The last time I saw Jason Garey in Columbus, he was wearing the Black & Gold of the Crew. He was finishing up his 5th MLS season and unbeknownst to me, he soon would be plying his trade with the Houston Dynamo. The Dynamo would make it to the 2011 MLS Cup Final, but Garey wouldn’t get another championship win as the Dynamo fell to the star-studded LA Galaxy. Major hip surgery would sideline Garey for nearly 5 months. He would miss out on the start of the
Some people stand by the faulty claim that the New York Cosmos caused the original NASL to fold. On the other hand, the Cosmos arguably were the best thing to ever happen to American soccer. Pundits are arguing whether the move to the new NASL is a temporary one, but who cares? It instantly gives the NASL global credibility and gives the league hope moving forward. I have to say I never heard ESPN, Sports Illustrated, the New York Times, or Fox Sports
The US Open Cup is a special event that has gotten a lot of attention as of late. MLS teams have crashed out of the competition at an alarming rate in our country’s version of the FA Cup. Josh Hakala, senior editor of TheCup.us, helped us answer a few questions about this year’s matchups. 1. Some analysts have claimed that Cal FC’s defeat of the Timbers is the greatest upset in Cup history. Do you agree or disagree? How will they
Who are the favorites to win the Open Cup this year? I think it really comes down to depth and a team’s commitment to winning the tournament. It’s been nice to see fewer and fewer teams just throwing out 3rd string lineups as the years pass, but I think that has a lot to do with the rosters expanding and having the Champions League as a reward for winning the tournament. What is the likelihood of a non-MLS team winning the Cup? That’s
The passing of Giorgio Chinaglia will always be remembered as a sorrowful date in the history of the American game. Several weeks have passed and his fans have had their opportunities to mourn the death of a soccer icon and a hero to many. In Italy, supporters responded in a passionate fashion, including a massive tifo unveiled at a Lazio match. It was a way to say goodbye to a player that meant everything to them. Lazio coach Edy Reja even dedicated a
The Minnesota Stars unveiled their all-new primary and alternate uniforms on Thursday night at the Brit’s Pub in downtown Minneapolis. Forwards Amani Walker and Simone Bracalello modeled the new home uniforms and defenders Brian Kallman and Justin Davis modeled the new away kits made by Admiral the official team uniform supplier. Goalkeeper Matt VanOekel showed off the new GK kit. Stars Director & Assistant coach Kevin Friedland introduced the players before they unveiled the uniforms. The home jersey bears the
Giorgio was one of soccer’s legendary figures and we’re honored and grateful to have had him as a part of the SiriusXM family. All those who love the sport and listened to him share his stories and incredible knowledge of the game are better for the experience. He will be missed. Our thoughts and prayers go out to Giorgio’s family.
1. I really question the NCAA’s decision to have tournament matches on MLS Cup Sunday. It is hard for a game like Akron v. SMU to get any attention when it starts at 8 pm ET and the MLS Cup coverage starts at 9pm ET. There should be no NCAA soccer matches on MLS Cup Weekend. 2. Somebody at U.S. Soccer needs to push for all national team matches to be televised. Last night’s USWNT match had a record crowd in
It was announced today that Paul Kemsley will be stepping down from the board and resigning his position as Chairman/CEO of The New York Cosmos. Kemsley wishes to pursue other interests and commitments, and the Board of Directors of The New York Cosmos is in full support of his decision. A new Chairman/CEO will be announced in the coming months. Business will continue as usual