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, [...]

Americans Abroad, International

Soccer Goals: Tuesday American’s Abroad Feb 2nd - The Hatian Sensation shines

 
 
Soccer Goals: In the past four days since returning from a two-week leave of absence to deal with the Haitian earthquake and disaster, the Hatian sensation, Jozy Altidore, seems to have embraced his recent minutes on the pitch. On Saturday facing Wolverhampton, the Tigers forward assisted on a goal and drew a penalty to secure [...]

Americans Abroad, International

Soccer Goals: Top Five American’s Abroad Review Jan 24-31st - EJ scores and Altidore and Adu assist

 
 
Soccer Goals: With Clint Dempsey injured and Landon Donovan garnering most of the praise from the Yanks Abroad cult, the unusual suspects (Adu and EJ) made their mark this weekend in hopes of making the World Cup squad.
 
In his first appearance for Aris Salonika, Freddy Adu set up an Eddie Johnson goal in stoppage-time with [...]

Americans Abroad, International

Soccer Goals: Bolton transitions to free-flowing style - Will that mean minutes for Holden?

 
 
Soccer goals: Known for their direct and methodical style of play, the Bolton Wanderers appear to be in a transition from long ball to small ball, a multi dimensional attacking style that will integrate new aspects such as quick exchanges and creative emphasis. Although the transition will require patience and numerous training sessions to reach the [...]

Americans Abroad, International

Soccer Goals: English Media Reacts to Donovan goal

 
Soccer goals: After another solid performance with Everton, where Landon Donovan scored his first English Premiere League goal in a 2-0 victory against Sunderland which could have also resulted in a brace, the English media has offered some kind words for the US play maker. Despite his brief time with the Liverpool side, Donovan has integrated seamlessly with [...]

Americans Abroad, International

Soccer Goals: Donovan nets his first English Premiere Goal

 
Soccer Goals: As Landon Donovan has been persistently knocking on the door, on the verge of scoring his debut goal at Mersey side, the US play maker finally consummated the act on Wednesday night in English Premier League action against Sunderland. After receiving a clever Cahill flick in the 19th minute, Mandon aka Landon Donovan touched the ball to his left, changed directions, [...]

International, United States Mens National Team

Soccer Goals: The Wizards announce stadium plans and building roster depth

 
 
Soccer Goals: After a failed attempt to secure a stadium deal at the former Bannister Mall shopping center, the Wizards announced that they will be building a 200 million dollar complex in Kansas City, Kansas, a location close to Community Ball Park where they currently host their games. Although the franchise has struggled to secure a Soccer [...]