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Harmse is Outta Here

Feb 29th, 2008 | By Laurie | Category: Preparing for 2008, Transfer Rumors

As a lot of people have been predicting for the past few months, Kevin Harmse is heading out of LA and into Toronto FC. For only a fourth-round draft pick.

The fact that he’s leaving is no big surprise. He was a Frank Yallop guy, and a Canadian. …



Harmse is Outta Here

Feb 29th, 2008 | By Laurie | Category: Preparing for 2008, Transfer Rumors

As a lot of people have been predicting for the past few months, Kevin Harmse is heading out of LA and into Toronto FC. For only a fourth-round draft pick.

The fact that he’s leaving is no big surprise. He was a Frank Yallop guy, and a Canadian. …



Sullivan To Miss Bray Game

Feb 29th, 2008 | By CCFCForum.Com | Category: Uncategorized

New CCFC signing was dealt with a suspension blow today when it was learned that he would have to sit out City’s league opener against Bray Wanderers next Friday night.

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Landon Donovan becomes US’s all-time goal scoring leader

Feb 29th, 2008 | By Mike H | Category: Denmark, FIFA, Landon Donovan, US MNT, US Soccer

Mark your calendar, on this leap day 2008, Landon Donovan became the official ‘king of all US male goal scorers.’ Although the US did not play a match today, Donovan gets this honor thanks to FIFA recognizing a match the US played against Denmark as a…



Off to Brazil

Feb 29th, 2008 | By FC Dallas and Pizza Hut Park Front Office... | Category: Adrian Serioux, Steve Morrow

The team has boarded the bus to the airport for a 7:45 pm flight to Sao Paulo. The flight is scheduled to land Saturday morning at 8:50 am local time, and the team will then catch a connecting flight to Curitiba (landing at 1:10 pm), where CAP’s traini…



Let Me Out News

Feb 29th, 2008 | By brucio | Category: Uncategorized

I don’t like this: Richard Groff, who is tied in to the new Philadelphia team in some way, was being interviewed on Marcelo Balboa’s radio show From The Pitch on Tuesday night and insinuated that the new Philly stadium will NOT have grass, but rather a…



Back-To-Back Wins For Determined Ulster

Feb 29th, 2008 | By Latest Irish Rugby Match Reports | Category: Soccer News

Tries from Isaac Boss, Matt McCullough and Neil Best helped Ulster to their second successive win under new coach Matt Williams on Friday, as they dug deep to see off the Llanelli Scarlets.



Leinster Survive Connacht Fightback To Extend League Lead

Feb 29th, 2008 | By Latest Irish Rugby Match Reports | Category: Soccer News

Leinster survived a late onslaught from their provincial rivals Connacht on Friday to secure what could be a priceless win in their Magners League title push.



Man United’s Ferguson: Ronaldo a phenomenon

Feb 29th, 2008 | By Lee Greg | Category: Cristiano Ronaldo, Manchester United, Ronaldo

Fergie salivates over his crown jewel Ronaldo as United go to FulhamManchester United’s manager Sir Alex Ferguson has branded his Portguese star midfielder, Cristiano Ronaldo, a phenomenon for his incredible strike rate from a wide position.Ronaldo nee…



Beckham & Galaxy to play in Hong Kong

Feb 29th, 2008 | By Lee Greg | Category: David Beckham, LA Galaxy

Hong Kong Authorities approve Beckham’s LA Galaxy exhibition matchLA Galaxy had previously announced they would play an exhibition match on March 9 at Hong Kong Stadium, subject to approval from the city’s football authority. However this has now chang…



STADIUMS: New England Revolution Pursuing Soccer Stadium Plan

Feb 29th, 2008 | By Rumor Mill | Category: New England Revolution

Rating: 4 (Good)Color us shocked. Twice in a month. First we heard that miserly Robert Kraft’s New England was looking to spend money on a Designated Player. Now we have this story which states they are looking into building a home for the New England …



Football’s top 10 highest paid players in the world revealed

Feb 29th, 2008 | By Football Commentator | Category: AC Milan, Barcelona, Chelsea, Liverpool, Manchester United

A survey came out today that publishes a list of the highest paid footballers in the world. Chelsea, Manchester United and Liverpool all represent the Premiership and dominate the list while AC Milan and Barcelona are the only non-English sides listed….



Kaka: I’m Milan for life

Feb 29th, 2008 | By FIFA.com - News | Category: Uncategorized

Brazil playmaker Kaka, who this week extended his contract with
AC Milan until 2013, wants to spend the rest of his career at the
club.



Kaka Contract Lifts AC Milan

Feb 29th, 2008 | By Scuola Calcio - Italian Premier Soccer School | Category: AC Milan, International Soccer Training, Kaka

Ricky Kaka has extended his contract with AC Milan until 2013.The current World and European player of the year still had two years of his current deal to run. Vice-president Adriano Galliani revealed that negotiations had been completed quickly as the…



TRADE: Kevin Harmse to Toronto FC

Feb 29th, 2008 | By Rumor Mill | Category: LA Galaxy, Toronto FC, trade

Rating: 5 (Very good)Multiple sources are reporting that the LA Galaxy have traded Kevin Harmse to Toronto FC. Harmse a Canadian International has been rumored to have been a target of the Toronto club for some time.



FIFA 08: THE OFFSIDE CUP - VOTE ! 2-3 SLOTS REMAIN!

Feb 29th, 2008 | By Dave Martinez | Category: CURRENT ROSTER

2/29/08 - 1030pm UPDATE - With Fritz in this thing, we now officially have 2 spots available. Without? 3. TIME IS RUNNING OUT! GET IN ON THE TOURNEY AND CAST YOUR VOTE!!!

Good afternoon ladies and germs! Again, I would like to thank everyone for their …



Pressure getting to Grant

Feb 29th, 2008 | By Football Commentator | Category: Chelsea

Chelsea manager Avram Grant has hit out at the media for its post defeat coverage of their Carling Cup final to Tottenham.Strangely, he hit out at the lack of respect for giving him no credit for achievements. What achievements Avram? I thought you los…



New Wexford Youths Jersey..

Feb 29th, 2008 | By CCFCForum.Com | Category: Uncategorized

Wexford Youths to unveil new pink jersey tonight

Wexford Youths FC will unveil their new away jersey for the 2008 season at home to Shamrock Rovers in tonight’s pre-season friendly at Ferrycarrig Park - a bright pink strip.

Wexford Youths FC owner and manager Mick Wallace wants to brighten up the league with the effeminate jersey.

“We’re trying to bring a bit of brightness to the league - sure we’re a bit different anyway,” he said.

“It’s also an open challenge to the sad macho element in Irish society…

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Arsenal need to show famed mental strength

Feb 29th, 2008 | By Reuters Football - UK Football | Category: Uncategorized

LONDON, Feb 28 (Reuters) - Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has spent years praising his team’s mental strength and that trait faces a critical test on Saturday when the Londoners host Aston Villa in the Premier League.



Harmse to TFC for 4th Round Pick

Feb 29th, 2008 | By gotorontofc.com | Category: Uncategorized

Kevin Harmse (Photo: CSA)
Press Release - Toronto FC announced Friday that the team has acquired midfielder Kevin Harmse from the Los Angeles Galaxy. In exchange the Galaxy will receive Toronto?s fourth round pick in the 2009 MLS SuperDraft.

The Canadian International spent one season with the Galaxy, appearing in 23 matches in all competitions, scoring twice. He scored his first MLS goal, which turned out to be the game winner against Chivas USA in a 3-1 victory in the Honda SuperClasico; Harmse other goal came in the SuperLiga tournament against FC Dallas.