February 2010 Locker Room
QUICK FACT: What’s a Derby?
February 26, 2010 | The Beautiful Game | No Comments
Did you know that a derby match is a match between two local rival teams usually within the same region? For example, Manchester City vs Manchester United is a huge local derby. The atmosphere is intense both for the players and the fans since they are big rivals!
QUICK FACT: Oldest Soccer Club
February 25, 2010 | The Beautiful Game | No Comments
Did you know that Sheffield FC is the oldest soccer club in the world? The Sheffield Football Club team was first founded in 1855.
QUICK FACT: Mia Hamm
February 24, 2010 | The Beautiful Game | No Comments
Did you know that Mia Hamm is the youngest player to have played for the United States? She was only 15 years old when she started. In 2004, Mia retired from soccer, but left a legacy behind her. With 158 goals, she is the top scorer in Women’s soccer.
2010 WPS Schedule
February 22, 2010 | Halftime Report | No Comments
The Women’s Professional Soccer (WPS) league has released the entire 2010 regular season schedule. The season opener will be on Saturday, April 10 when the Boston Breakers go to Maryland to face the Washington Freedom at 7pm (EST). Continue reading
Akon’s 2010 World Cup Anthem ‘Oh Africa’
February 16, 2010 | Halftime Report | 8 Comments
American R&B singer/songwriter/producer Akon has been hired as the musical director of the 2010 World Cup. Akon, who is of Senegalese origin, was chosen to produce the official World Cup 2010 anthem and oversee all the official music. He will be overseeing the World Cup anthem and all music at the ceremonies. Continue reading
FIFA Proposes Yellow Card for Denying an Obvious Goal-Scoring Opportunity
February 12, 2010 | Water Cooler | 5 Comments
FIFA and IFAB (International Football Associations Board) have scheduled a meeting to discuss a new ruling that would downgrade a red card to a yellow for fouls that deny an obvious goal-scoring opportunity in the box, among other issues up for review. Continue reading
2010 MLS Schedule
February 4, 2010 | Halftime Report | No Comments
The Major League Soccer (MLS) has released the entire 2010 regular season schedule. The season opener, on Thursday, March 25th will be the first ever MLS game for the Philadelphia Union, the League’s 16th team, against Seattle Sounders which will begin its second season. The opener will be at 9:30pm (EST) and will be televised live on ESPN2, ESPN Deportes and ESPN360.com. Continue reading
