‘USSF DIVISION 2’ Archives
NASL SANCTIONING IS FELT AT ALL LEVELS OF THE NORTH AMERICAN GAME
NASL SANCTIONING IS FELT AT ALL LEVELS OF THE NORTH AMERICAN GAME The North American Soccer League was officially granted Division 2 status by the USSF last week and the ramifications of the designation and the future of the professional game at all levels of the sport on the continent are massive. The decision affects more than just the NASL. [...]
NASL SUBMITS EIGHT TEAM BID TO USSF FOR D2 STATUS IN 2011
NASL SUBMITS EIGHT TEAM BID TO USSF FOR D2 STATUS IN 2011 The North American Soccer League have officially submitted a bid to the United States Soccer Federation for Division II Sanctioning. The NASL’s eight-team bid was announced via a press statement this week. Atlanta Silverbacks, Carolina RailHawks, FC Edmonton, FC Tampa Bay, Montreal [...]
THIS WEEKS SOCCER ON CANADIAN TV (SEPTEMBER 20-24)
THIS WEEKS SOCCER ON CANADIAN TV (SEPTEMBER 20-24) Monday, September 20 1:45am – Russian League – Anzhi v Rubin Kazan – Setanta (Delay from 9-19) 11:00am – Russian League – Spartak Nalchik v Spartak Moscow – Setanta 5:00pm – Scottish Premier League – Inverness v Hearts – Setanta (Delay from 9-19) Tuesday, September [...]
EXPANSION UPDATE – VANCOUVER, PORTLAND PREPARE FOR 2011
EXPANSION UPDATE – VANCOUVER, PORTLAND PREPARE FOR 2011 Next year, Major League Soccer will debut two new teams in the same season for the first time since 2005. Portland Timbers and Vancouver Whitecaps will both enter the league in 2011, bringing with them a rivalry that dates back to the days of the old North American Soccer [...]
US OPEN CUP SEMIFINAL PREVIEW–NOTHING TO LOSE
UPDATE: LIVE STREAMING VIDEO FOR US OPEN CUP SEMIFINALS 7:30pm ET - DC United v Columbus Crew RFK Stadium – Washington, DC Broadcast: DCUnited.com (Video) 10:30pm ET - Seattle Sounders FC v CD Chivas USA Starfire Sports Complex – Tukwila, WA Broadcast: SoundersFC.com (Video) US OPEN CUP SEMIFINAL PREVIEW– NOTHING TO LOSE Let’s [...]
MAPLE LEAF REPORT – CANADIAN SOCCER NEWS
MAPLE LEAF REPORT - CANADIAN SOCCER NEWS SEPTEMBER FRIENDLIES Next month, when Europe is beginning the long qualification process for Euro 2012, Canada will be taking advantage of the International window by playing two home matches. Toronto’s BMO Field will play host to Peru on September 4th and CONCACAF rivals and 2010 World Cup [...]
SOCCER ON TV – AUGUST 17-19
SOCCER ON TV - AUGUST 17-19 If you like International Club competitions, this is your midweek. 22 matches in just THAT category alone! What a mashup of clubs across three continents playing international ball in matches that matter, the Friendly season is OVER people! The CONCACAF Champions League Group Stage kicks off, The UEFA Champions [...]
DID THE COLORADO RAPIDS FALL OFF THE MLS MAP?
DID THE COLORADO RAPIDS FALL OFF THE MLS MAP? What happened to the Colorado Rapids? I know they have put together a decent season and currently sit in 7th place in the league, but seriously, have you noticed not noticing them? In a summer where Major League Soccer made news in terms of the World Cup, International Friendlies and Designated [...]
UPDATED – CONCACAF CHAMPIONS LEAGUE – GROUP STAGES: WEEK 1 SCHEDULE / TV TIMES
CONCACAF CHAMPIONS LEAGUE - GROUP STAGES: WEEK 1 SCHEDULE / TV TIMES The Group Stages of the CONCACAF Champions League begin this week with four Major League Soccer teams taking part. All four matches featuring MLS teams will be aired live on Fox Soccer Channel. In a Wednesday double-header, US fans will get a chance to see the last two MLS [...]
2010 LAMAR HUNT US OPEN CUP SEMIFINALS SET
2010 LAMAR HUNT US OPEN CUP SEMIFINALS SET Seattle Sounders will look to return to the Lamar Hunt US Open Cup Final for the second consecutive year on September 1, when the 2009 defending Champions host Chivas USA in the Semifinals of the 96-year-old tournament. In fact, there is an opportunity for a repeat final from last season's tournament as [...]
