3-25-11

2 games played, 2 losses, and no goals, the Sounders have a chance to improve on those stats tonight against Houston. Seattle vs. Houston preview.

Sigi has his fingers crossed and doesn't believe he has had his best 11 on the field yet this season?

England plays Wales on Saturday, will it turn out like past games?

When you hear the name "Big Mama" you might think somebody's mom or grandma right? But for three season's the MLS was "Big Mama's House" and the man could score but will be remembered for this!

Mark June 4th down on the calendar, USA vs. Spain in Boston. Remember USA ended their 35 game unbeaten streak!

They call it the "World Football Challenge" but it's a bunch of preseason friendlies!

One reporter was able to be a "Fly on the Wall" as the USMNT came together this week in preparation to play 2 friendlies.

If the USA wins Saturday night against Argentina would it be in their top 5 wins of all time?

Top 10 Goals of the Week



Jersey's are part of the game, some colorful, some dreadful, and some well lets just say should be retired. If you had to pick "Top 10 Jersey's" what would you pick?


South Korea 4 – Honduras 0 (International Friendly, March 25, 2011)



The USA last played Argentina in 2008 and they gave a very good accounting of themselves in that game drawing with the Argentineans 0-0. 3 years later and 2 World Player of the Year awards Messi will be harder to handle Saturday night!!



China 1 – New Zealand 1 (International Friendly, March 25, 2011)



They’re called the “Double Deutsche” of the U.S. national football team. Defender Timmy Chandler and goalkeeper David Yelldell are two of the Americans’ newest team members, and they have plenty in common: Both were raised in Germany as the sons of American servicemen and German mothers, and now they’re fitting in with the veteran members of the U.S. team.


Anything you can do, She can do better!!



Major League Soccer may be a relatively young league, but it has seen its share of great players. Here is Match Fit USA's list of the ten best strikers in MLS history. Players were judged on their stats, trophies, and overall level of play


Croatia U21 2 – Ukraine U21 1 (International Friendly, March 24, 2011)



Nani has suggested Sir Alex Ferguson does not encourage his players to feel free to express themselves and admitted he has been forced to curb his natural flair to succeed at Manchester United. Sir Alex said in return Shut up & Play!


ZiZoo doing what he does best, making people look silly!



This is just a quintessential example of why the American soccer culture is still lagging. Last time I checked, every top flight league in Europe takes a break when internationals take place. There is a respect for the national team and what it represents; a showcase event to pit each nation’s best in an event meant to instill pride in one’s country and their system of soccer. Or at the very least, a chance to slay a giant and celebrate the glory of a conquest every now and then.


France U21 3 – Spain U21 2 (International Friendly, March 24, 2011)



Brazilian legend Cruzeiro Esporte Clube wants to build a $30 million youth soccer complex in Alpharetta, and its leaders say they have deep-pocketed investors to pull it off.


Dirty Tackle of the Week courtesy of Little JJ



Major League Soccer's aspirations to be bigger and better than ever in 2011 got off to a splendid start last week with goals aplenty and high attendance numbers.


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Chad Ochocinco's soccer career has been extended at least two days. Sporting Kansas City has asked the six-time Pro Bowl wide receiver to play in their reserve team's game on Monday against a local squad.


Italy U21 3 – Sweden U21 1 (International Friendly, March 24, 2011)



Hard to believe all these guys played together for the same team? Well I guess not they didn't win anything!


Gremio 6 – Inter Santa Maria 0 (Copa Libteradores, March 24, 2011)