MLS Kansas City Wizards Stuns EPL Manchester United 2-1

Kansas City Wizards 2 v/s Manchester United 1

Kansas City Wizards's Sunil Chhetri against Johhny Evans of Manchester United

Kei Kamara's Winning (2nd goal for KCW)

Wow!..Kansas City Wizards has made their fans proud. Two goal from Davy Arnaud and Kamara helped them to stun EPL Manchester United 2-1, and that too playing with 10-men for 50 minutes. In the 40th minute of the game KCW's Jimmy Conard was shown the red card and so the MLS team was reduced to 10 men. Jimmy Conrad was shown a red card after his sliding tackle on Dimitar Berbatov in the penalty box. Dimitar Berbatov scored from the spot kick in the 40th-minute for MU, while Davy Arnaud scored in 11th minute and Kamara scored 2 minutes from the breather.

India's Sunil Chhetri was called upon by KCW's coach Peter Vermes in the final 20-minutes of the game. But, one can imagine the role of a striker when his team is down to 10 men. But nevetheless, Sunil kept MU defenders on their toes and kept them busy with his opportunistic solo runs.

A reported crowd of 52,424 turned out on Sunday to watch the Kansas City Wizards defeat Manchester United at Arrowhead Stadium.

Sunil Chhetri...we as Indians are proud of you. You have made your country and club proud. Good Luck with MLS future.

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Indian Striker Sunil Chetri To Play Against Manchester United

A dream coming true for an India sportsman, that too who plays football. Yes, former Dempo Sports Club stiker, and now for MLS Kansas City Wizards, Sunil Chetri is all set to rub shoulders with the greats of Manchester United, this Sunday (25th July, 2010) in a pre-season friendly. Sunil's dream will come true in a newly enovated Arrowhead Stadium on Sunday, where he will be up against players like Giggs, Scholes, Gary Neville, Darren Fletcher, Berbatov and Edwin Van der Sar.

"We're looking forward to Sunil getting the opportunity to play," Kansas City Wizards Manager Peter Vermes said.

"He's been working very hard, and this game will give him a chance to measure himself against some of the best players in the world," he added.

"I'm very excited. It's a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to play against the best team in the world," said Chetri, who became the first Indian to join an MLS team when he was signed on to Kansas City from Dempo SC ahead of the 2010 season.

Good Luck Sunil! Make your club and country proud.

Thierry Henry Scores in his Debut MLS

Thierry Henry after his debut MLS goal

Ex-French international Thierry Henry scored in his debut for his new MLS club New York Red Bulls at Red Bull Arena. Thierry Henry scored in the 25th minute of the match against EPL side Tottenham Hotspur, which the Red Bulls lost 1-2. Henry played for 45 minutes. He is also expected to play again in an exhibition match against another EPL side Manchester City on Sunday.

Image Courtesy: AP

Thierry Henry Retires from Internation Football, Signs for New York Red Bulls

Thierry Henry Signs for New York Red Bulls

Thierry Henry shakes hands with head of Red Bulls Global Soccer Dietmar Beiersdorfer (L)

The Major League Soccer club has announced that French striker Thierry Henry has signed for the New York Red Bulls.

Henry joins from Barcelona, where he spent three seasons and won two Spanish league titles as well as the European Champions League. The 32-year-old is France’s leading goalscorer having netted 51 times for his country. His signing on a “multi-year contract” represents a major coup for the Red Bulls and for the MLS. Henry will become one of the most high-profile names in the league, alongside England international David Beckham.

He has signed a multiyear contract ( 4 years) and Henry is expected to make his Red Bulls' debut next Thursday in an exhibition against Premier League club Tottenham.

"Some people might think I am going to go there for vacation - I do actually go there for vacation - but it won't be for vacation this time," Henry, 32, said in a video interview on the club website. "I'm a competitor, and I don't like to lose."

Good Luck Henry!

Photo Credit: Reuters
News Credit: SFGate.com

Barcelona To Launch MLS Franchise Bid

Spanish club Barcelona are set to launch a bid with a Bolivian entrepreneur to become co-owners of a Major League Soccer franchise in Miami.

The MLS plans to add two teams to its league for the 2011 season.

"The idea is to set up an investee company involving FC Barcelona and a Bolivian entrepreneur, Marcelo Claure. Claure is the chief on an investment group featuring Americans and citizens of different South American countries," read a statement on the club's website.

The MLS currently has 14 teams but is set to expand with Seattle joining in 2009 and Philadelphia in 2010 before a further two franchises are included a year later.

Miami Fusion played in the MLS from 1998 to 2001 before losing its franchise.

David Beckham Turns to Mystical Hippy Beads for Better Sex Skills

LA Galaxy and England star David Beckham has started wearing mystical hippy beads to pep up his sex life.

The England midfield ace, 33, has turned to oddball gems and crystals to score more in the bedroom with wife Victoria, 34.

"David's a happy bunny,” the Daily Star quoted a pal, as saying.

"The gems were bought as a bit of a laugh but David and Victoria have certainly been smiling a lot since," the pal added.

Becks has even started his own fashion style. He was pictured wearing a necklace during the opening of Gordon Ramsay’s new restaurant in LA – on his wrist.

The jewellery, made by US firm Energy Muse, comes with a scroll promising the wearer will have better sex, health and work success ... if they chant every day.

MLS: Adam Cristman Wins Player Of The Week 15

Adam Cristman, New England Revolution forward, was voted Major League Soccer's Player of the Week for Week 15.

Cristman scored both goals in the first half of the New England Revolution's 2-1 victory over the Los Angeles Galaxy on Saturday.

The only goal scorer for Los Angeles Galaxy was David Beckham in the 66th minute.

This is Cristman's first Player of the Week selection, and it is the second week in a row that a New England player has earned the honor, with Ralston winning last week.

The MLS Player of the Week is selected each week of the regular season by a panel of journalists from The North American Soccer Reporters (NASR). Full disclosure of the votes can be found at www.soccerreporters.com.

The 2008 MLS Player of the Week winners to date:

Week 1: Terry Cooke (Colorado Rapids)

Week 2: David Beckham (Los Angeles Galaxy)

Week 3: Guillermo Barros Schelotto (Columbus Crew)

Week 4: Landon Donovan (Los Angeles Galaxy)

Week 5: Landon Donovan (Los Angeles Galaxy)

Week 6: David Beckham (Los Angeles Galaxy)

Week 7: Robbie Rogers (Columbus Crew)

Week 8: Edson Buddle (Los Angles Galaxy)

Week 9: Cuauhtemoc Blanco (Chicago Fire)

Week 10: Robbie Findley (Real Salt Lake)

Week 11: Brian Ching (Houston Dynamo)

Week 12: Edson Buddle (Los Angeles Galaxy)

Week 13: Landon Donovan (Los Angeles Galaxy)

Week 14: Steve Ralston (New England Revolution)

Week 15: Adam Cristman (New England Revolution)

MLS : Third 1-1 Tie For Houston And Dallas FC

A 63nd minute goal by Kenny Cooper of FC Dallas helped them salvage a draw against Dynamo Houston. The match ended in 1-1 draw. It was the third 1-1 tie the teams have played this season.
Brian Ching was the scorer for Houston in the 21st minute. The equalizer from Kenny Cooper was his 8th goal of the season. Cooper is now third place in the MLS leading goal scorers behind Los Angeles Galaxy's Landon Donovan with 11 goals and Edson Buddle with 9 goals.
Houston are now with 19 points tied with Real Salt Lake behind league leaders Los Angeles Galaxy with 21 points.
Dallas FC is tied for fourth at 17 points with Chivas USA.

MLS: Chivas USA Defeats Chicago Fire 2-0.

Sacha Kljestan in the 26th minute and Justin Braun in the 32nd minute helped Chivas USA to beat the Chicago Fire 2-0. Paulo Nagamura of Chivas USA was shown the second yellow card late in the first half for charging Chad Barrett and thus Chivas had to play the entire second half with 10-men.

Ante Razov, returning from a calf sprain, assisted on both goals for Chivas USA.

Chicago Fire has now lost three straight matches, as well as four out of five games.

Chicago Fire hosts San Jose at Toyota Park on June 28.

MLS: Steve Ralston Saves New England Revolution against New York Red Bulls

New England Revolution's captain Steve Ralston was once again the savior for his club. He sored a 79th minute equalizer to held spirited New York Red Bulls 1-1.

It was in the 40th minute of play when Red Bulls scored. A cross from the left by Dave Van Den Bergh found Seth Stammler at the far post. The right midfielder’s one-time volley slammed into the back of the net.

New York Red Bulls missed the serives of Juan Pablo Angel and Claudio Reyna. Coach of NYRB Juan Osorio gave a chance to Dane Richards in the starting line-up.

Revolution's Kheli Dube had a chance to win the game, but Conway made a dramatic save while still on the ground. Dube was denied his 4th goal of the MLS season.

USA Scoccer:MLS: New England Revolution Beat Houston Dynamo

Zimbabwean striker Kheli Dube is a goal scoring machine. His 4 goals in 4 matches helped East leaders New England Revolution beat Houston Dynamo 2-0. Both the teams lacked star players, like Swayne De Rosario and Onstand were away with Canada and Brian Ching with the USA. New England Revolution did not get the services of Shalrie Joseph, Khano Smith and Twellman.

The first goal of the match was scored by Steve Ralston in the 8th minute and Kheli Dube scored the second in the 35th minute.

The Revs are now seven points clear a the top of the East, while Houston wasted a chance to go top of the West.