Top 10 Leading Scorers
1. Bradley Wright-Phillips (England) - New York Red Bulls - 18
2. Dom Dwyer (England) - Sporting Kansas City - 16
3. Erick Torres (Mexico) - Chivas USA - 14
4. Robbie Keane (Ireland) - LA Galaxy - 12
5. Joao Plata (Ecuador) - Real Salt Lake - 11
5. Jermain Defoe (England) - Toronto FC - 11
7. Sebastien Le Toux (France) - Philadelphia Union - 10
7. Gyasi Zardes (USA) - LA Galaxy - 10
9. Federico Higuain (Argentina) - Columbus Crew - 9
9. Clint Dempsey (USA) - Seattle Sounders - 9
9. Will Bruin (USA) - Houston Dynamo - 9
Monday, August 18, 2014
Wednesday, August 13, 2014
Philadelphia, Seattle to Meet in U.S. Open Cup Final
The Seattle Sounders have played in 4 of the last 5 U.S. Open Cup Finals, winning 3 in a row from 2009-2011, and only losing in penalties in 2012. They'll make it 5 out of 6 after their resounding 6-0 defeat of the Chicago Fire tonight. They'll face the Philadelphia Union who needed penalties to dispatch FC Dallas in the other semi and will now appear in the Finals for the first time. Here's a quick recap of the semis:
Philadelphia 1 FC Dallas 1 (Philadelphia wins 4-3 on penalties)
Zac MacMath saved a pair of penalty kicks as the Union defeated FC Dallas in the first of two U.S. Open Cup semifinal matches. Amobi Okugo gave the Union the lead off a feed from Sebastien Le Toux early in the second half, but Fabian Castillo took a ball from Blas Perez and beat MacMath to equalize with less than 10 minutes to play in regulation. After 30 minutes of scoreless extra time, the spotlight centered on MacMath who denied both Perez and Victor Ulloa during the shootout in leading his club to their first U.S. Open Cup Final.
Seattle 6 Chicago 0
Andy Rose, who had scored just 2 goals in 46 MLS matches over the past 3 seasons, and had logged just 3 minutes of MLS action since May 1st, scored twice on assists from Marco Pappa as Seattle cruised to their fifth U.S. Open Cup Final in the last six years. Chad Barrett and Obafemi Martins added goals on assists from Kenny Cooper before Cooper netted his tournament-high 5th and 6th goals on assists from future Tottenham man, DeAndre Yedlin, and Martins. Stefan Frei preserved the shutout with a flawless night in net for the Sounders.
Philadelphia 1 FC Dallas 1 (Philadelphia wins 4-3 on penalties)
Zac MacMath saved a pair of penalty kicks as the Union defeated FC Dallas in the first of two U.S. Open Cup semifinal matches. Amobi Okugo gave the Union the lead off a feed from Sebastien Le Toux early in the second half, but Fabian Castillo took a ball from Blas Perez and beat MacMath to equalize with less than 10 minutes to play in regulation. After 30 minutes of scoreless extra time, the spotlight centered on MacMath who denied both Perez and Victor Ulloa during the shootout in leading his club to their first U.S. Open Cup Final.
Seattle 6 Chicago 0
Andy Rose, who had scored just 2 goals in 46 MLS matches over the past 3 seasons, and had logged just 3 minutes of MLS action since May 1st, scored twice on assists from Marco Pappa as Seattle cruised to their fifth U.S. Open Cup Final in the last six years. Chad Barrett and Obafemi Martins added goals on assists from Kenny Cooper before Cooper netted his tournament-high 5th and 6th goals on assists from future Tottenham man, DeAndre Yedlin, and Martins. Stefan Frei preserved the shutout with a flawless night in net for the Sounders.
Champions League Update
The Belmopan Bandits from Belize have been disqualified from the 2014-15 CONCACAF Champions League after it was determined that their home field was deemed unplayable. Costa Rica's Herediano will replace the Bandits in Group 7 joining Isidro Metapán (El Salvador) and León (Mexico). León won the opening match 4-2 in El Salvador. Matches will start up again on the 19th of August with DC United (8/20), Portland (8/19), Montreal (8/20), and Sporting KC (8/19) all in action on Match Day 2.
Top Scorers and Standings - 8/13/14
Top 10 Leading Scorers
1. Bradley Wright-Phillips (England) - New York Red Bulls - 18
2. Dom Dwyer (England) - Sporting Kansas City - 14
2. Erick Torres (Mexico) - Chivas USA - 14
4. Robbie Keane (Ireland) - LA Galaxy - 12
5. Jermain Defoe (England) - Toronto FC - 11
6. Joao Plata (Ecuador) - Real Salt Lake - 10
6. Sebastien Le Toux (France) - Philadelphia Union - 10
8. Federico Higuain (Argentina) - Columbus Crew - 9
8. Clint Dempsey (USA) - Seattle Sounders - 9
8. Gyasi Zardes (USA) - LA Galaxy - 9
1. Bradley Wright-Phillips (England) - New York Red Bulls - 18
2. Dom Dwyer (England) - Sporting Kansas City - 14
2. Erick Torres (Mexico) - Chivas USA - 14
4. Robbie Keane (Ireland) - LA Galaxy - 12
5. Jermain Defoe (England) - Toronto FC - 11
6. Joao Plata (Ecuador) - Real Salt Lake - 10
6. Sebastien Le Toux (France) - Philadelphia Union - 10
8. Federico Higuain (Argentina) - Columbus Crew - 9
8. Clint Dempsey (USA) - Seattle Sounders - 9
8. Gyasi Zardes (USA) - LA Galaxy - 9
MLS All Stars Win, Donovan Announces Retirement Plans - Weekly Recap
MLS All Stars Stun Bayern Munich, Landon Donovan Stuns EVERYONE
Bradley Wright-Phillips and Landon Donovan rallied the MLS All-Stars to an improbable 2-1 win over Bayern Munich in the 2014 MLS All-Star Game (yes, I know it was not Bayern's A side). But afterwards it wasn't Donovan's slick game winning finish against world class goalkeeper Manuel Neuer that had everyone talking, it was the fact that Landon Donovan, aka Captain America, announced that he would be retiring from the game of soccer at the end of the 2014 season. Let that sink in for a second... The U.S. Men's National Team's all-time leading scorer is hanging up his spikes at the tender age of 32. Apparently he doesn't have the passion he once had for the game, and he's ready to move on to the next phase in his life. Barry Sanders anyone? And you know what? Good on him. Soccer's a game, it's supposed to be fun. And while Donovan may have a few years left in him - he's obviously still playing at a high level - why should he do a job he doesn't love anymore? Landon Donovan has been playing professional soccer since 1999, and has logged upwards of 500 matches between MLS, Europe, and the U.S. National Team. Am I ready to see him go? No, of course not. But I respect his decision, and I'm thankful I got to see him play. Enjoy this last season, fans, it'll be a long time before you see another player like him.
Bradley Wright-Phillips and Landon Donovan rallied the MLS All-Stars to an improbable 2-1 win over Bayern Munich in the 2014 MLS All-Star Game (yes, I know it was not Bayern's A side). But afterwards it wasn't Donovan's slick game winning finish against world class goalkeeper Manuel Neuer that had everyone talking, it was the fact that Landon Donovan, aka Captain America, announced that he would be retiring from the game of soccer at the end of the 2014 season. Let that sink in for a second... The U.S. Men's National Team's all-time leading scorer is hanging up his spikes at the tender age of 32. Apparently he doesn't have the passion he once had for the game, and he's ready to move on to the next phase in his life. Barry Sanders anyone? And you know what? Good on him. Soccer's a game, it's supposed to be fun. And while Donovan may have a few years left in him - he's obviously still playing at a high level - why should he do a job he doesn't love anymore? Landon Donovan has been playing professional soccer since 1999, and has logged upwards of 500 matches between MLS, Europe, and the U.S. National Team. Am I ready to see him go? No, of course not. But I respect his decision, and I'm thankful I got to see him play. Enjoy this last season, fans, it'll be a long time before you see another player like him.
Saturday, August 9, 2014
CONCACAF Champions League Match Day 1 Results
Group play of the 2014-15 CONCACAF Champions League is officially underway with the first 8 matches in the books. Here's a look at this week's results highlighted by Montreal's 1-0 win over C.D. FAS of El Salvador. All four U.S. MLS teams were off this week.
TUESDAY
Montreal 1 FAS 0
The 2014 MLS Regular Season has been a frustrating one for the Impact as they've found themselves winners in just 3 of 21 matches. Their Champions League opener was a different story though as Marco Di Vaio, who scored 20 goals for the Impact a year ago, found the back of the net in the first half and Montreal defeated El Salvador's C.D. FAS by a score of 1-0. The game was not without drama though as Montreal saw defender Hassoun Camara ejected midway through the second half, and then proceeded to watch their head coach Frank Klopas ejected just ten minutes later. Evan Bush, who had started just 3 regular season games this year - all of them Impact losses - made a pair of saves to preserve the win. Montreal's leading scorer, Jack McInerney did not appear for the Impact.
TUESDAY
Montreal 1 FAS 0
The 2014 MLS Regular Season has been a frustrating one for the Impact as they've found themselves winners in just 3 of 21 matches. Their Champions League opener was a different story though as Marco Di Vaio, who scored 20 goals for the Impact a year ago, found the back of the net in the first half and Montreal defeated El Salvador's C.D. FAS by a score of 1-0. The game was not without drama though as Montreal saw defender Hassoun Camara ejected midway through the second half, and then proceeded to watch their head coach Frank Klopas ejected just ten minutes later. Evan Bush, who had started just 3 regular season games this year - all of them Impact losses - made a pair of saves to preserve the win. Montreal's leading scorer, Jack McInerney did not appear for the Impact.
Tuesday, August 5, 2014
Top Scorers and Standings - 8/5/14
Top 10 Leading Scorers
1. Bradley Wright-Phillips (England) - New York Red Bulls - 18
2. Dom Dwyer (England) - Sporting Kansas City - 14
2. Erick Torres (Mexico) - Chivas USA - 14
4. Robbie Keane (Ireland) - LA Galaxy - 12
5. Jermain Defoe (England) - Toronto FC - 11
6. Joao Plata (Ecuador) - Real Salt Lake - 9
6. Clint Dempsey (USA) - Seattle Sounders - 9
8. Obafemi Martins (Nigeria) - Seattle Sounders - 8
8. Federico Higuain (Argentina) - Columbus Crew - 8
8. Sebastien Le Toux (France) - Philadelphia Union - 8
8. Lee Nguyen (USA) - New England Revolution - 8
8. Maximiliano Urruti (Argentina) - Portland Timbers - 8
8. Gyasi Zardes (USA) - LA Galaxy - 8
8. Will Bruin (USA) - Houston Dynamo - 8
1. Bradley Wright-Phillips (England) - New York Red Bulls - 18
2. Dom Dwyer (England) - Sporting Kansas City - 14
2. Erick Torres (Mexico) - Chivas USA - 14
4. Robbie Keane (Ireland) - LA Galaxy - 12
5. Jermain Defoe (England) - Toronto FC - 11
6. Joao Plata (Ecuador) - Real Salt Lake - 9
6. Clint Dempsey (USA) - Seattle Sounders - 9
8. Obafemi Martins (Nigeria) - Seattle Sounders - 8
8. Federico Higuain (Argentina) - Columbus Crew - 8
8. Sebastien Le Toux (France) - Philadelphia Union - 8
8. Lee Nguyen (USA) - New England Revolution - 8
8. Maximiliano Urruti (Argentina) - Portland Timbers - 8
8. Gyasi Zardes (USA) - LA Galaxy - 8
8. Will Bruin (USA) - Houston Dynamo - 8
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