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I don't think you're being negative. I thought at half time that it would've been disappointing to finish at 2-1, so I agree with you.
Also agree with improvement with Sam/Barklage on the right, though if I had to rank them I think we didn't miss much with Solli/Barklage.
Henry sets the table as Red Bulls rebound with key victory vs. hapless Toronto FC
New York Red Bulls star Thierry Henry returned from his one-match suspension in style, tearing apart Toronto FC's defense to help the Red Bulls snap their recent funk and give them a much-needed boost. Henry notched three assists before capping his stellar night with a perfect long-range ch...
Gaudette should not have come for that ball with the crowd of players between him and the likely cross, and no pressure on it, so mistakes on both ends of the game tying goal.
Marquez will likely be scapegoated for the improved performance when he came out, but you could've taken out any central midfielder for a Lindpere and they would've looked better.
MLS Match Night: Your Running Commentary
The Major League Soccer regular season is in its stretch run, and a number of games today hold massive playoff implications. In today's early game, the Montreal Impact look to continue their excellent form at home when they host Sporting Kansas City. The Impact currently sit seven points o...
The league gets to look 'tough' on designated players, Henry gets to skip New England, and everyone forgets they were outplayed and lost 2-0 to kansas city. Seems like a win, win, win.
Henry suspended one match for Kamara headbutt
Major League Soccer has announced that Thierry Henry has been suspended for one match, and issued an undisclosed fine, for his actions during Wednesday's match against Sporting Kansas City. Henry headbutted Sporting KC's Kei Kamara late in the match in an incident that drew no card. Henry w...
If Collins doesn't get suspended for his repeated flailing elbows, I can't believe there are people talking about whether Henry deserves to be suspended.
Did Thierry Henry get away with an intentional headbutt?
It was a play that barely registered a ripple on Wednesday night, except for the fact that several Sporting Kansas City players came away angry, insisting that New York Red Bulls star Thierry Henry had gotten away with a pretty dirty play. As Sporting KC's 2-0 victory headed toward stoppage...
Conde at left back + 3 holding midfielders = no offense.
Lindpere without an attacking left back makes that side a negative, and Dax and Lade on the right is better, but not a lot better than Lindpere and Conde.
Sporting KC continue road dominance, hand RBNY first home loss of the season
Sporting Kansas City has one of the most beautiful stadiums in the league, and one of the best home-field advantages, but lately they sure to seem to enjoy playing on the road. The Eastern Conference leaders went to Red Bull Arena looking to become the first visiting team to beat the Red Bull...
Clearly didn't read the first thing I wrote, where I said two clear goals were ruled out, and if it happened to Newcastle I'd be incredibly annoyed.
What I added was also true: that they had a lead with minutes left and didn't hold it, and either one of those goals being counted, when they were scored, does not guarantee they would have won the game.
Demba Ba brace, missed calls help Newcastle tie Everton
Everton scored for goals against Newcastle on Monday at Goodison Park, but only two of them were officially counted as goals. A pair of blown calls, one on a bad offside call that ruled out a Marouane Fellaini goal, and another that negated a Victor Anichebe goal, opened the door for Demba B...
Two goals wrongly disallowed, and if the shoe was on the other foot I would be incredibly annoyed.
But I'd also be annoyed with my team, for getting a lead with six minutes to go in the match and conceding another goal almost immediately. They could have won the match despite the officiating, but they didn't.
It's not like they could have guaranteed 3 points if either one of those goals was correctly counted in, and the game played under different circumstances moving forward.
Demba Ba brace, missed calls help Newcastle tie Everton
Everton scored for goals against Newcastle on Monday at Goodison Park, but only two of them were officially counted as goals. A pair of blown calls, one on a bad offside call that ruled out a Marouane Fellaini goal, and another that negated a Victor Anichebe goal, opened the door for Demba B...
As other people have said, we've seen with the Mark Teixeira injury, calf injuries are tricky things so it's not a Rafa issue.
I'd rather have him in the back with Conde and Pearce on the left than have him in the midfield. He brings a big plus (calm on the ball and passing), where Conde as a great 1 v 1 defender can cover for some of his defensive positioning.
I think he's better than Holgersson, so I want him playing, though I think it'd be foolish to be counting on him to be in every game for the rest of the season, which would seem to go against Hans' declaration of wanting a settled back four (then again it's not like Conde is the world's safest bet on being healthy).
Marquez ready to make RBNY comeback
Photo by ISIPHotos.com BY DAVE MARTINEZ HARRISON, N.J.-- Having played in one third of the Red Bull’s regular season matches (9 of 27), and appearing for just five minutes of play during the course of the past eight weeks, Rafa Marquez finally feels fit enough to return to the team and cont...
They don't care about the amount of debt, rather that clubs are showing they are handling it (by paying what they owe).
Tuesday Kickoff: Donovan returns with reserves, UEFA withholds money & more
While the U.S. men's national team is gearing up for Tuesday's all-important World Cup qualifier against Jamaica, its all-time leading scorer is continuing his return to fitness on the MLS reserve level. Landon Donovan, who was left out of the two matches against Jamaica as he nurses a ham...
The three defensive midfielders were hindered further by the fact that it was basically Johnson being the only wide player who could realistically be expected to do something out wide.
As far as 442 vs 433, if you played the 11 in the post Dempsey would pinch in so it wouldn't play like a 442 anyway.
Cherundolo being healthy will be a big boost to the formation, because, not that Parkhurst played poorly, but Cherundolo will give them much better wide play, which they desperately needed.
Who should Klinsmann start vs. Jamaica this time?
Photo by ISIPhotos.com Just two days removed from Friday's disappointing 2-1 loss to Jamaica, Jurgen Klinsmann is left to figure out just which 11 players he can turn to for Tuesday's crucial rematch against the 'Reggae Boyz' in Columbus. There were few good performances across the board for t...
Klinsmann must be a fan of Ultimate Team. Parkhurst was an in form right back a little while ago.
Jamaica vs. USA: Match Night Commentary
The U.S. men's national team will attempt to take a big step toward the final round of CONCACAF World Cup qualifying when it faces Jamaica in the fourth match of the six-game semifinal round (8 p.m., beIN Sport). To get three points, though, the Americans will have to do something the...
I'm too used to seeing MLS fines, I did a double take when I read Pardew's.
Monday Ticker: Zenit lands dynamic duo Hulk and Witsel, Liverpool owner addresses fan concerns, & more
By BRYAN ROBISON After weeks of speculation on where the Brazilian striker would end up, the aptly named Hulk is headed east to FC Zenit Saint Petersburg. This comes just days after his current club, FC Porto, reportedly declined a rumored €50 million offer. Following that offer, speculati...
I don't like it. Football metaphorically kicking emotion, pride, and goodwill towards all?
Seems a bit too on the nose for me.
Weekend Ticker: Swedish mid on trial in LA, World Cup ball named, and more
Photo by ISIphotos.com By JOEY SAMUEL Last night, the Los Angeles Galaxy continued their climb up the Western Conference standings with a win over Vancouver. And as they push to qualify for the playoffs, they could be ready to add yet another veteran to the fold. Head coach Bruce Arena confi...
Wonder Strike from Hatem! Guzan couldn't do anything about it, and it happened on the opposite side of Lichaj.
Also, very similar to a goal he scored a couple years ago against Tim Howard.
Soccer Sunday: Your Running Commentary
After two weeks Arsenal are yet to record a win or even score a goal in Premier League play this season, but they will look to change that today as they face Liverpool. A re-tooled Liverpool side loaned away striker Adam Carroll before the transfer deadline, while picking up Turkish midfiel...
I assumed he was talking about the potential Liverpool move.
Dempsey joins Tottenham in last-minute deal
The long, drawn-out saga surrounding Clint Dempsey's club future has finally come to an end, and it has ended with his long-sought move to a bigger club than Fulham. Dempsey has completed a transfer deadline day move to Tottenham. According to FOX Soccer, Dempsey moved to Tottenham in a $9.6 m...
Was secretly hoping Newcastle would make a bid, not that it seemed likely. Would rather have him at Spurs than Liverpool, but I'm not a fan of either team.
Dempsey joins Tottenham in last-minute deal
The long, drawn-out saga surrounding Clint Dempsey's club future has finally come to an end, and it has ended with his long-sought move to a bigger club than Fulham. Dempsey has completed a transfer deadline day move to Tottenham. According to FOX Soccer, Dempsey moved to Tottenham in a $9.6 m...
Don't know why Defoe would want to resign. Seems like they're always looking to replace him/not play him.
Mid-Day Ticker: Iniesta wins UEFA Best Player award, Defoe re-signs and more
Standing on a stage next to the two most prolific goal scorers in the world, Andres Iniesta finally received his due. Iniesta was chosen as the 2011-12 UEFA Best Player in Europe, beating out Barcelona teammate Lionel Messi and Real Madrid nemesis Cristiano Ronaldo to take home the individu...
It's not held against him. I think the point is more that it's a point in Iniesta's favor.
Mid-Day Ticker: Iniesta wins UEFA Best Player award, Defoe re-signs and more
Standing on a stage next to the two most prolific goal scorers in the world, Andres Iniesta finally received his due. Iniesta was chosen as the 2011-12 UEFA Best Player in Europe, beating out Barcelona teammate Lionel Messi and Real Madrid nemesis Cristiano Ronaldo to take home the individu...
I think Sergio Ramos should be kept away from the trophy. At least while in transit.
Real Madrid capture Spanish SuperCopa with win over rival Barcelona
Real Madrid came out on fire in the second leg of the Spanish SuperCopa Wednesday, then had to hold on as 10-man Barcelona nearly pulled off the unthinkable at Estadio Santiago Bernabeau. Gonzalo Higuain and Cristiano Ronaldo scored early, and Madrid were able to hold on despite a free-kick...
Would've pushed Solli to right back, Lade to Left back. Coming from further back gives Solli a better chance to get to the wing with space to put in a cross.
Conde isn't a great option going forward, unless everyone else so that golazo coming.
Late Conde strike cancels out DeRo's 100th goal, forces draw for D.C., RBNY
Photo by ISIphotos.com WASHINGTON -- On a night when one of the finest attacking players in MLS history hit a career milestone, a defender ended up stealing the show with a stunning blast of his own. New York Red Bulls defender Wilman Conde celebrated his 30th birthday with an 88th-minute st...
I'm not as high as everyone else is on Conde's performance at left back. With 2 holding midfielders and only 1 striker, we would've looked more solid with anyone at left back. He was great 1 on 1 in space on the wing, though, much better than I thought he'd be.
Brilliant strike from Conde, and I would've taken him off instead of Solli, so there's that.
As far as the DeRo goal, I felt like it was inevitable this morning, and the way it was scored is about right for the Red Bulls to have conceded.
Late Conde strike cancels out DeRo's 100th goal, forces draw for D.C., RBNY
Photo by ISIphotos.com WASHINGTON -- On a night when one of the finest attacking players in MLS history hit a career milestone, a defender ended up stealing the show with a stunning blast of his own. New York Red Bulls defender Wilman Conde celebrated his 30th birthday with an 88th-minute st...
It seems like there's never a surer bet than a former Red Bull player scoring against them, so DeRo's chances are pretty good to hit 100.
MLS/CCL Wednesday: A Look Ahead
D.C. United and the New York Red Bulls have played many intense games over the years, but it has been a while since a meeting this late in the season between the two rivals has had playoff implications for both sides. The latest edition of the Atlantic Cup will be decided at RFK Stadium Wed...
Two elbows from Collin, 1 yellow card. About what I'd expect.
Also, the Red Bulls apparently give up the same kind of goal regardless of who plays at left back for them. Half expecting Roy Miller to be blamed.
Would like to know Backe's thoughts on Conde at left back over the obvious-- moving Pearce.
MLS Match Night: Your Running Commentary
A pair of key conference clashes provide a special Sunday night treat for MLS fans as the LA Galaxy play host to red-hot FC Dallas (7pm, NBC Sports), and Sporting Kansas City put first place in the East on the line against the New York Red Bulls (9pm, ESPN2). FC Dallas are charging fast up ...
I was rooting for Roma (as much as I 'root' for anyone in Seria A) before they got Michael Bradley, so it'll be nice keeping an eye on them this year.
That said, seeing Conte's press conference (reading a translation more like), makes me want to root for Juve by proxy.
SBI's Italian Serie A Preview
Juventus did not lose a game in Serie A play last season and managed to get better in the offseason, making major signings and letting the rest of Italy know that the club's return to greatness was not a one-year fluke. Juve enter the new season as the overwhelming favorites to capture the ...
They might be better now, but the question isn't whether Fulham are better now, it's whether Clint Dempsey added to Liverpool are better than Dempsey and Fulham.
Transfer Ticker: Edu move in the works, Johnson signs with Sunderland and more
Maurice Edu's move to Stoke City is not complete yet, but Rangers manager Ally McCoist confirmed that the move is still in the works. "I'm led to believe the Maurice Edu transfer to Stoke is still ongoing," McCoist told Sky Sports. "If and when that happens, he will go with our best wishes...
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