Soccer Blogs Posts Tagged Michael Harrington

End of the Season Interviews

2008-11-18T00:20:00+00:00

Thad over at The Back Post attended the end of the season press day at the Wizards training complex. Thad was able to get multiple interviews with different players that are posted up on his blog.

He first got an interview with first year professional Chance Myers.

Thad also talked with forward, Michael Kraus, who made his first MLS appearance in the team's final game against Columbus.

Boots/Davy/Chance/Michael (times 2)/Charity

2008-11-14T18:44:00+00:00

Kevin Hartman and the book you know very well about by now, Boots Saved the Day, is featured currently in a story on MLSnet.com. Read it.

Davy Arnaud correctly picked the score and winner of last night's game on the U.S. Men's National Team Blog. See it.

Thad spoke with rookie midfielder/defender Chance Myers and posted a ripped-abs pic of him over at The Back Post.

Michael Harrington interview 11/12/2008

2008-11-14T05:35:00+00:00

Michael's sophmore year has seen him starting every game. With the exception of a brief venture to the right side he has become The left back for the Wizards. His highlight and lowlight of the season probably came in one game, a handball to give up a PK and then a goal right after half to tie it back up.

Sunday After Stats

2008-10-26T20:28:00+00:00

Stats from last night's 3-1 win over the New England Revolution.

Kerry Zavagnin's appearance was his 237th and final regular season appearance for the Wizards, a club record. He finished with 20,516 minutes played in league play, also a club record.

Davy Arnaud's goal was his 32nd goal in MLS play, breaking the tie with Mo Johnston for 3rd on that list.

Player Interviews from the Past Two Weeks

2008-10-11T00:00:00+00:00

Thad at The Back Post has the past two weeks of player interviews up. Last week's interview with Eric Kronberg was delayed because the interview last week had bad sound quality. As you'd expect, Kronberg wants to be the starter, and from seeing his performance this year in a few of the US Open Cup games, I certainly think he's a guy that can start for us.

Sierra Mist Goal of the Year

2008-10-07T15:00:00+00:00

We're on quite a roll over the past few weeks with Sierra Mist Goal of the Week nominations and wins, and it's about time to start thinking about the Sierra Mist Goal of the Year award. We already have two Wizards nominated automatically by virtue of winning the Goal of the Week honor (Davy Arnaud's upper-90 bomb in week 25 and Josh Wolff's spectacular bicycle kick in week 27).

Harrington Up for Goal of the Week

2008-10-07T00:01:00+00:00

For the fourth week in a row, the Wizards have a goal up for goal of the week. This week, Michael Harrington's equalizer that he curved around the keeper is up for goal of the week. Go here to vote.

Harrington up for Goal of the Week

2008-10-06T20:55:00+00:00

This is becoming a pretty regular post here at Hillcrest Road. Michael Harrington is this week's nominee, so go vote often! Harrington collected a ball on the left from Josh Wolff, cut inside his defender and bent the ball just inside the right upright with his right foot in the 48th minute to tie the game 1-1.

Wizards Miss Chance

2008-10-06T01:57:00+00:00

The Wizards missed a chance to take advantage of the results on Saturday, only able to get a 1-1 draw with Chicago today out at Community America Ballpark. After last night's results had gone the Wizards way, the Wizards had a chance to push themselves into 4th place in the East. Unfortunately, a penalty kick in first half stoppage time put away by Cuauhtemoc Blanco put the Wizards in a hole they had trouble pulling out of.

Weekly Interview Poll

2008-09-29T22:07:00+00:00

Back again with another interview poll between Thad at The Back Post and myself on who should be interviewed this week. Remember you can vote both on this page and on Thad's over at his blog. Don't forget to put in your questions as well for each of the players or questions in general for those specific players.

Dancing with the Wizards

2008-09-25T14:32:00+00:00

Last night on the Conrad Show, Hillcrest made his radio debut and at one point asked Jimmy which Wizards player would be the best on Dancing with the Stars. Jimmy said Kerry Zavagnin was the pick and even noted that Kerry had actually been approached by the show's producers about the possibility. Well, now you get to decide.

Moving on Up

2008-09-23T20:49:36+00:00

A win is always welcome at this venture of the season. With every match extremely crucial to having a shot at the postseason, these three points will go a long way. The new signings (not so new anymore) Abe Thompson and Herculez Gomez left a strong mark on the match, with Gomez looking dangerous on a number of different occasions.

Don't Forget: Jersey Auction

2008-09-08T21:51:00+00:00

Hey guys, hopefully no one has forgotten about the jersey auction currently ongoing over at kcwizards.com to benefit a spoonful of charities. Go bid on your favorite player' s jersey here. If you don't remember who we're helping out, read about it:

Jerseys start at $150 or $200, and the auction runs through September 15.

Harrington Featured at Soccer365

2008-09-08T15:42:00+00:00

Greg Seltzer of Soccer365 and his own blog No Short Corners checked in with Wizards left back/right back/left mid/right mid Michael Harrington last week for a feature story published today. Listen to Mikey's answers about the difference between playing on the left and right, the dog days of summer in MLS and one European fullback he admires.

Sunday of, Stats

2008-09-07T23:02:00+00:00

Some stats from today's game against the Dynamo.

Davy Arnaud's goal, his 4th of the season, was his 29th goal in MLS. Breaking a 4 way tie he was in with Scott Sealy, Josh Wolff, and Digital Takawira for 4th on the Wizards list.

In the 14th minute, Arnaud passed Mo Johnston to move into 6th on the Wizards MLS minutes played list.

August Player of the Month

2008-09-05T01:52:00+00:00

The month of August is over, and it's time to decide who the Wizards' Player of the Month. The Wizards went 1-3-1 in the month of August, winning against Chivas USA, losing all 3 road games at DC, Colorado, and San Jose, and tying Dallas. They scored 6 goals while allowing 9. In the end, the award this month came down to 3 players, Davy Arnaud, Michael Harrington, and Sasha Victorine.

Happy Tuesday

2008-09-02T15:56:00+00:00

Wow, what a crazy holiday Monday in the world of international soccer. Man City gets a new owner and promptly outspends Roman Abromavich and Chelsea for Brazilian star Robinho. Man United goes ahead with the purchase of Dimitar Berbatov from Tottenham, allowing them to finalize two other signings and take a ManU player in on loan.

Sunday After Stats

2008-08-31T22:09:00+00:00

Not many stats this week.

DavyArnaud's goal was his 28th in league play, ties him with Scott Sealy, Josh Wolff, and Digital Takawira for 4th place on that list.

Last night was Jack Jewsbury's 148th appearance in all competitions, breaking the tie he had with Diego Gutierrez for 11th.

Games are 90 Minutes

2008-08-31T17:16:00+00:00

At times this season, it's seemed like the Wizards don't realize the game if 90 minutes long. They played about 55 minutes against Colorado earlier this season before playing the last 10 to get the win in that game. They played 70 minutes against Chivas USA before sitting back and letting Chivas almost get a point.

Eyes Towards Britain

2008-08-29T01:12:00+00:00

MLS has seen two players make high profile moves to the British Isles in the current transfer window. Setanta Sports did a write up on 11 other players around MLS that, according to them, could make it over in the British. Wizards defender/midfielder, Michael Harrington made the list.

Here is what Setanta said about Harrington: This zippy full-back is the kind of player that every manager would want in their squad.

Harrington Gets Some Love

2008-08-28T14:33:00+00:00

Gareth Maher over at Setanta sports' website listed XI MLS players capable of playing in the English Premier League. The usual suspects for this type of list (Michael Parkhust, Sacha Kljestan, Taylor Twellman) were there, but listed 3rd and featured in the photo at the top were our own left back/ right mid Michael Harrington.

Sunday After Stats

2008-08-24T21:37:00+00:00

Here are a few of the stats from after last nights 1-1 draw against FC Dallas.

Jack Jewsbury tied Diego Gutierrez for 11th on the all time games played list with 147 games played.

Jewsbury's assist last night gives him 5 on the season good enough for the team lead.

Last night was Michael Harrington's 50th MLS game.

Big D coming to Town

2008-08-22T23:30:00+00:00

There are 10 games left in the Wizards season (more on that later tonight). Tomorrow night the Wizards will be at home to take on FC Dallas. Neither team has any suspension issues heading into this game, but there are some injury concerns. Duilio Davino is out for FC Dallas, and apparently Marcelo Saragosa did not travel to KC with the team.

Wizards Kits for Sale

2008-08-21T21:27:00+00:00

August 9 was our Community Night out at CAB. We're now auctioning off all the jerseys from the match at kcwizards.com. Check out the press release below, then visit the auction page here to bid on your favorite player's jersey.

Wizards Jerseys Available for Auction to Conclude Community Night Activities

Game-Worn Jerseys from 18 Wizards Players Available now at kcwizards.

Interview Poll Number 2

2008-08-18T20:26:00+00:00

The Back Post and myself are getting ready for the second interview with a player. Like last time, you, the fan get to vote on who you think we should interview from the choices we have listed. You can vote both here and on The Back Post, so get in your vote for who you think should be interviewed.

Sunday (Now Monday) After Stats

2008-08-18T05:31:00+00:00

Ok, wanted to get these out today before I went to bed after getting back from Colorado, here are a few stats after this weekends game.

Last night's game was Kevin Hartman's 50th game in league play with the Wizards. Hartman has played in every minute of every league game since coming to the Wizards for 4500 minutes.

The Road is Not Our Friend

2008-08-18T03:50:00+00:00

The Wizards continue to have their trouble on the road as they put in a lackluster effort and fell in Colorado 2-1. Overall, the performance was another poor one, as a struggling Colorado side dominated the Wizards for long stretches of the game.

Colorado were pressuring from the beginning and were able to get the opening goal through Conor Casey.

Welcome Back

2008-08-17T15:03:00+00:00

Note: Attempted posting this yesterday before leaving Colorado, but Blogger held me up for some reason. Here's what I said...extra apologies now for the lack of posts.

Apologies for the lack of posts over the last two days. Friday, travel kept me busy and there were technical difficulties last night.

Stats on Sunday

2008-08-10T20:00:00+00:00

I'm starting a new little feature called "Stats on Sunday" (or whatever the day is after the game we play). Anyways, what I'll do, is break down some of the stats from the game. So here are some other stats from last nights game.

- The BIG one first, Kerry Zavagnin became the Wizards all time leader in minutes played in MLS matches, passing Nick Garcia.

A Set of Goose Eggs

2008-07-28T12:12:00+00:00

Last night, the Wizards and the Chicago Fire played to a 0-0 draw that saw both teams have some decent chances and a few PK calls turned away. Throughout the game, it seemed that it was Chicago that had the better of the chances, as Wizards goalkeeper had to come up big on multiple occasions to keep Kansas City in the game.