Articles tagged with "mls"
5 Things I Learned From the Honda, um, Superclásico
By Christian | April 27th, 2008In 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, t ...
Next for Thierry Henry: MLS? Or Back to Arsenal?
By Laurie | April 25th, 2008It's looking more and more like it could be one-and-done for Thierry Henry at Barcelona. Arsenal's former super-striker joined the team only last summer, but he has struggled to fit it at Camp Nou. He's usually played out of position on the win ...
Next for Thierry Henry: MLS? Or Back to Arsenal?
By Laurie | April 25th, 2008It's looking more and more like it could be one-and-done for Thierry Henry at Barcelona. Arsenal's former super-striker joined the team only last summer, but he has struggled to fit it at Camp Nou. He's usually played out of position on the win ...
More Galaxy Odds and Ends and Links
By Laurie | April 25th, 2008A few links that you might be interested in: First, my thoughts from the main page on MLS's new commitment to "transparency." And while you're over there, we have a story on how Beckham love doesn't always sow peace and harmony. And my brother ...
Former Best Friends Go to Court Over Beckham Jersey
By Laurie | April 25th, 2008This comes from the "I could not make this stuff up" files. Families of a nine- and a ten-year-old boy, former best friends, are suing each other over possession of a David Beckham jersey. Seems that after one of the Hawaii preseason games, B ...
Week Five Preview: It's still early
By travis | April 24th, 2008This weekend marks the end of the first month of MLS. And while a number of teams have struggled who we didn't expect to (DC, Houston) and a number of teams have had unexpected success (Toronto, San Jose), it's only the first month. There are still l ...
MLS Says They're Aiming for "Transparency." Whatever That Means
By Laurie | April 24th, 2008It can sometimes be embarrassing to be an LA Galaxy fan. And I'm not talking here about play on the field. (No. Really. They're getting better this year. I'm serious.) What I'm talking about are all of the behind-closed-door decisions by ML ...
Daily Dose 4.23.08
By Laurie | April 23rd, 2008Some 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) (R ...
The Offside Podcast, Episode 20
By Daryl | April 23rd, 2008On episode 20, the podcast crew discuss the Champions League semis (no one predicted John Arne Riise's header) the wonders of Leo Messi and the big Chelsea vs Man Utd game in the Premiership this weekend. There's also more MLS for you, including San ...
Episode 20: Champions League Semifinal Preview
By Ian Rose | April 22nd, 2008It's the most wonderful time of the year ... perhaps not, but it's pretty damned close. European football seasons, both domestic and continental, are coming to a close, and not far off over that horizon is the joy of Euro 2008. We focus on the big ...
Your Sierra Mist! Goal of the Week! Nominees!
By Laurie | April 22nd, 2008My favorite part of the week. The Sierra Mist! GoalOfTheWeek! Nominees! (If you've ever watched the videos on the MLSnet site, you're hearing the guy say it, aren't you? I love that guy.) So who deserves it this week? On this vid ...
Major League Links 4.21.08
By Laurie | April 21st, 2008Major League Links is Back! So what's been going on around MLS Offside? Give a warm goodbye to Jeff at Rapids Offside, who's moving on to pursue other opportunities. And then stop by Rapids Offside again to welcome our new Colorado blogger, Kyle ...
Great Expectations
By Steve | April 21st, 2008One day I was sitting in my parents living room playing some FIFA 07 on my dads big screen TV. He came home from work, saw I was downstairs and came down to say hello. All of the sudden he was fixed on the screen. He sat down next to me. "W ...
Weekend Recap: Heartbreak and/or Male-Bonding Hugs
By Laurie | April 21st, 2008It's that nailbiting time of the season in most leagues, especially for those teams that are close to the top and in the title race, or close to the bottom and facing relegation. So how did some of the games from the weekend turn out? Saturday's ...
Exclusive David Roth Interview: Injury update, Life of a Draftee
By Dave Martinez | April 21st, 20082008 Fourth Round Draft Pick, and Red Bull Midfielder David Roth sat down with us recently to discuss . . . well . . . life. Topics ranged from his preseason knee injury, surgery and its progress, to the life of a College kid moving up the ranks to ...
Chivas Players Strip for the Fans.
By Laurie | April 21st, 2008If you pay attention to MLS attendance numbers, you know that Chivas USA's are abysmal. The team was founded in 2004 on the assumption that Los Angeles could support two teams. This may turn out to be the case, but it's been a struggle. ...
Week Four Recap: Can I spell Unpredictable?
By travis | April 21st, 2008Another weekend, another string of results that shocked me. No offense to San Jose, but I didn't see them winning any games anytime soon, and to stick two goals on the supposedly resurgent Rapids was definitely impressive. Toronto got their second wi ...
Daily Dose 4.18.08
By Laurie | April 18th, 2008Some news to read as your toilet explodes: Want to play with the big boys? Pick your birthdate carefully (Craven Cottage Newsround) Will Liverpool be forced to sell Torres? (The Spoiler) Should we nurture kids or buy them? (Lyon Off ...
MLS Commissioner Gets His Own Blog!
By Laurie | April 18th, 2008Set your alarm clocks for 3:00 p.m. Eastern (12:00 Pacific.) No, really. Do it. You'll thank me later. Because that is the time that MLS Commissioner Don Garber will launch his own blog. Apparently he has realized that the blogosphere is w ...
Daily Dose 04.17.08
By Daryl | April 17th, 2008Something to read while you strike a pose from your youth... A trip to the San Siro (BnA ItalyLogue) Why everyone is against Zaragoza (La Liga Review) Who was the first team to play soccer in the US? (The Global Game) Fabio fires a warning (Soc ...
MLS Thursday: DC United vs Columbus Crew (and Gallardo vs Schelotto)
By Daryl | April 17th, 2008American sports networks love to push sports with a storyline. So don't be too surprised if tonight's MLS Primetime Mega Must-Watch Netbusters Thursday (as I believe it's known) sees ESPN2 run with the Marcelo Gallardo vs Guillermo Barros Schelotto a ...
Week Four Preview: Football. Futbol. Soccer.
By travis | April 17th, 2008Welcome to the fourth weekend of MLS action. Lots of craziness so far this season as each week has been as unpredictable as the last one. So you might say that it has been a predictably unpredictable season thus far. Regardless of that, a lot of team ...
Note to Eddie Robinson: You Can't Do This in the YouTube Age
By Laurie | April 16th, 2008[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FAjU0M-eakc[/youtube] Eddie Robinson may have thought he'd gotten away with it. As reported by Travis on our KC Wizards Offside blog, Eddie delivered a nasty elbow to the face of Kansas City player Tyson Wa ...
Episode 19: Blatant Abuse of the 4-3-3
By Ian Rose | April 16th, 2008The podcast family widens a little as we welcome a new member to the crew. Red Bull New York Offsider Dave Martinez joins us for his first run out, to discuss his Bulls, as well as the rest of the MLS action this week. Don't worry - there's still p ...
MLS's Worst Sitter Miss of the Weekend
By Laurie | April 15th, 2008[youtube]http://youtube.com/watch?v=WUqVeEvP1AY[/youtube] And the award for worst sitter miss of the week goes to... the LA Galaxy's Landon Donovan! Listen to the end. I believe that the person who made this video is a TFC fan. But the you ...
Weekend Recap: Cheers and Tears
By Laurie | April 14th, 2008A quick recap of a few of the games from the weekend: Saturday US 1-1 Canada, US wins 6-5 on PKs A recap of this game is here. A late extra-time US goal by Carli Lloyd, followed by an even later extra-time Canada goal by Melissa Tancredi. ...
Week Three Recap: Away gains
By travis | April 13th, 2008Well, finally. An away team with a victory, and it was the early game. The Revolution battered KC at Community America Ballpark, becoming the first team to grab three points away from home. That, plus a oops! my bad moment for Brad Guzan of Chivas US ...
Daily Dose 4.13.08
By Laurie | April 13th, 2008Some news to read as you swap your wife for a goat: Are you a footballer cheating on your wife? Sue the tabloids. (Kickette) Is Gambia the new South America? (Revolution Offside) The new ManU away shirt (EPL Talk) The most though ...
MLS and the Copa Libertadores Question
By Christian | April 13th, 2008With 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 ...
Picture of the Day: The yellow-haired guardian
By Lugo | April 12th, 2008Outside of his native Santa Marta's Eduardo Santos Stadium, the statue of former MLS and Colombian National Team Superstar Carlos Valderrama shines whith its bronze yellow hair. The picture is rather old as the statue was actually washed today, b ...
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