Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: ERTS) and Vancouver Whitecaps FC today announced that EA SPORTS has become a Whitecaps FC Founding Partner and the club’s Official Videogame Partner. The deal marks EA’s first partnership with a North American soccer club and places Whitecaps FC alongside world-class European clubs like Chelsea FC, Arsenal FC, and Real Madrid CF, all current partners with EA SPORTS. Through this relationship, EA SPORTS will showcase its FIFA Soccer videogame franchise through Whitecaps FC, including signage, broadcast, and
When talking about the greatest members of the Columbus Crew, undoubtedly Guillermo Barros Schelotto will be in the conversation. Not only was Guillermo an ambassador for the Crew and the city of Columbus, but also won the MLS award as the Most Valuable Player in his first full season with the Crew, after a decade of playing with Argentinean giants Boca Juniors. Schelotto was not only a fan favorite, but also a mentor to younger players like Rogers and Lenhart. Schelotto
The loss of the beloved Guille is the loss of an icon, a legend, and one of the Crew’s greatest players. While I understand that it was a necessary evil, many would have preferred to see GBS finish his playing career in Columbus. He could have played at an elite level for one year before starting the next chapter of his career in coaching. I think he had a solid season again this year and would have likely matched this
Major League Soccer held its 2010 Expansion Draft today for the Portland Timbers and Vancouver Whitecaps FC, who begin MLS play in 2011. Each team selected 10 players from among nearly 200 available players unprotected by Major League Soccer clubs. Four teams did not have a player selected: Houston Dynamo, LA Galaxy, New England Revolution, and New York Red Bulls. Eight teams had two players selected, while four teams had just one player taken in the Expansion Draft. Below is a complete
The last time I saw Brian Carroll was after the missed PK against the Rapids on November 6th. Always considered to be a leader on and off the field (and a first-class individual), Carroll was the first to head to the Nordecke to show his appreciation for the Crew’s most hardcore supporters. Many athletes would have sulked to the locker room to pout, but not Carroll. What I didn’t realize was this was his final moment as part of the Crew organization.
Major League Soccer today announced the available player list for the 2010 Expansion Draft on Wednesday, November 24, at 2:00 p.m. ET. The Portland Timbers and Vancouver Whitecaps FC will each select 10 players during the 10-round draft. Representatives from all 18 MLS clubs will participate in an Expansion Draft teleconference which will be streamed on MLSsoccer.com during a special LIVE edition of ExtraTime Radio. The coverage will begin at 1:45 p.m. ET. Each current MLS club has had the opportunity to
It’s time for everyone’s favorite, post-MLS Cup event – the Expansion Draft! I can hear the cheers of millions of kids on this glorious day! Okay, it’s not that exciting, but hey, it officially kicks off the 2011 MLS season, something that for many of the league’s fans can’t get here soon enough. Wednesday, we learn the fate of players left unprotected by their current MLS club, so the new kids on the block (Vancouver and Portland) can start the task
Fox Soccer Channel today announced a significant reformatting to its weekly programming schedule, designed to offer viewers increased Barclays Premier League, UEFA Champions League and Serie A coverage midweek. Debuting today, the new schedule features a three-hour block of Premier League programming in primetime starting at 7 p.m. ET, culminating with a “Game of the Week” from England every Friday at 8 p.m. ET. The Best from Europe, Monday – Friday beginning at 7 p.m. ET: Fox Soccer Channel kicks-off its
Chivas USA’s Dan Kennedy, the ChivaGirls, and the ChivaFighter participated this Friday at the 2010 Spinal Injury Games in Downey, Calif. Chivas USA goalkeeper Dan Kennedy competes with Power Soccer players during the 2010 Spinal Injury Games on Friday in Downey, CA The annual Spinal Injury Games are organized by Rancho Los Amigos National Rehabilitation Center and are designed for spinal injury patients to experience a variety of wheelchair sports such as soccer, football, basketball, tennis, golf, among other sports. Kennedy and the