‘INTERNATIONAL FRIENDLIES’ Archives
SOCCER ON CANADIAN TV THIS WEEK (MARCH 29 – APRIL 1)
SOCCER ON CANADIAN TV THIS WEEK (MARCH 29 - APRIL 1) ALL TIMES EASTERN Tuesday, March 29 6:15am – International Friendly – Japan v J-League All Stars – Setanta 2:30pm – Euro 2012 Qualifying – Lithuania v Spain – TSN2 / ESPN3.com 2:30pm – International Friendly – Germany v Australia – ESPN3.com 2:30pm – [...]
CANCELED: US v EGYPT ON FEBRUARY 9 IN CAIRO
CANCELED: US v EGYPT ON FEBRUARY 9 IN CAIRO In news that will come as a shock to no one who doesn't live under a rock, the United States match scheduled for February 9 against African Champions Egypt, in Cairo has been canceled due to the civil unrest that has put nation on the world stage this past week. Eight days of disruption in Cairo and [...]
2011 ALL-STAR GAME TO RED BULL ARENA
2011 ALL-STAR GAME TO RED BULL ARENA Major League Soccer has awarded the 2011 MLS All-Star Game to Red Bull Arena. The All-Star, the first in the New York area since the 1997 contest at the old Meadowlands, will be played on Wednesday, July 27 at 8:30pm. The opponent for MLS in the annual match will be announced in the next 30 days, [...]
UNITED STATES TO HOST ARGENTINA AND PARAGUAY IN MARCH FRIENDLIES
UNITED STATES TO HOST ARGENTINA AND PARAGUAY IN MARCH FRIENDLIES The US Men’s National team has quite a run-up to the 2011 Gold Cup. Bob Bradley’s crew have added two March friendlies against South American nations, who will be looking to capitalize on successful 2010 World Cup showings, building toward the 2011 Copa America. On March [...]
CHILE ANNOUNCES SQUAD TO FACE UNITED STATES
CHILE ANNOUNCES SQUAD TO FACE UNITED STATES The January 22 friendly with Chile that will wrap up the United States January camp, will be a battle to see if an MLS select XI can beat a Chilean League best XI. Chilean national team coach Marcelo Bielsa has announced a roster of domestic talent to face the United States. 11 of the 16 players [...]
BARCELONA ANNOUNCE US TOUR
BARCELONA ANNOUNCE US TOUR I have to be honest, I didn't expect the first Summer Friendly update to take place on the week before Christmas, but hey, thanks to FC Barcelona, we have four clubs coming to the United States. Barcelona announced it's pre-season tour and they will be taking on some world powers, though none of the teams will be [...]
UNITED STATES TO PLAY EGYPT IN CAIRO FEBRUARY 9
UNITED STATES TO PLAY EGYPT IN CAIRO FEBRUARY 9 The United States will return to Africa, it’s home away from home, when they take on Egypt in Cairo on Wednesday, February 9. The match will the US’s 13th on the Dark Continent over the last three years. By contrast the States have played 18 matches in the United States in 2009-10. Current [...]
US v CHILE: JANUARY FRIENDLIES TAKE SHAPE
US v CHILE: JANUARY FRIENDLIES TAKE SHAPE The United States are in the Dark Continent this week, preparing to play their 12th match on South African soil in the last three years. Though the team is focused on the match and the Nelson Mandela Challenge Cup that goes to the winners, US Soccer is alsdo looking ahead to the annual January camp and [...]
SOCCER ON THE INTERNET THIS WEEK
SOCCER ON THE INTERNET THIS WEEK A slow week due to the midweek international break. Wednesday will see a ton of friendly action and a lone Euro 2012 Qualifier. The United States third trip to South Africa in two years will be on ESPN3.com on Wednesday at 2pm ET when Bob Bradley's side take on the World Cup hosts in the 16th Nelson Mandela [...]
SOCCER ON CANADIAN TV THIS WEEK
SOCCER ON CANADIAN TV THIS WEEK ALL TIMES EASTERN Monday, November 15 1:00am – Brasileirao – Fluminense v Goias – GolTV (Delay from 11-14) 1:45am – Russian Premier League – Zenit Saint Petersburg v Rostov – Setanta (Delay from 11-14) 11:00am – Bundesliga – Bayern Munich v Nurnberg – GolTV (Delay from [...]
