The Endline

This will be my last post for 2009. I hope everyone has a safe and Happy New Year. May 2010 bring happiness, luck, good fortune and blessings…. AND may it bring us an amazing World Cup in South Africa. USA!

The Sounders and their fans were shown a little love by the Seattle Times in a 2009 wrap up piece. When I lived in New York, I never heard about the Metrostars, lets hope that changes for RBNY when that new arena opens.

Sky Sports and ESPN pundit Andy Gray gives off his best 11 for the Premier League Team of the Decade. I was very surprised to see who his goal keeper was, but after reading what the former Scotland international said I have to agree with him.
After Liverpools much needed win versus Aston Villa, Defender Glen Johnson was subbed off in the 88th minute with a knee injury. Liverpool F.C. reports that he could be sidelined for up to a month.
Want away Bayern Munich Striker loaned to Roma. Why is it …

Fulham F.C. has announced that Eddie Johnson has been sent on loan to Greek club Aris Salonika until the end the season. After only appearing 4 times for the Cottagers this year, EJ is hoping for more playing time as he looks to secure a spot on the U.S. World Cup roster. Aris Salonika sits in a 3 way tie (Kavala, Panionios) for 5th in the Greek Super League. They are hoping Eddie can give them the added offensive boost to claim the final Europa League spot. At this …

I thought it was cool to see a MLS player being interviewed during the halftime of a basketball game. Granted it’s only the UW Men’s Basketball team, but it’s the closest thing Seattle has to the NBA. You can catch up with Zakuani’s off-season here.

These gamers may not win the Puskas, but EA Sports have selected their best goals of the year. If you want to enter the competition, you can go to EASportsFootball.com

This is the moment we’ve all ben waiting for. Starting in January 2010, Fox Soccer Channel will be available in High Definition. I have to admit that I’ve been spoiled by ESPN’s HD coverage of the English Premier League and Spain’s La Liga. Even ESPN’s MLS Primetime Game of the Week is more fun to watch in 1080i. So please click this link and take the time to fill out the form and let your cable/satellite provider know that you want FSC HD. Do it now!
UPDATE: And then send Fox …

DC United have officially hired Curt Onalfo as their head coach. There will be a press conference on Tuseday, January 5th to unveil the former KC Wizards coach to the press.
“Our first priority was to find someone who shares the club’s long-standing philosophy of attacking soccer – and Curt absolutely does. Having played and coached here, Curt understands the culture of D.C. United. As a former member of our 1998 and 1999 championship-winning teams he understands what is necessary today to fulfill the D.C. United legacy and meet the …

Check out Mike Relm and DJ D-Sharp doing a 4 song Christmas remix.

Happy Boxing Day everyone. I have to admit that Boxing Day doesn’t mean much to me other than there tends to be quite a few matches on the telly. I did run across this free EP from B. Reith and I wanted to share it with all of our readers in case you didn’t get enough for Christmas. I’ve brought you B. Reith before, but I’m feeling the Free Ep so I had to pass it along. The dude brings a refreshing mix of singing and rapping so he’s kind …