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)

February 8th, 2008

“Judas” de Guzmán Chooses Tulips

By: Daryl | Comments 8 Comments

Bad news for Canadians yesterday as 20 year old attacking midfielder Jonathan de Guzmán turned his back on all things maple leaf and decided to play for Holland instead. De Guzmán was born in Toronto, but snapped up by Feyenoord Rotterdam at the tender age of 12. He’s been playing in the Eredivisie since he [...]

Category Category: North America


February 6th, 2008

USA vs. Mexico: Get Ready to Rumble

By: Laurie | Comments 14 Comments

If you don’t follow the US-Mexico rivalry, here’s all you really need to know:
The US team hates the Mexico team. The Mexico team hates the US team. The end.
A few more facts add a little spice, though.

February 5th, 2008

I Wish This Guy Coached MY Kids

By: Laurie | Comments 1 Comment

What makes a good soccer coach?
What do you think? Integrity? Decency? Honesty? Positive role modeling? Getting arrested for choking and punching players from the opposing team?
A coach from San Ysidro High in California qualifies on at least one count.

January 27th, 2008

Timber Jim Hangs up His Chainsaw

By: Laurie | Comments 4 Comments

Most mascots are cute and cuddly. (Even when they’re taking out streakers.) And most mascots prefer to remain anonymous. But a rare few don’t even try.
The Portland Timber’s longtime mascot, Timber Jim, is one of those. He managed to be larger than life without much costume at all. [...]

January 25th, 2008

Daily Dose: 1.25.08

By: Martha | Comments 2 Comments

Things to read as your grandma gets arrested for not pulling up in the McDonald’s drivethru:

“All soccer, all the time” for Jozy Altidore. (NYX Goal blog)
The truth about Fulham. (The Offside Rules)
Havant and Waterlooville are starting a builder in the net and garbage man at right back against Liverpool tomorrow. (Leeds Offside)
AS Monaco: Success through [...]

January 21st, 2008

Weekend Recap: The Giant Killers

By: Laurie | Comments 8 Comments

Saturday’s Games
US 2 - 0 Sweden. US Soccer is still trying to convince FIFA that this is, in fact, the USMNT’s 500th international game. We’re operating on the assumption that they’ll be vindicated here, so we’re officially saying Woohoo!! With this win, we’re .500 after 500! And Landon Donovan [...]




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