NASL: What Does it Mean?
The NASL is back, bringing nostalgia crazy American soccer fans into a semi frenzy. In recent polls both at our partner site Inside Minnesota Soccer and at Major League Soccer Talk, the NASL name registered well- almost 75% of respondents in both polls like the name, although a split occurred on whether this name should [...]

Turkcell Super League – week 13 – Sunday action
The door to the summit of the Turkcell Super League was pried open.  With Beşiktaş mauling Fenerbahçe 3-0 in the derby on Saturday, Galatasaray looked to have first place in sight.  With Manisaspor coming into the Ali Sami Yen stadium, it looked like there would be a new leader in the standings.  It wouldn’t quite [...]

The Return: NASL is Back
The still unsanctioned TOA breakaway league has smartly selected the name of the historic North American Soccer League for the league. While the TOA has applied to the US Soccer Federation and Canadian Soccer Association for official status, neither governing body has announced an official decision. This is despite speculation that the USSF reached a [...]

Real Salt Lake:2009 Champs! My perspective
Alright, I know that I am the French blog guy and I mostly talk about French soccer. And in the last week, all I have been talking about is Henry. But I had to talk about last night’s MLS Cup. I want to congratulate Real Salt Lake on their victory. They came in as the underdogs [...]

Turkcell Super League – week 13 – Saturday action
After the international break, the Turkcell Super League was back in action with two Saturday games.  One featured Bursaspor looking to keep pace for a European spot.  The other featured the Istanbul derby between Beşiktaş and Fenerbahçe.  One looked to continue its fine league form over the last few weeks; the other was coming back [...]