Doyle: Hernandez injury influenced list of protected players
On a day that saw Philadelphia Union claim up-and-coming midfielder Shea Salinas in the 2009 expansion draft, San Jose general manager John Doyle expressed disappointment at losing the franchise’s first ever draft choice, while at the same time sticking by his reasons for leaving him unprotected. Read More Read More
So long Shea
The San Jose Earthquakes knew they were taking a calculated risk by leaving winger Shea Salinas exposed in Wednesday’s expansion draft. As it turned out, their worst fears were realized, with the Philadelphia Union selecting the Furman product, along with nine other players. Read More Read More
Quakes expose Convey, Salinas to Expansion Draft
Kudos to Jeff Carlisle for identifying all the players the Earthquakes would protect, save one, in the expansion draft which will stock the Philadelphia Union with their first ten players later this week. My illustrious Center Line Soccer stablemate only missed the inclusion of defender Bobby Burling on the list, which was just released by the team this afternoon. Off-limits to the groping hands of Philadelphia are the following: Arturo Alvarez Bobby Burling Joe Cannon Ramiro... Read More
MLS Cup 2009 photo gallery
Enjoy Center Line Soccer’s gallery of images from MLS Cup 2009, held November 22 at Qwest Field in Seattle. ... Read More
MLS Cup 2009 post-game interviews
November 22, 2009
Bringing home the first professional sports championship to their city, Real Salt Lake defeated the Los Angeles Galaxy on Sunday night to take home the MLS Cup, outscoring the star-studded side 5-4 on penalties after 120 minutes of 1-1 soccer. Center Line Soccer’s Robert Jonas was on hand at the match to capture a half-time interview with league commissioner Don Garber as well as post-game audio from RSL’s Kyle Beckerman and Robbie Russell as well as the Galaxy’s... Read More