American Soccer

Katie Johnson escapes from the Sky Blue (probably on a raft) is sent to the Chicago Red Stars.

A wealth of experience is coming to Chicago with @katieajohnson33 in a trade with Sky Blue FC. More | https://t.co/pKN34ijQSc pic.twitter.com/gDFfLy5fWl — Chicago Red Stars (@chicagoredstars) January 9, 2019 It is not often you hear about athletes complaining about their work environment. Players like Jimmy Butler, Antonio Brown, and Shaquille O’Neal would roll over in …

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Dave Sarachan introduced as North Coralina FC Head Coach

“I’m very excited about the opportunity to build something here…I think the timing is great to make this club as good as any in the country.” pic.twitter.com/bkL95BQfQq — North Carolina FC (@NorthCarolinaFC) January 3, 2019 You know it’s not often a professional indoor soccer player (GOAT in America?) weaves his way from the depths of …

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Louisville City are your 2018 USL Cup Champions

https://youtu.be/t7rqTnVbRaI Louisville City clinched their 2nd USL Cup championship in a row last night by defeating the Phoenix Rising. Many have speculated whether or not we have seen Didier Drogba’s last soccer game. It’s not often we get to see legends of the game retire in places of prestigious soccer memories. From now on we …

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We DID IT! Matias Almeyda Reportedly Joining San Jose Earthquakes. In Other News, Mexico Confirmed Eliminated in 2022 Round of 32.

Tomorrow. 👀 pic.twitter.com/smPV1KiLDK — San Jose Earthquakes (@SJEarthquakes) October 8, 2018 Very little news these days can get me to walk around with a grin on my face like a 13-year-old would have after his crush said, “Hey.” to him. Very little news. But, today is that day. I’ve been walking around campus with my …

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Paul Riley and the NC Courage went and won themselves the NWSL Championship this weekend.

Big Congratulations to the North Carolina Courage for beating the Portland Thorns 3-0 to be crowned your NEW CHAMPIONS! In a rematch of last seasons championship game, North Carolina went and got their revenge, all up in Portlands home stadium. Paul Riley laid it all out on the line and receive what the Courage deserved. …

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New Miami MLS Club is here and they’re the most Beckham team ever.

Four years ago, we dreamt of a soccer club.Today, we’re proud to announce the official crest of that club.Join us on a journey that has only just begun.THIS IS US. THIS IS MIAMI.#InterMiamiCF #ThisIsMiami #MLS pic.twitter.com/uw8QOA2lfG — Inter Miami CF (@InterMiamiCF) September 5, 2018 Yesterday, MLS got its first look at Beckham’s new toy and, …

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Anson Dorrance gets 1000th win for UNC, but is he better than Jordan?

Big time congratulations to UNC Women’s Soccer coach Anson Dorrance for winning his 1000th game as UNC’s resident Gaffer, after the Tarheels 2-0 over the Ohio State Buckeyes. He now lives among some of sports biggest icons to eclipse a thousand wins, including Geno Auriemma, Greg Popovich, Coach K, and Wilt Chamberlain (allegedly). Now we …

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BACKUPALLSTARS DOT COM is LIVE (again) but Honestly not Better than Ever

So my last blog got me thinking, “holy moly, why do I keep wasting my time on this website?” But it also got me thinking, “Self Bautista, when ever did you get so stingy with your money?” Oh that’s right when those student loans started to pile up. Well I figured, ala Roberto Duran, ‘NO …

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In a not-so-Stunning Turn of Events, Zlatan has Signed LA Galaxy

Los Angeles, welcome to Zlatan. #zLAtan #LAGalaxy pic.twitter.com/nFAY4X9zbR — Zlatan Ibrahimović (@Ibra_official) March 23, 2018 Ahh the MLS. Doing what it does best, signing past their prime, washed up, old farts to humiliate themselves, and somehow still dominate the league. Congratulations to the LA Galaxy for being the destination that Zlatan will bring his talents …

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