Just a few weeks after his agents put out a 32 page brochure detailing his exploits and readiness to play, Michael Owen has been signed by the 3-time defending Premier League champions, Manchester United. Right. Read that again. Michael Owen, 29 year old former England international, veteran of Liverpool, Real Madrid and Newcastle (who he [...]
Archive for July 3rd, 2009
Okay, sure, why not. Michael Owen to United on a free.
Posted in Transfers, Whimsy, tagged Manchester United, Michael Owen, Shock Transfers, United might be in a wee bit of trouble on July 3, 2009 | 18 Comments »
MLS Pick’em: Week 16
Posted in MLS, MLS Pick'em, tagged MLS, MLS Pick'em on July 3, 2009 | 6 Comments »
Yes, it’s that time again, time to make those picks. I’d suggest that you also head to your local MLS park if there’s a game there this Saturday (unfortunately there aren’t any games east of the Mississippi for some reason) . Last season I went to the Colorado Rapids 4th of July “extravaganza” or whatever [...]
Gold Cup ’09 commences tonight
Posted in CONCACAF Gold Cup, tagged CONCACAF Gold Cup, Television on July 3, 2009 | 4 Comments »
Quick update on Gold Cup ’09. Lost in all this weekend’s holiday hoopla is the beginning of the CONCACAF’s regional championship kicking off with a double-header in the Home Depot Center in Los Angeles. Now, as you all know, one of my main gigs in this house of fun is to let you know where [...]
Your Weekend Preview: Independence Day Edition
Posted in Confederations Cup, Hyundai A-League, League of Ireland, MLS, Ross County, Weekend Preview, Western Mass Pioneers on July 3, 2009 | 2 Comments »
San Jose v. Real Salt Lake (Friday) First, the main blemish on RSL’s record in the last six weeks is a 2-1 loss to San Jose (who were then a much weaker team) and they’ll be looking for some revenge for that. Second, since beating RSL on May 30, San Jose is 1-1-1. That might [...]
