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. Continue reading
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! Continue reading
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! Continue reading
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. Continue reading
As an ending of the 2008 MLS Season, the San Jose Earthquakes were named the recipients of the 2008 Wooden Spoon Award. The San Jose Earthquakes and LA Galaxy finished the 2008 season tied for 13th place with the record of 8-13-9 and 33 points each. The Earthquakes were labeled the winners of the Wooden Spoon through a head-to-head tiebreaker.
The Wooden Spoon Award is an unofficial annual award given to the Major League Soccer (MLS) team with the worst regular season record, as determined by the MLS. It originates from the Australian Football League Wooden Spoon. Continue reading
Starting the 2009 season, Major League Soccer (MLS) will welcome its 15th team, the Seattle Sounders! Established in 1994, the Seattle Sounders have been in the United Soccer League for the past 15 years and will make their MLS debut in March of 2009. Continue reading
