By Paul Gardner The election of Sunil Gulati as President of the United States Soccer Federation four years ago was unquestionably one of the most important events inthe history of the sport in this country. It brought to the office, for the first time, someone who combined all the vital qualities necessary — an American-reared […]
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Hartman left in limbo
[MLS] If not for a strained hip flexor suffered by goalkeeper Zach Thornton, counterpart Kevin Hartman would truly bemarooned. The veteran Hartman, a native of Southern California, came into the U.S. national team camp last week at Home Depot Center to replace Thornton, ending several weeks of anxious inactivity.Despite him playing every minute in goal […]
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Collins John makes impression with Chicago
[MLS] The best way for a goalscorer on trial to make an impression is hit the net, and former Fulham striker Collins John did just that for theChicago Fire on Monday. He scored twice in the first half and Stefan Dimitrov matched that output after halftime as the Fire beat Vancouver (USSF Div. 2), 4-1, […]
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Trio re-ups with Seattle
[MLS] The Sounders have retained three components of their successful 2009 expansion season as they head to Spain for the next phase of preseasonpreparations. Colombian defender Jhon Kennedy Hurtado, who played on loan last season from Deportivo Cali, has been transferred to MLS, midfielder Brad Evans– claimed in the 2008 expansion draft after helping Columbus […]
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Offseason player moves
[MLS] Aziz Ansah holds the distinction of having one of the shortest stints on an MLS roster. Less than six weeks afterFC Dallas signed the Ghanaian defender, it released him. For the MLS offseason moves … IN: Danny Allsopp, Australia (Al-Rayyan, Qatar, to D.C. United) Aziz Ansah, Ghana (Heartland FC, Nigeria to FC Dallas)Stephane Auvray, […]
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MLS: Warzycha Keeps Crew Winning
A shaky start to the 2009 season under head coach Robert Warzycha caused some alarm among Crew fans, but a strong second half liftedColumbus atop the overall standings and into a prime position to repeat as league champion. When a popular and successful head coach moves on, the simple choice can be complicated for thereplacement. […]