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Philadelphia Union Unveil Inaugural Kit
By: Dave Martinez |
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Yes, the Philadelphia Union kit is rich in American history; it’s blue and gold color scheme reflects the uniform of the early American Revolution, it’s collar boldly highlights Benjamin Franklin’s “Jungite Aut Perite” (Join or Die) rallying cry, and the crest highlights 13 stars for each of the original colonies, along with the “Don’t Tread [...]
Three Years Later, Beckham Finally In MLS Postseason
By: Dave Martinez | 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?
Rubbing Shoulders with FC Barcelona
By: Dave Martinez | 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 [...]
The Blanco Video: When the Censorship Becomes the Story
By: Laurie | 5 Comments
A couple of days ago I posted this video that shows Chicago Fire Designated Player Cuauhtemoc Blanco punching DC United player Clyde Simms in the gut in a US Open Cup game. Blanco received a red card for the incident, then allegedly headbutted a DC United employee who was trying to get him to [...]
The 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 [...]
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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 FootballThe Scottish invasion of MLS
By: Ian Rose | 5 Comments
Now a month into the thirteenth season of MLS, a few things are becoming clear. The Galaxy, for example, may not be particularly good, but they’re certainly better than they were last season. Toronto has also strengthened, and the debacle at Houston (defending champions / only team without a league win) continues to [...]
Photo of the Day: Slipping and Sliding to Victory
By: Laurie | 2 Comments
The Offside is now covering Women’s Soccer! We now have a WPS blog and are just waiting for info about the teams. In the meantime, Melissa will be covering all topics dealing with the women’s game, including national team news like this.
This is US Women’s NT player Natasha Kai sliding past [...]
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 [...]
Daily Dose 4.23.08
By: Laurie | No Comments
Some news to read as you engage in penis theft:
MLS: Longest unbeaten and winless streaks (Climbing the Ladder)
Young Poles say “Nein” to Germany (Poland World Cup Blog)
Best of the worst own goals (and Liverpool’s Riise isn’t #1) (Run of Play)
Spain will (probably) get to compete in Euros after all (Euro2008 at World Cup Blog)
Want [...]
Daily Dose 4.22.08
By: Laurie | 2 Comments
Some news to read as you disappear after being carried off by helium balloons:
Arsenal foursome goes Zoolander. (Arsene in particular is going to give me nightmares.) (Who Ate All the Pies, via The Beautiful Game)
So what does the US’s Olympic group look like on a practical level? (ESPN Soccernet)
Our USL Offside is taking [...]
Photo of the Day: The Thrill of Victory
By: Laurie | 3 Comments
This is the US Women’s National Team, fresh off their CONCACAF championship win over Canada on Saturday night.
Does this photo define the word “happy” or what?
Photo: US Soccer
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 FootballFemale Streaking for the Red, White & Blue
By: Laurie | 9 Comments
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3VGotp7ZEM0
Here’s what I want to know. Why is it that when we females get male streakers at soccer games they tend to be doughy, pudgy types? But when you guys get female streakers like Tiffany May they’re lovely and fit?
Life is so not fair.
Category: United StatesSo How Does This CONCACAF Olympic Qualifying Thing Work?
By: Laurie | 4 Comments
Last week when I started planning to write about the nuts and bolts of CONCACAF Olympic qualifying, I figured it would be a simple cut ‘n’ paste affair. I was wrong. I could not find one single source that explained how it works. This means that we could be a legitimate [...]
Photo of the Day: Yes, Women Play Too
By: Laurie | 9 Comments
This is US Women’s National Team player Tobin Heath, the youngest player on the team at nineteen. She scored her first international goal Wednesday against China in the US’s 4-0 victory.
(AP Photo/Armando Franca)
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