A big step forward for American coaches in European soccer.
Friday, April 30, 2021
It's Now Official
After finishing their expansion payments, the Kraken are now officially an NHL team.
Thursday, April 29, 2021
Glenda And Kitty!
Here's a photo of 1930s-1960s screen actress Glenda Farrell with a feline friend.
Awwwww!
Europa League: Red Devils, Yellow Submarine Take Series Openers As Semifinal Round Opens
The semifinal round of the Europa League opened on Thursday with two games.
At Manchester, England:
Bruno Fernandes (9', PK-71') and Edinson Cavani (48', 64') each scored twice as Manchester United demolished visiting AS Roma 6-2 in game one of their two-match series.
At Villarreal, Spain:
Raul Albiot scored the game winner in the 29th minute as Villarreal held off visiting Arsenal 2-1 in their series opener.
Wednesday, April 28, 2021
Statehood For DC, Puerto Rico
Is this a reason why Democrats are trying to increase their membership in Congress?
Late PK Carries Timbers To Series-Opening Home Draw With America
At Providence Park, Portland, Oregon:
Felipe Mora's successful penalty kick in the seventh minute of second-half stoppage time on Wednesday lifted the Portland Timbers to a 1-1 home draw with Club America in the opening game of a CONCACAF Champions League quarterfinal-round series.
Roger Martinez converted a penalty kick in the opening minute of first-half stoppage time for the seven-time continental club champions.
The series will conclude next Wednesday at 7:15 PM Pacific Time at Mexico City's Azteca Stadium (Fox Sports 1/TUDN).
In the meantime, the Timbers will visit FC Dallas for a Major League Soccer contest this coming Saturday (5:00 PM Pacific Time, Timbers TV Network via KPDX, Portland-Vancouver/ESPN+).
CONCACAF Champions League: Timbers, Crew Settle For Series-Opening Home Draws
The quarterfinal round of the CONCACAF Champions League reached its' midway point on Wednesday with two games.
At Columbus, Ohio:
Ake Lobo (9') and Jose Alvarado (90'+3) each scored once to help lead Monterrey to a series-opening 2-2 road draw with Columbus.
Milton Valenzuela (66') and Lucas Zelarayan (87') each scored once for the Crew.
At Portland, Oregon:
Felipe Mora converted a penalty kick for the tying goal in what was the final kick of the game (PK-90'+7) to lift the Portland Timbers to a 1-1 series-opening home draw with Club America.
Roger Martinez converted a penalty-kick for the seven-time CONCACAF club champions during first-half stoppage time (PK-45'+1).
UEFA Champions League: Citizens Bounce Back, Snag Series Opener At PSG
At Parc des Princes, Paris:
In Wednesday's opening game of their UEFA Champions League semifinal-round series, Kevin De Bruyne (64') and Riyad Mahrez (71') each delivered a second-half goal as Manchester City came from behind to upend hosts Paris Saint-Germain 2-1.
Tuesday, April 27, 2021
Diana!
Here's a glamour photo of 1940s and 1950s screen actress (and accomplished pianist) Diana Lynn.
CONCACAF Champions League: Series-Opening Road Wins For Philly, Cruz Azul As Quarterfinal Round Opens
Two games were contested on Tuesday as the CONCACAF Champions League's quarterfinal round commenced.
At Atlanta:
Kacper Przybylko scored twice (57', 73') as the Philadelphia Union dominated Atlanta United 3-0 on the road in game one.
It was the most lopsided home defeat suffered by the Five Stripes.
At Tampa, Florida (due to COVID-related travel restrictions between Canada and Mexico):
Brayan Angulo scored twice (3', 24') as Cruz Azul downed Toronto FC 3-1 in their series-opener.
UEFA Champions League: Galacticos And Blues Open Semifinal Round With 1-1 Series-Opening Draw In Madrid
At Afredo Di Stefano Stadium, Madrid:
Christian Pulisic made history as he became the first American to score a goal in a UEFA Champions League semifinal game with his 14th minute tally for Chelsea in their series opener with Real Madrid.
Karim Benzema equalized for Los Blancos in the 29th minute and the match ended in a 1-1 deadlock.
Monday, April 26, 2021
I'm Happy To Announce...........
I did not bother to watch Sunday night's pinko propaganda infomercial-----------I mean------------Oscar telecast.
What Else Can You Think?
That country's prime minister is acting more and more like his commie old man.
Rossoneri Dominated By Lazio, Fall Out Of Top Four
At Rome:
Carlos Joaquin Correa scored twice on Monday (2', 51') as Lazio dominated visiting AC Milan 3-0; the Rossoneri fell to fifth place in the Italian Serie A standings with five games remaining.
Sunday, April 25, 2021
MLS: Chicharito Strikes Again As Galaxy Hold Off Red Bulls
At Carson, California:
Javier Chicharito Hernandez produced a hat trick (9', 41', 60') as the Los Angeles Galaxy held off the visiting New York Red Bulls 3-2 in the lone Sunday Major League Soccer contest.
Chicharito has now scored five goals in the Galaxy's first two league games on the season.
MLS STANDINGS:
EASTERN CONFERENCE:
1. Montreal (GP: 2; GD: +2; PTS: 4)
2. Atlanta United (GP: 2; GD: +2; PTS: 4)
3. New England (GP: 2; GD: +1; PTS: 4)
4. New York City (GP: 2; GD: +4; PTS: 3)
5. Inter Miami (GP: 2; GD: 0; PTS: 3)
6. DC United (GP: 2; GD: 0; PTS: 3)
7. Nashville (GP: 2; GD: 0; PTS: 2)
8. Orlando City (GP: 2; GD: 0; PTS: 2)
9. Columbus (GP: 1; GD: 0; PTS: 1)
10. Philadelphia (GP: 2; GD: -1; PTS: 1)
11. Toronto (GP: 2; GD: -2; PTS: 1)
12. Chicago (GP: 2; GD: -2; PTS: 1)
13. Cincinnati (GP: 2; GD: -5; PTS: 1)
14. New York Red Bulls (GP: 2; GD: -2; PTS: 0)
NOTES: With Montreal, Atlanta, and New England level on points (4) and wins (1), Montreal and the Five Stripes each have goal goal differential of +2, compared to the Revolution's +1; with New York City, Miami, and DC United all level on points with three and wins with one, the CityZens have the superior goal differential (+4) compared to zero for both the Herons and DC; Miami has scored more goals than DC United (4-2); with Nashville and Orlando both level on points (2), wins (0), and goal differential (0), the Music City men have outscored the Lions 4-1; with Columbus, Philadelphia, Toronto, Chicago, and Cincinnati all level on points (1) and wins (0), the Crew has the best goal differential (0), comparted to the Union (-1), Reds and Fire (-2 each), and Cincy (-5); Toronto has scored more goals than Chciago (4-3).
WESTERN CONFERENCE:
1. Los Angeles Galaxy (GP: 2; GD: +2; PTS: 6)
2. Seattle (GP: 2; GD: +4; PTS: 4)
3. Los Angeles Football Club (GP: 2; GD: +2; PTS: 4)
4. Kansas City (GP: 2; GD: +1; PTS: 4)
5. Vancouver (GP: 2; GD: +1; PTS: 4)
6. San Jose (GP: 2; GD: +1; PTS: 3)
7. Real Salt Lake (GP: 1; GD: +1; PTS: 3)
8. Austin FC (GP: 2; GD: 0; PTS: 3)
9. Houston (GP: 2; GD: 0; PTS: 3)
10. Portland (GP: 2; GD: 0; PTS: 3)
11. Colorado (GP: 2; GD: -2; PTS: 1)
12. Dallas (GP; 2; GD: -2; PTS: 1)
13. Minnesota United (GP: 2; GD: -5; PTS: 0)
NOTES: With Seattle, the Los Angeles Football Club, Sporting Kansas City, and Vancouver all level on points (4) and wins (1), the Sounders have the best goal differential (+4, compared to LAFC's +2 and SKC and the Whitecaps' +1); with Sporting Kansas City and Vancouver each receiving nine disciplinary points, SKC has the advantage on away goals differential (+1 to the Whitecaps' zero); with San Jose, Real Salt Lake, Austin FC, Houston, and Portland all level on points (3) and wins (1), the Earthquakes and RSL both have goal differentials of +1, compared to zero for Austin, the Dynamo, and the Timbers; Austin and Houston have each scored three goals while Portland has scored two).
Lions Top Braga On Road
At Braga, Portugal:
Matheus Nunes scored the only goal of the match in the 81st minute on Sunday as Portuguese Primeira Liga-leading Sporting CP all assured a group-stage berth in next season's UEFA Champions League after their 1-0 road victory over SC Braga.
Big Road Win For Red Bulls
At Wolfsberg, Austria:
Mergim Berisha scored the winning goal in the 48th minute as Austrian Bundesliga-leading FC Red Bull Salzburg defeated Wolfsberger AC in Championship-Round Sunday action.
Home Win For Ajax
At Amsterdam, Netherlands:
Davy Klaassen scored both goals (66', 90') in Ajax Amsterdam's Sunday 2-0 home victory over AZ Alkmaar as the hosts are closing in on locking up the Dutch Eredivisie crown.
Mattress Makers Knocked Off In Basque Region
At Bilbao, Spain:
Inigo Martinez scored the winning goal in the 86th minute as Athletic Bilbao knocked off visiting Atletico Madrid 2-1 in Sunday Spanish Primera Division action.
Big Road Win For Monaco
At Angers, France:
Wissam Ben Yedder scored the only goal of the match in the 79th minute on Sunday as AS Monaco remained in the thick of the race for the French Ligue 1 title by defeating Angers 1-0 on the road.
Clarets Ambush Wolves On Road
At Wolverhampton, England:
Chris Wood produced a hat trick (15', 21', 44') in the first half as Burnley helped their chances of avoiding English Premier League relegation by demolishing Wolverhampton Wanderers 4-0 o the road on Sunday.
Saturday, April 24, 2021
Mainz Knock Off Visiting Bayern, Keeping Leaders From Clinching Title
At Mainz, Germany:
Jonathan Burkardt (3') and Robin Quaison (37') each scored once in the first half as Mainz 05 helped their campaign to avoid relegation by knocking off league-leading Bayern Munich 2-1, preventing the guests from clinching their ninth straight German Bundesliga title.
Timbers Top Dynamo In Home Opener
At Providence Park, Portland, Oregon:
Christhian Paredes recovered from scoring an own goal in the 28th minute on Saturday by scoring the winning goal at 73 minutes for the Portland Timbers as they picked up their first Major League Soccer victory of 2021 by defeating the Houston Dynamo 2-1 in their home opener.
Dairon Asprilla also scored for the Timbers in the sixth minute.
The Timbers will host Mexico's Club America in the opening game of their CONCACAF Champions League quarterfinal-round series on Wednesday night at 7:30 PM Pacific Time (Fox Sports 1).
Portland's next MLS contest will be on the road against FC Dallas on Saturday, May 1 at 5:00 PM Pacific Time (Timbers TV Network via KPDX, Portland-Vancouver/ESPN+).
MLS: CityZens, Timbers, RSL, Five Stripes, Revs, Herons Rack Up Saturday Wins; Austin FC Pick Up First-Ever Victory
Eleven games were contested on Saturday in Major League Soccer.
At New York:
Jesus Medina scored twice (7', 83') as New York City destroyed visiting FC Cincinnati 5-0.
At Nashville, Tennessee:
Jhonder Cadiz (54') and Hany Mukhtar (77') each scored once to carry Nashville SC to a 2-2 road draw with CF de Montreal after trailing by two goals.
Mason Toye (13') and Zachary Brault-Guillard (42') each scored once for the guests.
At Orlando, Florida (due to COVID-related travel restrictions between the United States and Canada):
Luke Singh (7') and Jonathan Osorio (83') each scored once as Toronto FC gained a 2-2 "home" deadlock with the Vancouver Whitecaps.
Cristian Dajome (55') and Andy Rose (70') each tallied once for the Caps.
At San Jose, California:
Oswaldo Alanis (PK-34'), Crisitan Espinoza (49'), and Cade Cowell (59') each scored once as the San Jose Earthquakes downed visiting FC Dallas 3-1.
At Los Angeles:
Brad Smith's equalizer in the 54th minute lifted the Seattle Sounders to a 1-1 road draw with the Los Angeles Football Club.
Eduard Atuesta's goal in the opening minute was the fastest in LAFC history.
At Atlanta:
Ezequiel Barco (23'), Johan Kappelhof (OG-66'), and Emerson Hyndman (85') each scored once as Atlanta United doused the visiting Chicago Fire 3-1.
At St. Paul, Minnesota:
Anderson Julio scored twice (31', 41') as Real Salt Lake opened their season by knocking off Minnesota United 2-1 on the road.
At Foxborough, Massachusetts:
Brandon Hines-Ike's own goal in the 48th minute proved decisive as the New England Revolution defeated visiting DC United 1-0.
At Chester, Pennsylvania:
Gonzalo Higuain (73') and Federico Higuain (83') each scored once as Inter Miami knocked off the Philadelphia Union 2-1 on the road.
At Commerce City, Colorado:
Cecilio Dominguez scored twice (67', 71') as Austin FC knocked off the Colorado Rapids 3-1 on the road for their first-ever league victory.
Diego Fagundez scored the expansion club's first-ever goal in the 60th minute.
At Portland, Oregon:
Christhian Paredes recovered from scoring an own goal (28') by scoring the winning goal at 73 minutes for the Portland Timbers as they defeated the Houston Dynamo 2-1 in their home opener.
MLS: Late Goal Sends Lions To Road Deadlock With SKC
At Kansas City, Kansas:
In the lone Friday Major League Soccer contest, Nani's equalizer in the 79th minute carried Orlando City to a 1-1 road draw with Sporting Kansas City.
Gianluca Busio tallied once for the hosts in the 45th minute.
Friday, April 23, 2021
Sexy Steffi!
Here's a promotional photo of Hungarian-born 1930s and early 1940s screen actress and dancer Steffi Duna.
Thursday, April 22, 2021
Claire!
Here's 1930s and early '40s screen actress Claire Dodd in a promotional photo for the 1933 Warner Brothers picture "Parachute Jumper."
Late Goal Gains Home Draw For Ajax
At Amsterdam, Netherlands:
Edson Alvarez's equalizer in the 70th minute lifted Dutch Eredivisie-leading Ajax Amsterdam to a 1-1 Thursday home draw with FC Utrecht.
Simon Gustafson scored for the hosts in the 13th minute with his successful penalty kick.
Mattress Makers Reclaim Top Spot In La Liga Standings
At Madrid:
In Thursday Spanish Primera Division action, Angel Correa (39') and Yannick Carrasco (80') each scored once as Atletico Madrid reclaimed sole possession of top spot in the standings after blanking visiting Huesca 2-0.
The defeat kept the Azulgranas in the relegation zone.
Wednesday, April 21, 2021
Late Goal Gains Road Draw For Bhoys
At Aberdeen, Scotland:
Leigh Griffiths's stoppage time equalizer (90'+3) lifted Celtic to a 1-1 Wednesday Scottish Premiership road draw with Aberdeen.
Lewis Ferguson scored for the Reds in the 18th minute.
Ann And Friend!
Here's a promotional postcard of 1930s-1940s screen actress Ann Dvorak with a Sealyham Terrier.
Red Bulls Upended In Innsbruck
At Innsbruck, Austria:
Nikolai Fredriksen scored twice (29', 76') while Renny Smith scored the game winner in the 89th minute as Swarovski Tirol upended Austrian Bundesliga-leading FC Red Bull Salzburg 3-2 in Wednesday Championship Round action.
Rangers Settle For Road Draw
At Perth, Scotland:
Liam Craig's successfully-converted penalty kick at the death (90'+3) carried St. Johnstone to a 1-1 Wednesday Scottish Premiership home draw with Rangers.
Scott Wright scored in the 55th minute for the recently-crowned league champions.
Rossoneri Surrender Two Late Goals, Fall At Home
At Milan, Italy:
Giacomo Raspadori scored twice (76', 83') as Sassuolo came from behind to knock off AC Milan 2-1 on the road in Wednesday Italian Serie A action.
European Super League?
What European Super League?!
Following the departure of the six English clubs that had agreed to be part of this alternative to the UEFA Champions League, this planned league crumbled.
Tuesday, April 20, 2021
Here's Your Insurrectionist!
She's a race-baiting treasonous bigot who deserves to be expelled for life from Congress due haste.
Looks Like It's Official
Both Manchester City and Chelsea are pulling out of the proposed European Super League.
Wolves: 2018-19 EPL Champs?!
I didn't know they won the Premier League title two seasons ago.
This in the wake of the teams finishing ahead of Wolves that season in the EPL standings joining the proposed European Super League.
Early Goals Carry Bayern To Home Victory Over Leverkusen
At Munich:
Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting (7') and Joshua Kimmich (13') each scored once in the opening quarter-hour on Tuesday as German Bundesliga-leading Bayern Munich blanked visiting Bayer Leverkusen 2-0.
Monday, April 19, 2021
End Of Jose's Latest Gig
Spurs are one of the clubs set to join the proposed Super League.
Maybe Jose isn't quite so special after all.
More On Threatened Expulsion.....
Of Super League-bound teams from both the Champions and Europa Leagues.
Torchy Glenda!
Here's a promotional photo of Glenda Farrell in her role of Torch Blane in a series of Warner Brothers films in which Glenda played the fictitious newspaperwoman.
This photo is for the film "Fly Away Baby" from 1937.
Glenda!
Here's a promotional photo of 1930s-1960s screen (stage and television) actress Glenda Farrell.
Sunday, April 18, 2021
Timbers Drop MLS Season Opener Against Whitecaps (In Utah)
At Rio Tinto Stadium, Sandy Utah (due to COVID-related travel restrictions between Canada and the United States):
In the Major League Soccer regular-season opener (and the opening match of the Cascadia Cup) for both clubs on Sunday, Lucas Cavallini's goal in the 49th minute carried the Vancouver Whitecaps to a 1-0 victory over the visiting Portland Timbers.
The Timbers will try to get on the winning track on Saturday night in their home opener against the Houston Dynamo (7:30 PM Pacific Time, Timbers TV Network via KPDX, Portland-Vancouver).
MLS: Galaxy, Caps Post Season-Opening Wins; Crew And Philly Get Goose Eggs
Three games were contested in Major League Soccer on Sunday.
At Fort Lauderdale, Florida:
Javier Chicharito Hernandez scored twice (62', 73') as the Los Angeles Galaxy came from behind to knock off Inter Miami 3-2 on the road.
At Columbus, Ohio:
The Columbus Crew and visiting Philadelphia Union battled to a 0-0 stalemate.
The game opened the Crew's MLS Cup title defense.
At Sandy, Utah (due to COVID-related travel restrictions between Canada and the United States):
Lucas Cavallini scored the only goal of the match in the 49th minute as the Vancouver Whitecaps won the opening match of the Cascadia Cup competition by knocking off the visiting Portland Timbers 1-0.
MLS STANDINGS:
EASTERN CONFERENCE:
1. Montreal (GP: 1; GD: +2; PTS: 3)
2. DC United (GP: 1; GD: +1; PTS: 3)
3. New England (GP: 1; GD: 0; PTS: 1)
4. Chicago (GP: 1; GD: 0; PTS: 1)
5. Cincinnati (GP: 1; GD: 0; PTS: 1)
6. Nashville (GP: 1; GD: 0; PTS: 1)
7. Orlando (GP: 1; GD: 0; PTS: 1)
8. Atlanta (GP: 1; GD: 0; PTS: 1)
9. Columbus (GP: 1; GD: 0; PTS: 1)
10. Philadelphia (GP: 1; GD: 0; PTS: 1)
11. Miami (GP: 1; GD: -1; PTS: 0)
12. New York Red Bulls (GP: 1; GD: -1; PTS: 0)
13. New York City (GP: 1; GD: -1; PTS: 0)
14. Toronto (GP: 1; GD: -2; PTS: 0)
WESTERN CONFERENCE:
1. Seattle (GP: 1; GD: +4; PTS: 3)
2. Los Angeles Football Club (GP: 1; GD: +2; PTS: 3)
3. Los Angeles Galaxy (GP: 1; GD: +1; PTS: 3)
4. Kansas City (GP: 1; GD: +1; PTS: 3)
5. Houston (GP: 1; GD: +1; PTS: 3)
6. Vancouver (GP: 1; GD: +1; PTS: 3)
7. Dallas (GP: 1; GD: 0; PTS: 1)
8. Colorado (GP: 1; GD: 0; PTS: 1)
9. Real Salt Lake (GP: 0; GD: 0; PTS: 0)
10. San Jose (GP: 1; GD: -1; PTS: 0)
11. Portland (GP: 1; GD: -1; PTS: 0)
12. Austin (GP: 1; GD: -2; PTS: 0)
13. Minnesota (GP: 1; GD: -4; PTS: 0)
Two Late Goals Push Red Bulls Past LASK
At Wals-Siezenheim, Austria:
In Sunday Austrian Bundesliga Championship Round action, Mergim Berisha (87') and Noah Okafor (90'+3) each scored late as league-leading FC Red Bull Salzburg blanked visiting LASK 2-0.
Smashing Victory For Mattress Makers
At Madrid:
Angel Correa (42', 44') and Marcos Llorente (53', 68') each scored twice on Sunday as Spanish Primera Division-leading Atletico Madrid destroyed visiting and cellar-occupying Eibar 5-0.
Big Home Win For Rossoneri
At Milan, Italy:
Gianluca Scamacca's own goal in the 68th minute proved decisive as AC Milan defeated visiting Genoa 2-1 in Sunday Italian Serie A action.
Big Win For Monaco
At Bordeaux, France:
Kevin Volland (29'), Gelsen Martins (47'), and Stevan Jovetic (90') each scored once on Sunday as AS Monaco remained in the thick of the race for the French Ligue 1 title by dominating visiting Bordeaux 3-0.
Saturday, April 17, 2021
Greta on the Cover!
Here's Greta Gynt on the cover of the April 29, 1949 issue of the German magazine Funk und Film.
Promotional Greta!
Here's a 1940 promotional photo (from Associated British Pictures) of 1930s-1960s Norwegian-born British screen actress Greta Gynt.
The Castro Era May Be Over In Cuba
Is the communist era over too? Or is this just window dressing?
I wouldn't hold my breath. They still plan to keep it a one-party state.
Fantastic Faye!
Here's a glamour photo of 1940s screen actress----and 1950s television personality----Faye Emerson.
Wolves Condemn Blades To League Championshp
At Wolverhampton, England:
Willian Jose scored the only goal of the match in the 60th minute on Saturday as Wolverhampton Wanderers moved closer to assuring themselves of another season in the English Premier League by defeating visiting Sheffield United 1-0.
The defeat assured the Blades of relegation back into the Football League Championship after two years in the top flight.
Big Road Win For Bayern
At Wolfsburg, Germany:
Jamal Musiala scored twice (15', 37') as German Bundesliga-leading Bayern Munich defeated VfL Wolfsburg 3-2 on the road on Saturday.
MLS: Busy Saturday: LAFC (Who Spoil Austin FC's Debut), Montreal, DC, SKC Gather Saturday Victories
Eight games were contested in Major League Soccer on Saturday.
At Fort Lauderdale, Florida (due to COVID-related travel restrictions between the United States and Canada):
Victor Wanyama scored the game winner in the 54th minute as CF Montreal-----the artists formerly known as the Montreal Impact-----doubled up Toronto FC 4-2.
At Orlando, Florida:
Orlando City and visiting Atlanta United opened their season with a 0-0 stalemate.
At Los Angeles:
Corey Baird (61') and Jose Cifuentes (90'+1) each scored once as the Los Angeles Football Club overcame the erroneous substituting of Carlos Vela and spoiled visiting Austin FC's inaugural match 2-0 at home.
At Washington:
Brendan Hynes-Ike (39') and Russell Canouse (44') each scored once as DC United knocked off visiting New York City 2-1.
At Frisco, Texas:
FC Dallas and the visiting Colorado Rapids battled to a season-opening 0-0 deadlock.
At Harrison, New Jersey:
Gadi Kinda (PK-59') and Daniel Salloi (60') each scored a goal a minute apart as Sporting Kansas City came from behind to upend the New York Red Bulls 2-1 on the road.
At Chicago:
Adam Buksa (14') and Gustavo Bou (27') each scored once as the New England Revolution came back from two goals down to gain a 2-2 road draw with the Chicago Fire.
Robert Beric (5') and Luka Stojanovic (11') each scored once for the Fire.
At Nashville, Tennessee:
Jhonder Cadiz (20') and Randall Leal (64') each scored once as Nashville SC came back from two goals down to gain a 2-2 home draw with FC Cincinnati.
Luciano Acosta (8') and Brenner (12') each scored once for the guests.
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