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2010 National Soccer Hall of Fame Nominees

2010 National Soccer Hall of Fame Nominees

The U.S. National Soccer Hall of Fame has released 24 candidates for 2010 induction. The former players that were chosen represent a vast array of teams and eras.
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2009 MLS Supporters’ Shield Award

2009 MLS Supporters’ Shield Award

The Columbus Crew was awarded the 2009 Major League Soccer Supporters’ Shield Award, which was the team’s second consecutive Supporters’ Shield. The Supporters’ Shield award is given to the MLS club with the best regular-season record, regardless of conference. The Crew finished the regular season with a record of 13-7-10 for 49 points and ended  first in the Eastern Conference and is guaranteed home field advantage throughout the playoffs.
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2009 MLS Goalkeeper of the Year

2009 MLS Goalkeeper of the Year

Zach Thornton of Chivas USA has been awarded the 2009 Major League Soccer Goalkeeper of the Year Award. The award is given to the top goalkeeper in the MLS at the end of the regular season. Thornton had a career-best of 12 shutouts and 0.87 goals against average in 2009 leading his team to a 13-11-6 record. He led the League in goals against average, shutouts and ranked second in wins.
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2009 MLS Goal Of The Year Nominees

2009 MLS Goal Of The Year Nominees

This is a compilation of the best goals in the MLS for the 2009 season. Which ones are your favorites? Please feel free to leave comments! Continue reading

Diski Dance your way to South Africa

Diski Dance your way to South Africa

South African Tourism (SAT) is celebrating the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa by encouraging players ages 8-14 to get their teams to learn the Diski Dance for a chance to win a trip to play in South Africa, home of the 2010 FIFIA World Cup. Continue reading

What is Diski Dance?

What is Diski Dance?

The Diski Dance is based on South Africa’s unique way of playing soccer. Diski Dance is rhythmic, showy and energetic. In Diski, every move has a name and there are different names from different parts of the country. Some are in Tswana, others Zulu, Sotho and even English. The moves have names like “Tsamaya”, “Heel Extension Mkhari” and “Chester” to mention a few. Continue reading

2009 MLS Golden Boot Award

2009 MLS Golden Boot Award

Jeff Cunningham of FC Dallas has been awarded the 2009 Major League Soccer Budweiser Golden Boot award. The award is given to the top goal scorer in the MLS at the end of the regular season. Cunningham had a career-high of 17 goals in 2009 and joins Taylor Twellman, Carlos Ruiz, Stern John and Roy Lassiter as two-time Golden Boot winners. Continue reading