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November 1st, 2009

Sunday MLS Playoff Roundup

By: Dave Martinez | Comments 3 Comments

Today was in stark contrast to the mediocre playoff showings of yesterday, as all teams were playing with a little extra something. Maybe they were bored out of their minds while watching Columbus’ performance yesterday too. Regardless, there was a great atmosphere in todays games, especially in anticipation of David Beckham’s first venture [...]



November 1st, 2009

Three Years Later, Beckham Finally In MLS Postseason

By: Dave Martinez | Comments 1 Comment

Two dreadful seasons that have been plagued with injuries, mismanagement, power struggles, coaching changes, confusion, inner turmoil, and a very revealing book highlighting the insurrection of a misguided and torn team have bought David Beckham to a place he has never been before; the MLS Postseason.
Quite the road, eh?

October 25th, 2009

Worldwide Derby Weekend Wrap Up

By: Jan | Comments 4 Comments

This has been a fantastic weekend to hate somebody and wish him ill almost everywhere around the world.
As Daryl pointed out earlier, this weekend’s fixture calendar was overflowing with big derbies and heated rivalries including three different flavored clasicos, inter-city and intercontinental matches. Time for a quick wrap up.

October 24th, 2009

The 95 Yard Goal

By: Dave Martinez | Comments 11 Comments

In a world where relegation is none existent, and football is called soccer, College leagues serve as the learning grounds for the young stars of tomorrow.
Here, Southern Methodist University freshman Ryan Rosenbaum saw an opportunity against College powerhouse Tulsa from yards away, and a lucky bounce has now put his name up in [...]

Category Category: North America
June 29th, 2009

Celebrate US Soccer & Michael Jackson By Parting With Money.

By: chris | Comments 6 Comments

Ignoring for a moment that complete cash-grab that this is, do you suppose they realize Michael Jackson was a slightly controversial figure? No one’s denying his musical genius, but the man also had a tendency to rub people the wrong way – those people typically being little boys, should you believe the pedophilia accusations. And [...]



March 12th, 2009

A Quick MLS Reminder: It’s Not All About Goldenballs

By: Daryl | Comments 3 Comments

(Or at least it doesn’t have to be)

It’s exactly one week until MLS kicks off its 14th season. Above is a little look back at the best MLS goals from 2008. Proof that there’s life in the league beyond Beckham.
Maybe.

Category Category: North America
August 6th, 2008

Rubbing Shoulders with FC Barcelona

By: Dave Martinez | Comments 9 Comments

It was an afternoon of fun and surprises as Barcelona, teaming with the AYSO and MalariaNoMore.org, took part in a 4 v 4, eight team tournament titled “More Than A Game,” to benefit their work in Africa and abroad. Each team consisted of 2 Barcelona players, a rank amateur (Fernando Fiore of Republica Deportiva [...]

August 3rd, 2008

Toronto FC Fan Willing to Trade Important Body Part for Dwayne de Rosario

By: Daryl | Comments 4 Comments

I love Craigslist. You can find anything on there: Jobs, apartments, true love, one night stands (ahem, apparently) and – best of all – trades. Like this one.
One brave Toronoto FC fan has offered to trade one third of his reproductive equipment for Houston Dynamo’s Canadian goal machine Dwayne De Rosario. Not sure exactly what [...]

Category Category: North America
July 30th, 2008

Houston Dynamo’s Craig Waibel Equals 63 yard NFL Field Goal Record

By: Daryl | Comments 8 Comments

You read that right. Dynamo defender Craig Waibel equalled the NFL record 63 yard field goal while kicking with the Houston Texans for charity. OK, so it wasn’t a game situation and no one was rushing him (or whatever you call it, I don’t really understand NFL to be honest) but it’s still impressive. Texans [...]

Category Category: North America
July 11th, 2008

The Offside Euro 2008 Champion: Charles Snyder

By: Dave Martinez | Comments 5 Comments

Over three weeks of tournament action and only one country stood tall: Sweden. Ibrahimovich proved to be unstoppable in the virtual world, earning glory for his country where the real world left a bit to be desired. Standing in the finals against a tough Croatian squad, they dispatched their opponents 2-1 for [...]



May 3rd, 2008

Queen City FC and The US Open Cup–Soccer in it’s Purest Form

By: Ryan | Comments 4 Comments

A few weeks ago, I did a post on the National Premier Soccer League (NPSL) and explained all about the league, it’s structure, and most importantly, how I am personally involved with one of the teams Queen City FC.
I’m sure not many of you are aware, but the first qualifying rounds of the [...]

April 27th, 2008

5 Things I Learned From the Honda, um, Superclásico

By: Christian | Comments 2 Comments

In the same spirit of the ongoing “10 Things We Learned” series here at The Offside, I’ve decided to take a look back at last night’s first MLS derby of the year, the L.A. Galaxy’s 5-2 victory over Chivas USA.
And I promise to be fair. Sure, the match was the same day as the incredible [...]

April 13th, 2008

MLS and the Copa Libertadores Question

By: Christian | Comments 15 Comments

With the elimination of D.C. United and the Houston Dynamo in the CONCACAF Champions Cup semifinals for the second straight year, the questions have been flowing all week on what is needed for an MLS club to not only win the regional championship for the first time since 2000, but perhaps more importantly, to represent [...]

March 29th, 2008

The NPSL-A New League To Follow

By: Ryan | Comments 7 Comments

I’d just like to give out a quick thanks to the powers that be for letting me post on the front page starting this week.
Anyways, for my first post here, I wanted to bring to everyone’s attention a relatively ‘new’ soccer league that is growing in the United States, the National Premier Soccer League [...]

February 12th, 2008

Photo of the Day: Dreams

By: chris | Comments No Comments

A young Honduran boy looks on during a training camp which hopes to provide Europe with the next David Suazo or “Rambo” de Leon. (Orlando Sierra/AFP/Getty Images)




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