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2009 Most Popular Articles

2009 Most Popular Articles

Sideline Soccer has grown in 2009 and we thank you the visitors and fans for that! We hope to continue to provide helpful articles and information for years to come! Here are the most popular articles for 2009 based on statistics gathered over the past year. Continue reading

2009 FIFA Player of the Year

2009 FIFA Player of the Year

Lionel Messi, the 22-year-old from Argentina, has been named FIFA’s 2009 World Player of the Year. Messi had an outstanding year, in which he helped Barcelona to an unprecedented six trophies, headed the clinching goal against Manchester United in the Champions League final, and helped to secure the Club World Cup for Barcelona. Continue reading

2009 MLS Rookie of the Year

2009 MLS Rookie of the Year

Omar Gonzalez of the Los Angeles Galaxy was named the Major League Soccer Rookie of the Year.
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2009 MLS Newcomer and Comeback Player of the Year

2009 MLS Newcomer and Comeback Player of the Year

Fredy Montero of the Seattle Sounder has been awarded the 2009 Major League Soccer Newcomer of the Year. Chivas USA goalkeeper Zach Thorton won the MLS Comeback Player of the Year as well as Goalkeeper of the Year.
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2009 MLS Coach of the Year

2009 MLS Coach of the Year

Burce Arena, head coach of the LA Galaxy was awarded the 2009 Major League Soccer Coach of the Year after turning his club around and leading them to its first playoff berth since 2005 and a top seed in the Western Conference playoff bracket with a 12-6-12 record and 48 points. Continue reading

2010 FIFA World Cup Flag Icons

2010 FIFA World Cup Flag Icons

To get in the spirit of the 2010 FIFA World Cup, I thought it would be nice to share some free flag icons representing the 32 countries participating in next year’s World Cup. Download them now for free and use them on websites, blogs, forums, etc and show your country pride! Continue reading