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If making the 2012 MLS playoffs proves to be a bridge too far, then lifting the U.S. Open Cup will be an especially high-value target for Philadelphia:
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Cautionary reminder for D.C. United, Portland: success can be elusive in evolving MLS
Jul 11, 2012, 12:54 PM EDT
Expectations must be recalibrated in an expanded, improved Major League Soccer. Let’s hope recent newsmakers in Portland and D.C. United understand that:
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Things are understandably tense and nerves are surely frayed in the Portland Timbers camp. But c’mon!:
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The U.S. women’s Olympic soccer team landed in Manchester, England, a few hours ago. Anyone else excited about the Olympics?
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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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San Jose remains at the top in ProSoccerTalk’s weekly MLS quality rearrangement – but let’s see what happens in Saturday’s “Biggie in the Bay.” ©
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New England and Philadelphia are climbing this week after capping Round 18 with commanding wins at home. Here are Nos. 11-19 in the ProSoccerTalk’s weekly rankings countdown.
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Lunchtime distraction: Leaked video of Beckham at his worst
Jul 10, 2012, 1:03 PM EDT
The goofballs at KickTV give us a laugh with this little bit of video editing subterfuge:
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Sounders longtime defender: “If I could’ve run up there and shook everyone’s hands, I would have.”
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As teams get back to work across Europe, Robbie Rogers is among the players worth keeping closer eyes on.
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The Houston Chronicle says Stoke City has submitted a $2.7 million bid for the rangy defender/midfielder.
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If reports out of the UK prove true, that U.S. international Clint Dempsey is about to sign with Liverpool, there’s one element to all this tricky transfer math that doesn’t quite add up:
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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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Video: Highlights: Union outlast Fire
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Video: Sir Alex says goodbye
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Video: Morgan committed to growth of new women's league
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Video: Boy with cancer, 8, scores against major league soccer team
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Video: Red Bulls pull off win on the road
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Video: Highlights: Montreal extinguish Chicago
