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2010-03-14T23:57:35Z

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@ Jozy vs. Arsenal:

It looks like he was in the role of a segunda punta (http://www.zonalmarking.net/glossary/), mostly terrorizing Arsenal's flanks and then flitting into the center if someone needed support. I realize that this was very much the role Jozy played when Davies was healthy, but all the same, his performance vs. Arsenal seemed a little more Donovan-esque (as in, punishing the flanks and supporting central players) than I've seen out of Jozy recently.

Hull 1 - Arsenal 2 MOTD

2010-03-14T23:45:44Z

Hull 1 - Arsenal 2 MOTD

Jozy was a real threat! Was he playing on the wing? Shame Boateng just couldn't check his temper.

Also: is it just me, or does the commentator have a real Gunner's slant to his commentating? Just found it a little bit less than neutral.

Landon Donovan asks to prolong Everton stay

2010-03-09T17:20:09Z

Landon Donovan asks to prolong Everton stay

Landon wants to stay a little longer. Personally, I'd love to see him finish the EPL out, but I know that probably won't happen.

Holden to miss six weeks with broken leg

2010-03-04T13:29:46Z

Holden to miss six weeks with broken leg

Holden will be sidelined for six weeks with a fractured right fibula, Holden's club Bolton revealed on Thursday.

Report: Tragedy Strikes Villarreal's Giuseppe Rossi As His Father Dies - Goal.com

2010-02-24T02:35:49Z

Report: Tragedy Strikes Villarreal's Giuseppe Rossi As His Father Dies - Goal.com

Ouch. Poor guy.

Match Fit USA: Free agency - flatlining quality growth

2010-02-23T07:29:22Z

Match Fit USA: Free agency - flatlining quality growth

Wow -- I have to say, Jason Kuenle makes a strong argument against free agency in the MLS.

M.L.S. Labor Talks Get Hot - Goal Blog - NYTimes.com

2010-02-23T03:18:28Z

M.L.S. Labor Talks Get Hot - Goal Blog - NYTimes.com

Quickest and easiest summary I've read about the current CBA situation.

Players' strike more symbolic than useful?

2010-02-22T18:03:02Z

Players' strike more symbolic than useful?

Interesting perspective from Match Fit USA about the big-picture consequences of a players' strike.

The The Shin Guardian @ Landon, after performance against ManU

2010-02-21T21:42:39Z

The The Shin Guardian @ Landon, after performance against ManU

Donovan--the American Kaka? Or perhaps the American Giggs? This post at TSG argues that Donovan's performances recently beg the comparisons. Good read.

Also entering discussions about the best goalkeeper in the world: Boaz Myhill. Every time I see...

2010-02-21T21:38:55Z

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Also entering discussions about the best goalkeeper in the world: Boaz Myhill. Every time I see him, I'm impressed, especially when I consider that he's only 27 and likely has his best years ahead of him. Of note: he was born in California. If he had chosen to play for the States, we'd probably be discussing who deserves the #1 spot (Myhill v. Howard), not the #2 (Perkins v. Hahnemann).

I'm posting this (a) because I love to see Manchester United eat it and (b) because I don't like to...

2010-02-21T00:56:23Z

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I'm posting this (a) because I love to see Manchester United eat it and (b) because I don't like to hear everyone bitching about Donovan missing a "sitter" without mentioning the way he set up Pienaar's assist. And even when you want to argue that Donovan should have buried the shot, answer me this: is there a striker in the world who would bury that shot ten times out of ten? Five times out of ten? The opportunity lasted less than a second, come off it.

Drogba brings himself to 17 for the season, and Cech reminds everyone exactly why his name must be...

2010-02-21T00:49:15Z

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Drogba brings himself to 17 for the season, and Cech reminds everyone exactly why his name must be mentioned in discussions about the best goalkeepers in the world. Spotted over at 101greatgoals.com.

Steve Davis Interview: MLS Talk Podcast

2010-02-19T22:15:52Z

Steve Davis Interview: MLS Talk Podcast

Glove story: Howard thriving in Everton

2010-02-19T01:14:04Z

Glove story: Howard thriving in Everton

Nice article on Howard and Everton. Mention of Lando at the end too.

Really pumped for this game Saturday, going to DVR the game and make an afternoon out of it, maybe grill and have a couple pints, go Toffees!

Well done Clint... well done

2010-02-10T21:19:49Z

Well done Clint... well done

wps dispersal draft...it'smarta

2010-02-06T03:11:02Z

wps dispersal draft...it'smarta

the wps dispersal draft was feb 4. the best player in the world gets picked 3rd? weird.

Davies on remarkable path to recovery

2010-01-26T19:30:15Z

Davies on remarkable path to recovery

Pretty good story on Charlie Davies which I'm sure many have seen. Amazing that he thinks he'll be back and would be a huge lift for the World Cup team, keep it up Charlie.

The news on Clint Dempsey

2010-01-19T23:49:53Z

The news on Clint Dempsey

Here's the news everyone has been waiting for. It's not terrible. Not great, but not terrible either.

George Vecsey's piece today

2010-01-14T18:26:08Z

George Vecsey's piece today

Vecsey is not only a great writer, he's a swell fellow and a friend to soccer. He's the kind of guy you want to be next to during a long, standing-room-only train ride across Germany to Gelsenkirchen. Believe me. These are his words on the awful situation still unfolding in Haiti, as it relates to RBNY's Seth Stammler.

Everton suspend Jo for breach of discipline

2010-01-01T20:15:38Z

Everton suspend Jo for breach of discipline

Is this a good thing for Donovan?

Will he be at midfielder or forward when he joins Everton?