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This Just In: Some Women Like Soccer Regardless of Men’s Opinions

Filed: May 2, 2012 8:25 PM CDT by
Portland Timbers supporters, many of whom are women - public domain

When one starts a comment with the preface “It’s going to be a little unpopular to say this…”, then one might want to rethink continuing one’s statement. Unfortunately for Simon Borg, Major League Soccer’s ExtraTime Radio Editorial Staff member, he didn’t heed such advice. On Monday he felt the urge to wax misogynist about women [...]

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Michael Ballack MLS Bound?

Filed: February 17, 2012 12:54 PM CDT by

Goal.com has reported Michael Ballack is deep in negotiations with Major League soccer and could be the latest international star to head state-side to conclude his career. Both MLS and Ballack’s representatives confirmed that MLS Executive VP Todd Durbin was the one who initiated the conversation to bring the former German national team captain, who [...]

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Gunner’s Thierry Henry Adds To Legend, Arsenal Beats Sunderland, 2-1

Filed: February 11, 2012 12:08 PM CDT by
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SUNDERLAND, UK – If Thierry Henry’s goal in stoppage time at Sunderland was his last act as a Arsenal Gunner, then “King Henry” could not have done it in a more dramatic fashion. Henry, on loan from the MLS New York Red Bulls, would score a game-winning goal in stoppage time to lift Arsenal past [...]

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Plenty on the Line As Manchester United Hosts Liverpool

Filed: February 10, 2012 7:46 AM CDT by

There is more than revenge on the minds of Manchester United when they host Liverpool at Old Trafford on Saturday. While United will look to make up for a bitter 2-1 loss in the 4th round of the FA Cup (one that saw United clearly enjoy the better of the play) but need to win [...]

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Ryan Giggs Signs Contract Extension

Filed: February 10, 2012 6:47 AM CDT by

In what is becoming the usual news for the late winter months, legendary Manchester United midfielder Ryan Giggs signed a one-year contract extension, ensuring yet another year of what has been nothing short of a remarkable career. While most have retired, taken up coaching, or playing in the Sunday leagues at his age, Giggs, 38, [...]

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HSBC World Sevens Series in Las Vegas

Filed: February 9, 2012 6:44 PM CDT by
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Kirby Lee-US PRESSWIRE

Tomorrow sees the beginning of an international event in Las Vegas that welcomes several fast, physical athletes from all over the globe. On the first day of this event there will even be massive encounters between USA and Canada, New Zealand and Australia, South Africa and Wales and even England versus Scotland. Do you know [...]

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Match of the Year- Manchester United 3, Chelsea 3

Filed: February 5, 2012 12:36 PM CDT by

On February 5th, 1958 Manchester United drew 3-3 with Red Star Belgrade. The next day the infamous Munich air disaster happened, tragically killing 23 members of United’s players, coaches and staff. On the 54th anniversary of their final game, Manchester United matched the scoreline and may have exceeded the drama in a spectacular 3-3 draw [...]

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Soccer: Transfer Deadline Tracker

Filed: January 31, 2012 6:07 AM CDT by

It’s that time again….the final day for European club teams to make those final additions to strengthen squads for a run at domestic titles, Champions League, or perhaps to avoid relegation. We will continuously provide updates here until the transfer clock strikes midnight. All times posted are Central Time.

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FA Cup : Robin van Persie’s Two Penalty Kicks Spark Gunners, Arsenal Wins 3-2

Filed: January 29, 2012 1:47 PM CDT by
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LONDON, UK – Down 2-0 to Aston Villa at home in the fourth round of the FA Cup, the prospect of Arsenal ending it’s seven-year drought looked bleak. After playing sloppy, passive and too much finesse, the Gunners were booed off of the Emirates pitch by their own fans. Then the Gunners would explode for [...]

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Mario Balotelli Breaks Curfew, May Face Disciplinary Action

Filed: December 12, 2011 12:57 PM CDT by
Anne-Marie Sorvin-US PRESSWIRE

Manchester City striker Mario Balotelli has made his way back into the headlines and once again it is for all the wrong reasons. The Italian international broke his curfew early Sunday morning when he was seen at Zouk, a popular restaurant in the heart of Manchester. City officials told all their players not to “go out” [...]

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