MLS Final Kick Week 30

Go Joe!

Our boy Joseph Supang just posted on his Facebook page that he was recently selected for the Botswana National Team. The leading scorer in Botswana history, Dipsy Selowane, used to play in MLS so we'll see where this takes Joe. We'll give you more details on his journey, but for now you can learn a lot about the guy in the first video. Best wishes, Joe!

Rookie Life

I slept on this video last week so you're getting this a little late. The Haitian Sensation is featured on the season in review episode.

Jean scored 4 goals and tallied 1 assist in 9 matches for the Aztex, averaging 1 point a game and becoming the team's second leading goalscorer.

My thoughts exactly on Columbus Day... but you know how life goes, I worked today.

Soccernet.com's coverage of U.S. birth to South Africa.

Honduras vs USA

Sterlinho and I just got back home from watching our boy's book their tickets to S. Africa and just in case you missed the game, here are the highlights. Yes, we scored some great goals, but a lot of questions are left unanswered. All I have to say is that Bornstein is not the answer and I believe our ability to attack is still our best option rather than sitting back and attempting the counter attack. Let me know what you think, for me I just don't believe in this team yet. I do believe in the players, but as a team I am not sold. We have the talent and the athleticism, but BB's team leaves me with a sinking feeling.

Ronaldo singing his heart out.

Seriously this guy needs to just stick to soccer and modeling. I'd rather listen to Sanjaya than listen to Ronaldo sing... OK, not really both suck and I'd rather hear Barry Manilow jams than this guy. Well, to be honest this is just a gag and I think it's pretty funny that Ronaldo would let everyone see how much he sucks at singing. You can read about the gag on: http://www.dailystar.co.uk/news/view/102923/His-love-song-s-offside/

US vs Honduras Viewing Locations

Since you can't catch tomorrow's World Cup Qualifier against Team Soul Glo on TV/cable, the folks at USSoccer.com have published a list of pubs that will have the game available. So it looks like we'll see you at Fado's (although the LA Galaxy viewing party looks dope).
The video below documents the team's journey to Honduras.

Freestyle Fridays

This week's Freestyle Friday features our boy Shonlock spittin' it live during a tobyMac concert. Also on the mic is Gabe Real of Arch Nemesiz. A big shout out to our boy Halicious for hooking us up with the video.

FC Dallas vs SJ Earthquakes Highlights

Jeff Cunningham cannot be stopped right now. I will admit that I want him to beat Connor Casey in the race for the Goldenboot.

The WPS Inaugural Year

We don't take a lot of time to recognize the women's game here, but we would like to say, "congratulations" to the WPS for their first year. We recognize that the WPS is a vital part of the soccer landscape in America and we wish them continued success. After all, the U.S. Women have won two more World Cup Championships than the men and the WPS has Free Agency.

Jermaine Jenas & Nelly

Spurs star Jermaine Jenas had St. Louis' finest perform at his engagement party the other night. But while one St. Louis boy is busy singing in England, another is modeling for Cosmo letting all the ladies know what he's looking for. I have a small suspicion that we won't be seeing Nelly at Taylor's engagement party in the future.

Press Pass: Americans Abroad

Derek Rae and Janusz Michallik weigh in on the Americans Abroad.

MLS Final Kick Week 29

Landon's Goal On Friday Night

In case you missed the MLS Game of the Week on Friday, you can watch it in it's entirety on ESPN360...or you can see Landon's goal right here.

USMNT and World Cup Qualification

All you need to know and more.

Wizards vs Dynamo

The draw allowed the Dynamo to become the third team to clinch a spot in the playoffs.

Single Entity

I saw this article about cases the Supreme Court will hear this term, and one involving the NFL could have implications for MLS. MLS is considered a Single Entity, so on the surface this case may appear to have little to do with MLS. If the court rules that the NFL is a single entity, it would likely have little impact on MLS' current structure. However, if the Court rules that the NFL is a collection of individual business, it could open the door for either the Major League Soccer Players Union or a third party such as Nike to challenge Major League Soccer's Single Entity structure. This could lead to the Players' Union gaining bargaining power, or even the end of the league's exclusive deal with Adidas. There are many variables in these scenarios and I am no lawyer, but this case does have the potential to have a major impact on MLS. Below is the excerpt of the article related to this case, as well as a link to the article in its entirety.

http://news.yahoo.com/s/time/20091005/us_time/08599192776000

American Needle v. National Football League
At issue: Whether sporting leagues should be exempt from antitrust regulations.

Experts say American Needle may turn out to be the most important legal decision in sporting history. The sportswear manufacturer contracted with NFL teams to produce hats and headgear with official team logos. But the NFL decided to give an exclusive leaguewide license to Reebok in 2000, leading American Needle to sue, claiming the NFL's action violated the Sherman Antitrust Act by limiting the market for who could produce team-branded merchandise.

The fundamental question for the court to decide is whether the NFL should be considered a single entity or a collection of 32 individual businesses. The answer to this question has repercussions beyond the production of licensed merchandise. If the NFL is considered a single entity, it would largely be exempt from antitrust laws, giving the league not only continued right to grant exclusive licenses for team apparel but also the ability to make decisions on a leaguewide basis. This opens the door to the NFL - rather than individual teams - determining things like ticket prices and player salaries. Indeed, the bargaining power of the NFL Players Union is based on antitrust legislation that the league would largely be immune to if it receives a favorable ruling from the Supreme Court. Other sporting leagues are watching the American Needle case closely; many have filed briefs in favor of the NFL's position.

New England Rev's vs Colorado Rapids

DC United vs Chivas USA

Columbus Crew vs Seattle Sounders FC

B-Boy Mickey

In anticipation of MJ: This Is It, I had to post this video of Mickey Mouse breaking out the Moonwalk. Enjoy.

1901, by Phoenix

Heard this song on a commercial and thought... Dang that's a nice guitar sound! Definitely had to search for it. As many of you know, I'm into this kinda of music. Especially bands from the U.K. But wait.... This band's from France? I heard the studio version and let me say they sound the same live. You know bands are good when they sound just as good live as they do on their album. Enjoy.

Crossbar Challenge Part 3

The Sounders have posted part 3 of their Crossbar Challenge series.

Zach Scott is in this one, and Ty used to play with him, he's a good player.

Johnny Evans feeling the pressure.

The secret to Rooney's success... Marriage??