A late-season playoff push isn't the most opportune time to install a new player into the lineup, let alone one as important as a goalkeeper. But D.C. United's SteveCronin, who was acquired Oct. 9, has slid in confidently during the club's attempt to clinch an MLS playoff spot. That drive culminates Saturday in United's regular-season finale against the Kansas City Wizards. "Whether...
... Soehn, and adding a veteran goalie has to be an offseason priority. Another former Galaxy keeper, SteveCronin, performed well for D.C. after being acquired on loan from the Portland Timbers on October 12. What do you think United will do? Will they try and keep Cronin around? Will Wicks be back in time for 2010? Share your thoughts below.
... a nice free kick into the box that Kamara got his head on and redirected enough to get it past SteveCronin in net and give KC the lead. Kamara should have doubled the lead in the 35th, when he connected well in the air on a Lopez corner. Unfortunately Kamara headed it down too much and the ball bounced in front of goal and over the bar. Still, KC went into the half time break up...
Gregg Berhalter is all business! While Landon Donovan and David Beckham bask in the aftermath of the Galaxy making the playoffs, the real story in their turnaround is their defense. 31 goals given up in 2009. That is half of the 2008 total! That is right. In 2008, the Galaxy gave up 62 goals even as they set the scoring ablaze with 55 goals. The Galaxy defense with goalies SteveCronin,...
... Roger Espinoza's shot on the goal line in the second minute of extra time.Lopez put the ball past SteveCronin for the second penalty-kick goal of the game. Sounders 2, FC Dallas 1 SEATTLE — Brad Evans, who had an earlier goal nullified by an offside call, scored the game-winner in the 84th minute as Seattle came from behind to beat FC Dallas in the regular-season finale for both...
... Roger Espinoza's shot on the goal line in the second minute of extra time. Lopez put the ball past SteveCronin for the second penalty-kick goal of the game.
1) Northwest Derby, U.S. Open Cup vs. Seattle This match was absolutely electric in the stands. You could feel the energy as you walked up to PGE Park. A packed house. The Boys played their hearts out. And the crowd was riveted. Despite losing, I was enormously proud of the team for never giving up. This was also the match that SteveCronin won me over. I was suspicious of him from his...
... Roger Espinoza's shot on the goal line in the second minute of extra time. Lopez put the ball past SteveCronin for the second penalty-kick goal of the game.With six teams still in the hunt for the final two playoff spots going into the weekend, D.C. (9-8-13) could have qualified with a draw but would have needed plenty of help.The Wizards (8-13-9), winless in their final five matches,...
... Roger Espinoza's shot on the goal line in the second minute of extra time.Lopez put the ball past SteveCronin for the second penalty-kick goal of the game.
... Roger Espinoza's shot on the goal line in the second minute of extra time.Lopez put the ball past SteveCronin for the second penalty-kick goal of the game.With six teams still in the hunt for the final two playoff spots going into the weekend, D.C. (9-8-13) could have qualified with a draw but would have needed plenty of help.The Wizards (8-13-9), winless in their final five matches,...
... United defender Rodney Wallace six feet in front of the goal and headed it past United goalkeeper SteveCronin.The goal, in the 29th minute, was Kamara’s sixth of the season but his first since joining the Wizards in a trade with Houston on Sept. 15. And the assist was the first of the season by Zusi, who was making his fifth start.The Wizards were 6-0 when leading at halftime and...
Hey there, play that determined on Saturday in Kansas City, United might make it to first round of MLS playoffs (other game results pending) to lose to Columbus after all . Here's the obligatory paragraph in which I mention Toluca had nothing to play for, rested many of their regulars, hit crossbars and rocketed shots just over the crossbar, credit SteveCronin with remarkable saves,...