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Odds & Ends: Everything is Happening at Once!! Edition

Major League Soccer announced today that NYC FC will be it’s 20th franchise (beginning play in 2015).  The new club will be owned by the money behind Manchester City F.C. … Continue reading

May 21, 2013 · Leave a Comment

Odds & Ends: Rumors Run Amok!

This one is not so much a rumor:  Ross County captain Richard Brittain has reportedly had second thoughts about the pre-contract he signed with St. Johnstone F.C. in January.  There … Continue reading

April 17, 2013 · Leave a Comment

Odds & Ends: I Prefer To Remain In Denial Edition

I’ll star with the only good things that has happened in my football life since the last installment of “Odds & Ends”: the USMNT took 4 of 6 points from … Continue reading

March 30, 2013 · Leave a Comment

Odds & Ends: Here Comes the Weekend!! Edition

I normally choose to ignore the periodic, “We’re going to England!” nonsense from both sides of the Old Firm, but when Newco F.C. lost to Annan Athletic last weekend it … Continue reading

March 15, 2013 · 5 Comments

Odds & Ends: Mostly Rash Generalizations Edition

If you love football kits, if you love history, if you love football kit history, go here NOW!  You’re welcome.  Also, you should probably visit Uni-Watch every day, I know … Continue reading

March 8, 2013 · Leave a Comment

Odds & Ends: Mid-Week Edition

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2nmtB7rBs3MFormer New England Revolution (and Chivas U.S.A.) midfielder Shalrei Joseph has been traded to the Seattle Sounders.  After spending part of one season in Dallas Joseph was told by new … Continue reading

February 20, 2013 · Leave a Comment

Odds & Ends: Valentine’s Day Edition

This week the New England Revolution signed two players: defender Bilal Duckett and forward Chad Barrett.  Duckett was most recently with the Harrisburg City Islanders (USL-Pro), though he did spend … Continue reading

February 14, 2013 · Leave a Comment

Odds & Ends: The pieces are falling into place Edition

New Scotland manager Gordon Strachan has named the first two coaches to his national team staff:  Mark McGhee and Stuart McCall.  Those names should sound familiar to you:  McGhee and … Continue reading

January 24, 2013 · 1 Comment

Odds & Ends: Some of what I missed Edition

Congratulations to Elgin City F.C. goalkeeper Joe Malin (above), who was between the sticks this weekend at Ibrox when his side, a man down, fought to a 1-1 draw with … Continue reading

January 6, 2013 · 2 Comments

Odds & Ends: Things are happening Edition

The logo above is that of Portland Thorns F.C., which will be one of the teams in the newly-christened “National Women’s Soccer League.”  It’s just my opinion, but I think … Continue reading

December 14, 2012 · 1 Comment
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