Tag Archives: Freddie Ljungberg
MLS ’11 Preview: Can International Signings Spark a Fire Under Chicago?
Team: Chicago Fire Coach: Carlos de la Cobos Last Year’s Finish: 4th Eastern Conference, 10th Overall, 9-9-12 Last year’s Chicago Fire were going through a transition regardless of the tumultuous offseason they’ve had. With the retirement of U.S. legend Brian … Continue reading
What You Missed in American Soccer Over the Holidays
If you’re like me, the holidays are a time of getting out of your workday routines due to relaxation/travel/stress. In fact, at times I miss news stories because I tend not to check news sites or Twitter as much as … Continue reading
Fire Send Off McBride, Brown in Style
Jaime Moreno was not the only big-name retiree this weekend; the Chicago Fire said goodbye to American soccer legend Brian McBride and longtime defender C.J. Brown. The club’s overall record was disappointing to fans, but by getting ten points in … Continue reading
Freddie Ljungberg Plotting Return to Europe?
Freddie Ljungberg hasn’t played for Seattle since July 4 because of an ankle injury, and if the rumors floating around him are true, he may not be playing for them again anytime soon. The Sun and the Seattle Post-Intelligencer are … Continue reading
Sigi Schmid Interview: Exclusive
Editor’s note: MLS Talk writer Josh Pedley recently sat down with Sigi Schmid to reflect on the 2009 season, to take stock of Seattle’s successful season and to look ahead to 2010. Here is the transcript of that interview: Before … Continue reading
The MLS is a Developmental League. So What?
One of the major complains that many have against the MLS is that it is a developmental league. No American dreams of playing for the San Jose Earthquakes or the Kansas City Wizards – they imagine themselves playing in Italy, … Continue reading
