The Soccer Network

Changes at Chelsea

2008-07-26T20:24:00.002-06:00

Chelsea is becoming a global brand and is an EPL soccer powerhouse. Its pre-season tour is about spreading the gospel of the Blues while allowing the new manger to learn the ins and outs of each player. Scolari has to figure out how all the pieces fit together for the EPL campaign and the Champions league run. Scolari had this to say about the pre-season

"Because I am new to Chelsea I need to learn about my players. I have an idea about my players, but I need to work everyday with them to learn more," said the former Portugal coach.

"These games are important for me. If I was able to chose the opposition, I would choose this team at this time in our pre-season."

The biggest is question is who will fill the holding midfielder spot?

News and Rumors in the Transfer Window

2008-07-24T21:57:00.002-06:00

Speculation and rumors for the transfer market. Why would Drogba leave Chelsea? Eto to the EPL. Keep your seat belt on there might be a big move this summer.

Man U Tours the World

2008-07-21T21:52:00.001-06:00

Soccer Legend Claudio Reyna Retires After 14 Years

2008-07-16T20:50:00.002-06:00

NEWARK, N.J. -- Claudio Reyna retired Wednesday. Reyna, who turns 35 on Sunday, had been bothered by various injuries this season which played a role in the decision.

"My mind and body together told me it was time," Reyna said during the announcement at St. Benedict's Academy, the prep school where he was a two-time national player of the year and super star.

"I'm very happy with my decision," he said. "Some people hang on and keep looking for another team. I didn't want to be that guy.There's not going to be any Bret Favre situation here,"

Claudio took American soccer to another level when he burst on to the scene. He will be missed.

SuperClassico Goal Recap

2008-07-12T21:28:00.002-06:00

Two nice goals by each team. Chivas takes advantage of the space in the attacking zone for a nice finish. You have to love Beckham putting his arms up well before the goal knowing its going to go in, I guess his crystal ball works just fine.

Steve Nash Street Soccer Classic

2008-06-30T20:08:00.002-06:00

NBA All Star Steve Nash and former EPL and US MNT star Claudio Reyna got together with some of their famous pals for a game of street soccer. The game was a collaboration between Nash and Claudio Reyna. The game was free and helped raise money for both of their foundations. Nash, a huge soccer fan and once player, thought New York would be the perfect venue for an all-star exhibition game. “It makes sense,” to hold the event in New York, said Reyna. “We both live here. It’s an international city, and I think we showed tonight how many soccer fans we have … to have people just walk to get here, it was an easy decision.”

Beckham Speaks

2008-06-30T20:05:00.001-06:00

MLS million dollar man speaks his mind on the the MLS and playing in America.

MLS Goal of the Week

2008-06-30T19:55:00.001-06:00

Major League Soccer Goals of the week.

An Opening Plate of Turkey

2008-06-25T20:21:00.001-06:00

A soft first goal as the German defense is catch ball watching and a case of butterfingers in the goal.

Cinderalla at Euro 2008 - Who Knew?

2008-06-22T20:26:00.001-06:00

Italy's Suffocating Defense Almost Got It Done

2008-06-22T20:20:00.003-06:00

Italy put in a great defensive effort and almost got it done, but they never really tried to attack the Spanish defense.

Hunt for Red October - Final Four

2008-06-22T20:11:00.001-06:00

A great goal. The forward makes the perfect run as the cross arrives.

A Classic Winner

2008-06-18T20:01:00.002-06:00

What looks like great defense quickly breaks down into a goal. Sweden failures to stay marked up and goal side and is slow to react to the play and movement of Russia. Nice Goal.

No Doubt a PK

2008-06-17T20:14:00.002-06:00

This is a prime example why they put the rule in place. There is no doubt this was a PK.

Croatia Classic

2008-06-16T20:22:00.002-06:00

You have to love the follow through of the forward. He gets knocked to the ground and instead of crying for a foul he gets up and plays on for a one time cracker into the net and the win.

No Turkey Here

2008-06-15T19:29:00.002-06:00

A stunning victory for Turkey to advance to the final eight. The Czech Republic tried to play prevent defense the last 20 minutes of the game and it cost them dearly. I never understand why teams stop playing attacking soccer in favor of the prevent defense. It rarely works and usually guarantees a tie or loss. This game is a classic example. Here is the game winner and you will see the center back try to step up to draw and offsides call.

Spain Wins in the 92nd Minute

2008-06-14T19:31:00.002-06:00

A total defensive lapse by Sweden to lose the game. Ball watching by the center back and a failure to provide support and cover costs Sweden the game.

Sweden Ties Spain to make it 1-1 before half

2008-06-14T19:29:00.001-06:00

Excellent defending tips on this defensive breakdown by Spain.

Check out the Best teams of Euro 2008

2008-06-13T18:21:00.000-06:00

The case for Instant Replay

2008-06-12T21:18:00.003-06:00

It goals like this with technology like this that make me wonder why instant replay can not be used? It takes 20 seconds to replay it to see that this goal should not be allowed.

Euro 2008 The Goal Brakdown

2008-06-12T21:15:00.000-06:00

Textbook cross and finish.

Offical Ruling on the 1st Goal from the Dutch

2008-06-10T20:35:00.001-06:00

UEFA gave an official ruling on why the first goal from the Dutch was not offside.

June 9th Goals

2008-06-09T21:40:00.001-06:00

Great Goals from the Dutch Destroyers.

Euro 2008 Highlights - June 8

2008-06-08T20:18:00.000-06:00

Goals from Euro 2008. Nice Air Kick then a sweet volley for a goal.

Euro 2008 Day 1 Highlights

2008-06-08T14:52:00.000-06:00

Day 1 highlights from Euro 2008