undone by a plethora of injuries to key players like Cesc Fabregas, Emmanuel Adebayor, William Gallas and Theo Walcott. The failure to purchase a proper midfield partner hampered the performances of Fabregas throughout the season, although Alex Song eventually managed to make the role his own. Also, Wenger failing to acquire a dominant centre back in the off-season meant that the Gunners aerial woes continued. The factor that most undermined our season, though, was inexperience. We often failed to show maturity when it mattered. This was illustrated when we conceded two at home to Tottenham in the dying seconds of the match, and also by the fact that Denilson managed to make a whopping 51 appearances this season.
Q. Who was your Player of the Year?
Andrey Arshavin, without a doubt. Although he's only been at Arsenal since the start of February, he has proved in that time to be the finest player at the club. Six classy goals (including four in one match at Anfield) and a further nine assists in just fifteen games sum up exactly how good this man is. Alexandre Song really came into his own this season after a slow start, and was the next best Gunner after Arshavin.
Q. Is Wenger's formula of bringing in elite youths from across the globe paying off or does he need a new strategic plan?
Wenger's scrupulousness in the transfer markey and eye for young talent has been a major factor in getting the Gunners where they are today, but I think that strategy has run its course. Inexperience, I believe, is what cost us most this season. Arsenal have a great batch of young players, but they won't get anywhere if they don't have some experienced players there to push them and guide them through.
Q. We report often on Carlos Vela, what's your take on the attacking player?
Carlos Vela is a class act, and will no doubt have a great career, whether that's at Arsenal or elsewhere. Vela oozes confidence, and I'd back him to make it at the Emirates. His hatrrick against Sheffield and lovely chip against Burnley illustrate the sort of potential that the young Mexican posesses.
Q. How did the idea come about for Oh To Be A Gooner, soon to be Gunner Central?
The blog was started in a moment of boredom, exactly one year ago today, as ArseNews. It started as an outlet for me to vent my thoughts on Arsenal. In October I joined up with Football Media, and in the off-season we will be rebranding to Gunner Central.
Q. What has been the greatest challenge with operating the blog?
Blogging is rather time consuming, and often has to take the back seat to other aspects of life. Juggling school, work, a social life and blogging can often be difficult, and Oh To Be A Gooner often has to take a back seat.
Q. Are you planning on any new features or weekly columns for the next season?
We are looking to head in a new direction soon, swapping the long-winded, every-second-day posts for short, quick and concise posts that will mean the site is updated at least daily. We're also looking to integrate new video content into the site. Exciting times lay ahead for Gunner Central, I'm sure of it.
Q. How popular is the A-League?
I'm a season ticket holder at Sydney, and have been done numerous away trips with the Sydney lads so I think I'll be able to provide a decent opinion on this. The Australian sporting climate is unique in the sense that there are four major 'football' codes in the country. Football is forced to contend with AFL, Rugby League and Rugby Union. Since the dawn of the A-League in 2005, football has made major ground on its competitors. The A-League will be introducing two new teams for this coming season, with North Queensland (to be captained by Robbie Fowler) and Gold Coast United joining. Football is growing in leaps and bounds in Australia, and with the demise of Rugby League and Union, the world game is slowly becoming a heavyweight in the Aussie sporting landscape.
Q. Do you think the Australian national team will fair well in South Africa at the 2010 World Cup?
Its hard to say at this stage as the team is yet to qualify, and a lot of it will depend on the draw. The Socceroos put in a great showing in Germany, and would have knocked out eventual winners Italy if it wasn't for some poor officiating, and the Aussies are enjoying a rare period of stability and solid results under Dutchman Pim Verbeek. There's no reason why Tim Cahill & Co. can't provide a few shocks in South Africa next year. I can't wait.
Remember -- Check out Soccer City FC's new series -- Soccer Journalists - Soccer Bloggers: Interview List
Premiership Summer Timeline AT EPL Talk
EPL Talk with a top-notch timeline of the Premiership summer happenings -- Read On -- Busy Summer Months For English Football Fans
Thursday, May 28, 2009
Dom Duo
3rd Degree with a quick note on the Red Bulls - Dynamo trade. Read On -- Oduro Traded to Houston
Tuesday, May 26, 2009
Lionel Messi - Champions League Barcelona vs. Manchester United Interview
In the buildup to tomorrow's Champions League final, SoccerLens sat down with Leo Messi and talked about Barcelona's chances in Rome.
Read On -- The Big Interview: Lionel Messi on imposing Barca’s style on Manchester United and stopping Crisitano Ronaldo
Read On -- The Big Interview: Lionel Messi on imposing Barca’s style on Manchester United and stopping Crisitano Ronaldo
Friday, May 15, 2009
Monday, May 11, 2009
Soccer Cleats 101 Speaks To The Pros
Via Soccer Cleats 101:
Neil Jones: Adidas Adipure -- Ex-New Zealand international Neil Jones talks about Adidas Adipure cleats and gives advice on cleats.
Andy Dorman: Adidas Predator -- Andy Dorman, who plays at St. Mirren in Scotland, talks about why he wears Adidas Predators.
Dan Kennedy: Adidas Predator -- Chivas USA goalkeeper Danny Kennedy gives his advice on cleats, and why he wears Predators.
Tony Lochhead: Nike Legends II-- New Zealand international Tony Lochhead tells us about his experience in the Australian A League and also talks about the Nike Legend cleats he wears.
David McGill: Umbro-- David McGill, who plays professionally in Ireland with Shamrock Rovers discusses his preferred cleat choice of Umbro
Neil Jones: Adidas Adipure -- Ex-New Zealand international Neil Jones talks about Adidas Adipure cleats and gives advice on cleats.
Andy Dorman: Adidas Predator -- Andy Dorman, who plays at St. Mirren in Scotland, talks about why he wears Adidas Predators.
Dan Kennedy: Adidas Predator -- Chivas USA goalkeeper Danny Kennedy gives his advice on cleats, and why he wears Predators.
Tony Lochhead: Nike Legends II-- New Zealand international Tony Lochhead tells us about his experience in the Australian A League and also talks about the Nike Legend cleats he wears.
David McGill: Umbro-- David McGill, who plays professionally in Ireland with Shamrock Rovers discusses his preferred cleat choice of Umbro
Saturday, January 17, 2009
Friends and Neighbors -- 1/17/2009
Some good reads out today...
Ligue 1 news at SoccerLens: The French Revolution: Will Lyon Finally Be Caught This Season?
World Club Rankings with the television schedule: Weekend Soccer Television Schedule - 17/18 January 2009
Awesome contest at Soccer Cleats 101: Win a pair of Berry Nike Mercurial Vapor IV
At SoccerPie: Is Benitez the Spanish Kevin Keegan?
Former La Liga squads battle in Spain's second division. Preview at Real Sociedad News: Levante vs Real Sociedad Preview
And finally at The Touchline: Mexican Clausura Preview
Ligue 1 news at SoccerLens: The French Revolution: Will Lyon Finally Be Caught This Season?
World Club Rankings with the television schedule: Weekend Soccer Television Schedule - 17/18 January 2009
Awesome contest at Soccer Cleats 101: Win a pair of Berry Nike Mercurial Vapor IV
At SoccerPie: Is Benitez the Spanish Kevin Keegan?
Former La Liga squads battle in Spain's second division. Preview at Real Sociedad News: Levante vs Real Sociedad Preview
And finally at The Touchline: Mexican Clausura Preview
Saturday, January 3, 2009
Friends and Neighbors: New Year, New Links
Lewis Woodward looks at the 3-5-2 formation at SoccerLens in his article Creativity, Scolari and The 3-5-2. New African Soccer writes about the Nigerian Football Federation with the post Ladan Bosso at it again!……….Angers NFF with utterances. Is Ladan Bosso done as the Nigerian U-20 coach? In FA Cup action, Blackpool was shocked and our friends at Vital Blackpool write about the Humiliating Cup Defeat At Torquay. Soccer Cleats 101 breaks down the Nike Mercurial Vapor IV vs Talaria IV in a recent post. And finally, Real Sociedad News posts about
Cordoba vs Real Sociedad Team News.
Enjoy the reads, SG.
Cordoba vs Real Sociedad Team News.
Enjoy the reads, SG.
Wednesday, December 24, 2008
Friends and Neighbors - 12/24/2008
What you might have missed, you should really read...
- Young Saints will fly away… - at Soccer Pie
- WCR Top 25 Clubs in the World - Red Devil Successes Edition - at World Club Rankings
- Top 20 Young Footballers to Watch in 2009 - at Soccerlens
- Real Sociedad Has A New President - at Real Sociedad News
- The odd Dozen... Annual Review 2008 - at BoLASEPaKO
- Wednesday v 'Pool Preview - at Vital Blackpool
- Bentley and the new Puma V1.08 - at Soccer Cleats 101
- 12 Days of Christmas - Holiday Spectacular! Day Eleven - GoTorontoFC
Monday, December 8, 2008
Friends and Neighbors Links - December 8, 2008
A look around the soccer blogosphere:
- World Football Quotes of the Year - 2008 - Soccerlens
- Toluca finalista! - The Touchline
- Ben Knight Returns with Onward - Go Toronto FC
- WCR Top 25 Clubs in the World - Barcelona Looks Good Edition - World Club Rankings
- Gilks Hints At Longer Shrew Stay - Vital Blackpool
- Where is Leroy Lita? - Soccer Pie
- Carloz Tevez Makes a Statement in New White Nike Air Legend II - Soccer Cleats 101
- "Ooops!! I did it AGAIN" Mediacorp - BoLASEPaKO
- Real Sociedad 1-0 Alicante - Real Sociedad News
- 7 Steps to Becoming a Better Soccer Coach - Do Soccer 24/7
Sunday, November 30, 2008
Friends and Neighbors Links
Want to know what is happening around the web? Have a look.
- Five Hot Prospects from the Portuguese Liga Sagres - At Soccerlens.
- Liguilla as it stands - At The Touchline
- AFRICAN SCORERS IN ENGLAND THIS WEEKEND - At New African Soccer
- "BOCAP"....(edited) - At BoLASEPaKO
Saturday, November 22, 2008
Must Reads from Friends and Neighbors
The latest interesting topics and discussions from Soccer City FC's partner sites and friendly bloggers.
1. Soccerlens has a wonderful article on sites across the Internet that offer live football matches with a focus on the more mainstream providers such as ESPN, SkySports, and Setanta.
2. Soccerlens also recently posted a wonderful piece on Ferguson v Wenger. And don't forgot to nominate your favorite soccer blogs at the Soccerlens 2008 Awards!
3. Soccer Cleats 101 has a nice write up on the new Nike Mercurial Vapor IV Berry with kit photos. I think the berry color pairs nicely with Inter Milan's shirt.
4. Soccer 360 and GoTFC are teaming up and offering several key prizes including magazine subscriptions and signed copies of the 2008 TFC Yearbook!
5. Vital Blackpool discusses the club's poor attendance record this season. High ticket prices play their part, but other reasons are noted.
6. BoLASEPaKO heads to the SAFFC's appreciation dinner.
7. The Touchline breaks down the 2009 Hexagonal draw with a focus towards El Tri and USA.
1. Soccerlens has a wonderful article on sites across the Internet that offer live football matches with a focus on the more mainstream providers such as ESPN, SkySports, and Setanta.
2. Soccerlens also recently posted a wonderful piece on Ferguson v Wenger. And don't forgot to nominate your favorite soccer blogs at the Soccerlens 2008 Awards!
3. Soccer Cleats 101 has a nice write up on the new Nike Mercurial Vapor IV Berry with kit photos. I think the berry color pairs nicely with Inter Milan's shirt.
4. Soccer 360 and GoTFC are teaming up and offering several key prizes including magazine subscriptions and signed copies of the 2008 TFC Yearbook!
5. Vital Blackpool discusses the club's poor attendance record this season. High ticket prices play their part, but other reasons are noted.
6. BoLASEPaKO heads to the SAFFC's appreciation dinner.
7. The Touchline breaks down the 2009 Hexagonal draw with a focus towards El Tri and USA.
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