Archives: Ben Olsen

Benny’s Back

Posted on April 18, 2009 by Kartik Krishnaiyer

Ben Olsen has been over the past twelve seasons one of the best American footballers plying his trade in MLS. After several injury plagued seasons and speculation that he’d retire last year, Olsen scored a dramatic stoppage time tying goal … Continue reading →

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Breaking News: Olsen’s Career Could be Done

Posted on May 2, 2008 by Kartik Krishnaiyer

Olsen w/ the US Team in a 2006 World Cup tuneup/US Soccer Federatrion Steve Goff of the Washington Post is reporting that Ben Olsen’s distinguished career in Major League Soccer could be over.

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Ben Olsen: One of the Best In MLS Since 1998

Posted on May 2, 2008 by Kartik Krishnaiyer

Ben Olsen from the US Soccer Federation Steve Goff of the Washington Post is reporting that Ben Olsen’s distinguished career in Major League Soccer could be over. Olsen has been one of the most consistent players in the league when … Continue reading →

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US National Team: Looking Ahead

Posted on February 15, 2008 by Kartik Krishnaiyer

The 2006 World Cup was a page turner for the United States. Not only because the result didn’t fulfill the pre-tournament expectations of many, but because of a coaching change and the departure of arguably four of the United States … Continue reading →

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United Grab Lead

Posted on September 26, 2007 by Kartik Krishnaiyer

Benny Olsen hit the mark in the 23rd minute to give DC United a 1-0 half time lead over CD Guadalajara (Chivas) in a Copa Sudamericana tie at RFK Stadium. However, Marc Burch has been sent off just before halftime. … Continue reading →

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Olsen and Casey Should be Recalled

Posted on September 3, 2007 by Kartik Krishnaiyer

For some reason Bob Bradley as I write this has yet to submit his squad for Sunday’s friendly versus Brazil at Soldier Field in Chicago. Based on recent performances in MLS two specific National Team veterans need to get a … Continue reading →

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Casey and Olsen Deserve a Look

Posted on September 3, 2007 by Kartik Krishnaiyer

For some reason Bob Bradley as I write this has yet to submit his squad for Sunday’s friendly versus Brazil at Soldier Field in Chicago. Based on recent performances in MLS two specific National Team veterans need to get a … Continue reading →

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What We Learned

Posted on June 29, 2007 by Kartik Krishnaiyer

Soccer can be a cruel game. For over sixty minutes our US National Team boys looked lively and more energetic than the favored Argentines. In fact I would venture to say we looked like the better team. However, tired legs … Continue reading →

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