From the outstanding Hillcrest Road the Official Blog of the Kansas City Wizards a Stadium Update from Robb Heineman
Robb took some time out after this week’s design meeting to update everyone on the construction and design processes taking place on the Stadium Complex at Village West. Watch, enjoy, and pass along to your friends:
VIDEO: Wizards Stadium Complex at Village West
STADIUM: Houston Debate Over Dynamo Stadium Heating Up
The Houston Dynamo Stadium situation got a little more complex as a 2nd proposed site emerged last week. Now residents and businesses near the proposed downtown stadium site are speaking out in support of the Dynamo stadium because the alternative to building it is building a jail.
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INCOMING: Osael Romero to Chivas USA on Loan
Though it has yet to be officially announced, Chivas USA made a bold move in the transfer market by acquiring 23 year old El Salvadorian attacking midfielder, Osael Romero on loan from Salvador Premier Division side CD Vista Hermosa.
Translated from Yahoo! Deportes:
The Salvadoran international Osael Romero signed for one year with Chivas USA of Major [...]
VIDEO: Arlo White to be Announced as Commentator for Seattle Sounders FC After Superbowl?
A well known BBC football commentator is set to join the Seattle Sounders FC broadcast team.
Check out ESPN commentator and MLSR contributor Glenn Davis on his new TV show, Soccer Matters With Glenn Davis, at the links below:
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VIDEO: Bellaire Mayor Opposes Dynamo Stadium
VIDEO: Pageant Mom is a New England Revolution Fan
The following video clip appeared on the show “infoMania” on the cable network Current TV courtesy of the show “Little Miss Perfect” which takes a look at the often strange world of child pageants on the WeTV network. At the 17:20 mark a very enthusiastic mom appears wearing a New England Revolution T-shirt.
INCOMING: Ibrahim Saied to Toronto FC?
According to IMS Scouting the Egyptian Defender is bound for T-dot:
Egyptian central defender Ibrahim Saied is set to join Canadian side Toronto FC of the MLS. The club, founded in 2006, is the only Canadian team in the MLS.
“I have worked out the details of the deal with the club’s officials, and I will travel [...]
INCOMING: Costa Rican National Team Defender, Darío Delgado to Seattle Sounders FC?
According to reports in the Spanish language press the 24 year old defender is on his way to the Emerald City:
Translation:
The former player of the season, Dario Delgado, could leave the ranks of Puntarenas Futbol Club to move to U.S. soccer, specifically the Seattle Sounders with Leonardo Gonzalez.
Here’s video of Delgado:
Earlier today a group of Houston Dynamo supporters got together for a rally in support of a soccer specific stadium being built a site not far from Minute Made Park in downtown Houston, TX.
From our friend and MLSR contributor Glenn Davis:
Fan activism is not a new sensation in the world of soccer.
Brazilian fans have [...]
VIDEO: A Look Back At The Superdraft – Supporters Perspective
The 2010 MLS Super Draft has come and gone and just like every SuperDraft, many MLS supporters made the trip. Not surprisingly, Philadelphia’s Sons of Ben, DC United’s Barra Brava (which took a bus trip up I-95) and Red Bull New York’s Empire Supporters Club were all represented well. But a healthy contingent also [...]
VIDEO: Philadelphia Union’s Stadium Takes Shape
Courtesy of the MLS Insider Blog:
MLS Insider: Inside the Union Stadium from mlsinsider on Vimeo.
VIDEO: Houston Dynamo Alumni Ade Akinbiyi Reflects on His Time in MLS
Akinbiyi:
“But as soon as I got out there (Houston) the heat really hit me! It hit me big time. So it took me a while to settle in.
“In the Premier League you have a quality set up, but in America it’s a bit different. They have a good set-up as well, but most of them [...]
This live event has ended. Arsenal 2 – Everton 2
Donovan notches his first Premier League assist for the first Everton goal scored off his corner.
AUDIO: US Soccer Press Conference Discussing USL/NASL Agreement
US Soccer earlier today called a conference call regarding the sanctioning of a joint USL/NASL league for 2010:
U.S. Soccer Will Oversee Two Conference League
CHICAGO (Jan. 7, 2009) – The U.S. Soccer Federation, United Soccer Leagues (USL) and the North American Soccer League (NASL) have come to an agreement on the formation and operation of [...]
AUDIO: It’s Called Football – New Year’s Edition
The guys from It’s Called Football are back with a jam packed show featuring some excellent interviews:
Bob Lenarduzzi of the Vancouver Whitecaps join us to talk about the Caps
stadium issues, their fight to get their academy accepted by MLS and where
they will be playing next season.
After covering it so extensively all year, Kartik Krishnaiyer of [...]
LIVE: DC United’s Curt Onalfo Press Conference (VIDEO)
As Curt Onalfo becomes the latest DC United coach, United has called this presser today to introduce the former United player to supporters and fans as coach. There’s more written about this at BehindTheBadge.com the official blog of DC United.
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MLSFANS: Following Your Team from Afar
There are currently 16 Major League Soccer teams playing in 15 cities in 11 US states, one Canadian province, and the District of Columbia. Known plans will add three cities in one more US state and two more provinces. So in the near future approximately (very rough estimate) 52 million people in the United States [...]
VIDEO: Vancouver’s BC Place – Coming in 2011
This latest video BC Place – Coming in 2011 gives a perfect rendering of the Vancouver Whitecaps’ facility which is expected to be renovated in 2010 and into 2011. The roof will be the largest cable, fabric fully-retractable roof in the world. You can find out more at www.bcplace.com
VIDEO: Stuart Holden on Good Morning America
You have to admit, the young lad sure gets around:
IN REVIEW: 2009 – Year of the Hardcore Soccer Supporter – Top 13 Moments That Moved The Needle (VIDEO)
Tonight we ring in a new year. Tonight we like many others, look back at the year that was. While other soccer blogs may prefer to look at their top 10 or top 20 on-the-pitch moments. We had our eyes on the stands.
Perhaps no theme covers Soccer in the USA in 2009 more than the [...]
VIDEO: IN REVIEW – 2009 – US Soccer Highlights
INCOMING: Curt Onalfo to DC United as Coach?
As relayed by Tribal Football:
DC United are closing in on the appointment of Curt Onalfo as their new head coach.
The former Kansas City Wizards mentor is expected to agree to terms with DC and the announcement will likely be made in the first week of January
The entertaining soccer of DC United is sure to [...]
VIDEO: Stuart Holden Spreads Some Christmas Cheer
U.S. national Team player Stuart Holden discusses “Bowling with Stu” with Houston’s Fox 26.
STADIUMS: KC Wizards Palace Comes Closer, T-Shirt Giveaway (VIDEO)
The Wizards are going all out to get the word out about the new stadium via social media like Facebook and Twitter well before it is even built (are you listening RBNY?) They’re even offering a cool t-shirt (pictured below) to the first 50 fans to comment on their Facebook status or one of the [...]
INCOMING: Cristian Castillo to DC United on Loan (OFFICIAL)
As DC United looks to re-tool for 2010 we’ve got you covered. DC United issued the following press release earlier today:
D.C. United signs Salvadoran international Cristian Castillo
Midfielder joins United on loan from Mexico’s Leon
Washington, D.C. (December 18, 2009) – D.C. United today announced the club has signed midfielder Cristian Castillo. The Salvadoran international standout joins [...]
LIVE: Landon Donovan, LA Galaxy Press Conference
A presser has been called in LA at the Home Depot Center to discuss Landon Donovan’s future.
AUDIO: It’s Called Football – Canadian Match Fixing Edition
The news that a Canadian match was allegedly fixed as begun to leak out as UEFA has suspended Bulgarin referee Anton Genov after some irregular betting was discovered stemming from the Canadian Macedonian friendly earlier this year.
The big bets were being placed on the Over of 2.5 goals and for those that remember that game [...]
VIDEO: First Look at AC St Louis Manager Claude Anelka and Director of Player Development Francisco Filho
Interview courtesy of a loyal MLSR reader:
“I have posted video on youtube of Claude Anelka and Francisco Filho talking to reporters after the AC St. Louis launch on Tuesday. I’ll have more footage of Jeff Cooper from the launch as well and I’ll let you know when it is available on youtube.”
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