Crimes and Misdemeanors: Leo González? Gone. Fernando Cardenas? Not gone.
May 8, 2012, 7:40 PM EDT
AP It’s Tuesday, the day Major League Soccer usually gives us the gift of suspension. Today, they didn’t let us down, but twist! There are net zero suspensions, though one Seattle Sounder will get Wednesday off.
Left back Leo González received a one game suspension (and requisite fine) for stepping on Sheanon Williams in the 88th minute of Sounders’ 1-0, Saturday victory. Official violation category: “endangering the safety of his opponent”.
In potentially bigger news, New England’s Fernando Cardenas has been un-suspended. De-suspended? Re-spended? I dunno.
The Colombian attacker saw red in the 81st minute against Real Salt Lake, a decision appealed by the Revolution.
Survey said yes, per MLS:
[A]n independent review panel – consisting of representatives of the Canadian Soccer Association, the Professional Referee Organization (PRO), and U.S. Soccer – has unanimously determined that New England Revolution forward Fernando Cardenas was incorrectly shown the red card in the 81st minute against Real Salt Lake …Utilizing the review process instituted prior to First Kick 2012, New England Revolution appealed the referee’s decision. After examining the play, the panel determined that the referee made an obvious error in the disciplinary sanction …
David Gantar was the official who committed that “obvious error in the disciplinary sanction.”
But look at me, going on when you might want videos. Leo first, then Fernando:
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Fernando Torres scores first Premier League goal in 2013 as Chelsea secures third place
May 19, 2013, 5:34 PM EDT
Fernando Torres broke his Premier League scoring drought by banging home the game-winner to secure Chelsea a third place finish.
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Heartbreak in Serie A this year belongs to Fiorentina. Mario Balotelli converted a penalty in the 84th minute to draw level and two minutes later Philippe Mexes slotted home a cross to secure Europe’s top competition for AC Milan.
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Rare as they are, we’ve seen more than our share of “Olimpico” goals in MLS over the last pair of seasons, including one last night:
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Despite little to play for, Premier League final day provides prize money shifts
May 19, 2013, 4:47 PM EDT
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With Arsenal and Tottenham the only teams battling for any meaningful positioning in the Premier League table, the final day still had implications for many teams in the form of placement prize money.
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Sir Alex Ferguson managed the final match of his career away from Old Trafford, and it looked set to complete on a high note, until the opposition had other ideas late.
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(Video) Gareth Bale’s wonder strike not enough for Tottenham to capture Champions League dreams
May 19, 2013, 4:25 PM EDT
Another game-winning strike from Gareth Bale wasn’t enough to save Tottenham from more Champions League heartache.
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New York took all the points from the L.A. Galaxy on Tim Cahill’s late goal. So let’s talk about that goal.
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Where Landon Donovan’s afternoon takes us in the ongoing U.S. national team debate
May 19, 2013, 3:17 PM EDT
This Landon Donovan debate regarding his place on the national team is not going anywhere. So, did Sunday’s performance move the needle either way?
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Arsenal grabs Champions League spot with victory over Newcastle
May 19, 2013, 2:42 PM EDT
Arsenal secured its 16th consecutive spot on the Champions League with a hard-fought 1-0 win over Newcastle at St. James’ Park on Sunday.
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Sensational news for fans around BMO Field:
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Story-lines: What to watch for on the final day of the Premier League
May 19, 2013, 11:30 AM EDT
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With David Beckham-esque tears streaming down my cheeks, we’re finally here: The final day of the 2012-13 Barclay’s Premier League.
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All eyes on Newcastle v. Arsenal for final Champions League spot
May 19, 2013, 10:19 AM EDT
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Newcastle have nothing to play for and have been a disaster at home of late, losing their last two matches at St. James’ Park by a combined 9-0.
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The timing on this thing in two words: pretty bad:
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Philadelphia’s Jack McInerney would be league’s youngest Golden Boot winner
May 19, 2013, 9:32 AM EDT
Not to get too far ahead of ourselves on the 20-year-old goal-scoring sensation … :
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Seattle overtakes Dallas in a starburst of offensive soccer
May 19, 2013, 12:48 AM EDT
The Sounders exploit Dallas’ young back line in a meeting of two Western Conference teams in top form. Final score: 4-2 for the Sounders:
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Juan Agudelo makes his New England debut as Jay Heaps posts one of the best wins of his young coaching career:
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Highlights and context as “Jack Mac” scores his league-leading 8th goal:
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Cascadia Cup matches are always interesting, and Saturday’s 2-2 draw at BC Place was full of talking points:
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it was a big crowd pleaser on two fronts when the Whitecaps’ forward stroked an unstoppable free kick against Portland:
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A real injury concern for Portland as Darlington Nagbe falls
May 18, 2013, 8:05 PM EDT
The young Timbers’ attacker is having an outstanding season for the Jeld-Wen Field bunch:
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