by Philip Mboya on September 2, 2010
One thing that never ceases to amaze me is how players often hate on their former clubs soon after transferring. It is a trend i see with most players. They normally go on and on about how switching clubs is the best thing that ever happened to their careers and that they are ready for a fresh start when in reality, we know its all a load of rubbish!
The bulk of them are in fact bitter to have been shown the door. Former Barcelona striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic has become the latest player to criticise his former club claiming their manager runs away from his problems. Read more... (394 words, 1 image, estimated 1:35 mins reading time)
by David Wilson on August 23, 2010
Saturday the New York Red Bulls visited Toronto and it was my annual trip to with my dad to watch a TFC game. Last season we saw TFC v Real Madrid. I was looking forward to game as it would give me a chance to see Thierry Henry and Rafa Márquez play.
We arrived at BMO Field and as we got nearer the stadium we could hear the sound of the fans singing. But these were not the TFC fans. These were the 50 or so Red Bulls fans who had made the trip up for the game and their singing added tot eh atmosphere. Read more... (398 words, 2 images, estimated 1:36 mins reading time)
by David Wilson on August 15, 2010
In front of a sold-out Red Bull Arena, the two best teams in Major League soccer met Saturday night with the LA Galaxy beating the New York Red Bulls 1-0 behind Edson Buddle’s 13th goal of the season.
With LA manager Bruce Arena watching from a suite after spending two days in a New Jersey hospital, Buddle’s 10th minute strike allowed the Galaxy to extend their lead in the Western Conference to an MLS-best 43 points.
After striking the crossbar in the seventh minute through a Chris Birchall drive, LA would not miss three minutes later. Read more... (402 words, 1 image, estimated 1:36 mins reading time)
by David Wilson on July 21, 2010
by Philip Mboya on July 16, 2010
The FIFA South Africa 2010 World Cup was a tournament of firsts and lasts of many sorts. This tournament was to be the last major international event for many stars and so it should not come as a surprise to hear the number of players who have decided to retire from their national teams.
Just yesterday, France international Thierry Henry and England striker Emile Heskey retired from their national teams after a disastrous World Cup performance in South Africa. Despite going into the tournament as favourites, Les Blues and the Three Lions were knocked out in the early stages of the tournament after less than convincing results against weaker opponents. Read more... (344 words, 1 image, estimated 1:23 mins reading time)
by David Wilson on July 14, 2010
by David Wilson on June 16, 2010
The Major League Soccer Players Union recently released the salaries for the 2010 MLS season (PDF).
Some of the highlights:
- The average salary in MLS in 2010 is $138,169, down 6.6% from last season’s mark of $147,945.
- The highest paid player is David Beckham with $6.5 million
- The lowest paid player is Lamar Neagle of Seattle Sounders will make $15,300 this season
- There are at least 27 players in MLS making $20,100 this season
Ten Highest Paid MLS Players
by David Wilson on May 14, 2010
By all accounts Thierry Henry has signed a pre-contract with the New York Red Bulls and will begin playing in MLS after July 1st. Henry, who is part of the France squad at the World Cup in South Africa this summer will probably make his MLS debut in late July.
Henry has been unable to hold down a regular place in the Barcelona team this year, but he still remains a prolific goalscorer. In his time in Spain, Henry has scored 35 goals for Barca in 78 games. Before Barcelona, Henry was a start in the Premier League playing for Arsenal. There he scored 174 goals in 254 appearances. Read more... (159 words, 1 image, estimated 38 secs reading time)
by David Wilson on April 21, 2010
It is called the New York Football Challenge and will be hosted by the New York Red Bulls July 22-25. All games will take place at Red Bull Arena.
The teams invited are Manchester City, Tottenham Hotspur , Sporting Lisbon and the NY Red Bulls.
“The New York Football Challenge 2010 is an important one for us,” said City manager Roberto Mancini. “We have big ambitions for the Premier League next season and this tournament will give us the perfect opportunity to prepare for our season with some highly competitive games, enthusiastic supporters and world-class facilities. It will be fantastic for us to visit the United States, and especially for us to visit New York during our tour of the east coast.”
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by David Wilson on April 21, 2010
The New York Red Bulls have announced that they will play Italian giants Juventus on May 23 at Red Bull Arena. Buy NYRB v Juventus Tickets
While many of the Juventus stars are expected to miss the game because of World Cup preparations, the Juventus’ roster should include stars like Alessandro Del Piero and David Trezeguet who are not expected to be picked by their national team this summer. Read more... (157 words, 2 images, estimated 38 secs reading time)
