| Four Star Rooney Lifts Manchester United, Again
January 24, 2010 at 11:09 AM
|
| - In the weekend's only Premier League match, Wayne Rooney puts on a clinic in finishing and claims the United captaincy of the future.
- Then and Now Not since the Hamburg-bound Ruud van Nistelrooy did it for United in November of 2004 has a Manchester United player scored four goals in a competitive contest. 
 | | |
| Update: U.S.-Honduras
January 24, 2010 at 11:09 AM
|
| U.S. 1 Honduras 3 The U.S. pulled a goal back in the 70th minute, Clarence Goodson heading Brad Davis' corner kick into the net at the far post. 
 | | |
| World Cup Quiz: Fill in the Blanks
January 24, 2010 at 11:09 AM
|
| Here's a quiz to test your World Cup history knowledge and your ability to memorize random statistical data. There's nothing to win, so no need to cheat and look up everything on the net. That would be like diving in a friendly. Take a look at the following tournament brackets and see if you can fill in the blanks and the year of the World Cup. 
 | | |
| Update: U.S.-Honduras
January 24, 2010 at 11:09 AM
|
| U.S. 0 Honduras 3 Oh, dear. An intricate three-man move inside the U.S. penalty box was finished off by the Kansas City Wizards' Roger Espinoza in the 53rd minute to give the Hondurans a comfortable three-goal cushion. Robbie Rogers blasted a 35- to 40-yard shot off the Honduran post out of nowhere a couple of minutes before that, but he's about the only U. 
 | | |
| Halftime: U.SA.-Honduras
January 24, 2010 at 11:09 AM
|
| U.S. 0 Honduras 2 We'll let former U.S. National Team Coach Bruce Arena sum this one up so far: "I think the best team is ahead," he said. "Honduras is a much more experienced team at the international level and it shows." Stats don't always tell the complete story in soccer but this one does: The U. 
 | | |
| Update: U.S.-Honduras
January 24, 2010 at 11:09 AM
|
| U.S. 0 Honduras 2 Jerry Palacios just got on the end of a cross Carlos Pavon whipped in, connecting with a diving header from six yards in the 38th minute while central defender Chad Marshall did a fine impersonation of a statue. Pretty goal, but the U.S. is in real danger of losing its undefeated record in January games here in Carson. 
 | | |
| Update: U.S.-Honduras
January 24, 2010 at 11:09 AM
|
| The U.S. are down a goal and down to 10 men after 19 minutes. Captain Jimmy Conrad received a second yellow for holding a player in the box as Carlos Pavon took a shot that went over the bar. Conrad had picked up his first yellow for a midfield clip in the sixth minute that frankly looked accidental. 
 | | |
| Wayne Rooney To Be Offered New Long-Term Deal
January 24, 2010 at 11:09 AM
|
| According to ESPN Soccernet, Manchester United are set to offer striker Wayne Rooney a new long-term deal some time before the World Cup that would make him one of the world's highest paid footballers. 
 | | |
| Everton Agree To Pre-Contract With Mucha
January 24, 2010 at 11:09 AM
|
| UPDATE: According to Vasek Kadlec at Sky Sports News, Everton have signed a pre-contract agreement with Jan Mucha. Mucha will sign with the club in the summer on a three-year deal. January 22nd, 2010 According to the London Evening Standard, Everton boss David Moyes confirmed that he has begun talking with Legia Warsaw goalkeeper Jan Mucha. 
 | | |
| Despite Offer From West Ham, Nistelrooy Signs With Hamburg
January 24, 2010 at 11:09 AM
|
| UPDATE: According to Real Madrid's official website, striker Ruud Van Nistelrooy has signed with Hamburg on a free transfer. January 22nd, 2010 According to ESPN Soccernet, David Sullivan confirmed that the offer was for Nistelrooy. 
 | | |
| Galaxy Coach Bruce Arena named to National Soccer Hall of Fame
January 24, 2010 at 11:09 AM
|
| U.S. Soccer announced the honor just before kickoff here in Carson. Arena topped a Builder ballot that also included former Galaxy Coach Sigi Schmid, MLS Commissioner Don Garber and D.C. United GM Kevin Payne. Arena was named on 78 percent of the ballots. Those on the Builder ballot must have had a major impact on American soccer for at least a decade and one is elected annually. 
 | | |
| Hammers Executive Ponders Name Change to West Ham Olympic
January 24, 2010 at 11:09 AM
|
| President Barack Obama's favorite footie club, West Ham United, could undergo a radical identity change if the club's new vice-chairman has her way. Karren Brady, who was appointed vice-chairman of the Hammers by the new joint chairmen, David Sullivan and David Gold, just this month, fancies the idea of changing the club's venerable, and 110-year-old, name from "West Ham United" to "West Ham Olympic. 
 | | |
| Juventus Slide Further Down the Spiral
January 24, 2010 at 11:09 AM
|
| | Losing the fifth of your last six league matches and losing ground in the race for the Champions League places to a direct competitor is probably difficult enough to take for a Juventus fan. Being handed this defeat right at the end of extra time and at home makes it even worse. Having this sad [...]
 | | |
| Wigan Agree To Deal In Principle For Ruben
January 24, 2010 at 11:09 AM
|
| According to Sky Sports News, Wigan Athletic have reached a deal in principle with Villarreal for striker Marco Ruben. Ruben will travel next week to England to take a medical and discuss personal terms. It is reported that the deal could be worth around £5million. 
 | | |
| U.S.-Honduras Starting Lineups
January 24, 2010 at 11:09 AM
|
| Welcome to Honduras North aka Home Depot Center, Carson. A predominantly blue and white clad crowd here tonight at the Home Depot Center. The U.S. was roundly booed when they ran out to warm-up at about 5:25 p.m. I'm told about 150 members of the LA Riot Squad are here tonight, which may be the largest single group of Americans in attendance. 
 | | |
| Newcastle Agree To Deal For Williamson *Deal Put On Hold*
January 24, 2010 at 11:09 AM
|
| UPDATE: According to Mark Douglas at The Journal, the deal has been put on hold. It is reported that if Portsmouth sell him, the club will have to pay Watford (who sold Williamson to Portsmouth) £1.5million in back payments and sell-on fees. The deal was only for £1million so they would lose money on the selling of Williamson. 
 | | |
| Everton Agree To Sign Philippe Senderos On Loan
January 24, 2010 at 11:09 AM
|
| According to Everton's official website, Everton have agreed to sign Arsenal defender Philippe Senderos on loan for the rest of the season. The deal should be finalized within the next 48 hours. 
 | | |
| Gudjohnsen Set To Sign With West Ham?
January 24, 2010 at 11:09 AM
|
| According to Paul Smith at MirrorFootball, Monaco striker Eidur Gudjohnsen is set to sign with West Ham United on loan. It is reported that he is flying to England tonight to complete the deal. 
 | | |
| Contract Talks Going Well With William Gallas
January 24, 2010 at 11:09 AM
|
| According to Arsenal's official website, contract talks between Arsenal and defender William Gallas are going well. Boss Arsene Wenger said, "Yes, it's going well ... Let's keep the negotiations confidential. If we get to a conclusion, we will let you know. 
 | | | |
No comments:
Post a Comment