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With the 2017 Major League Soccer season fast approaching, there’s no better time than now to sign up and start managing your MLS fantasy squad. Register your team at MLSsoccer.com, then join private league No. 11855-2312. Battle it out with the Soc Takes staff and readers over the course of...
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This is part three of our series covering Puerto Rico FC’s preparation for the upcoming season. Check out part one — Soc Takes’ interview with PRFC president Tom Payne and part two — Soc Takes’ interview with striker Sidney Rivera. Having spoken with Adrian, Tom and Sidney, and observed their movement...
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After toiling at stops at Orlando City SC and Louisville City FC, Puerto Rico FC striker Sidney Rivera started coming into his own last season. The 23-year-old front man netted three goals across 16 regular season appearances — just nine of which were starts — for PRFC in 2016,...
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In the world of soccer, file this one under big news. Hell, in any world. According to a report by the Mirror, Manchester City is preparing to open its pocketbook to the tune of £100 million in an attempt to swipe Leo Messi from Barcelona. Deep breaths. Deep, deep breaths....
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In 1996, John Harkes was named “captain for life” by then-U.S. national team coach Steve Sampson. In 1998, he was dropped from the team under mysterious circumstances. Over the next decade, via published books, rumors and mutual slandering, salacious reasons appeared to underlie the separation between Sampson and his once-beloved pupil....
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INDIANAPOLIS — There are no surprises here. The Indy Eleven have retained a core group of players from last season. A season which included record goal scoring and a championship run. Indy Eleven’s head coach Tim Hankinson is a seasoned leader and he is pragmatic with his approach. There...
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WESTFIELD, Ind. — Indy Eleven signee Ben Speas has a bit of an appetite for the spectacular. At North Carolina, he slalomed through a pack of defenders before producing a game-winning golazo in the NCAA final. For Major League Soccer’s Columbus Crew SC, he scored a beauty in a friendly against Premier League side Stoke...
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Soc Takes was thrilled to interview Puerto Rico FC president Tom Payne this week. This is a largely unedited transcript of our interview, except for a small portion that was excised for an upcoming article about player signings. Make sure you read Bob Williams’ excellent earlier interview with Thomas Payne,...
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PARIS — The first leg of the UEFA Champions League Round of 16 tie between Paris Saint-Germain and Barcelona kicked off today at Parc des Princes, ending in a 4-0 thrashing by the home side. The loss leaves Barcelona in a world of trouble — facing a 0-4 aggregate deficit...
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INDIANAPOLIS — Seeking a versatile player to help at the wide midfield spots and centrally when needed, the Indy Eleven appear to be close to terms with New Zealand international Craig Henderson. Eleven coach Tim Hankinson confirmed the move Thursday evening on Casillero Deportivo in an interview with Gus Ochoa and Logan Ayers. https://t.co/xsjRfg6SVN...
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For those not fluent in Spanish, preciado means valuable. Club Sport Emelec forward Ayrton Preciado was exactly that and more in his home debut for his new club, which also coincided with the unveiling of newly upgraded Estadio Banco del Pacifico in Guayaquil, Ecuador. Preciado endeared himself to the Emelec faithful by recording...
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They’re a tradition as synonymous with American culture as apple pie and large portion sizes: Super Bowl commercials. While millions tune in and go to parties every year to see the action in the big game, a significant portion only partake for the commercials and Aunt Pamela’s casserole. Enter Major League...
With the 2017 Major League Soccer season fast approaching, there’s no better time than now to sign up and start managing your MLS fantasy squad. Register your team at MLSsoccer.com, then join private league No. 11855-2312. Battle it out with the Soc Takes staff and readers over the course of...
This is part three of our series covering Puerto Rico FC’s preparation for the upcoming season. Check out part one — Soc Takes’ interview with PRFC president Tom Payne and part two — Soc Takes’ interview with striker Sidney Rivera. Having spoken with Adrian, Tom and Sidney, and observed their movement...
After toiling at stops at Orlando City SC and Louisville City FC, Puerto Rico FC striker Sidney Rivera started coming into his own last season. The 23-year-old front man netted three goals across 16 regular season appearances — just nine of which were starts — for PRFC in 2016,...
In the world of soccer, file this one under big news. Hell, in any world. According to a report by the Mirror, Manchester City is preparing to open its pocketbook to the tune of £100 million in an attempt to swipe Leo Messi from Barcelona. Deep breaths. Deep, deep breaths....
In 1996, John Harkes was named “captain for life” by then-U.S. national team coach Steve Sampson. In 1998, he was dropped from the team under mysterious circumstances. Over the next decade, via published books, rumors and mutual slandering, salacious reasons appeared to underlie the separation between Sampson and his once-beloved pupil....
INDIANAPOLIS — There are no surprises here. The Indy Eleven have retained a core group of players from last season. A season which included record goal scoring and a championship run. Indy Eleven’s head coach Tim Hankinson is a seasoned leader and he is pragmatic with his approach. There...
WESTFIELD, Ind. — Indy Eleven signee Ben Speas has a bit of an appetite for the spectacular. At North Carolina, he slalomed through a pack of defenders before producing a game-winning golazo in the NCAA final. For Major League Soccer’s Columbus Crew SC, he scored a beauty in a friendly against Premier League side Stoke...
Soc Takes was thrilled to interview Puerto Rico FC president Tom Payne this week. This is a largely unedited transcript of our interview, except for a small portion that was excised for an upcoming article about player signings. Make sure you read Bob Williams’ excellent earlier interview with Thomas Payne,...
PARIS — The first leg of the UEFA Champions League Round of 16 tie between Paris Saint-Germain and Barcelona kicked off today at Parc des Princes, ending in a 4-0 thrashing by the home side. The loss leaves Barcelona in a world of trouble — facing a 0-4 aggregate deficit...
INDIANAPOLIS — Seeking a versatile player to help at the wide midfield spots and centrally when needed, the Indy Eleven appear to be close to terms with New Zealand international Craig Henderson. Eleven coach Tim Hankinson confirmed the move Thursday evening on Casillero Deportivo in an interview with Gus Ochoa and Logan Ayers. https://t.co/xsjRfg6SVN...
For those not fluent in Spanish, preciado means valuable. Club Sport Emelec forward Ayrton Preciado was exactly that and more in his home debut for his new club, which also coincided with the unveiling of newly upgraded Estadio Banco del Pacifico in Guayaquil, Ecuador. Preciado endeared himself to the Emelec faithful by recording...
They’re a tradition as synonymous with American culture as apple pie and large portion sizes: Super Bowl commercials. While millions tune in and go to parties every year to see the action in the big game, a significant portion only partake for the commercials and Aunt Pamela’s casserole. Enter Major League...