By Catracha Hondurena on September 28, 2011
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Honduras Soccer, Sports in Honduras
Honduras’s team for the Oct. 8th soccer match in Miami has been announced. Roger Espinoza, who’s been playing for Kansas City, Marvin Chavez, currently playing with FC Dallas, and Carlo Costly, with Houston, were all called upon for the game. Chavez’ call-up could affect FC Dallas, as Honduras also plays Jamaica on Oct. 11th, and […]
By Catracha Hondurena on September 22, 2011
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Honduras Soccer, Sports in Honduras
Carlos Pavon is a beloved figure in Honduran soccer, the national team’s all-time leading scorer who made his professional debut for Real Espana in 1992. That’s right, 19 years ago. He has played on first division teams in Mexico and Europe, but his stint in Italy’s Series A was in 2001-03. He will turn 38 […]
By Catracha Hondurena on September 22, 2011
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Honduras Soccer, Sports in Honduras
When D.C. United’s Andy Najar moved from his native Honduras to the United States with his family a mere five years ago, playing professional soccer was the last thing on his mind. It was a move spurred on by the desire to have a better life. “I came to this country like any other immigrant, […]
By Catracha Hondurena on September 18, 2011
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Honduras Soccer, Sports in Honduras
Tegucigalpa’s Olimpia pounded La Ceiba‘s Vida 4-1, and Motagua sunk, even more, into the last position in the overall table of results for the opening of the National League tournament today. Olimpia of Tegucigalpa, shares the first position with Marathón of San Pedro Sula with 16 puntos each. The capital team will play its arch-rival, […]
By Hector Martinez on September 7, 2011
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Honduras Soccer, Sports in Honduras
Last night in San Pedro Sula, Honduras got handled easily by Paraguay 3-0, and unfortunately Marvin Chavez hobbled off in the first half with an ankle injury that will likely keep him out of Saturday’s game at New England. Marvin Chavez spoke with Honduran media after the match and since we don’t get to hear […]