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MLS Gets No Respect From Top U.S. Sites

MLS Gets No Respect From Top U.S. Sites

None of the top U.S. sports websites give MLS a spot on their homepage. Will soccer ever get the respect it deserves? [AmericanizeSoccer.com]

Who Should Replace Fabio Capello?

Who Should Replace Fabio Capello?

Following Fabio Capello's resignation as England manager, Castrol EDGE Performance data shows why Harry Redknapp is firm favourite to take over the reins. [SoccerLens.com]

USWNT Seek Revenge in Japan

USWNT Seek Revenge in Japan

The U.S. Women's National Team will travel to Japan for early April matches against the 2011 FIFA Women's World Cup Champions and Brazil. [Soccer365.com]

Highlights: Lazio vs. Calcio Cesena

Highlights: Lazio vs. Calcio Cesena

Video Highlights from the match between Lazio and Calcio Cesena. [FootyRoom.com]


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Video: Luis Suarez Refused to Shake Patrice Evra’s Hand Before Liverpool-Manchester United Match

Posted February 11, 2012, 11:15 am by Ty Duffy (26 Comments)

Luis Suarez and Patrice Evra met for the first time since Suarez’ eight-match ban for racially abusing Evra. It’s clear neither has put the incident behind them.

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Alex Morgan in Bodypaint? Alex Morgan in Bodypaint.

Posted February 10, 2012, 1:53 pm by Stephen Douglas (CRM!) (118 Comments)

Alex Morgan will be wearing body paint in the 2012 SI Swimsuit Issue.

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Fabio Capello Resigns as England Coach. Harry Redknapp to Replace Him?

Posted February 8, 2012, 4:00 pm by Ty Duffy (26 Comments)

John Terry captained England’s failure to qualify for Euro 2008 and led a failed coup during World Cup 2010. It’s perhaps fitting he would derail England’s Euro 2012 plans as well.

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Two Houston Dynamo Players Arrested, Claim Altercation Began When Nightclub Denied Entry to Black Players

Posted February 8, 2012, 9:50 am by Ty Duffy (44 Comments)

Deric who was subdued with a taser, arrested and charged with assaulting the officer. Creavalle was also arrested and charged with “interfering with public duties.”

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Onion Bag: Man United Comeback Against Chelsea, John Terry Stripped of Captaincy, Neymar Scores 100th Goal

Posted February 6, 2012, 6:25 pm by Ty Duffy (12 Comments)

Chelsea 3-3 Manchester United. The match was exciting. With Juan Mata’s volley and David De Gea’s save, there were world class skill displays. Though, with two own goals and two dubious penalties, it was not FOX’s asked for advertisement for what purports to be the world’s most exciting soccer league.

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Chelsea vs. Manchester United Preview

Posted February 5, 2012, 10:45 am by Ty Duffy (6 Comments)

You may stumble on some men in short pants kicking around a ball, mainstream America. Do not be alarmed.

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