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Rubbing Shoulders with FC Barcelona
By: Dave Martinez |
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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 [...]
Tags: Barcelona, Europe, Henry, Leagues, marquez, Mexico, North America, Puyol, Spain La Liga, Tournaments, United States, World FootballToronto FC Fan Willing to Trade Important Body Part for Dwayne de Rosario
By: Daryl | 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: North AmericaHouston Dynamo’s Craig Waibel Equals 63 yard NFL Field Goal Record
By: Daryl | 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: North AmericaThe Offside Euro 2008 Champion: Charles Snyder
By: Dave Martinez | 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 [...]
Category: Africa, African Cup of Nations, Asia, Australia, BWIN Liga, Bundesliga, CONCACAF, Champions League, Club World Cup, Daily Dose, Dutch Eredivisie, England, English Premier League, Europe, French Ligue 1, Leagues, MLS, Mexico, Name to Remember, North America, Oceania, Photo of the Day, Podcasts, Polls, Romania, Scottish Premier League, Serie A, South America, Spain La Liga, Tournaments, UEFA Cup, United States, Weekend Watch, World Football Tags: Africa, African Cup of Nations, Asia, Australia, Bundesliga, BWIN Liga, Champions League, Club World Cup, CONCACAF, Daily Dose, Dutch Eredivisie, England, English Premier League, Europe, French Ligue 1, Leagues, Mexico, MLS, Name to Remember, North America, Oceania, Photo of the Day, Podcasts, Polls, Romania, Scottish Premier League, Serie A, South America, Spain La Liga, Tournaments, UEFA Cup, United States, Weekend Watch, World FootballQueen City FC and The US Open Cup–Soccer in it’s Purest Form
By: Ryan | 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 [...]
5 Things I Learned From the Honda, um, Superclásico
By: Christian | 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 [...]
MLS and the Copa Libertadores Question
By: Christian | 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 [...]
Category: CONCACAF, Club World Cup, MLS, North America, South America, United States, World FootballThe NPSL-A New League To Follow
By: Ryan | 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 [...]
Photo of the Day: Dreams
By: chris | 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)
“Judas” de Guzmán Chooses Tulips
By: Daryl | 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: North AmericaUSA vs. Mexico: Get Ready to Rumble
By: Laurie | 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.
I Wish This Guy Coached MY Kids
By: Laurie | 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.
Timber Jim Hangs up His Chainsaw
By: Laurie | 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. [...]
Daily Dose: 1.25.08
By: Martha | 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 [...]
Weekend Recap: The Giant Killers
By: Laurie | 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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