Javier “Chicharito” Hernandez brace leads Mexico to a dominating 3-1 win over Paraguay at a sold-out Oakland Coliseum
Javier "Chicharito" Hernandez scores the first of his two goals to lead Mexico to a 3-1 victory over Paraguay at the Oakland Coliseum, March 26th, 2011. Photo: Joe Nuxoll, centerlinesoccer.com. (Oakland, CA) A festive crowd of red, white and green clad fans braved the unsettled weather at the Oakland Coliseum Saturday afternoon to watch their beloved Mexico National Team defeat Paraguay by a 3-1 score. A brace from striker Javier “Chicharito” Hernandez and a goal... Read More
San Jose Earthquakes face tough MLS road test at FC Dallas
Chris Wondolowski and the San Jose Earthquakes will look to ignite their offense against FC Dallas this Saturday in Frisco, Texas. Photo: Joe Nuxoll, centerlinesoccer.com. An otherwise forgettable week in the Bay Area — at least weather-wise — is hopefully coming to an end with the last of a series of storm fronts passing through early today. What started with the Great Deluge of 2011 during the season opening 1-0 loss to Real Salt Lake brightened up somewhat with a midweek... Read More
Playing Time: The American Dream
Juan Agudelo, shown here during a US Men's National Team draw against Chile in January 2011, is one of many young Americans hoping to see action against Argentina in Saturday's USMNT friendly. Photo: Joe Nuxoll, centerlinesoccer.com. For all those truths we hold to be self-evident in this, our relentless pursuit of the American dream, we struggle to identify a coherent sporting philosophy. All people are created equal. Earning something is better than being given something.... Read More
San Jose Earthquakes beat Vancouver Whitecaps FC 2-1 in first MLS Reserve League match of the season
The San Jose Earthquakes defeated the Vancouver Whitecaps FC 2-1 in an MLS Reserve League match on Tuesday at the Nutrilite Training Facility in San Jose. Photo: Robert Jonas, centerlinesoccer.com. (San Jose, CA) The San Jose Earthquakes defeated the Vancouver Whitecaps 2-1 on Tuesday afternoon in the first Reserve League match for either side this season. The Whitecaps took the lead on a long range strike from midfielder Bedri Gashi in just the eighth minute, but the Earthquakes... Read More
Ratajczak’s Weekend Wrap: A big step forward for MLS
(Pete Ratajczak has covered American soccer since he was a wee lad covering the NASL and has twice served on the board of the Professional Soccer Reporters Association. Most often, he contributes match reports to Center Line Soccer, but this year he’s going to provide some additional observations on the American game as often as his schedule allows. Happy to have you branching out, Pete! — Editor) An un-comprehensive and un-objective look back at the weekend that was: I... Read More