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  • July 12, 2011 · Matt

    Open Cup preview; MLS friendlies betray competitive edge

    Ah, a few short hours until we get a chance to set our record in Dallas straight, to notch a win against the former Hoops, the former Blaze, to move forward in the US Open Cup. We certainly have all the requisite ability, and as we saw on…

  • July 11, 2011 · Matt

    Open Cup lineup dependent on player fitness

    So, a bit of a late post today, but perhaps you will forgive me. (I don’t much mind if you don’t.) How about the Women’s World Cup, eh? I’m sure that’s the first thing on people’s minds right now, and it certainly was an exciting one.…

  • July 10, 2011 · Matt

    RSL show title credentials in 2-0 win over FC Dallas

    Well, well, well! Those three points were not only vital, they were exciting to pick up! There were some absolutely brilliant moments, from Andy Williams scoring a goal — and Kevin Hartman looking awful — to Fabian Espindola and Jean…

  • July 9, 2011 · Matt

    FC Dallas visit presents another must-win match

    So here it is: FC Dallas, one of the strong clubs in the league — nevermind the conference — will be kicking off in the Rio Tinto in only a few short hours, and it’s a match that is nothing but essential for our boys in Claret and Cobalt.…

  • July 8, 2011 · Matt

    How They Scored: New England Revolution

    I thought it might be in some interest to examine the decisions of our players and the referees that led to our goals against New England and how we can correct some of those problems. I suppose, then, I will do just that. Goal 1: Borchers…

  • July 7, 2011 · Matt

    RSL to return home for Open Cup should they proceed

    Right, a bit of a slow day between matches, but here we are again. A couple news items for you, but tomorrow expect a bit of a match preview and some incomprehensible rambling. US Open Cup While it’s a shame that we will soon be playing FC…

  • July 6, 2011 · Matt

    Beckerman, Grabavoy keep midfield ticking against Revs

    For half the match against New England Revolution on Monday, Ned Grabavoy slotted in where Kyle Beckerman would have served, playing in the deep playmaker role, an essential one in our system. A look at the chalkboards from Monday’s…

  • July 5, 2011 · Matt

    Squad character and class show after clawing three back

    I hate blaming the referee for ruining matches. I really, really do. Honestly, genuinely hate it. But that’s the problem: The US Soccer Federation is leaving me little choice. The quality of refereeing has been far surpassed by the quality…

  • July 4, 2011 · Matt

    Utah's RSL must quash the Revolution

    A happy independence day to you all, but what I must say will be unnerving to some — though perhaps not you, patriots though you may be. We must, tonight, quash the revolution. Or the Revolution. Something like that. Anyhow, with that…

  • July 2, 2011 · Matt

    Signings, transfers unlikely as positions hard to fill

    The blog’s a bit late today, so I ought apologize. Oh well. The US women tore apart Colombia with a not-flattering 3-0 scoreline, and that took up a portion of my morning after finally waking up. Nice having football on weekend mornings…

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