Author Archives: Michael Lewis
Chavez’s 1st goal of the season saves San Jose
Honduran international Marvin Chavez fired home a 30-yard free kick to help the San Jose Earthquakes grab a 1-1 home draw with the Colorado Rapids at Buck Shaw Stadium on Saturday night. The visitors took a 1-0 lead on a … Continue reading
Arrieta suspended for 2 matches, appeals 2nd game
The MLS disciplinary committee on Friday suspended Columbus Crew forward Jairo Arrieta for two games and fined him an undisclosed amount for violent conduct that endangered the safety of his opponent, Colorado Rapids defender Drew Moor, in the 18th minute … Continue reading
Montreal, Vancouver in 0-0 tie in Canadian Championship 1st leg
The Montreal Impact and Vancouver Whitecaps played to a scoreless draw in the first leg of the Amway Canadian Championship in Montreal on Wednesday night. The Impact had hoped to score at least a goal or two and build a … Continue reading
Chavez’s suspension reduced; Leveron gets one-game ban
There was some good news and some bad news for a pair of Honduran internationals in Major League Soccer on Thursday morning. Earthquakes midfielder-forward Marvin Chavez had his two-game suspension reduced to one match by MLS commissioner Don Garber. Chavez … Continue reading
New Gold Cup trophy is unveiled
CONCACAF has a new trophy for the 2013 Gold Cup. The confederation on Tuesday unveiled the trophy at a press conference in Mexico City. The new Gold Cup will be awarded to the winner of the tournament in the final … Continue reading
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El Salvadorans named to officiate at Confederations Cup
El Salvadoran Joel Aguilar was the lone CONCACAF referee to be selected among 10 veteran officials to officate at next month’s FIFA Confederations Cup in Brazil. Aguilar will turn 38-years-old on July 2. Countrymen William Torres, 38, and Juan Francisco … Continue reading
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Porter: “Wallace is having a breakout year”
Rodney Wallace’s biggest fan just might be Portland Timbers head coach Caleb Porter. The Costa Rican winger capped a memorable week with a goal and an assist in the Timbers’ 3-0 win over Chivas USA in Major League Soccer action … Continue reading



