us-soccer Stories - RSL Soapbox
US Soccer announces major changes to the US Open Cup Tournament
So two huge changes come to the Lamar Hunt US Open Cup, first is that all professional teams will play in the tournament and second is that locations for all but the Semi-Finals and Final will be determined by random draw. Here is the official info from US Soccer: FORMAT, COMPOSITION AND SCHEDULE...
Are you a fan of Major League Soccer? The US Men's Soccer Team? Independent Films?
Who am I kidding, if you are a fan of soccer in general or even not a sports fan but a fan of independent films, or just good stories then you will have a chance in a couple weeks to watch a very cool movie. I think the story of Jay DeMerit is simply amazing, it shows that you should never let go...
A quick couple of Real Salt Lake updates
Well it will be a busy few weeks for RSL fans and players, first up in Saturday's huge match against the LA Galaxy. Did you know that RSL has done rather well against LA the last couple year: 3/26/2011 RSL 4 - LA 1 Rio Tinto 6/09/2010 RSL 1 - LA 0 Rio Tinto 4/17/2010 LA 2 - RSL 1 Home...
Real Salt Lake's Kyle Beckerman gets another call up for the USMNT
Kyle Beckerman was among 24 players called up by Jurgen Klinsmann for the pair of friendlies the US Has the first 10 days of September, I have heard rumor that he will not be playing in the Sept, 2nd match with Costa Rica but will be with the team for their trip to Belgium. Here is the full...
Jurgen announces his first USMNT roster with some variety on it
Well the new USMNT coach is wasting no time in getting a look at some less familiar faces for the squad. Here is the 22 man roster for next weeks friendly with Mexico: GOALKEEPERS (2): Bill Hamid (D.C.United), Tim Howard (Everton)DEFENDERS (8): Carlos Bocanegra (Saint-Etienne), Edgar Castillo...
Let the Era of Jurgen Klinsmann begin
Well at a Nike Store in New York City the regime of Jurgen got kicked off in an oh so typical way, a press conference where the tough questions got skimmed over as everyone put on their happy faces. Press conferences often go this way, as Major League Soccer fans are used to when they hear from...
Sunil Gulati finally gets his man as Jürgen Klinsmann is named the new head coach of the USMNT
Well you can't say that Sunil isn't focused, he had intended on getting his man years ago and now on the 3rd try he has been successful as this news is hot off the press from US Soccer: ÜRGEN KLINSMANN NAMED HEAD COACH OF U.S. MEN'S NATIONAL TEAM Former World Cup Champion's First Match in...
Dear Sunil Gulati please keep your hands off Jason Kreis for the USMNT
So while I was at lunch today, this hit my inbox: From the U.S. Soccer Communications Center: BOB BRADLEY's TENURE AS HEAD COACH OF U.S. MEN'S NATIONAL TEAM ENDS CHICAGO (July 28, 2011) - U.S. Soccer President Sunil Gulati announced today that Bob Bradley has been relieved of his duties as the...
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