Follow and predict Harry Redknapp's press conference soundbites with this flow chart courtest of Rob at Off the Post.
Goff had a hunch the other day, so he started digging. Turns out, Gallardo is super close to signing with big club River Plate and is desperate to get out of D.C. according to his sources.Just got an email from a friend in Buenos Aires... Gallardo is about to sign with River Plate!!!. They are doing the physical exam right now and he will be signing in the next 24 hours...Sounds like a good fit.
The Guardian folk were brutal with the United defender, particularly with his new magazine.
As we lead up to U.S.A./Mexico, it's time to poke some fun. Like how Marquez and Guardado are hurt.
Too bad. I would have loved to see what the Mexican came up with after this bizarre stunt failed.
Two California clubs are apparently set to battle for the young winger according to SBI.The Andalusian players wore simple and direct T-shirts making their case clear to their club President: “Paco Sanz - we want to be paid.” And then the players demonstrated the strength of their beliefs in an unbelievable protest at kick off of the match, as all eleven starters sunk to the floor on the referee’s whistle, refusing to take part in the match for the opening 30 seconds.Dang, takes cojones.
Sadly, Granada President Paco Sanz was nowhere to be seen.
Man this is sad. 19 minutes in. He's out six weeks with a cracked bone in his ankle. Brutal.
RENTON, WASH. – Major League Soccer announced the complete 30-game schedule for Seattle Sounders FC on Wednesday, with nine matches selected to be televised nationally.
1. Salomon Kalou nets both goals for Chelsea in a 2-0 win, which drew even with Liverpool on points, but passed the Reds on goal differential.
A thread of consciousness over at The Soccer Insider revealed an intriguing possibility. C. Gomez back to D.C. United and Mr. Gallardo, with his huge contract, back to Argentina.
Keepers don't get a lot of love. So here's some kudos to Venezuela goalkeeper Rafael Romo for a championship clinching penalty save to win the U-20 South American football Championships over Columbia.
This has to be the best rivalry out there.“Help end the losing streak so Mexico advances,” the ad read.You still haven't won here in 10 years suckas. Good luck with your dolls.
An illustration showed a pair of scissors slicing off the leg of a doll in a U.S. jersey that was bruised, crying out in pain, leaking stuffing and stuck with pushpins.
He came on midway through the second half for Bayern as league play started back up again.
Apparently this is what happens on Milan television shows. Who knew?
Everyday seems to have tons of news from the fledgling MLS club.
1. Edwin van der Sar set a league record for minutes without allowing a goal -- his 11th straight clean sheet.
The other day we posted a story about Ronaldo partying early into the morning."I have some concerns, although I respect the personal life of each professional,'' [Coach] Mano Menezes told Globo TV on Monday. "He knows that with the repercussion of things these days, this will be hurting his image a bit, even causing some problems to us because we will have to give explanations.''And, of course, we're still waiting for a debut...
With all the tug o' war drama between AC Milan and the LA Galaxy over David Beckham, you might never have known the superstar has been sued for alleged crimes against some paparazzi dude.
Never good to be arrested under the suspicion of raping a teenager in a night club.
Uber flop Robbie Keane might finally get salvation.
Portland, if you don't get an MLS expansion franchise this go-around, blame your mayor Sam Adams.Because in the wake of the fallout surrounding the news that Portland's mayor lied about having a sexual relationship with a teenager, a source inside the Major League Soccer offices told me this week that the professional league is asking a lot of pointed questions of the hopeful local ownership group.He is, in fact, a member of the Timbers Army.
Remember, Portland is a finalist for an MLS expansion franchise and Adams was a big supporter of the effort, promising, "I will do everything within my power to bring MLS to this city."
Not very nice. And not very accurate.
The red. The fist pump. The millions. The swoosh.
The Brazilian was out clubbing til 6 a.m."Ronaldo is respecting the work program well and at that time he was free to do what he wanted," Menezes said.I have a feeling partying until the early hours of the morning will only delay his debut further.
First off, the team has acquired Patrick Ianni -- a junior national team player -- for a conditional draft pick from Houston. If he plays a lot, it's a 2nd round pick, otherwise it's a third. (Does this mean goodbye Jeff Parke, possibly...)
It's a miracle. There is progress in the dealings of Andrei Arshavin.
Off the Post took lemons and made lemonade.
He hasn't been able to crack the Rangers lineup too often and a knee strain won't help.
A couple listless performances by the Premiership sides in the 4th round. Here's how things will shake up in the 5th.Sheffield United v. Hull CityWant some upsets? Coventry City and Swansea City will advance.
Watford v. Chelsea
West Ham v. Middlesbrough
Sunderland/Blackburn Rovers v. Coventry City
Derby/Nottingham Forest v. Manchester United
Swansea City v. Fulham
Liverpool/Everton v. Doncaster/Aston Villa
Cardiff/Arsenal v. West Brom/Burnley
In short, Dino Drpic is in trouble with his team over having admitted sex with his wife on the club's field."Dino had arranged that people should turn on the stadium lights for us and he finally fulfilled his dream of having sex in the middle of a football pitch. It was very naughty," she said.His club's reaction? He's on the transfer list and will be shipped out soon I imagine.
Really? Fergie's talking like he can't wait to lock him up for a couple more years."He has been fantastic for us this season."Giggs is 35 years old but it feels like he's been around since the Eisenhower administration. He even hinted at retirement not too long ago.
"He could win the Footballer of the Year award and it would be fitting if he did after the career he has had."
"He seems to be getting even better with age and is one of those rare people who find that age and injuries don't catch up with them."
She's also a cop, which makes this even more interesting.2004: Motorcycle accident prevents lady from working, so she becomes a soccer mom.The resolution? Hell if I know. Check back in at in 2011. Blame the Canadian judicial system, I guess...
2006: She gets in confrontation with daughter's opponent and then attacks said girl's dad.
2009: She finally has to take responsibility for her actions and pleads guilty to misconduct charges.
This all according to Ives. We'll know in March he says."I can't say what will happen," he said. "Even if my contract says that I'll be here until March. We'll have to see.At we have a contact stipulating his return in a few weeks. Hopefully it holds?
Pretty much everyone and their mother is reporting that the Sounders FC will sign Fredy Montero soon, so I figured I'd show what he looks like in rave green.
Tommy Farrer can't get to the grave soon enough for one of his former teams.A surprised Gladys Farrer said her husband had indeed departed—but only for a few minutes to buy a newspaper and would be back soon if the official wanted to talk to him.Tommy Farrer said he was more surprised that upset.
Until World Cup glory begins...
Some nasty cold has been bugging me for a while. While the day job doesn't quit, I'm gonna have to take a day off from the blog.
Want a great example as to why blogs are awesome? 
I saw Mr. Romero in the office the other day and he asked if I was going to the Sounders FC first practice.
Story after story kept saying a deal with Arsenal was so close. But, as always, it appears the signing has hit a snag.
This time from Emerson:"I've said all along that Madrid have wanted Kaka for the last two years. To be a real top player you have to play for Madrid. If Kaka has the chance to go to Madrid, he shouldn't think twice about it," said Emerson, who spent a season at Madrid before joining Milan in 2007.Of course that makes things interesting. Should Real Madrid go after Kaka instead of Ronaldo to avoid all the drama?
Another name I haven't heard in a while. The 1860 Munich defender is apparently mulling a move to Major League Soccer.
