Goff’s blog is reporting that DC United defender/midfielder Jeff Carroll has been waived. The move isn’t surprising, but I have to say I am a little disappointed. I’ve semi-followed this kid’s career for quite a while. He played for my alma-matter (sorta) West Springfield HS. He was the *best* #10 I’ve ever seen in person … Continued
Amazing Goal
I know every defender has DREAMED of a shot like this. A clearance from a corner kick, rolls nicely to you with pace, and you hit the ball solid. FC Nantes’ Rémy Maréval absolutely crushed the ball with his left foot into the upper 90s. The Marseille keeper barely reacted. [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bIaSJorY59M[/youtube]
DC United Top 10 Goals
Thanks to BigSoccer user scaryice in this thread here. Here is the top 10 goals of the year (actually, just the regular season) set to music. [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-tMDBdGXVak[/youtube] If you want to see 2006’s Top 10 goals, click here.
Olympics: USA soccer bounced out
I woke up just a little early this morning so I could watch some of the USA vs Nigeria match today. What a disapointment. In hindsight, I probably should have slept in the extra 3 minutes… Who am I kidding. I am a gluton for punishment. I am, after all, a Redskins and DC United … Continued
Kenny Cooper, stuck in MLS, for now
I sound like a broken record… NO YOUNG PLAYER with any aspiration of playing abroad should sign a long term contract with MLS. You are essentially STUCK in MLS until they decide like transferring you. Here is Kenny Cooper, a former Manchester United youth player, fringe US National teamer, star for FC Dallas, with great … Continued