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Soccer Insider: December, 2011

Posted at 04:49 PM ET, 12/30/2011

Update on Arsenal prospect Gedion Zelalem
By Steven Goff
Arsenal prospect Gedion Zelalem, a German citizen living in the D.C. area, recently attended Germany and U.S. under-15 camps.

By Steven Goff  |  04:49 PM ET, 12/30/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  USSF, Gedion Zelalem, Arsenal

Posted at 09:23 PM ET, 12/29/2011

Diego Restrepo to Venezuela, Charlie Davies to France, Brian Span to Sweden, Casey Townsend to MLS
By Steven Goff
Diego Restrepo to Venezuela, Charlie Davies to France, Brian Span to Sweden, Casey Townsend to MLS

By Steven Goff  |  09:23 PM ET, 12/29/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Americans abroad, MLS, Charlie Davies, NCAA soccer

Posted at 11:37 PM ET, 12/26/2011

Holiday updates: Clint Dempsey, Juergen Klinsmann, U.S. national team, D.C. United, MLS, women’s soccer
By Steven Goff
Clint Dempsey, Juergen Klinsmann, U.S. national team, D.C. United, MLS, women’s soccer

By Steven Goff  |  11:37 PM ET, 12/26/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  U.S. national team, Americans abroad, MLS, D.C. United

Posted at 02:34 PM ET, 12/21/2011

2012 soccer calendar: European Championship, Olympics, World Cup qualifying, African Cup of Nations
By Steven Goff
With 2011 winding down, we look ahead to a busy 2012 calendar for soccer/football/futbol/fussball/calcio.

By Steven Goff  |  02:34 PM ET, 12/21/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  European Championship, FIFA, Olympics, World Cup, MLS, NCAA soccer

Posted at 03:25 PM ET, 12/18/2011

A Tribute to George Vecsey
By Steven Goff
After 8 World Cups and thousands of other assignments, New York Times columnist George Vecsey is stepping away from the daily newpaper grind.

By Steven Goff  |  03:25 PM ET, 12/18/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  George Vecsey, World Cup

Posted at 02:23 PM ET, 12/13/2011

Note to Soccer Insider readers
By Steven Goff
Soccer never stops, but I do. The blog will slow down for the next few weeks. Happy holidays!

By Steven Goff  |  02:23 PM ET, 12/13/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 03:18 PM ET, 12/12/2011

U.S. Soccer Federation budget revealed
By Steven Goff
The USSF is anticipating budget deficits the next two years as it invests in coaching, youth programs and officiating.

By Steven Goff  |  03:18 PM ET, 12/12/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  USSF, U.S. national team, MLS

Posted at 02:35 PM ET, 12/12/2011

In MLS re-entry draft, Revolution selects Clyde Simms, Sounders claim Marc Burch
By Steven Goff
D.C. United veterans Clyde Simms and Marc Burch were selected in the MLS re-entry draft.

By Steven Goff  |  02:35 PM ET, 12/12/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  MLS, D.C. United

Posted at 06:04 PM ET, 12/11/2011

North Carolina Tar Heels win NCAA championship with 1-0 win over Charlotte
By Steven Goff
Ben Speas scored midway through the second half as the North Carolina Tar Heels won the NCAA men’s soccer title over Charlotte, 1-0.

By Steven Goff  |  06:04 PM ET, 12/11/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  NCAA soccer

Posted at 01:26 PM ET, 12/11/2011

American soccer players abroad: Oguchi Onyewu goal for Sporting Lisbon, Fabian Johnson 2 assists for Hoffenheim
By Steven Goff
Oguchi Onyewu scores for Sporting Lisbon and Fabian Johnson contributes two assists for Hoffenheim.

By Steven Goff  |  01:26 PM ET, 12/11/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Americans abroad

Posted at 01:24 AM ET, 12/10/2011

NCAA soccer: UNC Tar Heels to face Charlotte in final, all-American lists, Hermann Trophy finalists, Bob Bradley’s tribute to Manfred Schellscheidt
By Steven Goff
North Carolina to face Charlotte in NCAA title match, plus all-American lists, Hermann Trophy finalists and Bob Bradley’s tribute to Manfred Schellscheidt

By Steven Goff  |  01:24 AM ET, 12/10/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  NCAA soccer

Posted at 02:42 PM ET, 12/09/2011

Spurs keeper Brad Friedel apologizes, clarifies statement made about Landon Donovan
By Steven Goff
American goalkeeper Brad Friedel says he is sorry for the comment he made about former U.S. teammate Landon Donovan.

By Steven Goff  |  02:42 PM ET, 12/09/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  U.S. national team

Posted at 12:44 AM ET, 12/09/2011

Juergen Klinsmann’s contract with USSF pays him $2.5 million in base salary
By Steven Goff
The U.S. Soccer Federation is paying national team coach Juergen Klinsmann a base salary of $2.5 million.

By Steven Goff  |  12:44 AM ET, 12/09/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  U.S. national team, USSF, Juergen Klinsmann

Posted at 03:16 PM ET, 12/08/2011

Weekend soccer TV & online listings: Premier League, La Liga, Real Madrid vs. Barcelona, Bundesliga, Serie A, Ligue 1, Eredivisie, Mexico final, Club World Cup, NCAA College Cup
By Steven Goff
Premier League, La Liga, Real Madrid vs. Barcelona, Bundesliga, Serie A, Ligue 1, Eredivisie, Mexico final, Club World Cup, NCAA College Cup

By Steven Goff  |  03:16 PM ET, 12/08/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  TV listings

Posted at 11:00 PM ET, 12/06/2011

D.C. United news & notes
By Steven Goff
Speculating on the opening-game opponent, Kurt Morsink seems likely to return, Lee Nguyen available, Olympic qualifying set

By Steven Goff  |  11:00 PM ET, 12/06/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  D.C. United, MLS, CONCACAF

Posted at 01:55 PM ET, 12/06/2011

D.C. United gains support from city councilman in finding solutions to stadium issues
By Steven Goff
D.C. council member Tommy Wells introduced a resolution for the city to help D.C. United find answers to its stadium issues.

By Steven Goff  |  01:55 PM ET, 12/06/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  D.C. United

Posted at 12:03 PM ET, 12/06/2011

D.C. United’s biggest 2011 moments
By Washington Post editors
Vote for D.C. United’s biggest moment of 2011 and add your own ideas to our poll.

By Washington Post editors  |  12:03 PM ET, 12/06/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  D.C. United, MLS

Posted at 05:23 PM ET, 12/05/2011

Clint Dempsey lifts Fulham past Liverpool, sets U.S. scoring record in Premier League
By Steven Goff
Clint Dempsey set an American record with his 37th goal in Premier League play, leading Fulham over Liverpool, 1-0.

By Steven Goff  |  05:23 PM ET, 12/05/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Americans abroad, Clint Dempsey

Posted at 12:58 PM ET, 12/05/2011

NCAA soccer: Stanford wins women’s championship, College Cup set for men’s tournament
By Steven Goff
Stanford wins the NCAA women’s title, while North Carolina, UCLA, Charlotte and Creighton advance to the men’s College Cup.

By Steven Goff  |  12:58 PM ET, 12/05/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  NCAA soccer

Posted at 03:50 PM ET, 12/04/2011

American soccer players abroad: Jozy Altidore scores for AZ Alkmaar, Brad Guzan plays against Manchester United
By Steven Goff
Jozy Altidore scored for AZ Alkmaar in a Dutch league match, while Brad Guzan was called upon to play against Manchester United

By Steven Goff  |  03:50 PM ET, 12/04/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Americans abroad, U.S. national team

Posted at 01:41 PM ET, 12/04/2011

Santino Quaranta retires after 11 MLS seasons
By Steven Goff
Longtime D.C. United midfielder says he’s retiring from MLS to devote his time to a youth soccer program and help those battling substance abuse.

By Steven Goff  |  01:41 PM ET, 12/04/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  D.C. United, MLS

Posted at 01:18 PM ET, 12/02/2011

Euro 2012 draw and groups
By Steven Goff
The four groups are set for the 2012 European Championship next summer in Poland and Ukraine.

By Steven Goff  |  01:18 PM ET, 12/02/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Euro 2012, UEFA

Posted at 08:52 PM ET, 12/01/2011

Weekend soccer TV & online listings: Premier League, La Liga, Bundesliga, Serie A, Ligue 1, Eredivisie, Euro 2012 draw, Mexico, Argentina, Colombia, NCAA
By Steven Goff
Premier League, La Liga, Bundesliga, Serie A, Ligue 1, Eredivisie, Euro 2012 draw, Mexico, Argentina, Colombia, NCAA

By Steven Goff  |  08:52 PM ET, 12/01/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  TV listings

Posted at 08:20 PM ET, 12/01/2011

Agent: Charlie Davies probably won’t return to MLS, might move to new club by next week
By Steven Goff
Charlie Davies’ agent is in “advanced discussions” with a non-MLS club about a deal for the D.C. United forward.

By Steven Goff  |  08:20 PM ET, 12/01/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  D.C. United, MLS, Charlie Davies, U.S. national team

Posted at 05:50 PM ET, 12/01/2011

D.C. United won’t purchase Charlie Davies’ contract; future remains unsettled
By Steven Goff
D.C. United won’t purchase Charlie Davies’ contract from French club Sochaux, but the forward might return to MLS.

By Steven Goff  |  05:50 PM ET, 12/01/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  D.C. United, MLS

Posted at 01:17 PM ET, 12/01/2011

U.S. soccer friendlies set against Venezuela in Phoenix and at Panama next month
By Steven Goff
The U.S. men’s national soccer team will begin the 2012 schedule with friendlies against Venezuela in suburban Phoenix and away to Panama.

By Steven Goff  |  01:17 PM ET, 12/01/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  U.S. national team

Posted at 12:47 AM ET, 12/01/2011

Thursday kickaround: D.C. United, MLS, U.S. national team, Americans abroad
By Steven Goff
D.C. United, MLS, U.S. national team, Americans abroad, Europa League

By Steven Goff  |  12:47 AM ET, 12/01/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  MLS, D.C. United, U.S. national team, Americans abroad

Posted at 06:05 PM ET, 11/30/2011

D.C. United roster status
By Steven Goff
D.C. United created salary cap space by deciding to not exercise contract options on several players.

By Steven Goff  |  06:05 PM ET, 11/30/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  D.C. United, MLS

Posted at 02:35 PM ET, 11/30/2011

Devon McTavish: ‘It’s been a great ride’ with D.C. United
By Steven Goff
Devon McTavish looks to resume his MLS career elsewhere after being let go by D.C. United.

By Steven Goff  |  02:35 PM ET, 11/30/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  D.C. United, MLS

Posted at 10:57 AM ET, 11/30/2011

MLS releases re-entry draft list
By Steven Goff
Bobby Boswell and Bobby Convey are among the dozens of players available in the MLS re-entry draft.

By Steven Goff  |  10:57 AM ET, 11/30/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  MLS

 

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