Archive: April 22, 2007 - April 28, 2007
The Aftermath (It Ain't Pretty)
Well, look at it this way: Toronto hasn't won either and they haven't even scored a goal. So DCU has got that going for them, which is nice. ;-) I'll pass along my player ratings first. And then you can read some bonus quotes at the bottom. My game report...
By Steve Goff | April 28, 2007; 11:34 PM ET | Comments (39)
Matchday 3: D.C. at Columbus
Here are your DCU starters: As expected... Perkins in goal; Namoff at right back, Boswell in the middle, McTavish on the left but with Gros covering a lot of ground on the flank; Olsen and Carroll supporting Gomez, Fred on the right; Moreno and Emilio up top. Notable absences from...
By Steve Goff | April 28, 2007; 6:34 PM ET | Comments (56)
Me-ow!
Ferguson vs. Mourinho! Sir Alex vs. Jose! Well now, this ought to be a fun final few weeks in the Premiership. Why can't we get a nasty MLS coaching spat like this? (Paging Mr. Nowak.....) Listen to this Mourinho parody from Ireland's Today FM:...
By Steve Goff | April 27, 2007; 2:12 PM ET | Comments (13)
Before They Left for Columbus.....
D.C. United trained for about an hour today at the soggy RFK training grounds. No clues revealed about the starting lineup tomorrow against the Crew, but a few things to pass along..... *Clyde Simms continues to have trouble with his ankle and did not make the trip. *Justin Moose might...
By Steve Goff | April 27, 2007; 12:43 PM ET | Comments (28)
The Answers
Q: Which bores you more: 1) When United has bye weeks. 2) Discussions on whether Facu is horrible. 3) Stadiuzzzzzzz Questions. A: All of the above. Q: Other DC paper sources state that our favorite defender will be benched this Saturday in favor of McTavish. What's your read on it?...
By Steve Goff | April 26, 2007; 11:15 PM ET | Comments (37)
For Those of You in NYC.....
The Tribeca Film Festival presents..... "The Power of the Game," directed by the accomplished Michael Apted. For a summary, theaters and times, as well as Apted's thoughts on soccer, click here. I've been told the film will be distributed nationally at some point. Also playing: "Sons of Sakhnin United"...
By Steve Goff | April 26, 2007; 2:52 PM ET | Comments (6)
Slow Day. Q&A?
Not much going on. Moose was back at training today for DCU after taking a boot to the face yesterday. UEFA Cup semis (aka La Liga tournament) this afternoon. One MLS match tonight on ESPN2 (and it's a pretty good one -- Dallas v. N.Y.). Still no DCU stadium..... If...
By Steve Goff | April 26, 2007; 1:36 PM ET | Comments (68)
This Is How You Counterattack
Carvalho breaks out and leads Drogba in stride. Drogba's strength and technique are too much. Cole makes a perfect run and one-times with a sliding left-footer. Chelsea 1, Liverpool 0. (Love the color commentary.) So what happens in the second legs next week? I'll say Chelsea ties at Anfield to...
By Steve Goff | April 26, 2007; 9:23 AM ET | Comments (31)
Beware of Moose
DCU's Justin Moose was taken to the hospital after getting kicked in the face by Facundo Erpen while going for a header in the box during training today. "Total accident," one trustworthy eyewitness reports. Moose is expected to be available for this weekend's league match and reserve game in Columbus....
By Steve Goff | April 25, 2007; 2:05 PM ET | Comments (34)
Herron Update (and Others)
From MLS world headquarters in NYC..... NEW YORK (April 25, 2007) - The Major League Soccer Disciplinary Committee today fined Columbus Crew forward Andy Herron $3,000 and suspended him four games for violent conduct. New England Revolution midfielder Shalrie Joseph was fined $500 for lack of respect for the game....
By Steve Goff | April 25, 2007; 12:53 PM ET | Comments (12)
Cruyff's Sweet 60th
Thanks to Insider loyalist Ralph for reminding me that today is the incomparable Johan Cruyff's 60th birthday. In honor of the occasion -- and the one-and-a-half seasons he spent at RFK Stadium in 1980-81 as a member of the Washington Diplomats -- I dug up a breathtaking highlight film of...
By Steve Goff | April 25, 2007; 12:05 PM ET | Comments (25)
Milan and Man U, Magnificent
There was an abundance of AC Milan-Manchester United video highlights from which to choose, but I offer you this interesting one. And be sure to read this game account....
By Steve Goff | April 25, 2007; 10:08 AM ET | Comments (13)
Herron Suspended
As expected, Columbus forward Andy Herron has received a multiple-game suspension for elbowing New England's Jay Heaps in the face last week, sources confirmed tonight. The number of games will be revealed by MLS on Wednesday. He is definitely out for Saturday's match against United. I am guessing he got...
By Steve Goff | April 24, 2007; 6:56 PM ET | Comments (27)
Jamaican Influence
[UPDATED -- deal is now done] D.C. United has finalized a contract for Jamaican-born forward Nicholas Addlery, who had been in camp on an extended tryout. He's the guy who was supposed to play for the Virginia Beach Mariners when the USL club went under this spring. He has a...
By Steve Goff | April 24, 2007; 4:03 PM ET | Comments (28)
More Help for Va. Tech
The Richmond Kickers, a USL second division club, will play Virginia Tech next Tuesday, May 1, with proceeds going to the Hokies' memorial fund. Details here....
By Steve Goff | April 24, 2007; 12:51 PM ET | Comments (1)
A Few Items to Start the Day
*As you have probably seen by now, the U.S. men's national team will play at Sweden in August -- its first competitive match in Europe since the World Cup last summer. The year after a World Cup is often quiet on the national team front, but with the Gold Cup,...
By Steve Goff | April 24, 2007; 9:20 AM ET | Comments (20)
Terps Announce Schedule
In the fall of 2007, Maryland will play..... Indiana, Notre Dame, West Virginia, George Mason, Old Dominion and Georgetown, among others. The Terps also have their grueling ACC schedule. Twelve of their 18 matches are at home, including nine of the final 10. Click here for the full schedule. Maryland...
By Steve Goff | April 23, 2007; 3:32 PM ET | Comments (6)
Manic Monday at RFK
[UPDATED....see below] -- DCU will wear maroon jerseys Saturday at Columbus in honor of the Virginia Tech victims (the goalies will wear orange). The shirts will then be auctioned off, with proceeds going to the Hokie Spirit Memorial Fund. The jerseys will also include a VT patch. -- A sign...
By Steve Goff | April 23, 2007; 11:46 AM ET | Comments (42)
Becks Is Back
Seven minutes into his return from a knee injury, soon-to-be-Galaxy David Beckham sets up Sergio Ramos's go-ahead goal for Real Madrid against Valencia....
By Steve Goff | April 23, 2007; 7:40 AM ET | Comments (7)
Bison Decision Near
Three months after dismissing longtime coach Keith Tucker, Howard University appears close to hiring a replacement. The school interviewed at least six candidates and has cut the list to two or three, several sources said. The most prominent candidate is/was Shaka Hislop, the former Bison goalkeeper now playing for FC...
By Steve Goff | April 22, 2007; 11:05 PM ET | Comments (14)
Thoughts on Zidane Film
I saw it last month in Dallas, but was wondering if any of you wanted to share your thoughts about the Zidane film Thursday night at the Hirshhorn in Washington. I heard there was a very large turnout. Your observations are welcomed here....
By Steve Goff | April 22, 2007; 9:09 AM ET | Comments (10)
Women's World Cup Draw
Results of today's draw in Wuhan: (world ranking in parentheses) Not a good outcome for the USA with three of the top five teams in the world in the same group. Oddly, same first-round opponents for the USA as 2003, when they won all three games and outscored these teams...
By Steve Goff | April 22, 2007; 7:08 AM ET | Comments (13)
