Kasey Keller: From Milwall to Seattle and all points in between, “It’s been a good time”
Kasey Keller, who will end his 20+ years as a pro at the end of this season, celebrates a World Cup qualifying win in 2005. Photo: John Todd, centerlinesoccer.com/isiphotos.com It’s Kasey Keller’s last season as a pro, and oh, the stories he could tell if he could talk. Well, actually, he can, and he spent over 15 minutes with the press following the Earthquakes’... Read More
Sam Cronin provides stability for the San Jose Earthquakes midfield
Sam Cronin participates in preseason training with his San Jose Earthquakes teammates ahead of the 2011 MLS regular season. Photo: Joe Nuxoll, centerlinesoccer.com. At this time a year ago, midfielder Sam Cronin arrived for preseason camp with Toronto FC and began preparing for his sophomore season in Major League Soccer. Coming off a solid rookie season where he played 27 games,... Read More
McBride looks to pass along legacy to new generation
Brian McBride, then Fulham captain, celebrates a goal against Everton in 2008. Photo: Javier Garcia, isiphotos.com; photo illustration by Jay Hipps, centerlinesoccer.com As Brian McBride steps off the playing field and into retirement, many images come to mind. There’s his diving header and goal celebration against Portugal in the 2002 World Cup, or the acrobatic side-volley that... Read More
It’s a Wondo-ful season as
Wondolowski wins MLS Golden Boot
Chris Wondolowski, winner of the MLS 2010 Golden Boot, celebrates his game-winning goal against Philadelphia with teammate Brandon McDonald. Photo: Kelley L. Cox, isiphotos.com Champagne? A night out on the town? Partying with teammates? If there’s one man who’s entitled to celebrate, it’s Chris Wondolowski, who passed the Galaxy’s Edson Buddle by scoring... Read More
Wondo for the money, none for the Goats
Quakes defeat Chivas USA 3-0 behind Wondolowski hat trick
Chris Wondolowski scores his third goal of the night against Chivas USA. Photo: Joe Nuxoll, centerlinesoccer.com Center Line Soccer’s complete coverage includes a photo gallery and post-game interviews (after the jump). SANTA CLARA — With three games in the last eight days of the season, San Jose head coach Frank Yallop chose to give his regulars a rest from Wednesday night’s... Read More