Thursday 22 September 2011

Seattle makes the short trip to Vancouver BC this weekend for another edition of the "Cascadia Cup" and also a chance to wrap up a playoff spot.

Vancouver probably won't make the playoffs this year or next, but the program they have developed could possible produce dividends for years to come!

Vancouver will be without one of their starting center backs due to yellow card accumulation.

Saturdays game in Vancouver is also a way for both teams to say good bye to Empire Field.

Here is a look at Seattle's & Vancouver's mid-week injury reports.


Midweek re-wind for the "Americans Abroad"

Total Skills Vol. 43


With an estimated layoff between four to five months, the 23-year-old will miss the United States' upcoming friendlies against Honduras and Ecuador, a blow for the midfielder who had carved out a key role in Jurgen Klinsmann's U.S. team.


Manchester City 2 – Birmingham 0 (Carling Cup, September 21, 2011)



Move over "Soccer Moms" the new fan base and soccer culture is coming to America.


Brighton 1 – Liverpool 2 (Carling Cup, September 21, 2011)



The New York Redbulls are having a tough season and now we find out why. Rafa Marquez lashes out at Red Bulls teammates, says they aren't on his level
The former Barca defender responded to press and fan criticism by saying that his teammates aren't good enough. Here is a different view on the whole situation.



Chelsea 0 – Fulham 0 (Pens 4-3) (Carling Cup, September 21, 2011)



Pro Soccer player accused of breaking trainers nose, jaw, and eye socket in a vicious attack. This sounds like something out of the UK or Joey Barton's team, but it actually comes from the USA.



Everton 2 – West Brom 1 (AET) (Carling Cup, September 21, 2011)



After a week of final negotiations, former U.S. coach Bob Bradley has reportedly signed a contract to guide Egypt’s national team. He will earn $40,000 per month on a two-year contract. His first test is Oct. 8 against Niger.


Valencia 2 – Barcelona 2 (La Liga, September 21, 2011)



Manchester City is starting to get it done on the pitch. Now vision has taken over and they see the light, it comes in the form of a new plan for a youth academy.


Palermo 3 – Cagilari 2 (Serie A, September 21, 2011)



Now that we have youth, reserve, and first teams for all of the MLS teams. When will US Soccer start to tap into this talent instead of going on their own with the "Residence Academy"? While we are on the subject lets look at the state of "Youth Soccer in America"


DC United 2 – Chivas USA 2 (MLS, September 21, 2011)



The race for the 2011 Golden Boot is one of the most wide open in league history, as 17 players are bunched up with eight to 12 goals apiece. It’s easy to look at the statistics page and see all the leaders, but it’s harder to know the answer to the following question: Whose goals this season have been the most important for their team?


New York Red Bulls 1 – Real Salt Lake 3 (MLS, September 21 2011)



Nobody said you have to be smart to play soccer! As we find out in this piece, having magic on the pitch doesn't equate to brains off it!!


Portland Timbers 1 – San Jose Earthquakes 1 (MLS, September 21 2011)