Archive for March, 2010

Dayton, Ohio is a Hotbed for Soccer

March 30, 2010

First, it was the Dayton Dutch Lions and the creation of a first-class organization at the PDL level. Sources tell us that the Dutch Lions are contemplating a move to USL-2 or a refurbished USL-1 in 2011. Second, news of quite a recruiting coup came as the University of Dayton landed one of the nation’s [...]

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MLS Week 1 Reflections

March 28, 2010

Great start to the season! Here are our thoughts on Week 1 in Major League Soccer: Philadelphia at Seattle: Too early to tell if there will be a sophomore slump for the Sounders. They embarrassed the expansion Union 2-0 in front of 36,000+ fans.  Great market + great players + great expectations=Seattle Sounders FC. Philly fans are in [...]

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Keeper Jon Busch Waived by the Chicago Fire

March 22, 2010

Shocking news came out of Chicago as the Fire waived their projected starting goalkeeper Jon Busch. Busch, widely regarded as one of the best in the business, is known for his work on and off the field. Busch was always seen as a classy individual and became a fan favorite at every stop. Jon is [...]

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The Future of American Soccer

March 13, 2010

I don’t mean to be dramatic, but the future of the beautiful game in America is in jeopardy.  Officials from the league office and the players union have not been able to come to a new agreement.  Extended deadlines have come and went and even a federal mediator has stepped in.  A prolonged strike/lockout/work stoppage [...]

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Review of Football Manager 2010 (PC-DVD, Sega of America)

March 7, 2010

Simply put Football Manager 2010 is one of the finest games I have ever played.  It is described as a football management simulation game, but it is much more.  It gives the user an opportunity to try their hand at managing a professional soccer club on and off the pitch.  Every aspect of the beautiful [...]

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