Bruce Arena is already in the National Soccer Hall of Fame but he was taken aback when U.S. Soccer announced him as the 2014 Werner Fricker Builder Award winner.
It’s the highest honor the U.S. Federation bestows on individuals in the sport.
“It’s the greatest honor I’ve ever received,” Arena said after training camp opened on Friday.
FERNANDO PREVIEW: Magic of the #FACup not lost on @Fernando_Reges… Brazilian on #cityvboro: http://t.co/YDpwAGsTiA pic.twitter.com/HjkwqZzZdq
— Manchester City FC (@MCFC) January 23, 2015
Fox Sports 1: 7 a.m. Saturday Manchester City-Middlesborough
VIDEO: Big Emile Heskey speaks about his return to Anfield to face @LFC with @OfficialBWFC in The #FACup on Saturday
https://t.co/HMR4PToHkP
— The FA (@FA) January 23, 2015
Brendan Rodgers has hailed a resurgent @Phil_Coutinho ahead of @LFC's upcoming #FACup test
http://t.co/2QH4WctBtD pic.twitter.com/qMUdK4fM4L
— FIFA.com (@FIFAcom) January 23, 2015
Fox Sports 2: 9:30 a.m. Saturday Liverpool-Bolton Wanderers
QUOTES: James Tomkins says the Hammers will not take the challenge of Bristol City lightly in Sunday's #FACup tie. pic.twitter.com/WzP3cruTCl
— West Ham United FC (@whufc_official) January 22, 2015
Fox Sports 2: 6 a.m. Sunday Bristol City-West Ham United
A complete FA Cup TV schedule is here.
Photo Gallery: @Gyasinho and @oscaritosorto13 doing work with the #USMNT: http://t.co/kOmDDoRsBF pic.twitter.com/niq6Ve1Rz4
— LA Galaxy (@LAGalaxy) January 23, 2015
Let’s get physical: #LAGalaxy players officially reported to @StubHubCenter today. PHOTOS: http://t.co/NZ3oYRSwqL pic.twitter.com/Zq9KZqEUXK
— LA Galaxy (@LAGalaxy) January 22, 2015
Busy day in soccer news included:
Former #USMNT/current @LAGalaxy head coach Bruce Arena receives Werner Fricker Builder Award. http://t.co/GlB7vlTLM4 pic.twitter.com/BuGFV3zDdi
— U.S. Soccer (@ussoccer) January 22, 2015
Ecuador jugará amistoso ante México el 28 de marzo en el Memorial Coliseum de Los Ángeles pic.twitter.com/hVZuZHPrA0
— TCdeportes (@TCdeportes) January 22, 2015
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Starting USWNT goalkeeper Hope Solo was suspended 30 days and kicked out of training camp at StubHub Center in Carson Wednesday, the day after her husband, former NFL player Jerramy Stevens, was booked on a count of DUI in Manhattan Beach.
Solo was riding in the car with him at the time.
“During our current National Team camp, Hope made a poor decision that has resulted in a negative impact on U.S. Soccer and her teammates,” said U.S. Women’s National Team coach Jill Ellis. “We feel at this time it is best for her to step away from the team.”
She will miss the U.S. games Feb. 8 in France and Feb. 13 in England.
The charges were later dropped.
Guess U.S. Soccer didn’t want another Charlie Davies situation.
Updated
Here’s a statement from Hope Solo:
“I accept and respect the federation’s decision, and more importantly, I apologize for disappointing my teammates, coaches and the federation who have always supported me. I think it’s best for me to take a break, decompress from the stress of the last several months and come back mentally and physically ready to positively contribute to the team.”
Kansas City’s Dom Dyer addresses the influx of stars into Major League Soccer as the league enters its second decade.
MLS Los Angeles Newspaper Group beat writer Phil Collin spoke with Brazilian star Kaka, Galaxy defender Omar Gonzalez and other players during the Manhattan Beach media event.
Release the Gargan!
@HeyDanGargan has re-signed with the #LAGalaxy: http://t.co/Y6ypKgcE9g pic.twitter.com/dPTzjNW46n
— LA Galaxy (@LAGalaxy) January 20, 2015
Thrilled to continue with a first class organization and all the people associated with the @LAGalaxy for the foreseeable future. #DannyLAG
— Daniel Gargan (@HeyDanGargan) January 20, 2015
Welcome to the #LAGalaxy, @dkeller20 and @a_wolvie: http://t.co/QNxL9kW8vH #SuperDraft pic.twitter.com/6THyctD76R
— LA Galaxy (@LAGalaxy) January 20, 2015
Unbelievably excited and appreciative to be drafted by @LAGalaxy! Looking forward to getting to work!
— Andrew Wolverton (@a_wolvie) January 20, 2015
Couldn't be more excited about being picked by @LAGalaxy I can't wait to get to work!! #mlschamps
— Daniel Keller (@dkeller20) January 20, 2015
Veterans and young players—better together. WATCH: http://t.co/dVprOhLs53 (via @ussoccer) #USMNT pic.twitter.com/ODikDXjZqC
— Major League Soccer (@MLS) January 20, 2015
Just how many international quality players are really in the annual USMNT camp in Carson? Read more in this week’s 100 Percent Soccer column.
Make sure to download this! – @NBCSports MatchMaker app: enhancing your Premier League experience http://t.co/APv6WeGCrr | #BPL #BPLonNBC
— Joe Prince-Wright (@JPW_NBCSports) January 16, 2015
Download the app here:
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Here's The Clash For This Weekend #BPL Fixtures,ManCity VS Arsenal #DramaticSunday pic.twitter.com/5IPLgCOzrY
— Discuss Football (@DiscussFootbal) January 16, 2015
Plan out your weekend ladies & gents – WATCH: Premier League TV schedule – Week 22 http://t.co/8rgnMxyygs | #BPL #BPLonNBC
— Joe Prince-Wright (@JPW_NBCSports) January 16, 2015
Your interactive guide to all the weekend EPL action is here.
The #LAGalaxy have traded Marcelo Sarvas to the @ColoradoRapids: http://t.co/FHLvuKkozX #ObrigadoMarcelo pic.twitter.com/AUgvZciFJD
— LA Galaxy (@LAGalaxy) January 15, 2015
Thanks very much lagalaxy for three bright years with two MLS Cup championships. I'm thankful for… http://t.co/BQoAr6u9RP
— Marcelo Sarvas (@MarceloSarvas) January 15, 2015
Some fans took to Twitter to relay their displeasure with the move that gives the Galaxy “the third allocation ranking and allocation money” in exchange for the 33-year-old midfielder, but with Liverpool’s Steven Gerrard on the way and rumors again heating up about a possible move for former Chivas USA midfielder Sacha Kljestan it isn’t seen as much of a surprise.
Sarvas made 88 appearances for the club since 2011 notching 19 goals and 9 assists.
Welcome to the #LAGalaxy, Ignacio Maganto. #MLSSuperDraft pic.twitter.com/nJCLANC2TF
— Cozmo LA Galaxy (@CozmoLAGalaxy) January 15, 2015
From the club press release:
Maganto, 23, spent four years at Iona College, where he scored 27 goals and notched 14 assists. Born in Madrid, Spain, Maganto spent time with Getafe CF before attending Iona College. He also was a member of Reading United A.C. in the Premier Development League in 2014.
Unless they make a deal, no more #LAGalaxy draft picks today. They have picks in rounds 3-4 (62 and 82) on Tuesday #MLSSuperDraft
— phil collin (@philcollin1) January 15, 2015
Despite retiring at the end of last season after 14 years in MLS, Landon Donovan’s name will live on after the league today unveiled its new Landon Donovan MVP Award.
“Landon Donovan’s commitment to growing the game in North America is unrivaled and his contributions to Major League Soccer are immeasurable,” said Commissioner Don Garber. “When he joined MLS in 2001, he showed other American players that this was his ‘League of Choice.’ His legacy will be forever etched in our league’s history, and we appreciate everything he has accomplished, both on and off the field.”
The Southern California native, the all-time leader in MLS goals and assists, said he was “extremely humbled” by the gesture:
“As a child, soccer was merely an outlet for me — a way to express myself,” said Donovan. “To have this prestigious award named after me is truly unimaginable.
Check out the full ceremony: