I Hate Liverpool
You know what stinks? The Premiership’s almost done for another year. You know what else? I’ve hated pretty much all of this season, Liverpool-wise, anyways. The pain points aren’t hard to identify: lots of games lost and drawn at home against crap teams. Detractors need only point to Liverpool’s middling play(ers) and corresponding table position before suggesting the Mighty Reds are not so much mightier as they are slightly less crap than some of the Premiership’s lower-tier teams.
Continue Reading Manchester Derby Preview
On Monday April 30, all eyes will be focused on Manchester and more specifically the Etihad Stadium. Manchester City hosts Manchester United in what many are calling the biggest match ever in the history of the Premier League. Soccer Banter staff writers give their unique thoughts on the match. Continue Reading
Player W: Money Talks
Fact: At about $500,000 annually, one the highest salaries in the 2011 WPS season belonged to Marta, the best player in the world. This amount was barely above the NFL minimum and about 20-times the WPS average. Continue Reading
MLS Preview with Alexi Lalas
To complete our MLS preview we spoke with former USMNT defender and current ESPN analyst, Alexi Lalas. Due to his late entry to the party, if he correctly picks the Supporters Shield and MLS Cup winners, there will be an asterisk next to his name in the record books! Lalas is a tireless promoter of the beautiful game and his goal celebration against England at Foxboro Stadium is etched in my memory forever. Check out his daily podcast "The Shot" and follow him on Twitter @AlexiLalas
Soccer Banter: Which team(s) will win the Supporters Shield and MLS Cup in 2012? How much more important will the Supporters Shield be with MLS Cup being played at the home venue of the participating team with a higher regular-season point total? Continue Reading Q&A with Anton Peterlin
Soccer Banter recently caught up with Anton Peterlin, an American currently playing for League One Side, Walsall FC. Peterlin first made headlines in 2009 when he moved from Ventura County Fusion of the Premier Developmental League in USL to Everton Football Club. After one-year at Everton, Peterlin moved to Plymouth Argyle for the 2010-11 season. He made 12 appearances for Plymouth before signing with Walsall this past summer. He is involved in another relegation fight with Walsall, who are currently in 20th place in League One, one point out of the relegation zone.
Soccer Banter: You are enjoying your most successful year in England, with 20 starts for League One side Walsall, what do you attribute your success to this year? Continue Reading Q&A with Curt Onalfo
Soccer Banter caught up with Los Angeles Galaxy Assistant Coach Curt Onalfo following the clubs exit from the quarterfinal stage of the CONCACAF Champions League. Besides discussing the matches against Toronto FC, Onalfo gave his thoughts on the Galaxy defense, Bruce Arena, and we also took a trip down memory lane.
Soccer Banter: Looking back on the 2 games against Toronto FC, what do you feel the team needed to do better in order to advance in the CONCACAF Champions League? Continue Reading Q&A with Aaron Maund
With Torsten Frings being sidelined for four to six weeks, Toronto FC will be looking for a center-back to fill the void left by the German International. Soccer Banter spoke with rookie Aaron Maund about his transition to professional soccer, defeating the Los Angeles Galaxy, and the upcoming fixture list. Maund, a center-back originally from Dorchester, Massachusetts, played four years at the University of Notre Dame and was selected with the 12th pick in the 2012 MLS Draft. Maund has represented both Trinidad & Tobago and the United States as a youth international. Follow Maund on twitter: @Imamaundsta
Soccer Banter: You were thrown into the fire quickly, coming on as a late game substitute in both CCL games vs LA Galaxy. Share your thoughts on playing in those games, advancing in CCL, and lastly making your professional debut on same field as Torsten Frings, David Beckham, Landon Donovan, and Robbie Keane? Continue Reading MLS Preview-Bobby McMahon
We are lucky to hear his analysis daily on Fox Soccer Report and now Bobby McMahon has welcomed the opportunity to try his hand at a few predictions involving the 17th season of Major League Soccer. McMahon hosts a weekly podcast with Eoin O'Callaghan at SoccerReportExtra.com and most recently has shared his writing with Forbes. Follow McMahon on twitter: @bobbysoccerrep
Soccer Banter: Which team(s) will win the Supporters Shield and MLS Cup in 2012? How much more important will the Supporters Shield be with MLS Cup being played at the home venue of the participating team with a higher regular season point total? Continue Reading |
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