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Soccer

  • Blogs

    April 3, 2012

    North Miami Mayor Andre Pierre Played $29,000 of Soccer For Free on City Field

    Anyone who plays soccer in Miami knows how frustrating it is to find a good game; fields are scarce, so either you pony up the cash for an organized game or you play free pickup on some forlorn, lumpy turf that hasn't been mowed since the Carter Administration. As mayor of North Miami, Andre Pierre ... More >>

  • News

    March 8, 2012

    Robert Andrew Powell, ex-New Times writer, chronicles soccer in deadly Juarez

    Anyone who plays soccer in Miami knows how frustrating it is to find a good game; fields are scarce, so either you pony up the cash for an organized game or you play free pickup on some forlorn, lumpy turf that hasn't been mowed since the Carter Administration. As mayor of North Miami, Andre Pierre ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 28, 2011

    Bytox Hangover Patch Doctor: I Drank 12 Shots of Tequila and Felt Great

    ​We here at Short Order have been through just about every hangover remedy available to mankind -- honey, Advil, Alka-Seltzer, Gatorade, more booze, Red Bull, and some crazy drink that you're actually supposed to mix with alcohol.  While they all work eventually, there's still that initial do ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 2, 2011

    George Weah, South Florida's Secret Soccer Legend, Could Be Liberia's Next Vice President

    wikimedia commonsGeorge Weah, retired soccer star, lives near Miami and is running to be vice president of Liberia​South Florida is the adopted home of all types of international men and women of mystery: from Latin American strongmen to drug runners, movie stars to criminals on the lam. It's wher ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 8, 2011

    USA vs. Honduras Soccer at Sun Life Stadium: Live Blog

    ​It's gringos versus catrachos in tonight's international friendly soccer match at Sun Life Stadium.The U.S. soccer team is looking for its first win under new coach Jurgen Klinsmann, while Honduras is looking for a bit o' respeto against its normally dominant northern neighbor.We're live blogging ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 4, 2011

    Chivas Upsets FC Barcelona In Front of Record Crowd at Sun Life Stadium

    ​We were part of the raucous record crowd of 70,080 that was in attendance at last night's Herbalife World Football Challenge soccer match between FC Barcelona and Chivas Guadalajara at Sun Life Stadium. And holy assballs was the place one gargantuan soccer party complete with trumpets, fireworks, ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 15, 2011

    South Florida Has A Winning Team: Men's Beach Soccer

    Courtesy of Erich KuhnkeFlorida Beach Soccer's Ben Astorga, a former member of the U.S. Beach Soccer National Team, got nine stitches in his face before the final match.​We get it already -- the Heat lost. It was sad. But another team has been defending Miami's honor, and these guys actually won a ... More >>

  • Calendar

    June 2, 2011

    Double Helping of Footsies

    Courtesy of Erich KuhnkeFlorida Beach Soccer's Ben Astorga, a former member of the U.S. Beach Soccer National Team, got nine stitches in his face before the final match.​We get it already -- the Heat lost. It was sad. But another team has been defending Miami's honor, and these guys actually won a ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 16, 2011

    Chad Ochocinco to Try Out for Pro Soccer Team

    Ochocinco and soccer star Christiano Ronaldo​Giving that Chad Ochocinco grew up in soccer-loving Miami, it's no surprise that he used to play the sport in his youth, but the colorful Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver is know more for his skills with his hands than his feet. Now, in the face of an N ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 16, 2011

    Miami FC Changing Its Name: Here's Our Five Suggestions

    They even tried the giant-jersey-in-the-stands thing.​Miami FC, South Florida's chronically anonymous professional soccer team, has tried everything in its quest to get fans interested. It signed the greatest player ever-- ten years and a thousand mistresses past Romário's prime. It picked up ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 26, 2011

    Do Miami's Chances of Another Major League Soccer Team Depend on David Beckham?

    ​Earlier this month, Major League Soccer Commissioner Don Garber spoke to a group of supporters hoping to bring the league back to Miami and basically said, "You're a nice city and all, but we're not even going to think about giving you another team unless you start acting like you deserve it.'" B ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 6, 2010

    John W. Henry, Ex-Owner of Marlins, Buys Sixth Biggest Soccer Club in the World Liverpool

    Can former Marlins owner John W. Henry lead Liverpool back to glory?​John W. Henry, the geeky hedge fund manager and egomaniac who owned the Florida Marlins for three years, has just bought the sixth biggest soccer team in the entire world: Liverpool Football Club.Around England, the news comes as ... More >>

  • Calendar

    August 26, 2010

    Bend It Like Langdon

    Can former Marlins owner John W. Henry lead Liverpool back to glory?​John W. Henry, the geeky hedge fund manager and egomaniac who owned the Florida Marlins for three years, has just bought the sixth biggest soccer team in the entire world: Liverpool Football Club.Around England, the news comes as ... More >>

  • Calendar

    August 5, 2010

    Washed Ashore

    Can former Marlins owner John W. Henry lead Liverpool back to glory?​John W. Henry, the geeky hedge fund manager and egomaniac who owned the Florida Marlins for three years, has just bought the sixth biggest soccer team in the entire world: Liverpool Football Club.Around England, the news comes as ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 13, 2010

    Enrique Iglesias Will Water-Ski Naked in Biscayne Bay Thanks to Spain's World Cup Win

    Enrique Iglesias nude?​For those of you still mourning the loss of Jezebel's daily roundup of World Cup "thighlights" and are beginning to tire of your recurring fantasies of Fernando Torres, the world's biggest sporting event seems to be the gift that keeps on giving when it comes to shameless ma ... More >>

  • Calendar

    July 1, 2010

    Kicking and Screaming

    Enrique Iglesias nude?​For those of you still mourning the loss of Jezebel's daily roundup of World Cup "thighlights" and are beginning to tire of your recurring fantasies of Fernando Torres, the world's biggest sporting event seems to be the gift that keeps on giving when it comes to shameless ma ... More >>

  • Calendar

    June 24, 2010

    Fútbol en Vivo

    Enrique Iglesias nude?​For those of you still mourning the loss of Jezebel's daily roundup of World Cup "thighlights" and are beginning to tire of your recurring fantasies of Fernando Torres, the world's biggest sporting event seems to be the gift that keeps on giving when it comes to shameless ma ... More >>

  • Calendar

    June 24, 2010

    Four Games Away From the Big Win

    Enrique Iglesias nude?​For those of you still mourning the loss of Jezebel's daily roundup of World Cup "thighlights" and are beginning to tire of your recurring fantasies of Fernando Torres, the world's biggest sporting event seems to be the gift that keeps on giving when it comes to shameless ma ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 23, 2010

    World Cup 2010: U.S. vs. Algeria, Never Say Die!

    ​Team USA is moving on the knockout round of the World Cup the only way America knows how - with drama and determination and come-from-behind heroics! After overcoming even more crappy FIFA officiating, an unyielding Algerian goalkeeper, England's 1-0 win over Slovenia, goal differentials, and Kom ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 18, 2010

    University of Miami RoboCanes to Compete in Robot Soccer World Cup

    via Miami.Edu​The University of Miami is about to take its proud athletic tradition into a whole new arena: 3D simulation robot soccer. Yes, a simulated soccer team known as the "RoboCanes" will be heading to the RoboCup, aka the Robot Soccer World Cup, being held in Singapore from June 19th ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 8, 2010

    Famous World Cup Stars Who Played in South Florida

    Wiki Commons Romario played where?​The ball gets rolling at 2010 World Cup later this week in South Africa, and South Floridians are pumped. They should be. Never mind that Miami didn't get a World Cup game when the tournament was held in the U.S. in 1994, or that we might not get one the n ... More >>

  • News

    June 3, 2010

    Colombian soccer legend El Pibe hits Grove Liquors

    Wiki Commons Romario played where?​The ball gets rolling at 2010 World Cup later this week in South Africa, and South Floridians are pumped. They should be. Never mind that Miami didn't get a World Cup game when the tournament was held in the U.S. in 1994, or that we might not get one the n ... More >>

  • Calendar

    June 3, 2010

    All Tied Up

    Wiki Commons Romario played where?​The ball gets rolling at 2010 World Cup later this week in South Africa, and South Floridians are pumped. They should be. Never mind that Miami didn't get a World Cup game when the tournament was held in the U.S. in 1994, or that we might not get one the n ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 1, 2010

    El Pibe Stays True to Fútbol and Colombia

    Courtesy HennesseyCarlos Valderrama is rooting for Argentina or Brazil to win World Cup glory​Inside Grove Liquors on SW 32nd Avenue at South Dixie Highway, two leggy, long-haired brunettes in yellow Colombian national soccer team jerseys walk in front of a mound of curly blond hair that is univer ... More >>

  • Calendar

    May 27, 2010

    Fútbol en Vivo

    Courtesy HennesseyCarlos Valderrama is rooting for Argentina or Brazil to win World Cup glory​Inside Grove Liquors on SW 32nd Avenue at South Dixie Highway, two leggy, long-haired brunettes in yellow Colombian national soccer team jerseys walk in front of a mound of curly blond hair that is univer ... More >>

  • Calendar

    May 27, 2010

    German Invasion

    Courtesy HennesseyCarlos Valderrama is rooting for Argentina or Brazil to win World Cup glory​Inside Grove Liquors on SW 32nd Avenue at South Dixie Highway, two leggy, long-haired brunettes in yellow Colombian national soccer team jerseys walk in front of a mound of curly blond hair that is univer ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 14, 2010

    U.S. Bid Includes Miami Hosting World Cup Draw

    via Mainely Bears​Today's the day when the U.S. Soccer Federation submits its final bid to host either the 2018 or 2022 World Cup. Despite the fact that only 12 cities are needed, the bid includes 18 cities.Miami's role in the bid gets special prominence, because, according to AP reports, we' ... More >>

  • Calendar

    April 8, 2010

    Time to Play Footsie

    via Mainely Bears​Today's the day when the U.S. Soccer Federation submits its final bid to host either the 2018 or 2022 World Cup. Despite the fact that only 12 cities are needed, the bid includes 18 cities.Miami's role in the bid gets special prominence, because, according to AP reports, we' ... More >>

  • Calendar

    April 1, 2010

    Scrum Bags

    via Mainely Bears​Today's the day when the U.S. Soccer Federation submits its final bid to host either the 2018 or 2022 World Cup. Despite the fact that only 12 cities are needed, the bid includes 18 cities.Miami's role in the bid gets special prominence, because, according to AP reports, we' ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 30, 2009

    Miami FC Might Not Be Playing Next Year: USSL Won't Sanction Either Second Tier Soccer League

    Not that anyone really pays attention, but Miami FC has been playing in the United Soccer League since the team's founding in 2006. USL was the second tier in America's soccer pyramid, but since, unlike other countries, there's no promotion or relegation, they're basically the minor league to Americ ... More >>

  • Calendar

    August 13, 2009

    Don’t Sweat the Thunder

    Not that anyone really pays attention, but Miami FC has been playing in the United Soccer League since the team's founding in 2006. USL was the second tier in America's soccer pyramid, but since, unlike other countries, there's no promotion or relegation, they're basically the minor league to Americ ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 24, 2009

    A Chicago's Trifecta in Coconut Grove: Bakery & Deli, and Soon to be Steakhouse

    Jackie SayetCorned Beef, kraut and banana peppers, the guts of "The Chicago Fire," a twist on the Reuben sandwichThe new Chicago's Bakery & Deli has only been open one week, but its performance has already received rave reviews and even a few regulars.  There was such a fuss brewing on the ... More >>

  • News

    May 14, 2009

    The Cuban Connection

    Signing the world's best soccer player didn't do the trick. Maybe two stars from Cuba will finally draw some fans to Miami FC bleachers.

  • Blogs

    March 18, 2009

    Professional Soccer in Miami Gets One More Chance

    via a Soccer Cartoon Book you can buy hereIt's still kind of unclear to me how many soccer fans in Miami want a local team, but for those that do it's been a bad few weeks. First Miami's MLS bid was withdrawn, and then came rumors that our ULS-1 team may leave town. Well, finally there's some good n ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 11, 2008

    Barcelona's MLS Bid Might Not Pan Out

    A fair number of locals were excited that a Major League Soccer team might be coming back to Miami, especially under the guidance of FC Barcelona, but here comes The New York Times soccer blog with their vicious theories and reporting to rain on our parade. While they still say that the odds that on ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 20, 2008

    MLS in the Magic City?

    Thierry Henry It has never made much sense that Miami doesn’t have a team in Major League Soccer, what with its large Central and South American population and all, so it’s little surprise that the Magic City is a leading candidate for an expansion franchise beginning in 2010. We’ll know in ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 17, 2008

    Sports Illustrated: Fair Chances for a Miami MLS Team

    Thierry Henry It has never made much sense that Miami doesn’t have a team in Major League Soccer, what with its large Central and South American population and all, so it’s little surprise that the Magic City is a leading candidate for an expansion franchise beginning in 2010. We’ll know in ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 14, 2008

    Today in Silly Foriegn Sports News

    Thierry Henry It has never made much sense that Miami doesn’t have a team in Major League Soccer, what with its large Central and South American population and all, so it’s little surprise that the Magic City is a leading candidate for an expansion franchise beginning in 2010. We’ll know in ... More >>

  • Calendar

    August 28, 2008

    Futbol Hooligans, Stand Up!

    Miami FC takes names and kicks ass, not in that order.

  • Calendar

    July 3, 2008

    Soccer, American Style

    Miami FC takes on Puerto Rico to finally settle this “self-governing” business (not really).

  • Calendar

    May 15, 2008

    The Soccer Blues

    Miami FC takes on Puerto Rico to finally settle this “self-governing” business (not really).

  • Calendar

    May 1, 2008

    Miami Blues

    Our pro soccer club joins the fray of crappy local sports teams.

  • Home Entertainment

    June 8, 2006

    Golazo!

    This World Cup game will make you shout like Andrés Cantor

  • Film

    May 18, 2006

    Un-American Dream

    Goal! follows an immigrant's pursuit of a European fantasy

  • News

    May 18, 2006

    He Ain’t Pelé

    What if the world's top soccer player came and nobody showed?

  • Calendar

    May 11, 2006

    Catch Real Football Fever

    What if the world's top soccer player came and nobody showed?

  • Calendar

    April 13, 2006

    Kicking Back

    Professional soccer is sweeping the city

  • Calendar

    August 5, 2004

    Kick Start

    Professional soccer is sweeping the city

  • News

    March 20, 2003

    The Rain Game

    Field flooding outpoints the American Youth Soccer Organization

  • News

    August 13, 1998

    Newsflash: The State Stuffs the Stingarees

    Field flooding outpoints the American Youth Soccer Organization

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