MLS star in trouble for swapping shirts… with the referee!

Rob Parker | April 29, 2009

The cheapest bribe ever?

Chicago Fire player Cuauhtemoc Blanco is under investigation by the United States Soccer Federation after allegedly presenting his match shirt from Saturday’s match with Columbus Crew to the referee.
Witnesses claim they saw Blanco - he of the Blanco Bounce (see video above) - approach the referee’s changing room with his shirt in [...]

Suspended Frankie Hejduk downs beer with fans

Rob Parker | October 7, 2008

And people say the MLS isn’t as professional as the Premier League. Pah!

When you’re club captain is suspended you expect him to be sitting in the crowd urging his team-mates on and maybe even popping into the dressing room with some half-time words of advice, no? Apparently not at MLS outfit Columbus Crew. Skipper Frankie [...]