Thursday Links: Diego, Zlatan, Attakora
North AmericaDuane Rollins: Will Nana Attakora re-sign with Toronto FC? Duane Rollins: If you aren’t convinced that TFC is prioritizing the MLS regular season over the Champions League, you’re never going to believe it. The Columbus Crew have filed a written protest with Concacaf following their 1-0 defeat at Santos Laguna. 86 Forever: Refereeing, Concacaf ...
U.S. soccer needs top players to coach
It seems pretty apparent that if U.S. Soccer Federation president Sunil Gulati wanted Bob Bradley to return as national team coach the deal would have been finalized immediately following the World Cup.
Hannover And Columbus
With J Hutcherson -- Last season, it took 32 points to escape the relegation zone and not have to depend on goal differential in Germany's Bundesliga. It was 31 in 2008-09, 32 in 2007-08, 35 in 2006-07, and 34 in 2005-06. If we take the average, it's likely going to mean 33 points for a team to keep their Bundesliga status in 20010-11. On Saturday, Steve Cherundolo and Hannover 96 reduced their ...
Road America: Michelin preview
ELKHART LAKE, WIS. (August 18, 2010) - Speed will be the name of the game for Michelin and its technical partner teams as the final three races of the 2010 American Le Mans Series season will be run at the three fastest tracks the series visits, Road America, Mosport and Road Atlanta.
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Soccer Capsules: Jones the lone newcomer on U.S. roster vs Brazil
NEW YORK (AP) — Midfielder Jermaine Jones was picked Tuesday for the roster for the United States' exhibition game against Brazil and could make his national team debut Tuesday in the first match for both nations as they prepare for the 2014 World Cup.