Soccer America Daily
Saturday, February 6, 2010
  • MLS crowds down -- but they could have been worse

    [MLS] Major League Soccer average attendance declined 2.6 percent in 2009, but it could have been a lot worse. Without the expansion Seattle Sounders, … Read the whole story

  • A belly bump in Seattle says it all

    [MLS] In a season rife with memorable scenes from Qwest Field, a tiny tableaux just after the final whistle Saturday set off the last … Read the whole story

  • What They're Saying

    "He was excellent. No one's more euphoric than Mr. Guzan. His was a fabulous, fantastic performance. He's got everything and he's as brave as they come. [Brad] Friedel has been terrific for us but Guzan was immense tonight. I can't remember the last time a keeper saved four penalties but, by the end, I was almost expecting him to save them."

    -- Aston Villa coach Martin O'Neill on 25-year-old American goalkeeper Brad Guzan after an English League Cup win over Sunderland. (The Guardian)

  • Hitchcock out at FC Dallas

    [MLS] FC Dallas will not renew the contract of General Manager Michael Hitchcock and will not fill his position. Instead, FCD will hire a … Read the whole story

  • Brad Guzan saves four PKs

    [AMERICANS ABROAD] Brad Friedel's understudy Brad Guzan made the most of a rare appearance for Aston Villa, saving one penalty kick in regulation time … Read the whole story

  • Konopka heads to Irish Cup final

    [AMERICAN ABROAD] Goalie Chris Konopka was in the nets for Irish First Division (second level) club Sporting Fingal FC Sunday in its 4-2 win … Read the whole story

  • 2009 Playoff Television Schedule (Updated)

    [MLS] The MLS playoffs will begin Thursday when the Seattle Sounders FC host the Houston Dynamo (TV: ESPN2 and ESPN Deportes, live, 10 pm … Read the whole story