Dominic Oduro - FC Dallas

Written by Shirlene Alusa-Brown | September 26, 2008 | Leave a Comment

Dominic Oduro, a striker with FC Dallas soccer club is well known for his speed.  He started his career at the University of Ghana and then went on to Virginia Commonwealth University where he played so well he was honored with a 2004 Colonial Athletic Association Player of the Year award and a Third Team All-American spot.

In the 2006 Major League Soccer (MLS) Super Draft, he was picked up in the second round by FC Dallas, and they have yet to regret the decision. He is often put into the game to help with speed and make the defining difference in the Dallas’ team’s game.

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Claude Makélélé Sinda -Chelsea’s Star Defensive Midfielder

Written by Shirlene Alusa-Brown | April 15, 2008 | Leave a Comment

Claude Makelele Sinda is a defensive midfielder for Chelsea F.C. in the Barclay Premiere League. He is known as one of the greatest defensive midfielders in the game. The position has since earned the nickname “The Makélélé Role,”. A consistent defender, he has enabled his teamates to move the ball forward with great success. » Read more…

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Sulley Muntari - Portsmouth FC’s Midfielder

Written by Shirlene Alusa-Brown | February 13, 2008 | Leave a Comment

Sulley Muntari has a powerful kick that is already making an impact in the African Cup of Nations 2008. He was part of the team that played in the finals against Argentina in the 2001 World Youth Cup. He signed up with an Italy team, Udinese, and played for them for a while, helping them get to several championship matches. In 2006 he played for Ghana in the World Cup with fellow countryman Micheal Essien, a game that made the Ghanian team a team to be remembered as they fought hard against the German team. He has already made his mark with Portsmouth, and is a strong fan favorite. He is also the first choice for penalty kicks that he seems to be able to complete quite effectively. » Read more…

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Didier Drogba - The Soccer BadBoy

Written by Shirlene Alusa-Brown | January 6, 2008 | Leave a Comment

Didier Drogba, ‘Drogs’ to some, is a very impressive striker for the Chelsea team. Him and team mate Michael Essien have been the duo to watch as they play in the Barclay Premier League. He scored 20 goals in 2006 and was second to Manchester United’s Cristiano Ronaldo in the voting for the PFA Player of the Year award. » Read more…

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Michael Essien - Chelsea’s Golden Midfielder

Written by Shirlene Alusa-Brown | January 6, 2008 | Leave a Comment

Michael Essien is a superb midfielder for the Chelsea team in the Barclay Premier League. Signed on by Jose Mourinho, some people thought that he was an over-priced, overrated player that didn’t deserve the amount he was getting. His incredible energy and stamina have proven the naysayers wrong. In the 2007 season alone, Essien managed to win the Chelsea Player of the Year Award, an FA cup winner’s medal, and a League Cup winner’s medal to his achievements. His great playing ability played no small part in the results. » Read more…

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