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September 19, 2008

At the HDC

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Ah, the Home Depot Center - acres of athletic facilities, a number of sporting personalities, and one frazzled me, trying to get stuff for stories.

I ran from the Galaxy's practice field to try to catch Claudio Suarez before he left with his teammates on a bus to the airport. I waited by the front entrance of the complex as various Chivas USA players walked by from the practice field. Click to continue reading...

September 13, 2008

Medic mayhem

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Those who come to this blog for insightful and cogent analysis, skip this post.

First, Zack Thornton gets set down none-too-gently, to the delight of the TFC crowd.




Then, there's this.



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July 21, 2008

Visual aid

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In so many ways, some people who turn up their noses at American soccer in favor of leagues abroad disparage MLS as slower, of lower quality, with inferior fields and only vaguely interested fans. That might not be specific enough for some, so here's a video that probably describes their impression. Click to continue reading...

July 14, 2008

Shaun for SuperLiga!

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Clearly, the sheep has got it going on from the penalty spot.


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