Haydon's Soccer and Sports Pitch Archive: May 2010


  • D.C. United suffer again from late goal as Rapids win at RFK

    D.C. United was back to its old habits on Saturday night at RFK Stadium giving up a late goal and handing the Colorado Rapids a 1-0 win before 13,570. Published May 15 2010

  • D.C. United lineup unchanged for Colorado Rapids

    Don't expect D.C. United coach Curt Onalfo to make too many changes to his starting lineup for the struggling club's game against the Colorado Rapids at RFK stadium on Saturday night [ 7:30 p.m.]. Published May 14 2010

  • Leonardo won't coach A.C. Milan against D.C. United

    When A.C. Milan comes to town to play D.C. United on May 26th, Leonardo won't be the coach. The Brazilian is quitting as the Italian club by mutual agreement after the team's last game of the season. Published May 14 2010

  • A look back at the 2009/10 Premier League season

    The 2009-2010 Premier League season is now behind us but what a season it was. It was a season for the record books and will long be remembered for the many goals scored. Published May 13 2010

  • A.C. Milan names roster for D.C. United friendly

    A.C. Milan is bringing a strong team to play D.C. United in a friendly on May 26 at RFK Stadium at 8 p.m. The team includes Brazilian stars Ronaldinho and Alexandre Pato, and Dutch midfielder Clarence Seedorf. Published May 13 2010

  • The dream ends for Fulham and Dempsey in Europa Cup final

    American star Clint Dempsey and his Fulham teammates were beaten by Spanish club Atletico Madrid in the Europa League Final in Hamburg, Germany, on Wednesday night. Published May 12 2010

  • Crystal Palace Baltimore still looking for first win

    Crystal Palace Baltimore, a team desperate to score goals, goes up against another MLS-bound club, the Portland Timbers on Thursday night at PGE Park. Published May 12 2010

  • Fabio Capello names his 30-man England team

    England coach Fabio Capello names his 30-man provisional World Cup team. Published May 11 2010

  • Bradley names 30-man U.S. preliminary roster for World Cup

    U.S. coach Bob Bradley names his 30-man U.S. preliminary roster for next month's World Cup Published May 11 2010

  • D.C. United's vs. Glasgow Rangers is canceled

    D.C. United's international friendly game against Scottish champion Rangers F.C. on July 24th at RFK is cancelled. Published May 10 2010

  • World Cup rosters being released

    The U.S. national team and England, who play each other on June 12, in their opening World Cup game, will present their 30-man provisional World Cup rosters to FIFA on Tuesday afternoon. Meantime Japan, New Zealand and Denmark release their team rosters. Published May 10 2010

  • Beckham to lead England's bid for 2018 and 2022 World Cups

    Los Angeles Galaxy star David Beckham, will hand over the official documents for England's World Cup bid to FIFA in Zurich on Friday. Published May 10 2010

  • Freedom to play Canada in Va.

    The Washington Freedom will play the Canadian women's national team in an international friendly game at George Mason Stadium in Fairfax, VA, on Sunday, May 23 at 5:00 p.m. Published May 7 2010

  • Montreal to join MLS in 2012

    MLS continues to grow. Montreal, Quebec will become MLS's 19th team when it joins the league in 2012. Published May 7 2010

  • Manchester United to compete in MLS All-Star game

    English club Manchester United will compete in the Major League Soccer All-Star game on July 28 at Houston's Reliant Stadium. The game will be part of United's tour of the United States, which will see the famed club also play games in Toronto, Philadelphia and Kansas City, Mo. Published May 6 2010

  • Allsopp's double earns D.C. United first win in 2010

    United snapped a five-game losing streak with an excellent two-goal performance from Australian striker Danny Allsopp in a 2-1 win over the Kansas City Wizards at RFK Stadium before 10,038 on Wednesday night. Published May 5 2010

  • Desperate times for D.C. United

    The 0-5 D.C. United needs to start digging itself out of the big hole it's made? Will it start when United's hosts the Kansas City Wizards (2-2, 7 pts.) at RFK Stadium on Wednesday night (7 p.m.)? Published May 5 2010

  • Soccer book looks at geopolitical impact of World Cup

    “World Cup 2010: The Indispensable Guide to Soccer and Geopolitics”, by Steven D. Stark and Harrison Stark is a useful guide to have nearby while watching the upcoming World Cup games. Published May 4 2010

  • Former England boss McClaren wins Dutch title

    Former England coach Steve McClaren has led FC Twente to win its first Dutch league championship in the club's 45-year history. McClaren, was fired as the England coach in 2007 after England lost to Croatia in a vital game at home and missed out on the 2008 Euro Finals. Published May 3 2010

  • D.C. United play Real Salt Lake in Open Cup at RFK, June 2

    .C. United will host Real Salt Lake in a U.S. Open Cup play-in game on Wednesday, June 2 at RFK Stadium, with a 7:30 p.m. kickoff at 7:30 p.m. Published May 3 2010

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John Haydon

John Haydon has covered soccer for The Washington Times for two decades. He has reported on international soccer events in Germany, South Korea and Spain. John hails from Birmingham, England and has lived in the Washington D.C. region for ...

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