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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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TUKWILA, Wash. – The dream is still alive for the three-time defending champions, with Seattle booking their trip to Kansas City after downing Chivas USA 4-1 on Wednesday.
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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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Bocanegra, Wambach featured in ESPN’s annual awkward moment
Jul 10, 2012, 9:09 PM EDT
Last year it was Timmy and Hope. This year Carlos and Abby fill ESPN’s U.S. Soccer spots.
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Will Montero return for Wednesday’s USOC semi? Only if he finds his step up-y-ness
Jul 10, 2012, 8:09 PM EDT
Fredy Montero was dropped from the starting XI for Saturday’s match with Colorado. Will he be back in the lineup for Wednesday’s USOC semifinal? Or have the detractors finally won the day.
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Crimes and misdemeanors: Kelyn Rowe gets the first retroactive suspension of the week
Jul 10, 2012, 7:09 PM EDT
New England midfielder Kelyn Rowe’s drawn the first retroactive suspension of the week.
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Hope Solo took to her social media platforms to pettifog reports of her failed drug test. Way to keep it in the news.
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Will Chang’s got some help at D.C. United. With new muscle in the ownership group. United’s ready to take aim at the long-sought new stadium
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Diego Maradona’s Doha sojourn is over. The new board of USE club Al-Wasl has relieved the Argentine legend of his head coaching duties.
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Remember when Marcelo Bielsa was leaving Athletic? Well, that was Friday …
Jul 10, 2012, 3:24 PM EDT
Last week he was walking away. Then we went and got all weekend-y and he snuck back in. Marcelo Bielsa ISN’T leaving Athletic Bilbao. I guess.
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PORTLAND, Ore. – Gavin Wilkinson was announced as Portland’s interim head coach as Timbers owner Merritt Paulson explained his decision to move on from the John Spencer era.
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PORTLAND, Ore. – John Spencer’s out as Timbers head coach, a surprise despite rumors of his eventual demise.
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Sixty minutes of spectator torture ended with 30 minutes of fireworks, Columbus taking before giving up a lead at Stade Saputo.
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Philadelphia continued their climb to relevancy while the PPL heat wilted Toronto, snapping their five-match unbeaten run.
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SEATTLE, Wash. – Steve Zakuani made his long-awaited return to Major League Soccer, coming on in the last minutes of Seattle’s 2-1 victory over the visiting Colorado Rapids.
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Alvaro Saborio and Real Salt Lake steamrolled a Portland Timbers’ side who still have no answers for their road woes.
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Balotelli’s transcendent story and our love affair with soccer
Jul 7, 2012, 11:27 PM EDT
Mario Balotelli’s story transcendence reminds us of soccer’s unique place in the world’s sporting landscape.
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After seven years at Manchester United, the former captain of South Korea is set to end one of the more meaningful tenures in modern club soccer.
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There are new quotes out of Montreal about Alessandro Nesta. Let’s try to put them to good use.
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What now for the coach, club, and players? Thinking out the implications of Marcelo Bielsa’s unlikely departure at Athletic Bilbao.
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Two days ago, all was fine in Basque Country. Now, Marcelo Bielsa and Athletic Bilbao have parted ways.
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Portland vaulted to within three points of fifth in the West after a 2-1 win over league-leading San Jose Tuesday night at JELD-WEN Field.
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Shipped from Abroad, Euro 2012: Memories, Crystal Balls, and Awards
Jul 1, 2012, 11:10 PM EDT
PST’s Team of Euro 2012, Player of the Tournament, memories of the final, and a look into the crystal ball to see what’s ahead for Spain and Italy.
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Spain silenced all complaints, giving a resounding performance en route to their third-straight major competition title, routing Italy in Kiev to claim Euro 2012.
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Andrea Pirlo, false nines, and Spain-Italy: Sunday’s Euro 2012 final playlist
Jul 1, 2012, 4:48 AM EDT
Spain was picked to be in Sunday’s final, but although Italy has made a surprise run to Kiev, the Azzurri could prove the defending champions’ most difficult obstacle to three consecutive major titles.
