Celtic 2 - 1 Hearts
Zheng Zhi scores his first for the hoops. Celtic end the season on a high note and go undefeated under interim manager Lennon
A good article on MLS in CONCACAF Champions League play as well as a response to the newly formed MLS CCL subcommittee. Basically: MLS needs better players and tactics to compete, an expanded roster and more gracious domestic scheduling will not equate into international trophies.
U.S. Men’s HOME jersey unveiled today. I am pretty luke warm on the home version - not enough contrast between the stripe and the white for my liking. I’ll stick with the away shirt.
Eddie Johnson scores 2 and Adu assists on the first goal in Aris FC’s 2-0 win over Olympiakos in the Greek League playoff. Think Johnson’s current form warrants a call into the May USMNT camp? What about Adu?
Herculez Gomez wins a share of the FMF scoring title. He is the first American to do so. Herculez and 2 others finished with 10 goals each.Hexagonal Blog has a nice piece up about Gomez’s accomplishment. What do you think this means for his chances to make the World Cup squad? Is this performance just a flash in the pan compared to his previous struggles in MLS?
Fulham 0 - 0 Hamburg
Dempsey was a late sub in the Europa League semi-final. Good sign that Clint is getting back in play. Also a good result for Fulham. A win at home will see the Cottagers in the Final! Now that would be some good practice for Dempsey before the World Cup. You think the Internet buzz about Duece playing up top with Jozy is true? Think Clint will show up to play?
Ives is reporting that despite Davies miraculous recovery over the past 6 months he will not see any playing time during the remainder of the Ligue 1 season. Think Davies still has a chance to make the World Cup squad despite this?
1. Man U
2. Real Madrid
3. Arsenal
4. Barcelona
5. Bayern Munich
No real surprises here. A pretty interesting read about the global brand power of the top clubs and the widening gap between these clubs and smaller clubs. Also sponsor dollars actually ROSE for the ‘08-‘09 season due to the growing global reach of the large clubs.
