FC Dallas will play the NE Revolution on September 30th at the Cotton Bowl in downtown Dallas, ahead of the Mexico vs Colombia friendly and during the State Fair of Texas. This will be FCD’s first trip back to their previous home since the Dallas Burn moved to suburban Frisco.

Pizza Hut Park is great, but the Cotton Bowl (on the far side of Deep Ellum in Fair Park) will always draw a more lively crowd.

One of the more interesting matchups tomorrow is Argentina vs Russia.

Image of Gerard Pique via FC Barcelona and Kickette

“It’s a temporary solution to reflect the quality of the team that we’re playing Friday night,” Bob Hunter, executive vice-president of Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment, said.

 …ah, what?

Story and Image via Toronto Star

Messi with a pair of attractive strikes.  Atmosphere again very strong in Seattle.

“The Burnley forward was in Portland as his Premiership team played the (soon to be) MLS Portland Timbers on Sunday at PG&E Park, and struck a blow for soccer detente — even though it cost him dearly….”

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The MLS All-Stars played Everton FC in Sandy, UT in an entertaining match that went to penalties.  Plenty of people question the format of this event - MLS vs the foreign team - but to my eyes it gives the MLS players a little extra edge which adds to the game.

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“USA Girls Give It Up For CFC Boys” at 2:40.