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No column Tuesday.

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I took Monday off.

And although the result of the poll asking readers to pick the year's most influential soccer figure in Southern California seems a foregone conclusion, I'm extending the voting period through New Year's Day to give those preoccupied with the holidays an opportunity to vote.

Cast your vote here.

To make up for the lack of a column check out this YouTube video of some of soccer's silliest moments of 2009 (viewer discretion advised due to the nature of some songs on the soundtrack, BTW):

Tuesday's Column: Who's Your Top Personality?

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Read the column here.

Take the poll:

Who is the second annual 100 Percent Soccer Southern California Personality of the Year?
Bruce Arena
Landon Donovan
Marta
Messi
Zach Thornton
  
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Thanks for voting - and reading. Expect light posting the rest of the week while 100 Percent Soccer takes a midwinter nap.

Tuesday's Column: A Beggar for Good Soccer

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Arena, Gonzalez, Donovan, Thornton, Ricketts Among MLS Award Finalists

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Here's the full list as released today by MLS:

Goalkeeper of the Year
Kasey Keller - Seattle Sounders FC
Donovan Ricketts - Los Angeles Galaxy
Zach Thornton - Chivas USA

Fair Play Finalists - Individual
Kasey Keller - Seattle Sounders FC
Pat Onstad - Houston Dynamo
Steve Ralston - New England Revolution

Comeback Player of the Year
Brian McBride - Chicago Fire
Ben Olsen - D.C. United
Zach Thornton - Chivas USA

Visa Defender of the Year
Geoff Cameron - Houston Dynamo
Jhon Kennedy Hurtado - Seattle Sounders FC
Chad Marshall - Columbus Crew

adidas Referee of the Year
Alex Prus
Ricardo Salazar
Kevin Stott

Rookie of the Year
Stefan Frei - Toronto FC
Omar Gonzalez - Los Angeles Galaxy
Chris Pontius - D.C. United

Coach of the Year
Bruce Arena - Los Angeles Galaxy
Sigi Schmid - Seattle Sounders FC
Robert Warzycha - Columbus Crew

Newcomer of the Year
Kasey Keller - Seattle Sounders FC
Freddie Ljungberg - Seattle Sounders FC
Fredy Montero - Seattle Sounders FC

Volkswagen MLS Most Valuable Player
Jeff Cunningham - FC Dallas
Landon Donovan - Los Angeles Galaxy
Shalrie Joseph - New England Revolution

MLS begins handing out awards Wednesday when the Goalkeeper of the Year and Fair Play Award (Individual & Team) are named.

Not much to quibble about there. Any notable omissions? Surprise contenders? But if Dallas had made the playoffs, Cunningham would have had a strong case for MVP. And did Olsen really "come back?"

The first one is a toughie and has an obvious local angle.


Who is your pick for MLS Goalkeeper of the Year?
Kasey Keller
Donovan Ricketts
Zach Thorton
  
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(With apologies to Mr. Thornton for misspelling his surname in the poll).

Thursday Kicks

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Briefly:
*An excellent Landon Donovan profile is here. I'm betting LD heads to Europe sooner rather than later.

Which reminds me - have you cast your vote yet for the Honda Player of the Year poll? Do it here.

Lastly, the Cal State Northridge men won their conference opener against UC Riverside Wednesday and next face New Mexico. More here.

Sunday Brunch With Brazil: A Poll

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Or should that be Brazil for brunch? After all, the South Americans only narrowly beat South Africa today in the second Confederations Cup semifinal.

Vote below and elaborate in the comments section if you wish.

Can the U.S. beat Brazil Sunday in the final of the Confederations Cup?
Hell, yes
No, lightening does not strike twice
It doesn't matter: the U.S. earned respect by beating Spain
  
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The Inevitable Beckham Poll

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Updated Monday 9 a.m.: A belated clarification to the first question in the poll. I should have written "Will propel the team TOWARD the MLS Cup." In other words, choose that option if you believe Beckham will IMPROVE the Galaxy when he returns. And thanks for voting

David Beckham's return to the Galaxy in July:
Will propel the team to the MLS Cup.

Is irrelevant and just about making more money before he flees MLS for good.

Will actually hurt the Galaxy more than help. He should stay in Italy.
  
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24 Hours Left to Vote on the 100 Percent Soccer Southern California Soccer Personality of the Year

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And yeah, I know it's a mouthful.

More information - and the poll - is here.

I'll pull the plug on this and declare a winner at noon Thursday, although it doesn't appear there's much doubt who it will be.

Thanks to all who took the time to vote.


Tuesday's Column: Vote For the Top Southern California Soccer Star of '08

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'Tis the season.

Not only for journalists to use that over-used phrase, but for largely meaningless end of year awards. Still, they're also fun.

So this blog is joining the party with a highly prestigious (ahem) award of our own: the 100 Percent Soccer Southern California Soccer Personality of the Year.

Read the column then cast your vote. We'll announce the winner New Year's Day.

Who is the inaugural 100 Percent Soccer Southern California Soccer Personality of the Year?
Shannon Boxx
Landon Donovan
Joe Flanagan
Sacha Kljestan
Sigi Schmid
  
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Thanks for reading.

The Cobi Jones Era Has Begun & an Online Poll: Who do You Think Should be the Next Galaxy Coach?

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Cobi Jones faced the media for the first time Tuesday as the Galaxy's interim coach.

Jones said kinder things about predecessor Ruud Gullit than some of the players I talked to Tuesday. And he was saying all the right things as far as former GM Alexi Lalas was concerned, too:

"It's a loss of someone that was very dedicated to this club and this organization, not only the Galaxy but AEG. It's a huge loss and he will be missed within the club and organization but for the players and everything, it's something else along with Ruud they have to put that behind them and move forward."

(Incidentally, Soccer By Ives is speculating the Galaxy have targeted Eddie Lewis.

It could be a short stint for Cobi; his status is in effect for just one game - Thursday's SuperClasico against Chivas USA.

So with speculation already mounting over who the identity of the next Galaxy coach, who do you think should take over the reins?

Does Jones represent the stability the Galaxy needs for the rest of the season and perhaps beyond?

Should AEG raid their most successful MLS club - the defending champion Houston Dynamo - and install Dominic Kinnear as head coach of the Galaxy?

With the Olympics over for the U.S. men, does the Galaxy need a defensive-minded, no-nonsense disciplinarian like Peter Nowak to whip them into shape?

Or should the ever-popular Sigi Schmid return?

Tell me who you think should be the next Galaxy coach in the poll below.

And if the name you want isn't listed, add a comment to this post.


Who do you think should be the next Galaxy coach?
Cobi Jones
Peter Nowak
Sigi Schmid
Bruce Arena
Dominic Kinnear
It doesn't matter. The Galaxy are beyond help.
  
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A Trojan, Bruin & Boxxy Named to USWNT Roster For Algarve Cup & More

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Coach Pia Sundhage has begun the youth movement needed to rebuild the U.S. Women's National Team, dumping veteran goalkeeper Brianna Scurry for next month's Algarve Cup in Portugal and bringing in Nicole Barnhart (four caps).

Although 15 of the 20-player roster were on last year's World Cup squad, including Torrance's Shannon Boxx, Sundhage has also brought in the likes of UCLA's Lauren Cheney and USC striker Amy Rodriguez. Uncapped defender Rachel Buehler gets her first tournament call-up, while at age 19 defender Tobin Heath is the youngest player on the roster.

From the U.S. Soccer press release:

The U.S. opens play March 5 against China, faces Norway on March 7 and finishes the first round against Italy on March 10.

The U.S. will use this tournament as final preparation for 2008 CONCACAF Women’s Olympic Qualifying, which will be held April 2-13 in Mexico.

“The Algarve Cup is a very important tournament for several reasons,” said Sundhage. “First, it is excellent preparation for the Olympic qualification, especially playing four difficult matches in eight days. That is a test of our fitness, our mental toughness and also our depth. But also, like we faced in the Four Nations Tournament in China, it gives the team a chance to play against three very good teams in the group who all play different styles, and that is fantastic for the development of our team rhythm, as well as for our young players getting experience at a big tournament.”


The roster, with caps/goals: Goalkeepers Nicole Barnhart (4), Hope Solo (54); defenders Rachel Buehler (0/0), Stephanie Cox (33/0), Tobin Heath (2/0), Kate Markgraf (168/0), Christie Rampone (179/4), Cat Whitehill (123/11); midfielders Shannon Boxx (80/18), Lori Chalupny (56/6), Angela Hucles (72/5), Carli Lloyd (47/10), Leslie Osborne (55/2), Lindsay Tarpley (82/21), Angie Woznuk (3/1), Lauren Cheney (4/2), Natasha Kai (35/8), Heather O’Reilly (75/15), Amy Rodriguez (8/2), Abby Wambach (108/86).

Preps news from the Daily Breeze is here and here.

The Long Beach Press-Telegram has this report on girls soccer.

Finally, thanks to those who voted in Tuesday's poll that asked whether the EPL should play games overseas. Interesting to see how divided fans are on this one. (And yes, you can still vote).

Tuesday's Column & a Poll

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The last week has seen a heated global debate over a proposal to play regular season English Premier League games overseas, including the U.S.

Read this week's column for my take and the opinion of local players, then take the poll.

Comments welcome.

Should the EPL play regular season games overseas?
Sounds splendid. When do tickets go on sale?
Don't be daft. Have EPL officials lost their collective tiny minds?
Frankly, my dear, I don't give a damn.
  
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Updated: And the debate rolls on.

Good set of links with reaction, etc., on that page, too.

About 100 Percent Soccer


Sportswriter Nick Green has written the 100 Percent Soccer column since 2005 for the Daily News, Daily Breeze and other Los Angeles area newspapers. The blog of the same name began in 2007. A native of England, he began writing about soccer in the mid-1980s and in 2000 permanently exchanged a seat in the stands for one in the press box. He lives six miles from Carson's Home Depot Center, home of the Los Angeles Galaxy, Chivas USA and the training headquarters for U.S. Soccer and is married to a long-suffering soccer widow. Join Nick on FaceBook and follow him on Twitter.

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