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Devo's Direct Kicks Nothing more needs to be said for now............... The reaction to the Beckham news..... Since the extension of the Beckham loan for an AC Milan-LA Galaxy friendly deal is complete, here are some of the best reactions: SI.com - The Novelty of David Beckham is over SBI.net -...

Today the Rhinos announced the signings of midfielder Chris Nurse and forward Tai Atieno who played the 2008 season with Puerto Rico, but who had been traded to Charleston during the off season. These two signings bring the Rhinos roster to 17 players with 15 days remaining before their first pre-s...

USL Soccer.com Puerto Rico advanced past Honduran champs Marathon with a 1-0 road victory last evening. New Islander Nicholas Addlery scored the loan goal of the match in stoppage time to salt away the victory for Puerto Rico. Puerto Rico will now face Mexico's Cruz Azul in the semifinals. The Mont...

I'm OD-ing on NHL trade deadline coverage today, so this is going to be quick. -  Bruce lauds AC Milan? Really.... - At least it looks like LA got paid to ....... lose out on the Beckham deal. And apparently it was a No-Lose situation! - Barca-Miami expansion bid is dead. Good for MLS. Bad for...

LA Times No Short Corners Goal.com The Star.com Yahoo! Sports With news that David Beckham will remain with AC Milan through the end of their 2008-09 season before re-joining the LA Galaxy during the summer transfer window, I have to say that the David Beckham Experiment in LA will go down as a f...

Rhinos Soccer.com The weather may not show it, but the Rhinos are 18 days away from their two day combine and 19 days away from their first pre-season game versus the Cleveland City Stars at Rhinos Stadium on Saturday March 21st. The Rhinos still have some holes to fill in the lineup with only 15 pl...

D&C.com Devo's Direct Kicks Yesterday was the day that the news finally came to light about Ross Smith requiring heart surgery that will likely keep him out for most, or all, of the 2009 season. Ross came in last year and quickly became a fan favorite with his physical style of play and unique fash...

I'll try and avoid Beckham today and go with all sort so links from around the world of soccer: - Andrea Canales and Luis Bueno take a look at Landon Donovan and his time with Bayern Munich which is close to coming to an end. - Ted Wagner is wondering where is the love for LD? - Is Miami FC on...

MLS Daily - Leiweke lashes out at Milan Mirror.co.uk - Why LA Galaxy are right to fight AC Milan for David Beckham's services  BBC - Beckham is still hopeful over Milan News of the World - It's Pay-Beck Time Mirror.co.uk - David Beckham in crunch talks over his LA Galaxy future Reuters UK - Mila...

Ansa.it Sky Sports.com Goal.com Soccer 365.com SBI.net Well, the LA Galaxy don't share AC Milan's optimism that a deal to keep David Beckham in Milan could happen soon. In fact, LA is saying that AC Milan has yet to come back to them after AC Milan's initial offer was flatly refused. It is tough...

SI.com AC Milan thinks that there has been some movement towards getting Beckham out from the clutches of MLS and the LA Galaxy. SI's Arash Markazi says that LA should let him go since he's underperformed for them any way. The Beckham-less (and Donovan-less) Galaxy went out last night and won 2-0...

It was a slow news day, but here is the best of the newsie items for today: - USL Soccer.com, the D&C.com Sports Section, and Devo's Blog all have pieces on yesterday's announcement by the Rhinos that they have signed Chris Sanders and Ze Roberto for the 2009 season. - Could Montreal be back in...

The Rhinos announced today that they have re-signed midfielder Ze Roberto and added 6'3" 190 lb forward Chris Sanders who left the University of Portland after his junior season to sign with FC Nurnberg of the German Bundesliga. The Rhinos inked Sanders to a one year deal with an option for t...

LA Times.com - Bid looks low for Beckham SBI.net - Beckham injures hamstring as transfer battle continues SBI.net - AC Milan: Deal for Beckham isn't dead LA Times.com - Galaxy expects Beckham to return Advantage Played: To: Commissioner Don Garber Soccer Insider: Milan's Offer? $3 million SI.com...

US Soccer.com MLSNet.com - Bradley double leads US past Mexico Soccer Insider - USA-Mexico rewind Soccer Insider - The Hejduk Incident SI.com - Freedman - 5 things we learned MLSNet.com - Michael Lewis - Those Bradley Boys MLSNet.com - Central midfielders emerging for US SBI.net - US-Mexico - T...

Soccer Insider - Plan B Dispatch.com Soccer America US Soccer.com SI.com SI.com SI.com MLSNet.com MLSNet.com MLSNet.com MLSNet.com Soccer Insider SBI.net SBI.net SBI.net SBI.net Dispatch.com Dispatch.com Dispatch.com Dispatch.com I think I just broke my Control, C, and V buttons...

US Soccer.com - US Roster US Soccer.com - Bob Bradley conference call US Soccer.com - Video Gallery US Soccer.com - Anatomy of 2-0 Part 1 US Soccer.com - Anatomy of 2-0 Part 2 US Soccer.com - Don't Tread on the Red USMNT Official Blog SI.com Photo Gallery - US-Mexico Top 10 Clashes As usu...

Red Bulls blog The NY Red Bulls had two starting center backs that are very familiar to Rhinos fans when they took on the US U-17 Nats on Wednesday in Carlos Mendes and Scott Palguta. Yup, the Rhinos defender is once again on trial with the Red Bulls.  The Rhinos defense could start getting thinner...

ESPN Soccernet SI.com The AP is reporting that David Beckham's lawyers are talking to the LA Galaxy brass. It will be interesting to see if the talks are around merely extending the loan through the end of the 2008-09 Serie A season or for a transfer from LA to AC Milan. Either way, I'm expecting th...

I'm feeling really lazy and not creative at all today. So, here goes link-o-rama: - Yesterday's D&C and a cool little Q&A with Scott Vallow. - Abby Wambach (and USMNT defender Frankie Hejduk) were showcased on the latest Studio 90 News from US Soccer.com. - Sven-Goran Eriksson has named his Mexic...

D&C.com Devo's Direct Kicks - My two cents about the $4 million I love the negativity from the non-soccer fans in this town. I understand times are tough. But do we really want to question an investment in the Rochester community? I'm sure the people that work at LeChase don't mind the work! Perso...

Devo's Direct Kicks Carolina RailHawks.com Earlier in the week, the news was positive in that the Rhinos had re-signed MF/D Danny Earls. Now the news is not so good in that Luke Kreamalmayer has signed with the Carolina RailHawks. Kreamalmayer tied the Rhinos club record with 9 assists last season,...

The Rhinos have just announced that they have re-signed Danny Earls to a one year deal for the 2009 season. Thank goodness MLS and the Colorado Rapids didn't outbid Rochester! News & Notes: - SBI.net So, AC Milan has leaked to the media that they are hoping to keep Beckham beyond his current loan...

US Soccer.com SI.com The scoreline should read Klejstan 3:2 Sweden as Sacha Kljestan's hat trick lead the US past Sweden in a friendly on Saturday night at the friendly confines of The Home Depot Center. With a rumored deal to Celtic reportedly set to be finalized on Friday, Kljestan played like a...

USL Soccer.com The 2009 Rhinos schedule is out and it is very interesting. The Rhinos will start off with eight straight on the road as they open the season at the Carolina RailHawks on Saturday April 18th and then play at Puerto Rico (4/24), Miami (4/26), Cleveland (5/1), Montreal (5/9), Portland...

USWNT Blog Abby was back on the practice field with the US Women's National Team on Tuesday. Yet again, Abby met a goal. This time it was getting back on the field within six months of her broken leg. More comings and goings: - Dema to LA is official. - Devo is all over Frankie Sanfilippo heading...

SBI.net Ives Galarcep is reporting that Toronto FC will be giving Dwayne De Rosario as much money as they can without making the midfielder a Designated Player. Now all of TFC Nation can go out and get their DeRo jerseys without worry. News & Notes: - Speaking of money, Kaka just turned down a boat...

I was having a bad Monday before I found out that my car died. But, I have a job to do! On to the news & notes: - Steven Goff has an update on why the Dema to LA trade has yet to be announced. Dema isback home in the Ukraine and nobody could get a hold of him and it's MLS policy to let players know...

Soccer Insider Dema Kovalenko is set to join his 5th MLS club as he is reportedly getting traded from Real Salt Lake to the LA Galaxy where he will be re-united with Bruce Arena whom he played for in New York. With as well as Real Salt Lake did in 2008, I was surprised that they would shake things u...

LA Ink US WNT forward Natasha Kai will be featured on Thursday's episode of LA Ink on TLC. So if you want to see Ms. Kai add to her collection of body art, tune in or DVR it. Here are some other quick hits from around the soccer globe: - Marta has signed with the LA Sol as expected. And Kick This...