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Maldini's career ends on a sour note

Jen Chang

Following a rousing final weekend of action in some of Europe's top leagues, here are my thoughts on this Memorial Day Monday: 1. The U.S. roster for...

Blog Entry | Conversation | May 25, 2009

Mexico unlikely to upset U.S. in qualifier

Jen Chang

With the U.S.-Mexico matchup (Feb. 11, 7 p.m. ET, ESPN2) and David Beckham dominating conversation in U.S. soccer, here's what I'm thinking about Mond...

Blog Entry | Conversation | February 08, 2009

Tuesday morning musings

Jen Chang

After spending yesterday holed up in meetings discussing ESPN.com's new redesign (check out the BETA here if you haven't already), here's what I'm thi...

Blog Entry | Conversation | December 23, 2008

Monday morning musings

Jen Chang

...putting winger Ashley Young on a par with Barcelona's Lionel Messi and Man United's Cristiano Ronaldo. Now, don't get me wrong -- I love Young. He's an electrifying winger and one of...

Blog Entry | Conversation | December 15, 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

Monday morning musings

Jen Chang

Another Monday morning and here's what I'm thinking: 1. U.S. vs. Barbados. The good news of course is that after the U.S. hammered Barbados 8-0 in th...

Blog Entry | Conversation | June 16, 2008

Euro 2008 team thumbnails

Jen Chang

...personnel choices. 3. Portugal -- Pros: The most explosive set of wingers in the world bar none (Cristiano Ronaldo, Ricardo Quaresma, Nani and Simao Sabrosa), a coach (Luiz Felipe Scolari) that is a proven winner, and...

Blog Entry | Conversation | June 05, 2008

Monday morning musings

Jen Chang

...U.S. wasn't actually missing Donovan against England. Instead it appears that some combination of Cristiano Ronaldo/Maradona himself was out with a strained groin injury and unable to make the game at Wembley...

Blog Entry | Conversation | June 01, 2008

Thursday morning musings

Jen Chang

Not a lot going on at the moment that I wanted to talk about, but there are some transfer movements involving EPL teams that are likely to affect two ...

Blog Entry | Conversation | April 24, 2008

TGIF and other musings

Jen Chang

Friday morning and for once we're not inundated with snow over here in Bristol, CT. Anyway here's what I'm thinking about right now: 1. Things might ...

Blog Entry | Conversation | February 29, 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 morning musings

Jen Chang

...the only goal in Heerenveen's 1-0 win over Vitesse Arnhem in the Dutch league. 3. Ronaldo is back for Milan. Well sort of, he's available at least and given Milan's struggles...

Blog Entry | Conversation | November 12, 2007

Monday morning musings

Jen Chang

...offensive verve in its lineup than United does, which fields a plethora of world-class attackers (Cristiano Ronaldo, Wayne Rooney, Carlos Tevez, Ryan Giggs, Paul Scholes, Nani and Anderson). 3. Is Avram Grant better than...

Blog Entry | Conversation | October 29, 2007

Monday morning-ish musings

Jen Chang

Another weekend, another round of action and another set of musings: 1. The Galaxy are alive and kicking. Too bad there's never been any conspiracy...

Blog Entry | Conversation | October 08, 2007

Monday musings

Jen Chang

...League squad. What's the reason? Like another famous portly, fun-loving, work ethic-challenged Brazilian striker (Ronaldo), Adriano's love of the fast lane and nightlife has contributed to his decline -- the difference being...

Blog Entry | Conversation | September 03, 2007