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August 13, 2008

2010 African Cup of Nations: Angola Prepares

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It seems like just yesterday we were blogging about the finals of the African Cup of Nations tournament in Ghana.

But things move quickly in the world of football.

Today, news that the host nation of the 2010 African Cup of Nations, Angola, is confident their infrastructure will be ready in time for the tournament. Click to continue reading...

August 6, 2008

RSL Stadium Update

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I wanted to pass some information on for those RSL readers out there, and those that aren't. The club announced today some big news regarding their new stadium and when it will be officially be opening. The new stadium will be open in time to host the club's final two home games (both which are nationally [. Click to continue reading...

August 2, 2008

REPORT: Will A Rival Gridiron Football League Use MLS Stadia?

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As the growth of MLS has happened so has the growth in the number of Soccer Specific Stadiums. Indeed, the fact that we are even here talking about a league is because MLS shifted their business model to one which would demand every club eventually play in a Soccer Specific Stadium or a suitable stadium that they controlled as far as revenue and scheduling. Click to continue reading...

July 30, 2008

MLSR One Year Anniversary

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One year on...



Piece of cake.


They say that one year in the blogging world is equivalent to 5 in the real world, or something like that.

It was just over a year ago that all this chaos kicked off with this post about a rumor that Freddy Adu might be headed to Spurs. Click to continue reading...

July 24, 2008

Beckham set to shine in his first MLS all-star game

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globeandmail.com: Beckham set to shine in his first MLS all-star game
Beckham set to shine in his first MLS all-star game

LARRY MILLSON

July 24, 2008

TORONTO -- Since joining the Los Angeles Galaxy of Major League Soccer during last season, David Beckham has missed two chances to play at BMO Field.
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July 14, 2008

3 Questions Ahead of The Premier League 2008-09 Season, Vol. 6

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By JAMES CLARKAn occasional Pardew's Guardian feature leading up to the August 16th kickoff ...1) Will Mark Noble fulfill his potential in the heart of West Ham's midfield? The local East Londoner (pictured above, top) is one of the gems of Tony Carr's famed Youth Academy, and Hammers supporters warm to him even more than most because he was born and bred as one of them. Click to continue reading...

June 12, 2008

Two Years and Counting

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I meant to post this yesterday - we're now inside of two years until World Cup 2010 kicks off. Will South Africa be ready for the first match on June 11, 2010? They're building five new stadiums and upgrading five more, but the costs - originally budgeted at about $1.2 billion US - are soaring and officials expect [. Click to continue reading...

June 10, 2008

Two Years to 2010 World Cup

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So here we are, a mere two years until the start of South Africa's World Cup, the 2010 championships.

The opening game will be played on June 11, 2010 at Johannesburg's 94,000-seat Soccer City Stadium.

Organizing committee chief executive Danny Jordaan told Reuters the total cost for the 10 venues is likely to go well above the budget of $1.

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May 8, 2008

Montreal Puts Finishing Touches On Saputo Stadium

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You know the more I look into this whole expansion to Montreal, the more I get behind it. Sure, I think it should still be a few more years away but after seeing the final product of the new Saputo Stadium today, I'm thinking an expansion bid for the city could come sooner than that. As [...] Click to continue reading...