'Quakes, Union in search of full points at PPL Park
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07/09/2010 -
Chester, PA (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Philadelphia Union host the San Jose Earthquakes in Major League Soccer action at PPL Park on Sunday evening.
Both teams are coming off of disappointing draws in their last league
fixtures, and will be gunning for the full points on Saturday.
The Union earned a 1-1 tie at Chivas USA a week after earning an impressive
win over Seattle in the opener of its soccer-specific stadium. The team was
hoping the momentum gained from the PPL park opener would transfer to The Home
Depot Center, but that was not the case.
"I think we were trying to ride the emotion that we had at the home opener,
but its difficult to carry that emotion 3000 miles and it was a tough night,"
Union captain Danny Califf told mlssoccer.com. "I feel like we played well in
spurts and then we didn't play well in long stretches as well. I think overall
it was tough to carry over that energy but we managed a result and that's a
good thing and we can use that going forward."
Luckily for the Union (3-7-2), who are in need of a run of wins to get back
into the playoff picture, they lay five of the next six games at PPL Park.
San Jose (5-4-4) is disappointed in its 1-1 draw with D.C. United in its last
match because it held an early lead at home and couldn't hang on.
"Obviously, we're disappointed to not win at home," Earthquakes coach Frank
Yallop told mlssoccer.com. "You're always on a bit of a tightrope when it's
one-nil. It's just unfortunate we couldn't stick that second goal in."
Midfielder Bobby Convey, who has been one of the team's best players this
season, took the loss on his shoulders after not having a particularly strong
game.
"I don't think I pulled my weight or carried the team like I usually do, and
that makes a difference," he said. "Sometimes you have to get bailed out by
finishing your couple of chances, and we didn't finish. They had their one
good chance and they scored, and we had three or four and we only scored one."
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Problem with Bears?
Chicago, IL - New Chicago Bears quarterback Jay Cutler and star linebacker Brian Urlacher shot down reports of a rift, saying they're simply not true.
"There's nothing between us," Cutler said Thursday, when he reported to training camp. "I just want to put that to rest. There never has been anything between us."
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Urlacher added: "I never said what I was quoted as saying and that's it. I have a lot of respect for Jay. I think Jay knows that."
Former Bears receiver Bobby Wade caused a stir when he told Minneapolis radio station KFAN-AM that Urlacher used a profanity while questioning Cutler's manhood during a conversation in Las Vegas last weekend. Wade, who now plays for the Vikings, said Urlacher used a profane version of the word "wimp" during the interview that had to be edited out.
go radio station WSCR-AM also reported that Urlacher had to be restrained from confronting Cutler during organized team activities.
"I wouldn't go face-to-face with Brian, anyway," Cutler said. "No, that's never happened. I've hung out with Brian away from the facility numerous times and we've always gotten along."
Urlacher, noting he was limited by a groin injury, denied the reports in an interview with the Chicago Tribune and did it again when he reported to camp.
"I didn't practice this summer, so I don't know how I would fight the guy if I didn't practice," Urlacher said. "We have no problems. I'm excited about football starting. I'm excited to have him as our quarterback."
Why would Wade say that?
"I don't know," Urlacher said. "Maybe he's jealous because we have a good quarterback now."
Cutler said the first he heard of any friction was when he got a call from Urlacher to clear the air. Urlacher, however, said he had already taken several calls from teammates wondering if the reports were true when Cutler phoned.
"He called me and I said, What's up (expletive), what are you doing?'" a grinning Urlacher said, uttering the same word he allegedly used with Wade. "It's so dumb to me that this even got to this point, but it did and then here we are."
better place after going 9-7 and missing the playoffs for the second straight year. They have a franchise quarterback for the first time in decades after acquiring Cutler in an offseason trade with Denver. But there are questions about his attitude following a fallout with Broncos management and new coach Josh McDaniels.
His critics include former Bears coach Mike Ditka and former Indianapolis and Tampa Bay coach Tony Dungy, one of Smith's mentors. Smith, however, said Cutler has been a model teammate so far while denying any animosity with Urlacher.
"There's no issue with Jay and Brian, except Brian and Jay are both excited about being teammates for our club this year," coach Lovie Smith said. "No more than that. We can't spend a whole lot of time on something that isn't true. I have talked to the players. Whenever something comes out, you have to address it, but it's a non-issue."
In some ways, Cutler is getting a second chance in Chicago, an opportunity to repair his reputation.
Smith said another quarterback - Michael Vick - deserves one, although he doesn't see it happening with the Bears, who lack an experienced backup. The former Atlanta Falcons star, who served a 23-month sentence for running a dogfighting ring, said Thursday he is getting close to signing with a pro football team.
"A second chance, like everyone in society who has paid their debt to society," Smith said. "He deserves a second chance. As far as we're concerned, we like this team that we have right now."
Particularly the new quarterback.
"Me and Brian have been on a good relationship since I've been here, and I expect it to continue that way," Cutler said.
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