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Will MLS Benefit From NBC’s Premier League Deal?

Posted on by Earl Reed
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On this week’s MLSTalk podcast, we spoke of NBC Universal acquiring the US broadcast and digital rights for the English Premier League. For those of you who would like an excellent primer on what NBC envisions for this deal, Jonathan … Continue reading

Feuerstein’s Fire #122 On Tuesday

Posted on by Daniel Feuerstein
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Feuerstein’s Fire #122 Tuesday, October 30th 8PM EDT – 5PM PDT My Guests: Hosea Cheung of 24 hours Vancouver Newspaper talking about the Whitecaps MLS Talk Writer Robert Hay Jr. talking about DC United NASL Segment: Dir. of Communications Kartik … Continue reading

MLS Supporters’ Shield Still Has Few Guarantees and Little Significance

Posted on by Drew Farmer
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In the 16 previous Major League Soccer seasons, nine different franchises have lifted the top prize in United States and Canadian soccer – the MLS Cup – following the league’s playoffs. Since 1999, the league has given a secondary trophy … Continue reading

Feuerstein’s Fire Friday CONCACAF Champions League Review

Posted on by Daniel Feuerstein
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2012-13 CONCACAF Champions League Round 6 Review show Friday, October 26th 8PM EDT – 5PM PDT Reviewing games involving Houston, Real Salt Lake, Los Angeles, Toronto FC & Seattle Listen to internet radio with Feuersteins Fire on Blog Talk Radio

Antigua 1-2 US: EJ Bails Out Klinsmann…Or Does He?

Posted on by Earl Reed
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As the clock pushed on towards the 90-minute mark on Friday night, most United States Men’s National Team supporters were dreading the worst. A 1-1 scoreline against the weakest team in Group A, yet another disappointing away result for a … Continue reading

Klinsmann’s Odd USMNT Roster Antics

Posted on by Earl Reed
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The way that Jurgen Klinsmann has managed the selection and publicity of this weekend’s World Cup Qualifying roster for the Men’s National Team, you’d think this is a simple friendly and not a win or bust set of games. Last … Continue reading

Why Jozy Altidore’s Omission From The US National Team is a Good Thing

Posted on by Nathaniel Nipper
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This week some American soccer fans have decried Jurgen Klinsmann’s decision to leave Jozy Altidore off the U.S. Men’s National Team roster for the two upcoming World Cup qualifiers against Antigua and Barbuda and Guatemala.  Altidore’s omission is a wise … Continue reading

Unbalanced Schedule Could Hurt MLS in The Champions League

Posted on by Earl Reed
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So last night, overcoming Al Gore’s altitude prediction models, San Jose all but secured the Supporters’ Shield with a big 4-1 victory at Dick’s Sporting Goods Park against the Colorado Rapids. As pointed out by Earthquakes beat writer Robert Jonas, … Continue reading

Midweek Recap – Chicago Stumbles Again, Whitecaps Continue Chivas USA Misery

Posted on by Earl Reed
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Two matches on Wednesday night, two completely different results for the playoff teams involved. Chicago 1:3 Philadelphia What is happening to Chicago? This is the second match in a row where the Fire looked outclassed. While that kind of result … Continue reading

Red Bulls News – Erik Soler Demoted For De Bontin

Posted on by Daniel Feuerstein
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With three league matches remaining in the 2012 MLS Schedule, the New York Red Bulls have made a surprising switch at the top level of their club. Erik Soler has been demoted into an advisory role, and New York’s new … Continue reading