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Milan ultras provide another lesson in the unfortunate irony of modern fandom
Jul 22, 2012, 1:15 PM EDT
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After seven summer defections from their club, AC Milan fans are mourning the death of the Rossoneri, providing another example of a paradox with fandom in the information age.
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Real Salt Lake claimed their sixth consecutive Rocky Mountain Cup, with the Alvaro Saborio, Fabian Espindola tandem setting the tone for Jason Kreis’s men.
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Chris Birchall’s second half goal gave Columbus all they needed to knock off visiting D.C. United Saturday night.
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TORONTO – Liverpool started their summer tour of North America with a draw in Toronto, with Alberto Aquilani, Joe Cole, and Lucas Leiva making their returns in Brendan Rodgers’ debut.
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Vancouver finds taker for Hassli; Toronto finds Koevermans replacement
Jul 21, 2012, 12:30 AM EDT
Eric Hassli’s moving east, with Toronto sending a first round pick and a international player slot to Vancouver to acquired the now former Whitecap.
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Tobin Heath is homeless, nearly blind, terrible at pool, and one of the key components to the U.S.’s Olympic title defense, all of which she takes in stride.
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Modric forcing the issue at Spurs: Let’s listen to Levy’s tiny violin
Jul 20, 2012, 8:45 PM EDT
Tottenham Hotspur’s best player is forcing a move away from the club, but don’t feel too sorry for Daniel Levy. This day’s been coming.
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Brendan Rodgers says Andy Carroll will not be sent out on loan, giving the Reds’ number nine a chance to sink or swim in the new boss’s system.
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SEATTLE, Wash. – Six first half goals kicked off the World Football Challenge with a bang, Chelsea earning a win at Centurylink Field.
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‘Traitor’: Unfortunately, Maradona is chiming in on Riquelme’s departure
Jul 18, 2012, 7:42 PM EDT
Don Diego opened his mouth, and more nonsense came out, this time about fellow Boca Juniors icon Juan Roman Riquelme.
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The thread linking Nelson Mandela to the game we love on a day of recognition.
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Liverpool have inquired about Clint Dempsey, Brendan Rodgers admits
Jul 18, 2012, 4:15 PM EDT
LFC’s new manager has confirmed his club reached out to Fulham, inquiring about Clint Dempsey.
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Paris Saint-Germain’s technical director says the club is done spending after finalizing the acquisition of Zlatan Ibrahimovic.
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What we’re thinking, what we’re watching, what’s coming on the blog today and the RASNoD (Random American Soccer Name of the Day). Setting up your day in soccer:
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Red Bulls’ cast-off Patterson-Sewell makes jump to Portuguese Primeira Liga
Jul 17, 2012, 7:47 PM EDT
Three years ago, he was walking away from the Red Bulls. Now, Caleb Patterson-Sewell has his eyes on a starting goalkeeper’s job in the Portuguese first division.
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Crimes and Misdemeanors: Emilio Renteria gets MLS’s first suspension of the week
Jul 17, 2012, 6:46 PM EDT
If you had Emilio Renteria in your weekly MLS suspension game, drink.
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The Zlatan is on his way to Paris, joining Milan teammate Thiago Silva in the latest round of the Qatar Investment Authority’s showcase showdown.
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It’s Tuesday, and Álvaro Fernández is still a Seattle Sounder
Jul 17, 2012, 5:00 PM EDT
TUKWILA, Wash. – Amid rumors he is on his way to Colombia, Álvaro Fernández appeared at Seattle Sounder practice.
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Quick-hit list of people, places and things we noticed over the weekend that land on the over-done or overly praised side. Not necessarily awful but, you know, just “meh.”
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UEFA’s Best Player in Europe Too Longlist: Because it’s an actual award
Jul 16, 2012, 4:00 PM EDT
UEFA’s identified 32 candidates for their Best Player in Europe award, to be handed out August in Monaco.
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Brad Guzan will be back at Villa Park for the 2012-13 season, signing a new three-year deal with Aston Villa on Monday.
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Eighteen-year-old Lindsey Horan is cashing in. The former North Carolina-commit will be heading to France on a six-figure deal with Paris Saint-Germain.
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Fabio Capello’s set for another big payday in the international game, with the Russian Football Union confirming the former England boss will take over the Russian national team.
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Words can only do so much. Check out Beckhams’s first half double against Portland:
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Four goals in ten first half minutes helped Los Angeles win a barnburner in Portland, posting five on the Timbers to open the post-John Spencer era.
