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Finally, after months of back and forth, America’s 2nd division is set and ready for play. The United Soccer League (USL) and the North American Soccer League (NASL) will play in the same league separated by two conferences of six teams each. The league will be overseen by the United States Soccer Federation (USSF) for the 2010 season, and titled the USSF Second Divsion. This is a happy conclusion to months of speculation and rumor, in the end we have a league for our boys to go out and win.

A congratulation is in order for our owner Merritt Paulson, who stayed out of the fray and assured Timber fans from the get go that Portland would be playing a regular season in some 2nd division league in 2010. A thanks is in order for the bloggers who fueled the fire and gave the geeks like me something to think … Read the rest

The Timbers 2010 season remains in limbo. U.S. Soccer refused to sanction the USL or the TOA (the group of teams which split off from the USL) as a second division soccer league, citing that there “are still too many uncertainties for both organizations, which would be extremely difficult to resolve in a timely fashion that would allow them to prepare for the 2010 season”.

Merritt Paulson still thinks the Timbers will play a full season, but with a slightly later schedule.

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Have a good one, and pour in some extra bourbon in your Tom and Jerry for me.

If you are looking for some soccer related reading today, be sure to check out ESPN’s team of the decade.
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Landon Donovan and the LA Galaxy reached agreement on a four year deal, so he will stay with the MLS until 2013. We will be seeing Landon Donovan play in Portland two years from now!

Donovan will also be on loan to Everton for 10 weeks, giving him a good chance to preview some of his World Cup competition when Team USA faces England in June.

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Check out CentSports.com, it’s a free (ad-supported) betting site that pays out real money. They spot you a dime, and then you can make bets on soccer matches, as well as the NBA, football and other sports.I’ve got 10 cents riding on a 3 bet parlay to win 55 cents. Let us know if you sign up and what you’re betting on.… Read the rest

On the eve of his 36th birthday Ryan Giggs hit the century mark of 100 goals. He first hit the field for Manchester United way back in 1991, and has remained with Man U through his whole career. His playing ability is still some of the best in the English Premier League.… Read the rest

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