Hi folks,
I know I havn't bloged in quite some time now, that is because I have been preparing for the blog's transfer for the 2011 season. Here's the link:
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Wednesday, December 22, 2010
Sunday, November 7, 2010
Preview: Seattle Sounders FC vs Los Angles Galaxy
In the second leg of this matchup the Sounders need to win to keep there playoff dreams alive, while all LA needs to do is get a draw. Besides having the home field advantage, though there is supposed to be many Sounders fans making the trip, LA also has a 1-0 goal lead. Who will servive?FC Dallas:1 vs Real Salt Lake:1
In this playoff match-up FC Dallas was the one to advance, based on their 2-1 win over RSL in the first leg. This makes it official we will have a new MLS Cup Champion. Dallas got on the bord first in 17' by a goal from Dax McCarty off of a pass from Brek Shea, who is nominated for comeback player of the year. Then RSL put on a goal to make sure their record of 29 Undefeated Games at home in 80' by Robbie Finely. Congrates to FC Dallas who will be advancing to the Conference final for the first time since 1999.
Saturday, November 6, 2010
Preview: FC Dallas vs Real Salt Lake
In the second leg of this match-up Real Salt Lake plays host to FC Dallas, who are up 2-1. Except RSL have never lost at home this season, and in the MLS nothing is already decided, though only 2 in 30 playoff semifinals of the modern MLS playoffs have a team who lost the 1rst game came back to advance in that series. Can RSL become the 3rd? Tune in at 10:00ET/7:00PT On Fox Soccer Channel today.Colorado Rapids:1[5] vs Columbus Crew:2[4]
In the second leg of this matchup, Columbus scored more, but Colorado won, we tell you how. Colorado came in with a one goal lead, but a goal in 22' by the Crew's Eddie Gaven tied it up 1-1, then in 70' Columbus got ahead with a goal from Robbie Rodgers. Then in 84' Rapid's Conor Casey scored to even it up 2-2. Leading the match into extra time. With the 30 minutes of extra time no scoring happened. Which lead the match into penaltie kicks. Rapids scored 5 in those penalties while the Crew scored 4. Giving Colorado the advancement to play host to the San Jose Earthquakes for a chance to be in the MLS Cup.
Friday, November 5, 2010
Defender of the Year: Jamison Olave
The way he sees it, Jamison Olave has been working for this since he arrived in Major League Soccer two years ago. Real Salt Lake’s big Colombian center back was named the 2010 Visa Defender of the Year award on Friday, and he’s thrilled to finally haul in the hardware. “Honestly, I had been working for this since I arrived at Real Salt Lake,” Olave told MLSsoccer.com on Friday. “Now I have it and I’m going to enjoy it.”
Olave was one of the main pieces of Real Salt Lake’s crushing defensive unit this season, which set an MLS record by allowing an all-time low 20 goals in the regular season. Olave may have won the award, but he knows he isn’t the only dominating force in RSL’s record-breaking run.
“It’s not only a defensive effort, it’s a team effort,” Olave said. “From the forwards who start pressuring the defense, down to [goalkeeper Nick Rimando], who has saved us many times. Those 20 goals are a work of the entire team, not just the defense.”
The 6-foot-3, 210-pound Olave beat out his own center-back partner, Nat Borchers, for the award, as well as LA Galaxy central defender Omar Gonzalez. This year was the third time in league history that two teammates were among the three finalists for the award.
"We said that anyone could win it because we had been doing equally well," Olave said of the friendly competition with Borchers. "I repeat, the 20 goals we allowed was a reflection of it. Fortunately, I won and the prize is welcomed."
Olave is perhaps most proud of his disciplinary record this season, in which he has changed his game from his often reckless defensive play in the past to becoming a reliable, smart tackler. He didn’t receive a single ejection this season after being sent off four times in 2009.
“You learn from last year’s mistakes,” he said, "and I think that has also helped me win the prize.”
RSL head coach Jason Kreis agrees that Olave has matured as an effective, intelligent defender during his three seasons at Rio Tinto Stadium.
“Over the last two years, we’ve talked to him a lot about focus,” Kreis told MLSsoccer.com. “There were so many mistakes caused simply by a lack of focus. This year, he’s done a very good job with that, and when you take those mistakes out of his game, he becomes what you see now.” Olave will now try to advance in the semifinals of the playoffs this Saturaday at 9:00ET/6:00PT on Fox Soccer Channel.
Olave was one of the main pieces of Real Salt Lake’s crushing defensive unit this season, which set an MLS record by allowing an all-time low 20 goals in the regular season. Olave may have won the award, but he knows he isn’t the only dominating force in RSL’s record-breaking run.
“It’s not only a defensive effort, it’s a team effort,” Olave said. “From the forwards who start pressuring the defense, down to [goalkeeper Nick Rimando], who has saved us many times. Those 20 goals are a work of the entire team, not just the defense.”
"We said that anyone could win it because we had been doing equally well," Olave said of the friendly competition with Borchers. "I repeat, the 20 goals we allowed was a reflection of it. Fortunately, I won and the prize is welcomed."
Olave is perhaps most proud of his disciplinary record this season, in which he has changed his game from his often reckless defensive play in the past to becoming a reliable, smart tackler. He didn’t receive a single ejection this season after being sent off four times in 2009.
“You learn from last year’s mistakes,” he said, "and I think that has also helped me win the prize.”
RSL head coach Jason Kreis agrees that Olave has matured as an effective, intelligent defender during his three seasons at Rio Tinto Stadium.
“Over the last two years, we’ve talked to him a lot about focus,” Kreis told MLSsoccer.com. “There were so many mistakes caused simply by a lack of focus. This year, he’s done a very good job with that, and when you take those mistakes out of his game, he becomes what you see now.” Olave will now try to advance in the semifinals of the playoffs this Saturaday at 9:00ET/6:00PT on Fox Soccer Channel.
San Jose Earthquakes:3 vs New York Red Bulls:1
Going into this, NY had the one goal advantage at the beginning, that only lasted 5 minutes when San Jose's Bobby Convey scored in 6', tying it up 1-1 based on goals. NY got lots of chances but going into the second half it was still tied 1-1.
Then in 76' another goal from Bobby Convey gave SJ the 2-1 series based on goals. The Juan Pablo Angle tied the series up in 78', then in 81' Chris Wondolski scored in 81' giving SJ the lead and stunning the Red Bulls to make it to the semifinals against Colorado Rapids/Columbus Crew winner on November 13 at 7:30ET/4:30PT. Congratulations to the San Jose Earthquakes!
Thursday, November 4, 2010
Preview: New York Red Bulls vs San Jose Earthquakes
In the second leg of this MLS Cup playoff matchup between the New York Red Bulls and the San Jose Earthquakes, NY has a one goal lead [1-0] over SJ they are now at home so the 'quakes will have a hard nut to crake. This is the first series that will start the second leg, whoever wins this matchup will play the winner of the Columbus Crew vs Colorado Rapids matchup later this month. Tune in on ESPN2 or ESPN Depotes. Enjoy the match!
Please take part in our poll: Who will Advance in this matchup?
New York Red Bulls
San Jose Earthquakes
Wednesday, November 3, 2010
Goalkeeper of the Year:Donavan Ricketts
The 33-year-old Jamaican international becomes the first Galaxy ‘keeper to win the league award since Kevin Hartman in 1999. Ricketts matched several of Hartman’s marks from that year, setting a new club record for goals-against average (GAA) at 0.90 and tying the all-time team mark for shutouts with 11.
Although Ricketts has made it to the MLS All-Star Game in each of his two seasons in MLS, he is now on a mission to advance to his second consecutive MLS Cup final to avenge last year’s championship loss. In that final against Real Salt Lake, he was forced to leave the match due to a broken hand and watched his side lose on a penalty-kick shootout. This year, Ricketts was one of the league’s most durable ‘keepers, starting all but one regular-season match.Rookie of the Year:Andy Najar
Najar is also the youngest player to ever win the award and just the second player to win the award for a last-place team, after Maurice Edu won for Toronto FC in 2007. Congrats to 17 yrs-ord Andy Najar player for D.C. United, but there is one question Everyone is asking: can he turn this team around?
Tuesday, November 2, 2010
Games this Week
This week we will see the end of the Semifinals of the MLS Cup, here are the TV Listings, all times are ET.
Thursday, Nov 4
Saturday, Nov 6
Sunday, Nov 7
Enjoy the world's game!
Thursday, Nov 4
| New York Red Bulls vs. San Jose Earthquakes 8 pm ET, ESPN2/Deportes/ESPN3.com |  |
Saturday, Nov 6
| Columbus Crew vs. Colorado Rapids4 pm ET, Telefutura, Regional TV |  |
| Real Salt Lake vs. FC Dallas10 pm ET, Fox Soccer Channel, Fox Deportes |  |
Sunday, Nov 7
| LA Galaxy vs. Seattle Sounders 9 pm ET, ESPN/Deportes/ESPN3.com |  |
Enjoy the world's game!
Player of the Week:Edson Buddle
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| Edson Buddle[center] in a regular season game against the Philadelphia Union |
Edson Buddle netted the only goal of the night in the playoff game between Seattle Sounders FC and his LA Galaxy, the goal he scored was scored in 38' and mlssoccer.com called it "A Wonder Goal". The goal he scored was also his 18th of the MLS season, tying Golden Boot Winner Chris Wondoski. He is also in nominated for MVP award, and got a chance to play on the US national team in the 2010 World Cup in South Africa.
Los Angles Galaxy:1 vs Seattle Sounders FC:0
In the first leg of this playoff series the Sounders already scored in 1' except it was called an offside, so LA got of easy, and then in what mlssoccer.com called "A wonder goal" scored by Edson Buddle just a bit after the center line in 38' gave LA the one goal advantage. And going back to LA the Sounders have a very good record, so it will be a very interesting match-up, tune in on November 7, at 9:00ET/6:00PT on ESPN2 or ESPN Depotes.New York Red Bulls:1 vs San Jose Earthquakes:0
Saturday, October 30, 2010
FC Dallas:2 vs Real Salt Lake:1
In the first leg of this playoff Western Conference matchup between FC Dallas and the defending MLS Cup Champions Real Salt Lake, FCD sqeuzed by to get 2 goals [the advancer is decided total goals scored in both legs]. The first goal came for Real Salt Lake's Fabian Espenosa in 5', the equalizer came in 44' for sub Jeff Cunningham, the second and winning goal was scored by Eric Avila in 88'. The series now goes to Salt Lake, where RSL have been undefeated all season. RSL must score at least one and keep Dallas from scoring any if they want to servive.Each team saw a Red Card RSL -- Javier Morales (ejection; Second Caution) in 69' and DAL -- Atiba Harris (ejection; Serious Foul Play) IN 76' both will not be able to play in the second leg.
Friday, October 29, 2010
MLS names finalists for end-of-season awards
The MLS named the finalist for the end-of-season awards, here they are:
Goalkeeper of the Year Finalists
Goalkeeper of the Year Finalists
- Kevin Hartman (FC Dallas)
- Donovan Ricketts (LA Galaxy)
- Nick Rimando (Real Salt Lake
- Fair Play Finalists - Individual
- C.J. Brown (Chicago Fire)
- Sebastien Le Toux (Philadelphia Union)
- Chris Wondolowski (San Jose Earthquakes)
- Chris Albright (New York Red Bulls)
- Bobby Convey (San Jose Earthquakes)
- Brek Shea (FC Dallas)
- Nat Borchers (Real Salt Lake)
- Omar Gonzalez (LA Galaxy)
- Jamison Olave (Real Salt Lake)
- Brian Ching (Houston Dynamo)
- Jimmy Conrad (Kansas City Wizards)
- Seth Stammler (New York Red Bulls)
- Mark Geiger
- Kevin Stott
- Baldomero Toledo
Rookie of the Year Finalists
- Danny Mwanga (Philadelphia Union)
- Andy Najar (D.C. United)
- Tim Ream (New York Red Bulls)
Coach of the Year Finalists
- Hans Backe (New York Red Bulls)
- Schellas Hyndman (FC Dallas)
- Jason Kreis (Real Salt Lake)
Newcomer of the Year Finalists
- Thierry Henry (New York Red Bulls)
- Joel Lindpere (New York Red Bulls)
- Alvaro Saborio (Real Salt Lake)
- Edson Buddle (LA Galaxy)
- David Ferreira (FC Dallas)
- Chris Wondolowski (San Jose Earthquakes)
Awards Announcements Schedule:
Schedule subject to change
November 3: Rookie of the Year, Fair Play Individual & Team of the Year, and Goalkeeper of the Year
November 5: Visa Defender and adidas Referee/Assistant Referee of the Year
November 8: MLS W.O.R.K.S. Humanitarian of the Year
November 10: Newcomer and Comeback Player of the Year
November 11: MLS Coach of the Year
November 15: 2010 MLS Best XI
November 17: AT&T Goal of the Year and NAPA Auto Parts Save of the Year
November 19: Volkswagen MVP & Commissioner’s Award- who do you think will win?
Colorado Rapids:1 vs Columbus Crew:0
In the first leg of a 2 game series the Colorado Rapids played there first playoff game since 2006, the first ever in their new stadium, Dick's Sporting Goods Park. And guess what it was a win too, the goal that seperated the two teams was a goal by Rapid's captain Pablo Mastroni in 23' his first ever in the playoffs. This puts 1-0 in a series that is not decided by record, but by goals scored that advances to the next round, meaning Columbus will need to score 2 at home on November 6th. The playoffs semifinals first leg will contune on Saturday at 5:00ET/2:00PT with FC Dallas taking on the defending MLS Cup champions Real Salt Lake, on the Fox Soccer channel.Monday, October 25, 2010
MLS Cup Semifinals
The MLS cup playoffs start this Thursday, here are all of this semis matchup:
Thursday, Oct 28
Saturday, Oct 30
Saturday, Oct 30
Sunday, Oct 31
Thursday, Nov 4
Saturday, Nov 6
Sunday, Nov 7
Thursday, Oct 28
| Colorado Rapids vs. Columbus Crew 9 pm ET, ESPN2/Deportes/ESPN3.com | |
Saturday, Oct 30
| FC Dallas vs. Real Salt Lake5 pm ET, Fox Soccer Channel, Fox Deportes | |
| San Jose Earthquakes vs. New York Red Bulls10 pm ET, Telefutura, Regional TV | |
| FC Dallas vs. Real Salt Lake5 pm ET, Fox Soccer Channel, Fox Deportes | |
| San Jose Earthquakes vs. New York Red Bulls10 pm ET, Telefutura, Regional TV | |
Sunday, Oct 31
| Seattle Sounders vs. LA Galaxy 8 pm ET, ESPN2/Deportes/ESPN3.com | |
| New York Red Bulls vs. San Jose Earthquakes 8 pm ET, ESPN2/Deportes/ESPN3.com | |
| Columbus Crew vs. Colorado Rapids4 pm ET, Telefutura, Regional TV | |
| Real Salt Lake vs. FC Dallas10 pm ET, Fox Soccer Channel, Fox Deportes | |
| LA Galaxy vs. Seattle Sounders 9 pm ET, ESPN2/Deportes/ESPN3.com | |
Sunday, October 24, 2010
Kanas City Wizards:4 vs San Jose Earthquakes:1
Kanas City swamped San Jose mostly thanks to Birahim Durip who scored in 36', 60' and 76', to make sure the Wizard's desimated the Earthquakes the 'quake's Eduardo Da Silva in 92' who netted one in the back of his own net in 92'. The only Earthquakes goal came from Chris Wondolowski who netted his 18th to get ahead of Edson Buddle for the race for the Golden Boot. The Earthquakes will go on to the playoffs, but in the eastern conference. The wizards are elimated from playoff contention.
Tororonto FC:3 vs D.C. United:2
In the game that was truly special for a United fan was ruined by Toronto FC, but after the final whistle blew it was all about one man: Jaime Moreno who was the leader in goals intil Jeff Cunningham tied him, who retired yesterday. Surprisingly for D.C. they got on the board first after Santino Quaranta in 2', then Maicon Santos tied it up in 23'. Then Jaime Moreno took the top goal scorer honor again and give D.C. a won goal lead in 39'.Dwayne De Rossario scored two in 48' and 65' to win the game.
Both teams have not qualified for the playoffs and will now begin the off season.
Both teams have not qualified for the playoffs and will now begin the off season.
Saturday, October 23, 2010
Houston Dynamo:2 vs Seattle Sounders FC:1
But now you want to hear what acutely happened: after many chances for both teams the Sounders got on top off of a goal from James Riley, his first of the season in 12'. Then Houston made the game level by a goal from Geoff Cameron in 27'. Then right at the start of the second half [46' to be exact] the Dynamo's Cam Weaver scored to put the Dynamo on top on fan appreciation day, letting the fans see the season end on a high note. Houston is now out of the season while the Sounders will start their 2010 MLS Cup playoff campaign on Halloween [October 31] at home against a team not yet known.
Friday, October 22, 2010
New York Red Bulls:2 vs New England Revolution
The second half got very dangerous for Red Bull's keeper Bouna Coundoul, with lots of chances for the revs, but they some how didn't score even after Coundoul was on the ground after an error in deflecting a corner from New England. Then in added time [92'], Joel Lindpure nets one, so not only did he score NY's first goal of the season, but he also scored their last.
Both teams already have their playoffs future the Red Bulls win go on to the playoffs, and possibly even the MLS cup, while the revs have not qualified for the playoffs since 2002.
Sunday, October 17, 2010
Seattle Sounders FC:2 vs Chivas USA:1
The Sounders easily slipped past the goats on fan appreciation night in Seattle, the first goal came from Steve Zakuani in 9' who tied Freddy Montero with most goals of the season so far. The second came from Osvaldo Alanso in 25' The only Chivas goal came from Jeus Padilla who scored in extra time. The Sounders have a playoff birth and will conclude their season in Houston this Saturday. While Chivas has been eliminated and will end their season at home againt Chicago this Saturday.
Friday, October 15, 2010
Player of the week:Sana Nyassi
Thursday, October 14, 2010
Kanas City Wizards:2 vs Chicago Fire:0
Kanas City was able to keep them dim playoff dreams alive by getting the three points off of goals from Davy Araud[46'], and Teal Bunbery[80']. But if the Colorado Rapids get one more point in their next two games Kanas is out. The Fire has all ready been eliminated.
Wednesday, October 13, 2010
Team USA:0 vs Team Columbia:0
In a national match between our boys and Columbia at PPL Park in Philadelphia there was a uneventful game, the only thing that came out of this game's was FC Dalla's Brea Shae's first interrnational cap. The US's final game of 2010 will be on November 8 at 2:00ET/11:00PT.
Monday, October 11, 2010
New York Red Bulls:0 vs Real Salt Lake:0
Yesterday The Red Bulls and RSL played a scoreless draw. This is a possible and maybe even a probable preview of this year's MLS cup, but the teams regarded it in very different way, while NY thought it as a good sign after beating last year's MLS cup champion, while RSL thought it was a definite win.
Chicago Fire:2 vs Columbus Crew:0
Today Chicago got a bright spot in otherwise droopy season off of goals from Peter Lowry[30'] and Brian McBride[53']. Because of other teams that control the playoff race winning this gameweek Chicago is out of this year's playoffs. The Crew however have already got a playoff birth.
Friday, October 8, 2010
Los Angeles Galaxy:1 vs Philadelphia Union:0
LA got the three points they needed to stay at the top of the West, the Supporter's Sheild Race, and the Playoff race, The only goal came in 27' when David Beckham took a throw in and Edson Buddle was there to get his 16th goal. Besides good work from the front, Donavon Ricketts also did a very good job in the back.
Thursday, October 7, 2010
Game of the Week:Los Angleles Galaxy vs Philedelphia Union
This week's game of the week is Los Angleles Galaxy who need a win to stay ate the top of the supporter's sheild race, while Philadelphia win be playing for pride seeing how their chances of making in to postseason in this, their first year is already gone. But it will be the Union's Sebastien Le Toux who has 13 goals this season and is currently tied for second in the race for the Golden Boot to catch up with LA's Edson Buddle who is currently 1rst with 15 goals, and it will be very intresting to see how they interact. Tune in Today [Thursday, October 2, 2010] at 8:00 ET/ 5:00PT team on ESPN2 or ESPN Depotes.
Sunday, October 3, 2010
U.S. Open Cup Final
On October the 5th Seattle Sounders FC will take on Columbus Crew, I however will be away for 3 days so I will not be able to cover it. You can watch it on the Fox Soccer Channel at 10:00ET/7:00PT.
Los Angles Galaxy:2 vs Chivas USA:1
In the fight for LA, the Galaxy came out on top. The first goal came from Edson Buddle, his 15th of the season in 23'.The second was scored by a penalty kick, it came from none other the David Beckham, his first after the injury in 39'. Then in the second half it looked like the goats could get back in the game, but they were able to score only one from Alan Gordon[63']. This now takes Chivas USA out of the playoff race for the first time in their 4 year spand. This also puts LA back at the top of the Western Divison.
D.C. United:1 vs Colorado Rapids:0
D.C. United ended a 10 year curse of never winning in Colorado today off of a goal Danny Allsopp in 47'. Though D.C. is already out of the running for this year's playoffs they did play some excellent football.
FC Dallas:3 vs Chicago Fire:0
FC Dallas scores three to land them a spot in the playoffs off of gaols from Milton Rodriguez[19'&67'], and Marvin Chivez[47']. However Chicago Fire's dim hops off reaching in the playoffs just got alot dimmer.
Real Salt Lake:2 vs New England Revolution:1
The second half was a big half, after battling till halftime [0-0], Real Salt Lake scored off of a goal from Nathan Borchers, while Kenny Mansally scored by the Revs in 82', Alavaro Saborio scored in 84' to give Real Salt Lake another victory as well as keeping their record unbeatan streak of 24 games alive.
Columbus Crew:0 vs San Jose Earthquakes:0
In a scoreless draw that a drippy rainy day game, the only thing that came out of this was Columbus Crew getting a spot in the playoffs, and letting them lose the top of the Eastern Division to the Red Bulls of New York.
New York Red Bulls:1 vs Kanas City Wizards:0
The Red Bulls clintched a playoff spot, as well as top of the easten divison, off of a goal by Dane Richards in 6'. This also put Kanas City another game back from a now disapearing dream of making the playoffs.
Philadelphia Union:1 vs Houston Dynamo:1
It was win or die time for the Union, unfortunately for them, it was a 1-1 draw, this puts them along with already put out opponent Houston along with the New England Revolution out of the playoff race. Houston opened strong with a goal in 12' by Andrew Hainaut, but in 40' Sebastien Le Toux nets his 13th of the season, scoring the last goal of the game.Though their playoff dreams are out, you can still bet the Union fans will be out cheering almost as loudly as Sounder fans against their next game against Los Angles Galaxy this Thursday at 8:00ET/5:00PT on ESPN2.
Seattle Sounders FC:3 vs Toronto FC:2
In front of a sellout crowd [I was in that crowd] the Seattle Sounders FC scored three against Toronto, this game probibly gave them a spot in the playoffs, Toronto's Dwayne De Rossario scored first in 16', in 21' Steve Zakuani scored the equalizer, then new star Blaise Knufo knocked in one in 26' giving the Sounders a 2-1 lead. In 59' Sanna Nyassi got his first goal in MLS to give the Sounders an insurance point. In 88' Chad Barrett scored for Toronto but in the end the Sounders came out victorious. The Sounders now focus one the coming Tuesday, where they will try to defend the U.S. Open Cup Final against Columbus Crew.
Friday, October 1, 2010
Game of the Week: FC Dallas vs Chicago Fire
FC Dallas will look to continue their unbeaten streak of 18 games, while Chicago will be desperate to win, seeing how it is the only way to keep their dim playoff dreams alive, but after the 3-0 win over San Jose this Wednesday we've seen they still have some fighting power in them. Tune in this Saturday at 8:30 ET/5:30 PT one the Fox Soccer Channel.
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