By Catracha Hondurena on September 22, 2011
andy najar, futbol, honduras, soccer, united states
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
aperatura, futbol, honduras, nacional, national league, soccer
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
futbol, honduran, honduras, soccer
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 […]
By gringa on August 29, 2011
futbol, La Selección, national team, soccer
Honduras Soccer, Sports in Honduras
Roger Espinoza was called up by his Honduran National Team to play in their exhibition matches with Colombia and Paraguay. It would have meant that Espinoza would have likely missed Sporting KC’s match with the LA Galaxy on September 5th. Espinoza was happy to be called up again but ended up declining the invitation. “I […]
By Hector Martinez on August 24, 2011
futbol, MLS, soccer
Sports in Honduras
The Colorado Rapids were in Honduras on Tuesday night to play Real España in the CONCACAF Champions League. The game ended in a 1-1 score. Colorado was in front just before halftime. Real España tied within the last three minutes remaining in the game to avoid a second straight loss. The result left Colorado atop […]