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Monthly Archives: November 2011
Welcome Back, Cosmos…Pardon Me If I Don’t Give You A Hug
The good news is that Sela Sport, the new owners of the New York Cosmos, have finally paid Blau-Weiss Gottschee the $210,000 they owed them for the Cosmos Academy, albeit 120 days overdue. I wonder if they included interest and legal fees? … Continue reading
Posted in Business, New York Cosmos
Tagged BW Gottschee, Cosmos, Cosmos Academy, Cosmos Copa NYC, Football, Major League Soccer, MLS, New York Cosmos, NY Cosmos, Paul Kemsley, Sela Sport, Soccer, Soccer Business, Total Footblog, Total Footblog: The Crossroads of Global Football & American Soccer, TotalFootblog.com
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Harlem Youth Soccer Players Pass Around Lyrics At The America SCORES New York Poetry SLAM!
Ode to America SCORES Poet-Athletes took to the stage, Some with passion, some with rage, Others tentative, even shy, But a few were sharp, fairly fly. Coached in the game and grammar, Hitting rhymes like a hammer, And rolling lyrics like … Continue reading
Posted in Culture, Philanthropy, Youth Soccer
Tagged 2011 America SCORES New York annual Poetry SLAM, 2011 America SCORES New York Poetry SLAM, America Scores, America SCORES National Poetry SLAM, America Scores New York, America SCORES New York Poetry SLAM, Cesar Diaz, Futbol, Futebol, PS 192, PS 325, Soccer, Soccer Culture, soccer philanthropy, Total Footblog, Total Footblog: The Crossroads of Global Football & American Soccer, TotalFootblog.com, Youth Soccer
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The Wonders Of Chris Wondolowski: Major League Soccer’s Unsung Star
As we gear up for what will surely be the most-watched MLS Cup in history, everyone is talking about David Beckham, Robbie Keane, and Landon Donovan. But when we look back on Major League Soccer’s record-setting 2011 season, there’s one man … Continue reading
Posted in Chris Wondolowski, Jurgen Klinsmann, MLS, Philanthropy, San Jose Earthquakes, United States
Tagged 2011 Castrol MLS Index Player of the Year, Castrol Index, Castrol MLS Index Player of the Year, Castrol MLS Index Player of the Year Award, Chris Wondolowski, Jurgen Klinsmann, Major League Soccer, MLS, MLS Golden Boot, Movember, San Jose Earthquakes, Soccer, soccer philanthropy, Total Footblog, Total Footblog: The Crossroads of Global Football & American Soccer, TotalFootblog.com, United States Soccer, US Men's National Soccer Team, US Mens National Team, USMNT
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South Bronx United’s First Annual Benefit Raised More Than $25,000 To Help Fund Youth Soccer Development Programs
Congratulations to South Bronx United, the non-profit youth development program that’s using soccer to shape the lives of more than 500 of boys and girls in New York City. As a result of their first annual fundraising benefit earlier this week, South Bronx … Continue reading
Posted in Philanthropy, Youth Soccer
Tagged Andrew So, Daniel Oduro, Estee Lauder, Futbol, Futebol, Soccer, soccer philanthropy, South Bronx United, South Bronx United Annual Benefit, Total Footblog, Total Footblog: The Crossroads of Global Football & American Soccer, TotalFootblog.com, Youth Soccer
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The Wizards Of Opta: Tracking Data And Offering Analysis That Improves The Game And The Way We Appreciate It
There are only 37 more shopping days until Christmas. And in case anyone is wondering what to get little old me, let me give you a big hint… There is a reason why “professional” soccer writers, broadcasters, commentators, and analysts seem smarter … Continue reading
Posted in Business, Chris Wondolowski, Journalism, MLS
Tagged Calcio, Castrol Index, Chris Wondolowski, Football, Fußbal, Fussball, Futbol, Futebol, Major League Soccer, MLS, Opta, Opta USA, Soccer, Soccer Business, Soccer Journalism, Soccer Statistics, Sports Statistics, Total Footblog, Total Footblog: The Crossroads of Global Football & American Soccer, TotalFootblog.com, Voetbol, Wizards of Opta
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Is New Orleans A Candidate For An MLS Franchise?
No, absolutely not. As far as I know, Major League Soccer and New Orleans haven’t even expressed an interest in one another. But what you will find in New Orleans is music. And great music, like the Panorama Jazz Band. Now I’m … Continue reading
Hope On The Horizon For The New York Cosmos?
New York Cosmos fans are anxiously awaiting news regarding the future of their club. Interim boss Terry Byrne is due back from his visit with Sela Sport in London, hopefully with some clear marching orders and a handful of checks … Continue reading
Posted in Borough Boys, Business, MLS, New York Cosmos, Youth Soccer
Tagged Blau Weiss Gottschee, Borough Boys, BW Gottschee, Calcio, Cesar Diaz, Cosmos, Cosmos Academy, Don Garber, Football, Fußbal, Fussball, Futbol, Futebol, Jack Bell, Major League Soccer, MLS, New York Cosmos, Nick Laveglia, NY Cosmos, Seamus O’Brien, Sela Sport, Soccer, Soccer Business, Terry Byrne, Total Footblog, Total Footblog: The Crossroads of Global Football & American Soccer, TotalFootblog.com, Voetbol, World Sport Group, Youth Soccer
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South Bronx United Holding Annual Benefit & Auction
South Bronx United is a local youth development organization using soccer as a vehicle for social change. In addition to soccer instruction and competition, its programs include academic, health and wellness, and character development components. Currently, South Bronx United serves more … Continue reading
The New York Cosmos, The Cosmos Academy, And The Blau-Weiss Gottschee Lawsuit: A Bad Start For Sela Sport
For the past year, the New York Cosmos have been the loudest and proudest name in American soccer. Yet they cowered in stunned silence as the events of last month unfolded, allowing wild speculation by both professional and social media … Continue reading
Posted in Business, MLS, New York Cosmos, Youth Soccer
Tagged Blau Weiss Gottschee, BW Gottschee, BWG Cosmos, Calcio, Cosmos Academy, Cosmos lawsuit, Cosmos litigation, Football, Giovanni Savarese, Major League Soccer, Nasty November, New York Cosmos, NY Cosmos, Paul McGlynn, Sela Sport, Soccer Business, Terry Byrne, Total Footblog, Total Footblog: The Crossroads of Global Football & American Soccer, TotalFootblog.com, Ugly October, US Soccer Development Academy, Youth Soccer
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