Stoke City Striker Cameron Jerome talks to FutbolrTV

Stoke City new signing Cameron Jerome discusses w/ FutbolrTV his fitness and joy for playing for Stoke City. We even ask Cameron if he would ever consider playing in the MLS. For more of the interview checkout http://www.futbolr.com

Chelsea's Salomon Kalou "Futbolr Days Futbolr Nights" Edition

FutbolrTV caught up w/ Chelsea & Ivory Coast Striker Salomon Kalou. He gave us a inside look at some of his most memorable moments of his career exclusively inside is London home. We spoke on his Messi, Henry and Ronaldinho Jersey's hung up on his wall. Kalou is a great guy and friend and thank him for his hospitality. We shot this on the night he scored his 1st goal of the 2011 season in Champions League game against Genk.. For more interviews w/ Kalou goto
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WHERE SOCCER MEETS FASHION

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The E.P.L.: The Final Curtain

by Bagga Wilks

Contrary to the fake prophesy the world did not end at 6 p.m. on Saturday, May 21, 2011. As per usual, the sun rose on Saturday, May 21 and unperturbed the sun went about its business and unobtrusively ventured into the perennial sunset. The English Premier League for 2010-11 was not as kind. On Sunday, May 22, 2011, the sun set on the English Premier League.

Unfortunately, as the Darwinian custom three teams from the English League were relegated and three teams from the Championship League will be promoted to the E.P.L. Birmingham, the team that defeated Arsenal in the Carling Cup, West Ham and Blackpool will be relegated. Some teams are relegated and bounce right back. Other teams, deprived of lucrative television revenues and devoid of their better players, find it extremely difficult to return to the Premier League.

The race for relegation came to the last match of the season. This is a reflection of the competitiveness of the English Premier League. It became abundantly clear during the first half of the season that on any given day, the less well-endowed teams could defeat the more well-endowed teams. As the season progressed, the sheep separated themselves from the goats. The truism is that the weaker teams gave up too many goals and scored too few goals.

Even though Manchester United had sewn up the E.P.L. before the last game of the season, they waited for that finale to take their victory lap. The game against Blackpool was a classical example why Manchester emerged in 2010-11 as the champions and why Blackpool has been relegated. Blackpool had the lead at one stage of the match but the relentless Manchester forays led to Blackpool scoring an own goal and the consequent collapse of Blackpool’s ability to defend.

Manchester Triumphant

By Bagga Wilks

The Manchester United vs Chelsea game produced interesting match-ups. Ashley Cole the Chelsea and England left-full back was beaten and turned around repeatedly by Valencia, Manchester United and Ecuador’s right mid-field player. It was similar to Bale of Tottenham running rings about Macion of Inter Milan and Brazilian’s right full back. Valencia only returned to action in January after suffering a broken ankle the previous season.

Chelsea’s central defenders did not match up well with Rooney and Hernandez. The latter scored in the first 30 seconds of what was virtually the play-off game for the English Premier League. Both Luiz and Terry were caught square. The newly acquired Luiz started so shaky that he was replaced by Alex at half time.

At half time trailing 2-0, the Chelsea coach, Ancelotti went to his bench and replaced Mikel with Ramires. Later, the $50 million Torres replaced Kalou. Lampard scored in the second half but was never was able to put his stamp on the game. Essien has become an inconsequential mid-field player. Terry is no longer a dominant central defender. Chelsea ended the season strong but the big question mark for next season is to what extent has the squad aged? Does the squad need tinkering or does it need massive rejuvenation?

EPL Fitness Test

So it looks like there are some stats to the English Premiership, The Daily Mail on Sunday printed the tracked top speeds of players in their most recent games. It looks like Super Mario could be a huge asset if he was his speed at getting to the mall was not matched by his speed to get all those cards. On the American front, it looks like USMNT player Clint Dempsey makes the list being the trotter on Fulham. Take the in hte full - list above.

Race to the Top, Race to the Bottom

By Bagga Wilks

In the long and torturous soccer season, the race is not necessarily for the swift but for those who can endure it to the end.

La Liga
In the Spanish La Liga there is Barcelona and Real Madrid and the rest. This Saturday, April 16, 2011, the two Spanish League giants will clash. In addition, there is the strong possibility that both will play each other twice in the Champion League semi-final.

This Saturday, we will not only see two of the great soccer teams in the world but on display will be two of the great players in the game, Messi of Barcelona and Ronaldo of Real Madrid.

Barcelona has a comfortable lead over Real Madrid in La Liga. To narrow the 8 point gap, Real Madrid will have to win on Saturday and hope that Barca stumbles down the stretch. Valencia is in third place with 60 points and Villareal is in fourth with 54 points, a large separation between the men and the boys. At present, Almeria, Malaga and Hercules are poised for relegation.

Serie A
Coming down the homestretch, the Serie A race is among 3 teams. A.C. Milan, who defeated Fiorentina last Sunday with 68 points, the tenacious Napoli with 65 points and the unpredictable Internazionale with 63 points.

USA 1-1 ARGENTINA Futbolr version

Futbolr was live and direct at the USA vs Argentina game at the New Meadowlands Stadium where young Futbolr Juan Agudelo scores his 2nd National Team goal. Thanks to all Messi, Jermaine Jones, Edson Buddle, Oguchi Onyewu, Kwame Darko, Clint Dempsey, and Maurice Edu
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Clint Dempsey sits down w/ Futbolr TV

Clint Dempsey sits down w/ Futbolr TV to talk Fulham FC & Argentina Game
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Oguchi Onyewu talks w/ Futbolr TV

Caught up with super defender USMNT Oguchi Onyewu to discuss moving on loan to Dutch side FC Twente and Upcoming friendly against Argentina
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HIghlights: Liverpool 3-1 Manchester United

szólj hozzá: Li 3-1 Ma

United States’ 3-0 victory over Canada in the CONCACAF U17 Championship game

Wilmer Cabrera's USA Under-17 Men's National Team—defeated rivals Canada 3-0 in extra time at the Catherine Hall Stadium in Montego Bay, Jamaica to win the 2011 CONCACAF Under-17 Championship. This is the first CONCACAF Under-17 title for United States. Nathan Smith opened the scoring for the USA in the 92nd minute. Andrew Oliver made it 2-0 for the Yanks in the 100th minute before Alfred Koroma put the game out of reach in the 120th minute of play.
Omar Browne scored Panama's second goal in five games to lead "Los Canaleros" to third place at the CONCACAF Under-17 Championship with a 1-0 victory over Jamaica on Sunday.

Nathan Smith, a defender from Clovis, Calif., scores from 35 yards early in extra time to lead the United States to a 3-0 victory over Canada in the CONCACAF under-17 championship match in Montego Bay, Jamaica

International Soccer: The Haves and the Have Nots

By
Bagga Wilks

Soccer is undoubtedly the most globalized professional sport on the planet. The best players from all parts of the world gravitate to the English Premier League, La Liga in Spain, Serie A in Italy and the Bundesliga in Germany. National leagues persist but once outstanding talent crystallizes, those players by the lure of big money leave home to play among the giants. A case in point is the burgeoning Brazilian star, Neymar, who plays for Santos and it is expected that in the summer of 2011, he will be given a lucrative contract by one of the top clubs in the world of soccer.

Brazil, a world class national team, lacks a first class league comparable to those in Europe and thus they must throw their young lions to the European gladiators. Their aging lions like Ronaldo, Ze Roberto and Ronaldinho, return to Brazil for the last hurrah.

Within Europe, there are great disparities of earnings. The poor clubs simply cannot compete and more often than not serve as farm teams for the development of latent talent. When the penurious teams develop their own talent, the converse of Robin Hood takes place. The rich simply poach on the poor and ensure the perpetuation of their second class status with the only hope to be rescued by some oil tycoon from the United Arab Emirates.

Puma Ladies Makes Futbol Anywhere

Got a chance this week to attend Puma launch party of WPS uniforms for this season. The event was well put together by Puma and I had a chance to meet Puma endorsed Woman players from all around the world. Most of the players were getting ready for 2011 Womans World Cup this summer in Germany. I wish all of them good luck.
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Alex Scott (UK), Temryss Lane(FSC), Karina LeBlanc (CAN), Tasha Kai, & Leslie Osbourn (US)

Ballharambe: EPL Standings at Half-Time

By
Bagga Wilks

We have reached the half way mark in the English Premier League. There are five teams in contention for the title, the leaders, Manchester United with 44 points with a game in hand, Manchester City with 42 points, Arsenal with 40 points with having played one game less than Manchester City, Tottenham in 4th place with 36 points and the slumvering Chelsea with 35 points.

Manchester United has not hit top form but are in the lead and find ways of winning close games even when they are far from their best.

The World Cup and the New World

By Bagga Wilks
The 2018 World Cup will be staged in Russia and in 2022 in Qatar. There was gnashing of teeth as strong delegations from England and the United States made gallant efforts to stage the World Cup in their respective territories. The British trotted out Prime Minister David Cameron and Prince William in their quest to double up on obtaining the Olympic Games in 2012.

Soccer on TV this Week Nov. 9-11

Tuesday, November 9
2:45pm Stoke City vs Birmingham, ESPND, England Premier
3:00pm Tottenham vs Sunderland, FSC, England Premier

Wednesday, November 10
2:00pm Real Madrid vs Real Murcia, GolTV, Spain Copa
2:45pm Wigan vs Liverpool, Fox Soccer Plus, England Premier
2:45pm Chelsea vs Fulham, FSC, England Premier League
3:00pm Manchester City vs Manchester U, ESPN2, England
4:30pm LDU Quito vs Newell's, FoxDP, Copa Sudamericana
5:00pm Newcastle vs Blackburn, FSC, England Premier
7:00pm Palmeiras vs A. Mineiro, FoxD, Copa Sudamericana

Thursday, November 11
2:45pm Parma FC vs Sampdoria, FSC, Italy Serie A
5:00pm Avaí vs Goiás, FoxD, Copa Sudamericana
7:30pm Independiente vs D. Tolima, FoxD, Copa Sudamericana

Has Arsenal Whippersnappers Arrived?

by Bagga Wilks

Arsenal defeated Manchester City 3-0 on their own home grounds. Winning away from home is a big deal in the English Premier League. All last season, the Gunners were outgunned by the top teams. Whenever they matched up with Chelsea or Manchester United, it was like boys against men. Arsenal on Sunday, October 24, 2010 took apart the opulent Manchester City with rich pinpointed short passing.

Fergie confirms Wayne Rooney Exit from Man United

What team would you like Wayne Rooney to go to?

Soccer on TV this Week: Sept 3-5

Friday, September 3
UEFA Euro 2012 Qualifying
11:00am Armenia vs Rep of Ireland, ESPN3.com
12:30pm Andorra vs Russia, ESPN3.com
2:30pm Estonia vs Italy, ESPN3.com, RAI
2:45pm Belgium vs Germany ESPN3.com
2:45pm San Marino vs Netherlands, ESPN3.com
2:45pm Greece vs Georgia ESPN3.com
2:45pm Liechtenstein vs Spain, ESPND
3:00pm England vs Bulgaria, FSC
3:00pm France vs Belarus,ESPN3.com
4:45pm Belgium vs Germany, ESPND
7:00pm Estonia vs Italy, ESPND

8:00pm Clemson vs South Carloina, College Soccer, FSC

Saturday, September 4
1:00pm France vs Belarus,ESPND, UEFA Euro Qualifying
5:30pm Philadelphia Union vs Kansas City Wizards, MLS
5:30pm Corinthians vs Goiás, GolTv, Brazil Serie A
6:00pm Chicago Fire vs LA Galaxy, Telefutura, MLS
7:30pm DC United vs Columbus Crew, FSC, MLS
7:30pm NE Revolution vs Seattle Sounders, MLS Pkg, MLS
8:30pm FC Dallas vs Toronto FC, MLS Pkg, MLS
8:30pm Mexico vs Ecuador, Univision, Friendly
9:00pm Colorado Rapids vs Chivas USA, MLS Pkg, MLS
9:00pm Real Salt Lake vs NY Red Bulls, MLS Pkg, MLS

Sunday, September 5
6:00pm Chicago Red Stars vs Washington Freedom, FSC, USA Womens Professional Soccer
7:00pm Guadalajara vs Estudiantes, Telemundo, Mexico