Mike Petke

October 23rd, 2009

Mike Petke Talks Breaking Records, 2009, And More

By: Dave Martinez | Comments 2 Comments

How many times have you heard a sports journo or commentator use the phrase “That kid’s got heart!” It is one of those cliches that stands the test of time, much like the classic “he gives one hundred and ten percent every play,” and the ever so popular “he never takes a play off. [...]



September 2nd, 2009

“Play Like It’s The Final”

By: Dave Martinez | Comments 2 Comments

Mike Petke gives us an inside look on the day of Juan Carlos Osorio’s resignation on his new blog entry this week. What is clearly learned is that Richie Williams is inspiring the team to rally through the end of the season. And what seems to be implied is that Osorio just couldn’t.
Here [...]

July 10th, 2009

Leadership

By: Dave Martinez | Comments 7 Comments

Grant Wahl’s new book, “The Beckham Experiment,” has been the talk of the American soccer landscape since excerpts were made available on Sports Illustrated. The picture painted was one of angst, confusion, and pain as two of the best players in the league struggled to meet eye to eye during the Galaxy’s nightmare 2008 [...]

June 23rd, 2009

Mike Petke Gets Further Punishment

By: Dave Martinez | Comments 7 Comments

MLS has announced an additional punishment for Mike Petke, who mouthed off to officials after the match.
That’s right. Mouthed off.
He will be unavailable an additional two games and has been fined $500 bucks for the infraction. And don’t forget; Kevin Goldthwaite is out for tomorrows game with yellow card accumulation.
Insane. [...]

June 17th, 2009

Video: Petke Takes The Train, Dane Checks His Junk

By: Dave Martinez | Comments 3 Comments

MLS Puts up alot of great youtube videos from around the league. This one features, among other things, a quick shoot with Mike Petke, showing the boys taking the train to Boston to play the Revs.
Want a funny moment? Look around the 1:30 mark, and check out Dane Richards sleeping . . . [...]



May 13th, 2009

TheOffside Interview: Mike Petke

By: Dave Martinez | Comments 4 Comments

Mike Petke, the centerback for the New York Red Bulls, is a bit of a folk hero around these parts. Petke became a beloved figure for his promise of revenge after Tampa Bay Mutiny player Mamadou Diallo kneed Metrostars keeper Mike Ammann in the rib cage and stepped on his face in the moment [...]




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