Cuauhtemoc Blanco

Mexico icon Cuauhtemoc Blanco is set to join Irapuato of the Mexican second division, according to a report. Jul 14, 2010 9:55:00 AM Cuauhtemoc Blanco left Major League Soccer in 2009 to join Veracruz of the Mexican second division, and now he is on the brink of joining his third team in the last nine months. According to Mexican daily Record, Blanco will sign for Irapuato of the Liga de Ascenso. "It's a six-month contract for this season," Irapuato spokesman Hector Hernandez...Read Full Story

Cuauhtemoc Blanco and Major League Soccer reached an agreement on a one-year contract extension for the former Mexican international to continue playing for the Chicago Fire, it was announced Friday. While terms of the deal were not disclosed, Blanco likely isn’t coming back to make less than his 2008 salary of $2.67 million. In a team press release, Blanco said he has enjoyed his two years with the Fire. “I’m excited to be back next season,” Blanco said. “I’m very happy in Chicago and I...Read Full Story

Show everyone where your loyalty is. Adorn your wall with this officially licensed, life-size graphic of your favorite MLS Soccer star. Fathead is a life-size, hi-def, precision-cut wall graphic made of hyper-durable vinyl that’s easy to put up, safe for walls, and complements the decor of any man cave, office, den, living room, bedroom – well, just about any room. A Fathead is not a poster, sticker, decal, cardboard cutout, wallpaper, mural, cartoon, applique or illustration – although it is...Read Full Story

Oh look. Someone is using racial slurs during a sports event. How freakin' novel. The Chicago Fire's Latino contingent has been known as "Sector Latino" since 2005. It's the year they launched their Chicago soccer-devout group in one of Toyota Park's general admission section, and they've been recognized by the team as the unofficial Hispanic fan club of the team. They're group is so prevalent at games, the stadium's ticketing office usually provides the group sole gathering prowess in a...Read Full Story

Whas Happened In Sports Last Night MLS : Major League Soccer didn't disappoint fans who wanted to see the best of the best thrash an English club that didn't have the greatest American week this week . The American club scored goals via Dwayne De Rosario, Christian Gomez and homeboy on the right, Cuauhtemoc Blanco. David Beckham added an assist to his first All-Star game, but Blanco stole the show and the MVP trophy. [ AFP ] MLB : The Tampa Bay Rays can't buy a win. They've lost seven...Read Full Story