Halftime Report

The women are back but with a different name! The new Women’s Professional Soccer League (WPS) will have its inaugural game on Sunday, March 29, 2009, when the Washington Freedom take on the Los Angeles Sol at Home Depot Center in Carson, California. read more

The 2008 Red Bull Street Style World Finals was held on November 18th in São Paulo, Brazil. Participants from 42 countries competed in one-on-one battles held on a special stage, seven meters in diameter, where they needed to alternate ball possession every 20 seconds while displaying their best ball tricks to the rhythm of music for 3 minutes. Judging is based on ball control, creativity, and style. read more

Did you ever wonder how much the top players were being paid in Major League Soccer (MLS)? Well we have put together the top 10 base salaries for the 2008 season. Based on the list, it looks like midfielders and forwards are paid the most. Only one defender made the list! read more

Now I’m not sure if this could be ruled as unsportsmanlike conduct, but it appears that it was allowed! Check out this video of a group of players dropping their shorts in front of the goalie just before a free kick is taken. The result is a goal! read more

That’s right! The new Major League Soccer (MLS) team, the Seattle Sounders, which begins play in the MLS next season, will be holding open tryouts, which they will turn into a reality TV show! It’ll be a great way for soccer fans to help choose a player for the new team. read more