Following RSL’s disappointing 0-0 draw with San Jose on Wednesday night, the biggest talking point afterward was about Salt Lake’s goal that wasn’t.Kyle Beckerman appeared to have broken the deadlock in RSL’s favor when he tapped home Robbie Findley’s header … Continue reading»

The group stages of Euro 2008 are in the books, and on the final day of group play, Russia turns in a fabulous performance to qualify for the knockout round while eliminating Sweden. In case you missed it, here are … Continue reading»

Subbed for Buddha, aka James Edward, this morning and went to RSL’s training session at Rice-Eccles Stadium. Before writing my game advance that will run in tomorrow morning’s paper, I thought I’d pass along a couple of tidbits: ‘ Going … Continue reading»

Following the final round in the Group of Death, Netherlands eased through with a perfect record, resurgent Italy booked a place in the quarterfinals and France and Romania were eliminated. In case you missed it, here are brief recaps of … Continue reading»

Chelsea star Michael Ballack sends Germany through to the quarterfinals with a fantastic free kick in the 49th minute, while Croatia, which had already clinched top spot in the group, picks up a win on the final day of Group … Continue reading»

Just an incredible day of drama as Turkey amazingly comes from behind in a de-facto elimination game to beat Czech Republic and advance to the quarterfinals. In case you missed it, here are brief recaps of today’s Group A contests: … Continue reading»

Real Salt Lake at Chivas USA Player Analysis Each game this year Deseret Morning News staff writers will grade individual performances from Real Salt Lake’s players using the following scale: 1 ‘ Truly once-in-a-lifetime poor performance 2 ‘ Horrifyingly bad … Continue reading»

Two rounds of the group stages are complete at Euro 2008, and on Day 8, Spain qualified for the quarterfinal stages while defending champs Greece were dumped out. In case you missed it, here are brief recaps of today’s Group … Continue reading»

MLS continues to take a back seat to Euro 2008, but there are several intriguing league games on tap this weekend, including Real Salt Lake’s second visit to the Chivas USA. Do you think coach Jason Kreis’ team has a … Continue reading»

The Orange show marches on as Netherlands whips yet another world-class opponent to win the so-called ‘Group of Death.’ In case you missed it, here are brief recaps of today’s Group C contests: ROMANIA 1, ITALY 1: Another determined and … Continue reading»