36 Results for manchester

TGIF and other musings

Jen Chang

With Andrew Hush currently enjoying a vacation, and David Mosse snowed under while covering for several absentee co-workers, I actually have to forsak...

Blog Entry | Conversation | December 12, 2008

Chicago vs. New York play-by-play

Jen Chang

This year's MLS playoff race is going right down to the wire with the final slate of regular-season games. The meeting between Chicago and New York (9...

Blog Entry | Conversation | October 23, 2008

TGIF and other musings

Jen Chang

It's been a while since I blogged on a Friday or even blogged at all, but here's what I'm thinking about this morning: 1. The "Young Guns." Lost in a...

Blog Entry | Conversation | October 10, 2008

TGIF and other musings

Jen Chang

There's not a lot going on right now on the U.S. side of things (unless you're one of those that's really excited about the upcoming Pan Pacific Champ...

Blog Entry | Conversation | February 15, 2008

Monday afternoon musings

Jen Chang

So this weekend's action across Europe was overshadowed by the World Cup draw and probably Thanksgiving for most of you (that and there really wasn't ...

Blog Entry | Conversation | November 26, 2007

Monday morning-ish musings

Jen Chang

...make Mateja Kezman and Dirk Kuyt look like free-scoring demigods). Nope the Brazilian in question is Manchester City's Elano who has been the highest impact newcomer in the Premiership so far this season...

Blog Entry | Conversation | October 08, 2007

Round 3 for U.S.-Mexico

Jen Chang

It's on. With the announcement by the USSF that the U.S. will take on Mexico in the Estadio Azteca on Sept. 9, the heated rivalry is set once more thi...

Blog Entry | Conversation | August 02, 2007

Ankle injury throws cloud over Beckham's debut

Jen Chang

David Beckham is set to make his much-publicized debut against Chelsea, although a nagging ankle injury could spoil the party, writes Jen Chang.

Story | Conversation | July 19, 2007

The Beckhams have landed

Jen Chang

...Villaraigosa, and when Beckham named the previous clubs he played for -- some minnows by the names of Manchester United and Real Madrid). Other than the fact that they were clad in the old green-and...

Blog Entry | Conversation | July 13, 2007

South American powers the favorites for title

Jen Chang

The stage is set for the 2007 U-20 World Cup in Canada. Jen Chang looks at the teams and story lines to follow in Part 2 of his preview.

Story | Conversation | June 27, 2007

Stars of tomorrow ready to shine

Jen Chang

The stage is set for the 2007 U-20 World Cup and a host of stars are ready to shine, writes Jen Chang in Part 1 of his preview.

Story | Conversation | June 26, 2007

Grading Freddy Adu

Jen Chang

Last night's Colorado-Real Salt Lake game apparently saw the advent of the "Freddy Adu Show." At least, it would appear that way if you listened to th...

Blog Entry | Conversation | May 11, 2007

Dempsey makes his mark

Jen Chang

It's been one of those weeks in MLS where the news off the field superseded the action on it, namely Chivas USA ditching the forever enigmatic Amado ...

Blog Entry | Conversation | May 07, 2007

Taking a look around the leagues

Jen Chang

With MLS off and running, and the European leagues coming to a climatic close, I thought I'd make some observations from the action this weekend. M...

Blog Entry | Conversation | April 09, 2007

Dull draw disappoints

Jen Chang

...offensive capabilities, you could be looking at a world-class left back. Considering that players such as Manchester United's Patrice Evra and Portuguese international Miguel were former wingers who moved into defense, a switch...

Blog Entry | Conversation | March 28, 2007