8
Sep/09
3

Top Five Most Underpaid Players in MLS

 

  by Sean Heffernan

Although in recent years Major League Soccer has signed a few international stars to multi-million dollar deals, many players in the league are paid less than a lot of college graduates make their first year out of school. To make matters worse some of MLS’s best players are also some of the lowest paid. In America, where we’re so accustom to overpaid professional athletes, it’s both endearing and disturbing to recognize these five soccer players who don’t play for expensive shoe contracts or million dollar signing bonuses, but excel on the field nonetheless. So the Top Five are...

11
Aug/09
0

Czech Legend Nedved Reaffirms Interest in MLS

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by Sean Heffernan

Former Juventus hero Pavel Nedved publicly admitted his interest in continuing his footballing career after announcing his retirement earlier this year and it seems that the Czech international is keen on playing in the United States.  The 35-year-old midfielder told Goal.com Italia that ... 

7
Aug/09
0

Five Thoughts on the Beautiful Game

The daunting Estadio Azteca awaits the United States

The daunting Estadio Azteca awaits the United States

by Sean Heffernan 

BTeamBombers writer Sean Heffernan touches on five topics heating up in the soccer world from David Beckham to the upcoming World Cup Qualifer between US/Mexico to the MLS salary cap to Real Madrid. Enjoy! ...

30
Jul/09
3

Five Thoughts on the Beautiful Game: MLS All Star Game, Altidore and Adu Rumors, Becks vs. Barca, and More!

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In a new segment, soccer writer Sean Heffernan takes the pulse of the American soccer landscape. Today's installment touches on the MLS All Star Game, the U.S.'s failure in the Gold Cup Final against heated rival Mexico, Manchester United's hopes for another EPL title, Jozy Altidore and Freddy Adu's loan possibilites, and the upcoming L.A. Galaxy/Barcelona friendly. Enjoy! ...

23
Jul/09
3

For the Greater Glory of Beckham

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by Sean Heffernan

The storm over David Beckham’s return to America came to a head in an awkward moment during a press conference prior to the LA Galaxy’s match with the New York Red Bulls last Thursday. Beckham responded to a question from Sports Illustrated writer Grant Wahl by asking if Wahl’s question was for his second unofficial book or his magazine. The unofficial book Beckham referred to was Wahl’s The Beckham Experiment, which has been the biggest source of negative media coverage that has met the midfielder since he’s returned stateside from his loan deal with AC Milan. ...

16
Jul/09
2

Pavel Nedved, Coming to America?

by Sean Heffernan

After announcing  he's through with Italian football, Pavel Nedved (Czech soccer legend and now former Juventus star) is considering a move to the United States to professionally. Recently, the MLS has been an attractive setting for players who are nearing the twilight of their careers.  Late career moves to MLS have played out successfully for players like Cuauhtémoc Blanco (Chicago Fire), Guillermo Barros Schelotto (Columbus Crew), and Freddie Ljungberg (Seattle Sounders FC).