Top stories published by The Soccer in 2012

David Trezeguet has to be considered one of the top three French attackers to be produced in over two decades. His name will synonymously be linked to the French 1998 World Cup and 2000 European Cup winning teams who are thought of as one of the greatest…

Andrew Arellano in The Soccer

Mar 13, 2012

Porter Names US U-23 Olympic Qualifying Roster

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Andrew Arellano in The Soccer

Jan 24, 2012

Jermaine Jones: Captain Controversy

For 90+ minutes Jermaine Jones appeared to be the strongest piece in the midfield for the US against Venezuela in an international friendly on Saturday in Phoenix, AZ in preparation for the qualifying stages to Brazil 2014.

Andrew Arellano in The Soccer

May 16, 2012

US Open Cup: El Paso, Laredo move on

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Andrew Arellano in The Soccer

Mar 30, 2012

U-17 MNT to Play Dynamo at New BBVA Stadium

As featured on US Futblog

The US U-17 Men’s National Team will play the Houston Dynamo Academy team in what is seen as a soft opening for the new BBVA stadium in Houston, TX. The match will take place on May 10th at 7:30 p.m…

Andrew Arellano in The Soccer

Apr 6, 2012

Scorpions included in MLS ‘The Kick Off’

Recently SA Scorpions FC was mentioned in what I can only describe as an all encompassing preview of everything soccer in America.

Simon Borg, of mlssoccer.com, has an email subscription/periodical posting on the MLS website used…

Andrew Arellano in The Soccer

Mar 30, 2012

Pepsi Commercial with Messi, Torres and Others

Here’s a new commercial from Pepsi featuring Lionel Messi, Fernando Torres, Didier Drogba, Frank Lampard, Sergio Aguero and Jack Wilshere. The music is provided by some dude named Calvin Harris, he’s an internationally famous DJ, that’s why you…

Andrew Arellano in The Soccer

Apr 8, 2012

Chris Coleman on Dempsey and other Americans

Interesting video with Chris Coleman, former manager for Fulham FC in the English Premier League. Coleman more recently has taken over managerial duties for the Welsh National Team after Garry Speed’s untimely passing.

Andrew Arellano in The Soccer

Jul 1, 2012

Campos brace helps Scorpions topple Silverbacks

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Andrew Arellano in The Soccer

Aug 20, 2012

Scorpions sign Ruben Luna on loan from FC Dallas

Courtesy SA Scorpions FC & FC Dallas

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2013

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