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Plans Change for Juan Ramon Loubriel, Bayamon Mayor Says Stadium Will Now Have Real Grass

In a turnaround from their original plans to lay an artificial turf field at the Puerto Rico Islanders home field of Juan Ramon Loubriel Stadium, where construction is well...
Brian Quarstad
5 min read

Former Minnesota Players Gather MISL Awards

Former Minnesota Stars player Geison (Moura) and Thunder players Leo Gibson and Stephen DeRoux were honored this week from the Major Indoor Soccer League (MISL). The Brazilian Geison, who played on last year’s (2011) Stars...
Brian Quarstad
2 min read

Etienne Barbara Frustrated with Montreal Impact and MLS Rules; Gets Called Back to Maltese National Team

Etienne Barbara receives his two NASL awards from former coach Martin Rennie. Playing for the Carolina RailHawks in 2011, Etienne Barbara had what many would consider a dream season....
Brian Quarstad
17 min read

2011 FIFA Ballon d’Or Winners

The annual FIFA gala was held in Zurich, Switzerland today, where the stars of the beautiful game both past and present converged to celebrate a great year in soccer....
Brian Quarstad
5 min read

U.S. Men Finish 20th in Homeless World Cup

After eight days of competition, the 2010 Homeless World Cup came to a close with the host nation, Brazil, winning the Men’s tournament. The US Men’s team finished 20th overall...
Brian Quarstad
4 min read

U.S. Men Finish 20th in Homeless World Cup

After eight days of competition, the 2010 Homeless World Cup came to a close with the host nation, Brazil, winning the Men’s tournament. The US Men’s team finished 20th overall...
Brian Quarstad
4 min read

Former Thunder Player and New Zealand International Andy Barron Retires

Former Minnesota Thunder player Andy Barron has announced his retirement from soccer/football. The 30-year-old New Zealand native received publicity from around the world when he was rostered for New...
Brian Quarstad
3 min read

The State of English Soccer

OK – I’m going to say it – I’ve had a week to calm down.  England, as expected, were rubbish.  They were barely a round of 16 team….nothing more.  The...
Brian Quarstad
6 min read

How to Take the Perfect Penalty Kick?

New mathematical analysis outlines the most successful penalty kick, down to placement and speed. Joe Warren dives to his left and saves his 3rd penalty kick of the season....
Brian Quarstad
6 min read

The Real Story on Joe Gaetjens – USA v England and Holland and other Interesting Tidbits

Joe Gaetjens being carried off the field after his famous goal that defeated England in 1950 Leander Schaerlaeckens of Soccernet recently wrote a very thorough articleon the real Joe Gaetjens...
Brian Quarstad
11 min read

US Improves at the 2009 Homeless World Cup

Homeless World Cup Trophy The US entered the 2009 Homeless World Cup ranked 32nd in the world and, after finishing 29th in the 2008 Homeless World Cup in Melbourne, the team...
Brian Quarstad
4 min read