August 30, 2010
Several weeks ago, the United States Soccer Federation (USSF) released new higher standards for Division 2 professional soccer teams playing in a USSF-sanctioned league in 2011. The NSC Minnesota Stars, which currently play in the USSF Division 2 league, are facing a dilemma. The team, which is owned by the non-profit National Sports Center (NSC) [...]
Tags: NSC Minnesota Stars, United States Soccer Federation
Posted in USSF D-II
August 27, 2010
Soccer in North America has never been bigger than the New York Cosmos. The legacy left behind by the legendary club has proved to be a milestone not yet reached by Major League Soccer. However, the two now appear to be on the same path as the Cosmos recently announced their return. What was been [...]
Tags: Dan Courtemanche, Marcelo Gallardo, New York Cosmos, Paul Kemsley, Peppe Pinton, Vladislav Bogicevic
Posted in MLS
August 26, 2010
For Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini, it was all about going with his Hart. The Italian tactician— now in his first full season as the Sky Blue’s manager after taking over for Mark Hughes in the middle of last season— has seen hundreds of millions shelled out by the new owner, Sheikh Mansour, to shore [...]
Tags: Fabio Capello, Joe Hart, Mark Hughes, Robert Green, Roberto Mancini, Shay Given, Sheikh Mansour
Posted in English Football
August 25, 2010
An Eastbourne Borough side unbeaten in three matches chase more points over the Bank Holiday weekend with two attractive fixtures, at home to second-placed AFC Wimbledon on Saturday and at former Football League club Cambridge United on Monday (3 pm kickoffs). Garry Wilson’s side won both those matches last season and will be looking to [...]
Tags: AFC Wimbledon, Blue Square Bet Premier, Cambridge United, Eastbourne Borough, Histon, Priory Lane, Rushden & Diamonds
Posted in English Football
August 25, 2010
In a groundbreaking deal, which will be a first in English football between a major football competition and a broadcaster, the Football Conference has signed up to a unique partnership with Premier Sports TV to show 30 matches per season from the Blue Square Bet Premier over the next three years, including their Premier Playoffs [...]
Tags: Blue Square Bet Premier, Football Conference
Posted in English Football
August 23, 2010
The Austin Aztex defeated the Carolina RailHawks last night in front of a 4,000 plus crowd. After trailing by one in the first twenty minutes, the Aztex eventually fought back to achieve a victory of 3-2. Fresh off their goalless defeat last weekend against Puerto Rico, Eddie Johnson, Yohance Marshall and Randi Patterson all netted [...]
Tags: Adrian Heath, Eddie Johnson, Randi Patterson, Yohance Marshall
Posted in USSF D-II
August 19, 2010
KONAMI released a detailed video explaining the intricacies of Pro Evolution Soccer 2011 Master League Online mode. Producer Shingo ‘Seabass’ Takatsuka uses the new footage to explain how the new mode operates, detailing the basic mechanics such as player transfers and how the player can compete against their peers. Seabass also uses the video [...]
Tags: Konami, Master League, Pro Evo, Pro Evolution Soccer 2011, Shingo 'Seabass' Takatsuka
Posted in Reviews
August 19, 2010
FIFA Soccer 11 looks simply amazing. Could it be better than last year? We will soon find out. It will be an exciting fall as Konami (Pro Evolution Soccer) and Sega (Football Manager) will be launching their own offerings for footie fans.
Posted in Reviews
August 19, 2010
On-form Eastbourne Borough will be aiming for a hat-trick of home wins over Wrexham when the former Football League club visits Priory Lane on Saturday (August 21). Buoyant Borough thumped Hayes and Yeading United 5-0 on Tuesday night, their biggest ever Blue Square Bet Premier victory and most convincing home league win since January 2008. Striker Richard [...]
Tags: Andy Morrell, Dean Saunders, Frank Sinclair, Gary Elphick, Hayes and Yeading United, Jamie Taylor, Liam Enver-Marum, Marvin Andrews, Matt Crabb, Matt Smart, Richard Pacquette, Wrexham
Posted in English Football