Soccer City FC's MLS Player of the Month for May

Soccer City FC names Chivas USA forward Jorge Flores as MLS Player of the Month for May.

Sure, Blanco and Beckham are both deserving of the award, but they are DPs and they are looked upon and expected to play at a high level. Robbie Rogers' goal fest at the beginning of the month also deserves consideration.

That said, Flores has ignited the Chivas engine with his recent run of form. El Sueño has now scored in three consecutive games beginning on May 17th against DC United. He also preformed well with the U-20 team during a recent trip to England recording a goal and an assist.

His most recent goal versus the Columbus Crew can be found below via MLS Quick Kicks.



Soccer City FC's MLS Player of the Month List

2008 MLS Season

April: GK Will Hesmer - Columbus Crew
May: F Jorge Flores - Chivas USA

Euro 2008: Player Video Tour 2

Soccer City FC continues to showcase several players who will be looked upon to carry their national teams in Austria and Switzerland. Videos via various members at YouTube. Click on the player's name to view their video.

Goalkeeper Jens Lehman (Germany) - "38 year old keeper’s last outing for the national team. Jens has a lot to prove if he wants to continue his club career."

Striker: Miroslav Klose (Germany) - "The former Werder Bremen, now Bayern Munich man will have to show that World Cup form again."

Right Back: Sergio Ramos (Spain) - "As one of the most creative and energetic full backs, his contribution down the right flank will be very important in a team lacking any natural right winger."

Goalkeeper: Iker Casillas (Spain) - "The current Spanish number one had another consistent season, topping La Liga in both saves made and fewest goals conceded, as well as making UEFA's Team of the Year. Spain's progress in the tournament could come down to how well Casillas does."

Party Like It's 1999

Some quick bits of news and a video ad from 1999:

- Carlos Vela obtained his work permit and is certain to factor into Arsenal's plans for 2008-2009.

- Joe Germanese finalized his developmental contract with the New England Revolution and will join the team now that his semester is complete at Duke University.

- And congrats to Manchester United. Here is a look back at a 1999 advert geared towards supporters of the club and Pepsi aficionados via YouTube.

Euro 2008: Player Video Tour 1

With roughly 24 days until Euro 2008, Soccer City FC showcases several players who will be looked upon to carry their national teams in Austria and Switzerland. Zlatan Ibrahimović (Sweden), Wesley Sneijder (Netherlands), and Cristian Chivu (Romania). The three videos via various members at YouTube.

Forward Zlatan Ibrahimović (Sweden)


Midfielder Wesley Sneijder (Netherlands)


Defender Cristian Chivu (Romania)

Great Little "Support Spain" Video Clip

A great little video clip from across the pond. They are rallying the UK and Ireland to support Spain in Euro 2008. Very nice!

Gearing Up for the MLS Weekend

Let's take one last look at Week 6 -- Found this tremendous Week 6 goal compilation.

Video Courtesy of climbingtheladder channel at YouTube.

Samir Nasri Staying on at OM Through 2011

According to this report at Football Transfer Market Web, Samir Nasri has agreed to remain at Olympique de Marseille through 2011. Several media reports and other rumor mills had the midfielder moving on to clubs such as Newcastle United or Juventus at the conclusion of the 2007-2008 season.

[Update] Sky Sports confirms the earlier report.

Plus a little video to highlight Nasri's skills.



And from the same website, comes news that forward Dieumerci Mbokani has extended his contract with Standard Liege. He will remain with the Belgian side until 2013.

And yet another video to highlight Mbokani's skills.

Cinco de Mayo: Five U-23's to Watch in the Primera División de México

Soccer City FC takes a look at five players under the age of 23 who currently compete in the Primera División de México in respect of Cinco de Mayo.

1. Sergio Ávila - Attacking Midfielder on Chivas de Guadalajara
The 22 year-old midfielder has seen his minutes increase for the Mexican giants. El Gaucho scored five times in the 2008 Clausura including twice in the month of April. Perhaps his most famous goal to date came against Club America on April 13 in the most recent El Clásico at Estadio Jalisco.

2. Cristian Benítez - Forward on Santos Laguna
Chucho Benitez a 22 year-old striker has scored eight times in the 2008 Clausura. The Ecuadorian finished with a brace (38' & 91') in this past weekend's matchup against San Luis. He certainly played a large part in Santos Laguna's success this campaign.

3. Luis Montes - Midfielder on Pachuca C.F.
The 21 year-old has seen action in ten games during the 2008 Clausura. The Mexican midfielder scored one goal and registered an assist thus far. Also, don't discount his dominating performance against D.C. United in the first leg of the CONCACAF Champions' Cup semifinal matchup. Below is his goal in Pachuca's match against Atlante in Jornada 12 of the 2008 Clausura. Video courtesy of JumpTVLatino Channel at YouTube.



4. Pablo Zeballos - Forward on Cruz Azul
The 22 year-old Paraguayan football player signed with the club prior to the 2008 Clausura. He came on and debuted in Jornada 3 finding the scoresheet against San Luis. He has four goals and three assists in this Clausura installment.

5. Ever Guzmán - Forward/Midfielder on Monarcas Morelia
The 20 year-old Mexican forward's play seems to be one of the few bright spots from Monarcas Morelia during the 2008 Clausura. He has scored four goals in eleven matches to pace his club and his brace this past weekend proved too much for Toluca.

Have You Seen The New BMO - Toronto FC Commercial?

What a great time to launch a new commerical. Well done, BMO.

Thanks to CK for tipping me off to this gem.

New Look TFC

TFC's midfield may look a whole lot different on Sunday vs the L.A. Galaxy...

Rohan Ricketts


Laurent Robert


Amado Guevara