Young Messi = Hero!

This wasn't Messi's first time ever that he saved his team (Barcelona) from losing against Real Madrid although this time, he scored a hat-trick. His third and final goal was an equaluiser in injury as Barcelona only had ten men on the field. This game, was an amazing battle as the two Spainish teams battled another hard fought game from both sides. With Ruud van Nistelrooy opening up he scoring in the fifth minute, Meesi equalised in the eleventh minute. this occured three times throughout the game (twice before Olequer recieved his red in the 45th minute) and one last time in the second half in stoppage and injury time. The tie helped Barcelona stay in first place keeping equal points with FC Sevilla (both at 50 points). Let's hope that Barcelona can continue to play well for the remainder of the season and come out victorous at the end of their season. Go Barcelona!

Ronaldo to join AC Milan

Ever since last touching the soccer ball during a regular season games with Real Madrid (under coach Fabio Capello) in early June, Ronaldo has been transfered to AC Milan for a $9.7 million contract where he will be able to redeem himself. Only, there's a problem; his teamate on the Brazil National team and now teamate on AC Milan - Kaka. During the 2006 World Cup, these two were not on the same page after game 1 against Croatia. Although Brazil won 1-0, Kaka (in particular) was not happy with Ronaldo's efforts during the game. He told reporters, "a little more movement on his part would have been ideal." (from espnsoccernet.com) We wil have to wait and see to find out whether Ronaldo's transfer is for the good or bad of the AC Milan club!

Ronaldo

Manchester United or Chelsea?

This year, who is the team that is looking like they are going to win the premiership this year? Manchester United? or Chelsea? or even Arsenal? or possibly Liverpool? Who knows!

Just this past week, Manchester United was six points ahead of Chelsea and looked to extend their lead, but fell short in their 2 to 1 loss to Arsenal. As for Chelsea, it was not surprising to seem them loose 2 to 0 to Liverpool. Each of these top four teams have the potential to win the premiership this year. The team that will win will be the team that wants it the most; the team that works their behind of the most. So, what does Manchester United have to do to win the premiership?

Manchester United - Possesing one of the top offenses in the league, they are a tough team to beat. Having the second top goalscorer on the left wing - Cristiano Ronaldo- is the chalenge for every defense; can they stop him? NO! Although Manchester United has a strong offense, their defense is not as tough as let's say, Chelsea. With Ferdinand being their main back, they lack protection on the wings; the place where every offense wants to go so that they can cross the ball in. On the other hand, Manchester United's midfield is not the best, yet not the worst. For Manchester United to be able to continue to stay in first and win the premiership, they will need to continue to play they are as well as "weave together" more as a team. Thus, they will have higher potential than they have had in recent years.

Ricardo Carvalho is big time for Chelsea

Within 29 minutes at Old Trafford, Saha was able to open the scoring with a left footer into the left bottom of the net. For the next 40 minutes, these two powerhouses would continue to finght hard and accumulate a total of four yellow cards in the game mainly issues of unsportsmanlike. It's because these two teams are so good that players vex (unintendedly) one another.

Luckily for Chelsea, quiet Carvalho came back in the 69 minute with a header goal to tie it up. If it wasn't for Carvalho, Man U. would proably have a 6 pt. lead on Chelsea in the standings. If Chelsea want to get back to their usual place in the standings their going to need to have a long winning streak until they once again meet Man U.

Carvalho, #16, Defense

Man U Off To A Fast Start

This season in the premiership, Manchester United have gotten off to a fabulous start. With Chelsea in second, trailing by 3 points, it will only take one mistake for Manchester United to be back in the dust of last year's Premiership champions. Slowly creeping up is a very moderate season for Man U (except for this Sunday, of course!).


With Rooney and Saha leading the premiership with the most goals, 7 and 5 respectively, these two have two very reputable soccer careers. Pay close attention too these two suprestars because they will be difference makers in games to come especially this Sunday against Chelsea. The time where either team can move up or down the standings.

Wayne Rooney, #8, Manchester United, Forward

Louis Saha, #9, Manchester United, Forward

2006 MLS Cup

Today, the New England Revolution played the Houston Dynamo for the 2006 MLS Cup. This was the Revolution's third trip to the cup and the past two times, they had lost. Today, was a completely different day for the Revolution.

The first and second halves were quite dull with very few optimal scoring chances on each side. As the whistle had blown to signal the end of regulation, the score ws tied 0-0. The game would go into overtime and once again, the first half of overtime was dull.

Within 10 minutes of the second overtime, Twellman was able to put the ball in the back of the net from the left to right side. Twellman thought he had just scored the game winner, but literally 20 seconds, the Dynamo's Ching scored a header.

The game woulld end with the Dynamo winning in Pk's, 4-3. The man of the match was un arguably Brian Ching finishing the day with one overtime goal as well as one PK. An ok game on both sides, but tonight, only one team would leave Pizza Hut Park happy; the Houston Dynamo.

Brian Ching, #25, Forward

Chelsea in big trouble

Yesterday, Chelsea goalie Cech fractured his skull in a collision with Reading's Stephen Hunt. This has forced their backup goalie to come into play which has affected their style and speed of play a little bit. As of now, things don't look to good for Chelsea as they are drafting behind Manchester United at the moment with a 3 goal differential with Manchester United.