Soccer Blogs Posts Tagged momentum

New York Red Bulls 4-5 Colorado Rapids

2008-09-30T08:35:23+00:00

How did New York win the Super Bowl? They peaked at the end of their season, going into the playoffs. That's a different sport, of course, but it's a good lesson to remember: to win a title, you have to finish strong. And so far, the Rapids are doing just that.

It's hard to say that the Rapids don't have momentum right now.

SLeague Title Race

2008-09-19T22:19:00+00:00

Super Reds

26/09 v Gombak United (H)
29/09 v Home United (A)
24/10 v Albirex Niigata (H)
31/10 v Sengkang Punggol (A)
04/11 v SAF (H)
11/11 v Balestier Khalsa (A)
16/11 v Tampines Rovers (H)

Singapore Armed Forces

27/09 v Tampines Rovers (A)
02/10 v Woodlands Wellington (H)
16/10 v Balestier Khalsa (A)
28/10 v Young Lions (H)
04/11 v Super Reds (A)
14/11 v Home United (H)
17/11 v Gombak United (A)

Home United

29/09 v Super Reds (H)
03/10 v Geylang United (H)
17/10 v Young Lions (A)
26/10 v Woodlands (A)
03/11 v Sengkang Punggol (H)
14/11 v SAF (A)
17/11 v Balestier Khalsa (H)

Prediction?

Arsenal Boss FRUSTRATED After Kiev Draw

2008-09-18T16:04:16+00:00

Arsene Wenger feels Arsenal's "momentum" was maintained following a dramatic late equaliser by captain William Gallas which rescued a 1-1 draw from their Champions League opener against Dynamo Kiev in Ukraine. The Gunners boss may have been left less than impressed by both the time-keeping of Spanish referee Luis Medina Cantalejo and the failure to protect [.

Rapids 1stXI Beat Dallas Reserves

2008-09-17T19:32:00+00:00

Well, it could have been a first eleven. With a defense featuring Bouna, Ihemelu, Burciaga and Erpen and a midfield consisting of DiRaimondo, Peterson, Christian Gomez and Dalby, the Colorado Rapids fielded a very strong reserve team today in a straightforward 3-0 victory over visiting Dallas.

Matildas focus on May 2010.

2008-09-17T01:07:00+00:00

Coach Tom Sermanni laid out his plans for the Matildas as they build towards Asia Cup May 2010.

It's a constant battle to improve and keep up to speed with the teams in Asia.

What goes on in a Matildas Camp?

It varies from camp to camp.

Banged Up Revs Try to End Slide

2008-09-11T19:35:00+00:00

Just over two months ago the Revs were sitting comfortably atop the MLS standings with a seven-point lead. Now, however, with only one win in their last nine matches, the Revs have fallen into third place in the Eastern Conference and sit five points out of first.

In need of a win to turn things around and start building some momentum with seven games left until the playoffs, the Revs may not be up against the ideal opponent when they face a revitalized Chivas USA at Gillette Stadium on Thursday night.

Running, running running...

2008-09-10T09:03:00+00:00

Craig Moore for the Socceroos? I think not. Nice idea but they will just have to live without him. He came back to Australian after playing a minimal number of games in a last season for Newcastle. He just is not fit and strong enough for international football. And the Roar are finding that they cannot rely on him being available for most games in the short A-League season.

MLS Dogpile - Dust off the Shield

2008-09-08T17:45:00+00:00

[No doubts about who gets to claim the top spot on the Pile today, is there? Sigi's men planted their yellow flag and seem intent on denying all challengers to their lofty peak. And while the Red Bulls' solid run hit a red speed-bump, the Quakes and Dynamo continue to build momentum and punish the net.

DC United Reaction - No Nostradamus Required

2008-09-07T13:47:00+00:00

Predictable. Utterly predictable. Combine an emotional mid-week cup win with a cross-country flight; stir in half the regular starting lineup being out through suspension, injury, or national team duty; blend with a couple of starters shaking off the rust; add an opponent riding a good deal of momentum and looking fresh with an infusion of new blood; and dust liberally with Dyachenko going the

Canberra A-League fans head to Sydney

2008-09-07T09:41:00+00:00

Canberrans are heading to Sydney FC for a once in a lifetime trip. Join and read about the trip here

And wear your A-League4 Canberra T-shirts to the first Televised Women's game on the ABC and make some noise for the cause and Canberra United of course.

And there is planning a foot for a night with.

The rest of the story

2008-09-07T07:42:00+00:00

Luis wrote a post-game article that included a Kyle Beckerman quote, but he left out the Nick Rimando cameo.

Luis and I were part of a group of reporters around Kyle in the locker room. Just as Kyle said his bit about Edson taking advantage of an inch of space, Nick walked by.

"He got more than an inch," the goalkeeper asserted.

Hey, Newcastle, leave our Gus alone!

2008-09-03T09:02:00+00:00

Gus Poyet was cut from 20/1 to 6/4 to become the next Newcastle United manager yesterday on the back of the rumours concerning Kevin Keegan having left the club.

The consensus today is that Keegan hasn't gone anywhere yet but it doesn't look like he'll be sticking around for long.

We had this a while back when Gus was linked with Manchester Utd when they lost their assistant Carlos Queiroz to the Portuguese national side.

Robinho to Manchester City - analysis

2008-09-03T03:15:00+00:00

Did Manchester City really sign Robinho? I still don't believe that it happened. Weren't Chelsea supposed to sign him? Did Roman Abramovich really get out bid... by Manchester City? It has to go down as one of the most amazing days in English Football history. First, Man City trumped Man U as they signed Dimitar Berbatov, but then they didn't so they go and trump Chelsea to sign Robinho, who Real Madrid had refused to part with.

The future of sportswriting

2008-08-31T12:25:22+00:00

The excellent USS Mariner has a post on the future of sportswriting. Blogs have been important in the States for some time, particularly baseball blogs which have the advantage of daily games and quantifiable happenings. But they're gathering momentum here too. Have a read.

Standings

2008-08-31T06:30:00+00:00

A colleague shouted this out as the "statistic of the night" after the Chivas USA match on Saturday:

With David Beckham and Landon Donovan in tow, the LA Galaxy has the same exact record of the expansion San Jose Earthquakes.

The Galaxy almost had their first win in quite a while on Saturday.

Rafa suffering from Houllieresque delusions of blandeur?

2008-08-27T07:40:00+00:00

Rafa's latest glowing review of Dirk Kuyt proves that his blind faith in the staggeringly ineffective 'attacker' shows no sign of abating, which is bad news for Liverpool fans everywhere.

Gerard Houllier had illogical blind faith in some of his most ineffective players, a notable of which being Emile Heskey.

Top 10 MLS Players Who Can Compete with the Soccer Elite

2008-08-26T11:52:16+00:00

The MLS is gathering momentum and the quality of players on Stateside is improving. A great number of players have recently made the jump from America to top-level European sides, but who else is good enough to prove they have what it takes to make it big in the football ...

Mike Magee for Goal of the Week

2008-08-25T18:58:00+00:00

3 games, 3 goals, 9 points. If you are a New York soccer fan you've got to love the resurrection of Mike Magee. Five years ago he was a hot young prospect out of the Bradenton Academy, the future of the franchise. Yet only a year ago he was the injury-plagued ghost of Metro past. Not that my amateur analysis amounts to anything more than a barstool appraisal, but if the kid's hot streak retains it's momentum he may simultaneously fulfill the prophecy, exorcise a few demons and make himself a candidate for Comeback Player of the Year.

Silvestre, seriously?

2008-08-20T14:32:05+00:00

I'm not feeling all that happy today. This morning, just about every paper and Arsenal blog held the story that Mikael Silvestre might be joining us in a cut price deal from United, in order to either slot into our defence or provide squad backup. A story that initially seems ludicrous is gathering momentum, and it [.

Sunderland 0 - 1 LFC

2008-08-17T07:18:25+00:00

Ah, yes... a win and a goal from Torres. What could be better? For starters, the entire first half could have been better. In fact, let's pretend that the first half didn't happen at all because some other team wearing our kits showed up and attempted to play football.

Sami Hyypia's first couple of touches made it look like Sunderland had twelve men on the field.

Aborted column topic

2008-08-11T23:02:00+00:00

I had set out to write some of my column on the Chivas USA-Galaxy match and how the luster was off from this game. Then, I scrapped it and decided to write an all-Olympics column. I filed it, and then the Galaxy story about Ruud Gullit and Alexi Lalas broke.

We're still going with the Olympics stuff for tomorrow but when I follow up on the Galaxy and the Super Clasico later in the week, it will be with today's news in mind.

10 Soccer Stars that could be moving to the MLS

2008-08-11T12:54:27+00:00

The MLS is beginning to build some momentum. With crowds up and the standard of football on offer improving, making a move from Europe's top clubs to the States is a much more healthy proposition. Here is a list of ten big names who just may give the MLS a shot some time in the [...]

We need the members..investor money is coming!!!!!

2008-08-08T11:21:00+00:00

FourFourTwo said

Slavich was adamant that if all those who had expressed an interest were to put their hands in their pockets then finance would no longer be an issue.

So sign-up and convince them. Full article below

EXCLUSIVE: Canberra's A-League bid team will use the W-League's capital side as leverage when they meet the FFA next week.

Way to go Buckeyes… sigh.

2008-07-31T19:47:19+00:00

This is obscure and inside but it is soccer-related, so no moaning from the peanut gallery. So my alma mater, Ohio State, follows up its miraculous, nearly inexplicable run to NCAA men's soccer championship match with.... a recruiting class that's not even ranked in the top 40 by College Soccer News.

Canberra leading Wollongong A-League bid

2008-07-29T20:41:00+00:00

They might have a more impressive website (ours is yet to be launched, probably Thursday or Friday), and they've been going a lot lot longer, but they are behind already in the financial stakes. We've got em, believe me we've got em.

http://au.fourfourtwo.com/news/81422,south-coast-bid-on-course.

Arsenal set to move for £12m English youngster: Could be a perfect Wenger move!

2008-07-24T19:52:45+00:00

There appears to be some momentum forming on around speculation that Arsene Wenger could be about to move for a promising Manchester City midfielder. Don't forget to check out Online Football Manager! Michael Johnson is keen on a move away from the Eastlands Stadium, with reports that the midfielder was unhappy .

Gameday 8 - Ham City...

2008-07-24T01:04:00+00:00

I'm not completely sure we deserved to win this one. I'd like to bet that I'd get an argument from a couple of the lads but, to be honest, it wasn't our best night. That being said, we can all agree that the best teams find ways to win, regardless of competition, regardless of weather, regardless of condtioning.

Rafael Benitez Confident Of Robbie Keane Deal

2008-07-21T08:19:00+00:00

Rafael Benitez remains confident of reaching a successful conclusion in his attempt to complete the £20 million signing of Robbie Keane, the Tottenham Hotspur forward, despite last week's angry attack on the Liverpool manager by Spurs chairman Daniel Levy.

Benitez and Liverpool believe Levy's decision to report the club to the Premier League will come to nothing and that a deal will be struck that will permit Keane to join Benitez's squad within the next week.

Rapids Tie It Up Down Texas Way

2008-07-20T19:30:00+00:00

The facts of this game? The Colorado Rapids managed a 2-2 draw, again showing that this is not a team that gives up easily, having gone down 2-1. In so doing, the Rapids extended their unbeaten run to three games in the MLS. The truth is that our attacking play was so much better than that of FC Dallas that we should have won this game.

Rapids Confident Ahead of Texas Trip; Dalby Signs

2008-07-16T19:13:00+00:00

There's a growing sense that the Colorado Rapids may be able to take advantage of a weakened Dallas side this weekend and further consolidate the good momentum which started with the July 4 victory against the New York Red Bulls. Contrary to the doubters out there, last weekend's 1-1 draw with San Jose was a point well won.