Steven Goff of the Washington Post is reporting today that DC United is close to acquiring Robert Ssejjemba (yes, thats two “ss” and two “jj”) from the Richmond Kickers. Ssejjemba played for the DC reserves last weekend as a trialist and scored three goals. Apparently, that was enough to impress DC coaches. This is really … Continued
Nowak needs to understand soon
After Wednesday night’s tie (again) against the New England Revolution, Nowak was asked about Jaime Moreno and was quoted here as saying: “If he’s fit and fresh, it’s a different Jaime,” Nowak said. “We’ll make him get the fitness back.” Maybe I’m missing something. How do you make somebody get their fitness back?
DC United vs Real Salt Lake
Another tie. DC has really not looked good over the last two months. And in this match, United was missing Gomez, Boswell, Eskandariain, and Gros due to yellow card accumulation. Not to mention key subs like Wilson and Mediate, along with McTavish who has been out for several months now and is only just working … Continued
Arsenal wins on the eve of the transfer deadline
Wow, lotsa action on the last day of the international transfer deadline. First of all, Arsenal finally put an end to the “Ashley Cole Saga” by sending him to Chelsea. If you don’t remember, Cole and Chelsea were fined by the FA for what is essentially “tampering” here in the US (“tapping-up” in England) by … Continued
Tevez to EPL
Argentinian Carlos Tevez has apparently found a home. But not at a super-club like Manchester United, Chelsea or Arsenal. Nope. He’s going to upstart West Ham United. Tevez has been unhappy while playing for Corinthians in Brasil (an Argie playing in Brasil!?!?! Unthinkable!) and wants out. West Ham could potentially be a good fit, as … Continued