Sunday, February 5, 2012

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Soccer Goals: Jay-Z considers Arsenal investment

Posted under Americans Abroad, International

 
Soccer Goals: After recent news that hip-hop mogul, Sean “P-Diddy” Combs expressed interest in buying Crystal Palace, sprucing up his portfolio with even more ridiculous bling. An even better rapper with superior flow, Jay-Z continues his paper chase with recent news of his desire to invest with London football club, Arsenal.
 
Soccer Videos: Z buying Arsenal shares [...]

Soccer Goals: Jay-Z considers Arsenal investment

Posted under Americans Abroad, International

 
Soccer Goals: After recent news that hip-hop mogul, Sean “P-Diddy” Combs expressed interest in buying Crystal Palace, sprucing up his portfolio with even more ridiculous bling. An even better rapper with superior flow, Jay-Z continues his paper chase with recent news of his desire to invest with London football club, Arsenal.
 
Soccer Videos: Z buying Arsenal shares [...]

Soccer Goals: Herculez Gomez experiences success in new position and league

Posted under Americans Abroad, Mexican Soccer

 
 
Soccer Goals: As Ricardo Clark, Landon Donovan, and Stuart Holden garnered praise for their European moves this offseason, another MLS departure, Herculez Gomez move to Puebla, was overlooked and ignored during the holiday break.
 
Now many are paying attention.
 
Soccer Videos: Hercules debut goal and scores game winner against San Luis

 
 
After scoring his first goal in his [...]

Soccer Goals: 2009 BPL and MLS season draws similar comparisons

Posted under International, MLS News

 
 
Soccer Goals: As I diligently searched for Barclay’s Premiere League stats, I stumbled upon the BPL leading scorer statistics. While reviewing the kings who are prone to tallying multiple golazos, an interesting stat jumped of the page: English players have landed five top-net exploiters in the Top 10 during the 2009-2010 season. What is even more interesting is that the [...]

Soccer Goals: Portugal vs USA 2002 World Cup

Posted under United States Mens National Team

 
Soccer Goals: When the US faced one of the “favorites”, Portugal, odds of earning a solid result were slim to none.
 
Despite the late game (or early game start depending on your take), the USMNT offered a performance that rendered me speechless. Oh, and by the way, I woke up my roommate with cheers of joy, [...]

United States Mens National Team

Soccer Goals: Oranje announce provisional squad against USA

 
 
Soccer goals: With the recent news that the USMNT will face uber competitive opponents in late May, Turkey and Czech Republic, the US’ next European foe, the Oranje, have announced their provisional squad that will confront the Stars and Stripes on March 3rd in Amsterdam.
 
Soccer Videos: Holland vs England highlights - Let the scouting begin!
 
 
 
John [...]

Americans Abroad, United States Mens National Team

Soccer Goals: Will Jose Franciso Torres earn a starting position against Netherlands

 
 
Soccer goals: The central midfield position is considered the deepest of the USMNT, but several injuries to key player has left the defensive-midfield cupboard empty, as the Red, White, and Blue prepare to face Netherlands on March 3rd.
 
Soccer Videos: Torres 25-yard bomb against Puebla
 
 
With injuries to Ricardo Clark, Jermaine Jones, Benny Feilhaber, and Maurice Edu [...]

Americans Abroad, International

Soccer Goals: Charlie Davies returns to Sochaux

 
Soccer goals: Forward Charlie Davies returned to Sochaux on Wednesday, meeting with his team mates for the first time after suffering a severe injury in October in Washington DC two days before the final hexagonal qualifier against Costa Rica.
 
Soccer Videos: The Charlie Davies returns to Sochaux

 
As many pundits suggested that a potential six month recovery [...]

Americans Abroad, International

Soccer Goals: Freddy Adu scores again in Greek Cup play

 
Soccer Goals: It appears that frequently maligned Freddy Adu has finally found a football home, after struggling to find playing time with Benefica, Monaco, and Belenenses. On Sunday, the attacking midfielder scored his first Greek League goal and game winner.
 
Soccer Videos: Adu scores against Skoda Xanthi
 
 
In his second start in Greek Cup action, the American abroad starlet netted [...]

United States Mens National Team

Soccer Goals: Michael Lewis discusses the USMNT with CONCACAF

 
 
Soccer goals: Before it was even cool to follow soccer stateside — oh, wait a minute; we’re still working on that one — Michael Lewis was covering US soccer before its infancy. He interviewed with CONCACAF discussing the US’ potential in South Africa.
 
Soccer Videos: Michael Lewis reps the USMNT in CONCACAF Interview

 
Will the US recover [...]

Americans Abroad, International

Soccer Goals: Top Five American’s Abroad February 7-14th - Torres and Adu score

 
 
Soccer Goals: Could it be that Jozy Altidore opened the goal-scoring flood gates after he scored his first Barclays Premiere League goal? It seems that his play is contagious and has spread faster than H1N1(swine flu), as Jose Francisco Torres and Freddy Adu scored goals this weekend.
 
Midfielder Freddy Adu took full advantage of his starting role [...]