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▪ U-23's Punch Olympic Ticket
The US Under-23 Men's National Team defeated Canada 3-0 at LP Field in Nashville, Tennessee on Thursday night to secure their place at the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing. |
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▪ US to Face England at Wembley
The US Men's National Team will be traveling to London to take on England at the new 90,000-seat Wembley Stadium on May 28th (broadcast live on ESPN Classic and Univision at 3:00 pm ET). |
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▪ MLS News Briefs: From Net to Net
In our weekly peek around the league: the Crew continue scouring the globe for players, the Revs bag another Central American star and former MVP Amado Guevara looks set for an MLS return. |
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▪ Late Gaven PK Takes US Top
Eddie Gaven struck a stoppage time penalty as the US Under-23 Men's National Team defeated Honduras 1-0 on Saturday night to win Group A and advance to the semifinals of 2008 CONCACAF Olympic Qualifying. |
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▪ MLS All-Stars to Host West Ham
Major League Soccer has decided that England's West Ham United will take on the best of the MLS in the 2008 MLS All-Star game on July 24th at BMO Field in Toronto. |
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▪ Adu Spot Kick Lifts US Over Panama
The US Under-23 Men's National Team defeated Panama 1-0 in their second match of 2008 CONCACAF Olympic Qualifying in Tampa on Thursday night. |
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▪ US Women Win Algarve Cup
The United States Women's National Team defeated Denmark 2-1 to win their sixth Algarve Cup Championship on Wednesday in Portugal. |
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▪ U-23's Held by Cuba in Opener
The US Under-23 Men's National Team opened up 2008 CONCACAF Olympic Qualifying with a 1-1 draw against Cuba in Tampa on Tuesday night. |
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▪ MLS News Briefs: From Net to Net In our weekly peek around the league: Real Salt Lake plots another clash with Los Galacticos, El Piojo becomes a Wizard and the Crew take a look at none other than internet forum legend Michael "Cap Him!" Ricketts. |
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▪ 4-Star USWNT Reach Cup Final
The United States Women's National Team defeated Norway 4-0 in their final group match in the Algarve Cup match. The US ladies only needed a tie to advance to the championship game and they won in dominating fashion. |
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▪ Lady 'Nats Shut Down Italy
The United States Women's National Team defeated Italy 2-0 on Friday in their second Algarve Cup match thanks to goals from Lindsay Tarpley and Heather O'Reilly. |
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▪ MLS News Briefs: From Net to Net
In our weekly peek around the league: Jozy Altidore suitors continue to line up, the Red Bulls fume over Dane Richard's injury and the Quakes bring back another former hero as management. |
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▪ USWNT Opens Algarve with Bang
The United States Women's National Team opened up the 2008 Algarve Cup with a 4-0 win over China on Wednesday on goals from Lindsay Tarpley, Tobin Heath, Abby Wambach and Carli Lloyd. |
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▪ O'Brien Traded to San Jose
Irish winger Ronnie O'Brien has been traded to San Jose from Toronto in exchange for allocation money and a first round draft pick in 2009. |
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▪ Philly Awarded MLS Franchise
Major League Soccer commissioner Don Garber has announced Philadelphia as the 16th MLS team. They will begin play in 2010 and will play in a 20,000 seat stadium in Chester, Pennsylvania. |
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▪ MLS News Briefs: From Net to Net
In our weekly peek around the league: our favorite snoops around the country hit preseason camps, RSL gets a house call from Scotland and Oscar de la Hoya enters the MLS ring. |
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▪ Dynamo Place, LA Show at PPC
In Sunday's final of the Pan Pacific Championship, the Houston Dynamo scored first, but a goal barrage by Gamba Osaka saw the Japanese side win the title 6-1. |
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▪ MLS News Briefs: From Net to Net
In our weekly snoop around the league: Ivan Gazidis rejects Citeh life, Toronto FC are filing in intriguing trialists one by one and the Red Bulls find a new forward. |
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▪ Corrales Returns to San Jose
The San Jose Earthquakes bought the rights to Ramiro Corrales from the Houston Dynamo in exchange for allocation money, completing his return to the place that he won MLS Cups in 2001 and 2003. |
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▪ Borchers Signs with RSL
Odd Grenland defender Nat Borchers has re-joined MLS after two years abroad, inking a deal with Real Salt Lake to complete his transfer from the relegated Norwegian club. |
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▪ MLS News Briefs: From Net to Net
In our weekly peek around the league: Real Madrid might take a Big Apple bite, FC Dallas do the continental shuffle and Real Salt Lake gets a "hands off!" warning from Down Under. |
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▪ Gulati Won't Oppose FIFA
United States Soccer Federation president Sunil Gulati has said that he will not go against FIFA on the matter of hosting competitive Premiership matches in the States. |
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▪ Rapids Seal Gomez Capture The Colorado Rapids were delighted to announce the acquisition of DC United playmaker Christian Gomez in exchange for a 2009 first round SuperDraft pick on Friday. |
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▪ Dombrowski Casts Lot with Bulls
Erstwhile IK Sirius star man Tighe Dombrowski is one week into camp with the New York Red Bulls, with whom he would like to open the next chapter in his career. |
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▪ El Tri Double Rally Draws US
The US Men's National Team played out a 2-2 draw with arch rivals Mexico at Reliant Stadium in Houston on Wednesday night. |
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▪ DeMerit Irked to Miss Mexico
Watford skipper Jay DeMerit says he feels a victim of cruel fate after having to beg out of a second successive US National Team camp with injury. |
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▪ Hertha Waiting on McLoughlin Deal
Fresh from signing US Under-20 international Bryan Arguez away from DC United, Hertha Berlin hope to soon add another American to their ranks in the person of University of Washington striker Ellis McLoughlin. |
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▪ MLS News Briefs: From Net to Net
In our weekly peek around the league: Mo Johnston moves upstairs, the Revs look to Costa Rica for an attacker and a German former Champions league hero checks out MLS... no, not that German. |
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▪ Chivas USA Finally Lands Wicky
After missing out on the player to FC Sion last summer, Chivas USA has announced the signing of Switzerland midfielder Raphaël Wicky. |
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▪ Corrales Leaves Brann for MLS
After three years spent in Norway's top division, US international Ramiro Corrales has opted to go out a champion, leaving Brann for a return to MLS. |
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▪ United Clinch Gallardo Signing
DC United announced on Tuesday the signing of Argentine playmaker Marcello Gallardo as the club's first ever designated player. |
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▪ MLS News Briefs: From Net to Net
In our weekly peek around the league: Brad Guzan is becoming popular overseas, Jaime Moreno seals his United return and Miami keeps trying for another chance. |
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▪ PNE Concede Twellman Defeat
Championship survivalists Preston North End have thrown in the towel to end their eager pursuit of New England strike ace Taylor Twellman after having a sweetened offer rejected out of hand by MLS. |
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▪ Bradley Tabs 21 for Mexico Match
US coach Bob Bradley has called 21 players to the National Training Center at The Home Depot Center in Carson, California to prepare for their February 6th friendly against Mexico at Reliant Stadium in Houston. |
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▪ Nowak Calls 23 to Camp
US coach Piotr Nowak has called 23 players to IMG Academies in Bradenton, Florida for a week-long training camp that begins on Saturday. |
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▪ MLS News Briefs: From Net to Net
In our weekly peek around the league: some come to MLS and some leave, while others wait to get in the game. |
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▪ US Ladies Win Four Nations
A Shannon Boxx strike 13 minutes from time was enough to see the US Women's National Team past hosts China 1-0 on Sunday, giving the Americans their fifth Four Nations Tournament trophy. |
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▪ 'Nats Get Swede Revenge
The US National Team opened 2009 with a 2-0 friendly victory over Sweden at the Home Depot Center in Carson, California on Saturday night. |
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▪ SuperDraft Brings Surprises
On Friday, January 18th, at 2 pm ET, the 2008 MLS SuperDraft kicked off in Baltimore Maryland, with the first round conjuring a lengthy list of surprises that left "mock-drafters" and pundits bewildered alike. |
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▪ USMNT to Play in Poland The US Men's National Team has agreed to play a friendly in Poland on March 26th, according to Polish media reports. |
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▪ Lady 'Nats Rout Canada
Thanks to second half double salvos from Amy Rodriguez and Lindsay Tarpley, Pia Sundhage began her US Women's National Team tenure with a 4-0 Four Nations icebreaker victory over Canada in Guangzhou, China on Wednesday. |
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▪ MLS News Briefs: From Net to Net
In this week's peek around the league: the silly season is well under way and teams across Major League Soccer are in a frenzy as the 2008 SuperDraft approaches. |
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▪ Ruiz Returns to LA
After three seasons with FC Dallas, MLS goal monster Carlos Ruiz has been dealt back to the Los Angeles Galaxy in exchange for a 2009 SuperDraft second round pick and allocation money. |
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▪ MLS News Briefs: From Net to Net
In this week's peek around the league: the silly season explodes with a virtual feast of wild rumours, revelatory links and rampant speculation. |
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▪ Davino Joins FC Dallas
FC Dallas have strengthened their backline with the capture of longtime Club America defender Duilio Davino. |
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▪ Expectant Lilly to Sit Out 2008
Kristine Lilly has announced that she is expecting her first child in July and will not suit up for the US Women's National Team this year, but stopped short of calling it her retirement. |
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▪ Pia Names Four Nations Squad
US Women's National Team coach Pia Sundhage has selected the 20 players who will make the trip to China for the Four Nations Tournament. |
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▪ Quakes Confident of Goodson Deal
Despite competing interest from European clubs, San Jose general manager John Doyle is confident the team can secure the services of key expansion draft choice Clarence Goodson. |
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▪ Aussie Clubs Targeting Mathis
According to his agent, Los Angeles attacker Clint Mathis is still being sought by a pair of Australian A-League clubs. |
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▪ MLS News Briefs: From Net to Net
In this week's peek around the league: Matt Pickens looks in line for a big raise, a new Wizards stadium is in jeopardy and Luis Figo is linked with an MLS move (again). |
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▪ Nowak Names 24 for U-23 Camp
US Under-23 boss Piotr Nowak has called 24 players to IMG Academies in Bradenton, Florida for a two-week training camp. The players will meet on January 6th as part of continued preparations for Olympic qualifying in March. |
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▪ Bradley Summons 26 to Camp
US Men's National Team boss Bob Bradley has called 26 players to the first camp of 2008, which will begin on January 3rd at the Home Depot Center. |
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▪ Dorman Leaves Revs for Buddies
New England midfielder Andy Dorman has signed a pre-deal to join Scottish Premier League survival fighters St. Mirren when his MLS contract expires on New Year's Eve. |
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▪ Pia Calls 27 for Pre-Tourney Camp
US Women's National Team coach Pia Sundhage has called up 27 players for a stateside training camp before the team leaves for the Four Nations tournament in Foshan, China. |
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▪ Alvarez Weighing Options
The agent for FC Dallas attacker Arturo Alvarez has assured that talks continue with the club, but revealed that his client also has opportunities in France and Mexico. |
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▪ Four Receive 2007 USSF Honors
The US Soccer Federation has named Fulham forward Clint Dempsey and US Women's National Team dynamo Abby Wambach as its 2007 Male and Female Athletes of the Year. |
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▪ MLS News Briefs: From Net to Net
In this week's peek around the league: Jared Borgetti ponders an MLS move, Steve Morrow hunts for players back home and Magic Zurawski's Poland boss suggests he does his dribbling in LA. |
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▪ Olympic Qualifying Groups Drawn
CONCACAF has announced the draw for the 2008 Men's Under-23 Championship, with the US set to play Cuba, Honduras and Panama as part of Group A. |
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▪ Demon Deacons Net NCAA Crown
Local boy Zack Schilawski scored with 13 minutes remaining to give Wake Forest their first NCAA title on a 2-1 victory over Ohio State in Cary, North Carolina on Sunday. |
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▪ U-23's Post Second China Draw
The US Under-23 National Team ended its tour of China with a 3-3 tie against the Chinese U-23 squad at Yue Xiu Shan Stadium in Guangzhou. |
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▪ Verón Rejects United Move
Estudiantes midfield engine Juan Sebastián Verón has opted to stay with the club that spawned his pro career, leaving a multi-million dollar offer from DC United on the table. |
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▪ MLS News Briefs: From Net to Net
In this week's peek around the league: Troy Perkins looks like heading to Norway, FC Dallas tries to keep Denílson on the cheap and the Revs go bargain hunting in Argentina. |
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▪ Zurawski in Galaxy Scope
According to his agent, seldom used Celtic striker Maciej Zurawski could soon clinch a move to the Los Angeles Galaxy. |
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▪ US U-17's Top Brazil
The US Under-17 National Team defeated Brazil 2-0 on Saturday at the Development Academy Nike Friendlies in Bradenton, Florida. |
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▪ MLS News Briefs: From Net to Net
In this week's peek around the league: the 2008 MLS schedule is released, Bouna Coundoul has his sights set on the African Cup of Nations and David Beckham's refuse hits the auction block in New Zealand. |
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▪ Pia Calls 24 to First USWNT Camp
New US Women's National Team coach Pia Sundhage has called the first training camp of her tenure, summoning 24 players to the Home Depot Center for a five-day gathering that begins on Saturday. |
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▪ U-23's Set to Gather for Camp
US Under-23 boss Piotr Nowak will get the first chance to oversee much of his player pool for 2008 Olympic qualifying when 22 players meet up for a Home Depot Center camp on Saturday. |
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▪ MLS News Briefs: From Net to Net
In this week's peek around the league: Galaxy jerseys go global, MLS youngsters go to Spain and Joseph Ngwenya goes on trial in Germany. |
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▪ USMNT Awaits First WCQ Foe
Saturday's preliminary World Cup qualifying draw has left the US Men's National Team facing a June home-and home against the winner of an early 2008 tie between Barbados and Dominica. |
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▪ Quakes Claim First 10
San Jose began filling out the roster for their 2008 return by picking 10 players at Wednesday's Expansion Draft, with former Earthquake Ryan Cochrane as their #1 selection. |
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▪ MLS News Briefs: From Net to Net
In our post-MLS Cup week peek around the league: Fernando Clavijo keeps his job, the Galaxy get to keep Landon Donovan and Cletus heads west. |
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▪ MLS Best XI Named
Major League Soccer unveiled its yearly Best XI on Saturday night at the annual MLS Gala Awards dinner, with a number of new faces making the grade. |
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▪ Lame US Edges Bafana²
Persevering at the high altitude of Ellis Park in Johannesburg, the US weathered a resilient second half attack from South Africa to hold on to a 1-0 win over the 2010 World Cup hosts. |
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▪ Emilio Scores MVP Honors
With his first season in the MLS now a memory, DC United star striker Luciano Emilio has added the icing on the cake by receiving the distinction of the 2007 MLS Honda Most Valuable Player award. |
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▪ Wanchope Announces Retirement
Due to a rapidly decreasing ability to regenerate fitness, Chicago striker Paulo Wanchope has decided to hang his boots at the age of 31. |
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▪ Armas Hangs His Boots After recently hinting he could stick around for another year, original MLS'er Chris Armas officially announced his retirement from the Chicago Fire on Tuesday. |
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▪ Bradley Adds Two to Squad
With a friendly against South Africa in Johannesburg lurking just around the corner, US Men's National Team head coach Bob Bradley has opted to add two more names to the match roster in the form of multi-position capable defenders Heath Pearce and Jonathan Spector. |
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▪ Houston Forces MLS Cup Rematch
The Houston Dynamo set up a repeat of last year's MLS Final as they downed the Kansas City Wizards 2-0 at Robertson Stadium to win the Eastern Conference. |
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▪ MLS to Award Seattle Team
Major League Soccer has granted an expansion franchise to Seattle that will be owned in part by Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen and Hollywood producer Joe Roth. |
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▪ Cobi Joins Galaxy Quest
LA Galaxy have appointed US legend Cobi Jones as assistant coach to Ruud Gullit. |
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▪ Altidore Headlines US Squad
New York Red Bulls striker Josmer Altidore has been named to the 17-man US Men's National Team roster for next Saturday's clash with South Africa in Johannesburg. |
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▪ Revs Book MLS Cup Spot
The New England Revolution continued their postseason home dominance of the Chicago Fire with a 1-0 victory in the Eastern Conference final on Thursday night. |
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▪ Galaxy Swoop for Gullit
The LA Galaxy have appointed Ruud Gullit as their new coach and will formally unveil the Dutch soccer legend at a press conference at the Home Depot Center on Friday. |
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▪ Edu, Preki Claim Prizes
On Wednesday, Toronto FC's Maurice Edu scooped the MLS 2007 Gatorade Rookie of the Year award, while Western Conference-winning Chivas USA coach Preki has been named MLS Coach of the Year. |
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▪ Parkhurst, Johnson Win Awards
New England Revolution's Michael Parkhurst has added the 2007 MLS Visa Defender of the Year award to the MLS Fair Play Award he collected last week. |
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▪ Arena Steps Down in NY
Bruce Arena's tenure as head coach of Red Bull New York same to a surprising end on Monday, with the former US National Team boss and the New York club parting ways by mutual consent. |
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▪ Yallop Returns to Quakes
Frank Yallop has resigned as coach of Major League Soccer's Galaxy to take up the reins of the expansion San Jose Earthquakes - the team he led to MLS titles in 2001 and 2003 before leaving to coach the Canadian national team. |
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▪ Dynamo Storm Back to Advance
Thanks to late heroics from Brian Ching, the Houston Dynamo defeated FC Dallas 4-1 to advance to the Western Conference finals on a 4-2 aggregate score. |
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▪ Guzan Nets MLS GK Prize
Chivas USA netminder Brad Guzan was honored as MLS Goalkeeper of the Year on Wednesday. In addition, the league handed out its Fair Play Award to New England defender Michael Parkhurst. |
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▪ Gulati Unfazed By FIFA Change
According to US Soccer chief Sunil Gulati, a Monday FIFA decision to abandon the rotation policy for World Cup dispersals will not alter the federation's original plan to bid for the 2018 edition. |
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▪ MLS Award Finalists Named
MLS has announced the finalists for the 2007 season awards. The winners will will be announced in the coming weeks. |
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▪ MLS Saturday Playoff Review
Kansas City and FC Dallas grabbed a slim advantage from their home legs, while New England escaped from New York with a scoreless draw. |
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▪ Fire Open with Home Win A 14th minute goal from Chris Rolfe was enough to see the Chicago Fire past Supporters Shield winners DC United in the first leg of their Eastern Conference Semifinal Series at Toyota Park. |
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▪ Hackworth Joins USMNT Staff Having recently ended his three-year stint as US Under-17 National Team coach, John Hackworth has been named the new assistant to senior head coach Bob Bradley. |
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▪ Ryan to Lose USWNT Post
US Soccer federation chief Sunil Gulati announced on Monday that the option on US Women's National Team boss Greg Ryan's deal will not be picked up, meaning he will officially be out of the post at year's end. |
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▪ Chicago Ends LA Hopes John Thorrington scored on a last minute chip shot to earn Chicago a 1-0 closing day win over Los Angeles, thus ending the Galaxy's late run at a playoff spot. |
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▪ MLS Saturday Review
On the final weekend of the 2007 season, Chivas USA won the Western title with a Houston draw, RSL knocked Colorado out of the playoff picture and a pair of Goal of the Year candidates highlighted a Toronto share with New England. |
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▪ Johnston Set to Try Out Milošević
Determined to get an early start preparing for next season, Toronto FC coach Mo Johnston will begin trialing former Serbia striker Savo Milošević on Thursday. |
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▪ Bradley Adds Guzan, Twellman
US Men's National Team Head Coach Bob Bradley has to decided add two players to bolster his squad for Wednesday's game against Switzerland. |
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Chivas USA coach Preki was handed some bad news when he learned that the club could be without the services of veteran forward Ante Razov for the entirety of the playoffs. |
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Having already locked up postseason births, Chivas USA and FC Dallas fought to a 0-0 draw while several starters got some much-needed rest at Pizza Hut Park on Thursday night. |
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In our weekly peek around the league: the junior Rapids repeat, DC United turns it on after the break and Toronto FC fans can't be kept away from the BMO. |
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US left back Heath Pearce is looking forward to next Wednesday's friendly against Switzerland in Basel, calling it another chance for the national team to increase their before World Cup qualifying begins. |
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US National Team boss Bob Bradley has called several surprise names into the squad to face Switzerland in friendly action next Wednesday, including seven players aiming for their first international cap. |
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John Cunliffe helped shorthanded Chivas USA take sole possession of first place in the West, FC Dallas secured a playoff spot and Los Angeles kept their second season hopes alive with a win at Houston. |
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In a possible playoff series preview, DC United and the Kansas City Wizards fought to a 1-1 draw on a rare Friday night game at Arrowhead Stadium in front of 14,353 fans. |
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Galaxy star Landon Donovan was presented with the 2007 Honda Player of the Year award in Los Angeles on Friday, marking the fourth time he has been selected as America's top player. |
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Toronto FC used a timely own-goal to break their 12-game winless streak, defeating the New York Red Bulls by a score of 2-1 at BMO Field on Thursday night in a game that saw two red cards issued within three minutes. |
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Major League Soccer gave out its most severe violent conduct penalty ever on Wednesday when it suspended Ricardo Clark for nine games and fined the Houston midfielder $10,000. |
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In our weekly peek around the league: DC United clears more shelf space for league honors, the Dynamo fret over a Ricardo Clark suspension and Columbus joins the shirt sponsor club. |
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The New England Revolution earned the first piece of hardware in their history on Wednesday night, dispatching FC Dallas by a 3-2 score to win the US Open Cup final at Pizza Hut Park. |
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The San Jose Earthquakes made a major announcement on Wednesday by naming John Doyle their General Manager of Soccer Operations. |
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Major League Soccer has settled on Seattle as its next expansion city, according to a report by the Herald News of New Jersey's Ives Galarcep. |
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Luciano Emilio became the first MLS 20-goal scorer in four years while both LA teams earned points, with the Galaxy's running their win streak to three and Chivas settling for a share versus Chicago. |
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The US Women's National Team recovered from a semifinal drubbing by Brazil to dispose of Norway by a 4-1 count and take home World Cup bronze on Sunday. |
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Super sub Gavin Glinton's late header propelled the Los Angeles Galaxy to their second win in as many games by a score of 1-0 at Arrowhead Stadium, with two second half red cards doing in the Kansas City Wizards on Thursday night. |
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Brazil handed the United States their first loss in 51 games in World Cup semifinal action, getting two goals from playmaker Marta in the 4-0 victory. |
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by Greg Seltzer - September 26, 2007 US Women's National Team boss Greg Ryan has taken the calculated risk of replacing starting netminder Hope Solo with veteran Brianna Scurry for Thursday's World Cup semifinal with Brazil in Hangzhou, China. |
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▪ MLS News Briefs: From Net to Net - Week 26 by TJ Boyce - September 26, 2007 In our weekly peek around the league: Morrissey proves that Goat is not necessarily a four-letter word, the Crew uses two firsts to achieve another and Klinsi begins looking for a new job. |
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by TJ Boyce - September 26, 2007 Ben Olsen scored early on and Clyde Simms added a goal just on the other side of the break as DC United weathered a first half red card to defeat Chivas de Guadalajara by a score of 2-1 at RFK Stadium in the first leg of their Copa Sudamericana round of 16 series on Wednesday night. |
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by TJ Boyce - September 23, 2007 New England shared four goal with New York, Ante Razov lifted Chivas USA in stoppage time and Toronto FC finally scored - albeit in a losing cause. |
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by Greg Seltzer - September 22, 2007 After a scoreless first half, The US National Team netted three goals in the first quarter hour after intermission to earn a Women's World Cup semifinal date with the Australia/Brazil winner by topping England 3-0 on Saturday in Tianjin, China. |
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▪ Last Gasp Ruiz Rescues Dallas by TJ Boyce - September 20, 2007 An action packed second half resulted in a 2-2 draw for Real Salt Lake and the visiting LA Galaxy on Wednesday night. |
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by Alejandra Serret - September 19, 2007 An action packed second half resulted in a 2-2 draw for Real Salt Lake and the visiting LA Galaxy on Wednesday night. |
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▪ MLS News Briefs: From Net to Net - Week 25 by TJ Boyce - September 19, 2007 In our weekly peek around the league: Francesco is Coco for Hollywood, the BMO turf is drawing rants and the RSL defense is keeping Nick Rimando very busy. |
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▪ Fire Attacking a Playoff Spot by Greg Seltzer - September 19, 2007 Fresh from a gutsy comeback draw against New York on the weekend, the Chicago Fire are getting their attack act together at the right time to gain entrance into the playoffs. |
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by Greg Seltzer - September 18, 2007 The US Women's National Team made a first minute Lori Chalupny marker stand up for a 1-0 win over Nigeria at a damp Shanghai Hongkou Football Stadium on Tuesday. |
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by TJ Boyce & Johannes de Jong - September 15, 2007 New England put four on the board to top FC Dallas, Toronto remained off the board in an RSL draw, 10-man Chicago rallied fast to tie New York and the Wizards did an added time spell to top Columbus. |
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by Mark Flannery - September 14, 2007 Columbus, DC United and Real Salt Lake acquired new players on the heels of the MLS mandated trading deadline and roster freeze Friday. |
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by Poul-Henrik Worm - September 14, 2007 In their second game of the group stage of the 2007 Women's World Cup, the US defeated Sweden 2-0 at Chengdu Sports Center on Friday afternoon behind a pair of Abby Wambach strikes. |
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▪ Two United Heads Better Than One by Greg Seltzer - September 13, 2007 MLS front runners DC United were at times outplayed by visiting Real Salt Lake, but managed to eke out a 2-1 win on headers from Luciano Emilio and Christian Gomez. |
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▪ Johnson: I Took Brazil Notes by Greg Seltzer - September 13, 2007 The opportunity to make even a brief substitute appearance against Brazil is enough to boost one's soccer IQ a few points, claims Kansas City strike star Eddie Johnson. |
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▪ MLS News Briefs: From Net to Net - Week 24 by TJ Boyce - September 12, 2007 In our weekly peek around the league: Toronto FC could have company at the BMO, St. Louis is aiming to bring a second United to MLS and penalty kick saves have become scarce. |
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▪ Everton Starts Second US Partnership by Ravi Edwards - September 11, 2007 FC Revolution of Reading, Pennsylvania has pulled off an impressive coup, arranging a Training Academy partnership with English Premier League team Everton. |
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▪ Lady 'Nats Held in WC Opener by Poul-Henrik Worm - September 11, 2007 The US Women's National Team blew a lead, then rallied from a deficit to start their 2007 World Cup run with a 2-2 draw against feisty North Korea. |
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▪ Pearce Hoping for More Looks by Greg Seltzer - September 9, 2007 US defender Heath Pearce was largely satisfied with his efforts in a Sunday loss to Brazil, and says he will cross his fingers on future chances to suit up for the 'Nats. |
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by Alex Abnos & TJ Boyce - September 9, 2007 DC United got another Luciano Emilio double to go clear in the East, while Houston outgunned Real Salt Lake to stay ahead of the chasing pack in the West. |
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▪ Catalonia Match Awaiting Approval by Greg Seltzer - September 9, 2007 US Soccer chief Sunil Gulati says the October 14th friendly with Catalonia at Barcelona's Nou Camp stadium could still come off if the Spanish federation gives a thumbs up upon reconsideration. |
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▪ DeMerit Relishing Seleçao Showdown by Sean O'Conor - September 8, 2007 Watford defender Jay DeMerit says the US National Team will have to pull out all the stops to beat an almost full strength Brazil at Soldier Field on Sunday. |
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by Jeremy Downey - September 7, 2007 Toronto FC power forward Danny Dichio has been found to have a muscle tear in his foot and will be out a minimum of two weeks. |
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by TJ Boyce - September 6, 2007 Despite a pair Luciano Emilio strikes in the opening half hour, DC United was held to a 2-2 draw by a Chivas USA rally on Thursday night at the Home Depot Center. |
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by Greg Seltzer - September 6, 2007 Although their Sunday clash with Brazil at Chicago's Soldier Field is listed as a friendly, one would have a tough time convincing the US National Team that the game will be a walk in the park. |
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▪ Growing US Depth Pleases Cherundolo by Greg Seltzer - September 5, 2007 Hannover 96 defender Steve Cherundolo says its not difficult to notice that the US National Team pool is quite a bit deeper than when he first dipped his feet in international waters. |
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by Greg Seltzer - September 4, 2007 After a couple of false starts to his international career, Kansas City attacker Davy Arnaud is eager to record his first cap when mighty Brazil invade Chicago's Soldier Field on Sunday. |
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▪ MLS News Briefs: From Net to Net - Week 23 by TJ Boyce - September 4, 2007 In our weekly peek around the league: Alexi Lalas shoots down Beckham rumours, the new Fire man recalls his odd English lessons and the Golden Boot sets up for a photo finish. |
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▪ Bradley Names Roster for Brazil by TJ Boyce - September 3, 2007 US Men's National Team coach Bob Bradley has decided on the 19 men he will lead into battle against Brazil at Soldier Field on Sunday. |
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by TJ Boyce & Jennifer Miller - September 1, 2007 Ben Olsen's double keyed DC United's sixth consecutive win, Conor Casey struck late to keep Colorado level in the playoff race at Columbus and Real Salt Lake kicked off their first win streak of the season with an LA rally. |
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by Greg Seltzer - August 31, 2007 Columbus Crew midfielder Danny Szetela has completed a move to Spanish top flighters Racing Santander, who beat out AS Roma, Brescia and Newcastle to his signature at the close of the transfer window. |
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by Ravi Edwards - August 31, 2007 Toronto FC have seen enough - or not enough as the case may be - of winger Andy Welsh and have decided to offload the winger to Championship side Blackpool on the final day of the transfer window. |
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by TJ Boyce - August 30, 2007 Adding injury to insult, Galaxy star David Beckham could be done for the season after spraining a ligament in his right knee during their SuperLiga final loss to Pachuca on Wednesday night. |
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▪ Pachuca Claim SuperLiga Crown by TJ Boyce - August 30, 2007 The first ever SuperLiga final lived up to the hype on Wednesday night, with Pachuca needing penalties to dispose of the Los Angeles Galaxy at the Home Depot Center. |
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▪ U17WC: Germans End US Dreams by Sean O'Conor - August 30, 2007 Adding injury to insult, Galaxy star David Beckham could be done for the season after spraining a ligament in his right knee during their SuperLiga final loss to Pachuca on Wednesday night. |
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by Alejandra Serret - August 29, 2007 After being shut out for two consecutive games, host team Real Salt Lake took their chances, gaining a quick lead with two goals in the first half and adding another in the second to secure a 3-1 win against the Kansas City Wizards on Wednesday night. |
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▪ MLS News Briefs: From Net to Net - Week 22 by TJ Boyce - August 29, 2007 Our weekly peek around the league returns from a brief hiatus as Sheva's agent throws his arms up, the Galaxy actually win something and the Crew are found to be a bunch of well behaved boys. |
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by Greg Seltzer - August 27, 2007 US Women's National Team strike star Abby Wambach has been given the all clear to ship out Tuesday for World Cup prep camp in Shanghai after a negative X-ray on her toe. |
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by Greg Seltzer - August 27, 2007 According to his representation, hot transfer topic Danny Szetela appears set to make the jump from Columbus to one of his European suitors by the time the transfer window slams shut on Friday night. |
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by TJ Boyce, Ryan O'Hanlon & Mark Flannery - August 26, 2007 Conor Casey opened his MLS account as the red-hot Rapids kept LA reeling, while Cuauhtémoc Blanco added a goal and an assist to help the Fire beguile the Wizards. |
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▪ Hamm, Foudy Enter Hall of Fame by Greg Seltzer - August 26, 2007 US Women's National Team icons Julie Foudy and Mia Hamm were among four inducted into the National Soccer Hall of Fame in Oneonta, New York on Sunday. |
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by Mark Flannery - August 26, 2007 With their backs up against the wall, the, the United States U-17s accomplished the improbable by not only qualifying for the round of 16, but also leap-frogging first game nemesis Tajikistan for second place by defeating Belgium 2-0 in their final group game. |
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by Sara DeWitt - August 26, 2007 The US Women's National Team closed out their 2007 World Cup prep work with a 4-0 win over Finland at the Home Depot Center on Saturday. |
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▪ 'Nats Accept Göteborg Lessons by Johannes de Jong & Sean O'Conor - August 23, 2007 After stuttering to a 1-0 defeat at the hands of Sweden, the US National Team was left in a pensive mood. The match marked the first time since the 2006 World Cup that the Stars & Stripes has played on European shores, and American Soccer Daily spoke with a number of 'Nats after the match. |
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▪ FC Dallas Completes Denílson Capture by Greg Seltzer - August 23, 2007 Western chasers FC Dallas have bolstered their midfield ranks by inking two players, including longtime target Denílson to a multi-year deal. |
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▪ TFC Star Duo Headed to Table by Greg Seltzer - August 23, 2007 Toronto FC appear as though they will have to face the remainder of their expansion campaign without Jeff Cunningham and Ronnie O'Brien, each of whom is slated to undergo surgery within the next few weeks. |
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▪ U17WC: Tunisia Puts US On Brink by Poul-Henrik Worm - August 23, 2007 The US lost their second game of the 2007 FIFA Under-17 World Cup, falling 3-1 to Tunisia on Thursday in a game with no less than three penalty kicks. |
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by Mark Flannery & Ryan O'Hanlon - August 22, 2007 DC United veteran striker Jaime Moreno became the all-time leading scorer in MLS history with his penalty strike against New York, while the Kansas City Wizards held off a late rally by the visiting Chicago Fire. |
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by Poul-Henrik Worm - August 20, 2007 Two goals in the last 10 minutes helped Tajikistan to a 4-3 win over the US in the first Group E game of the 2007 FIFA Under-17 World Cup on Monday. |
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by Sara DeWitt & Mark Flannery - August 18, 2007 Chivas scored two second half goals to maintain their hold on third place in the Western standings, while New York survived a nine-goal thriller with David Beckham and the Galaxy. |
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▪ Ching in for Wolff at Sweden by Sara DeWitt - August 18, 2007 Houston Dynamo front man Brian Ching has been named as a replacement for Josh Wolff in the US Men's National Team's friendly with Sweden on August 22nd. |
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by Alejandra Serret - August 16, 2007 The Colorado Rapids enjoyed a pair of Jovan Kirovski strikes on their way to a 3-0 victory over the visiting Revolution on Thursday night. |
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▪ Beckham Makes Grand Entrance in First Start by Mark Flannery - August 15, 2007 Already the star of the league, David Beckham starred in his first start, notching a goal in the first half and assisting on the second goal to lead the LA Galaxy over the DC United in the second SuperLiga 2007 semifinal. |
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| ▪ Núñez On Block to Chivas USA
by TJ Boyce - August 15, 2007 Irate over his lack of playing time with the club, FC Dallas attacker Ramón Núñez may soon get his wish: a trade out of Pizza Hut Park. |
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| ▪ Pachuca Through on Penalties
by Mark Flannery - August 14, 2007 Houston scored first and last in regulation, but Pachuca were better in the spot-kick shootout that decided the first semi-final winner in Superliga 2007. |
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by Mark Flannery - August 14, 2007 Bob Bradley has released the names of the 19 US and Europe based players who will represent the Red, White & Blue versus Sweden on August 22nd in Göteborg, Sweden. |
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by Jeremy Downey - August 14, 2007 New York Red Bulls captain Claudio Reyna is battling a groin injury that may keep him off the pitch Saturday against the Los Angeles Galaxy. |
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▪ USMNT Makes Chicago Brazil Date by Johannes de Jong - August 12, 2007 In a game dubbed the Clash of Champions, the US Men's National Team is slated to play against Brazil on September 9th in Chicago - rather than against Mexico at Azteca as had previously been scheduled. |
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by TJ Boyce & Greg Seltzer - August 12, 2007 Taylor Twellman shot down LA on Sunday, while FC Dallas fought back twice to claim a late Clarence Goodson winner against visiting Columbus and Colorado snapped a winless slide by topping champs Houston with an own goal on Saturday. |
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▪ US Ladies Outclass New Zealand by Poul-Henrik Worm - August 12, 2007 New Zealand were no match for the US Women's National Team on Sunday afternoon as the hosts plowed through their opponents to take a 6-1 win in front of a crowd of 7,015 at Soldier Field in Chicago. |
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▪ Galaxy Falls in Beckham Debut by TJ Boyce - August 9, 2007 Not even an August rainstorm could cool down Luciano Emilio as DC United rode the Brazilian's 27th minute goal to a victory over the Los Angeles Galaxy on Thursday night in front of 46,686 fans at RFK Stadium. |
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by Ryan O'Hanlon - August 9, 2007 The Kansas City Wizards have signed Argentinean attacker Eloy Colombano to a senior-roster contract. |
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by Greg Seltzer - August 8, 2007 Despite reports to the contrary, Shep Messing says Columbus Crew midfielder Danny Szetela has not completed a deal to join AS Roma when his MLS contract runs out at season's end. |
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by Greg Seltzer - August 8, 2007 The agent for World Cup 2002 champ Denílson says his client has handed favored suitors FC Dallas some notes on their contract offer and is hoping to get a positive reply this weekend. |
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▪ MLS News Briefs: From Net to Net - Week 19 by TJ Boyce - August 8, 2007 In our weekly peek around the league: the England manager comes to check out what MLS is all about, Luciano Emilio bags a double for his double, and like EA Sports, Jozy is in the game! |
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by Greg Seltzer - August 7, 2007 Hamburg defensive midfielder Raphaël Wicky has begun a fact finding tour of Chivas USA, with a possible view to an MLS move. |
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by Sara DeWitt, Johannes de Jong & Ryan O'Hanlon - August 5, 2007 Robbie Findley repeated history by firing a Real Salt Lake winner, this time to stop an 11-game Houston unbeaten streak in its tracks. Elsewhere, DC United staged a Sunday raid on East leaders New England. |
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by Johannes de Jong - August 3, 2007 On Friday, US Under-17 head coach John Hackworth named a 21-player roster set to head off for competition at the 2007 FIFA Under-17 World Cup in South Korea. |
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▪ Beckham Ankle Improving, But... by Greg Seltzer - August 3, 2007 Los Angeles coach Frank Yallop reports that David Beckham's ankle nag is gradually becoming less of a hindrance, yet admitted that the England star was unlikely to play much of a role in their weekend game at Toronto FC - if any at all. |
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by Ryan O'Hanlon - August 3, 2007 New England extended its Eastern Conference lead to four points with a 2-0 win against second place Kansas City on Thursday night. |
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▪ Rapids Lure El Tri Striker Osorno by Ryan O'Hanlon - August 2, 2007 The Colorado Rapids have acquired Mexico forward Daniel Osorno, formerly of Atlas. Osorno could make his debut for the Rapids as soon as Saturday against FC Dallas. |
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▪ USMNT Set for Azteca Expedition by Johannes de Jong - August 1, 2007 Having recently come away with regional bragging rights by winning the CONCACAF Gold Cup over fierce rivals Mexico, the US Men's National Team is slated for a late summer "friendly" rematch against El Tri at Estadio Azteca on September 9th. |
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by Poul-Henrik Worm - August 1, 2007 Toronto FC have agreed to terms with Norwegian Tippeligaen side Tromsø IL for the loan of 28-year old Canada goalkeeper Kyriakos "Kenny" Stamatopoulos, leaving only a physical in the way for the move. |
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▪ MLS News Briefs: From Net to Net - Week 18 by TJ Boyce - August 1, 2007 In our weekly peek around the league: the Spice Boy keep his sights set on Toronto FC, Colorado calls on more top shelf foreign help and the Dynamo just get stingier as they go. |
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▪ LA Survives SuperLiga Thriller by Michele Tossani - August 1, 2007 Alan Gordon scored two goals, and Landon Donovan added a goal and three assists, as the Los Angeles Galaxy outlasted FC Dallas 6-5 in a wild SuperLiga match-up on Tuesday night. |
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by Ryan O'Hanlon - July 29, 2007 DC United bumped Club América from the competition, while Morelia hung in with Houston for a point. |
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by Mark Flannery - July 29, 2007 Chicago overwhelmed Toronto on the road, while Real Salt Lake, newly without Freddy Adu, were unable to overcome the East-leading Revolution. |
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by Mark Flannery - July 28, 2007 The US Women's national team continued their unbeaten run in the 2007 Send-Off Series with 4-1 victory over Japan. |
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by Mark Flannery - July 28, 2007 FC Dallas had another controversy filled draw, while the LA Galaxy dropped their game to CD Guadalajara. |
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by Johannes de Jong - July 28, 2007 Real Salt Lake have confirmed that a $2 million Benfica tranfer for Freddy Adu has all but been completed. The teen pheom will fly to Portugal Sunday to put pen to paper on a five-year deal. |
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by Alex Abnos - July 28, 2007 There are only three games on the slate for this weekend's MLS action, highlighted by a clash between the Kansas City Wizards and Chivas USA. |
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by TJ Boyce - July 26, 2007 Chivas USA got a goal and an assist from veteran Ante Razov to break out of their season road slump by defeating New York by a score of 2-0 at Giants Stadium on Thursday night. |
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▪ SuperLiga: United Drawn, Dynamo Win by Mark Flannery - July 26, 2007 In Wednesday SuperLiga action, DC United suffered a late Morelia equalizer and MLS champs Houston blanked Club América. |
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▪ Johnson in Doubt for Weekend by Greg Seltzer - July 25, 2007 Wizards strike ace Eddie Johnson has returned to full training, but an ankle knock picked up during their Sunday draw with Colorado could still keep him out of action when Chivas USA comes calling this weekend. |
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▪ MLS News Briefs: From Net to Net - Week 17 by TJ Boyce - July 25, 2007 In our weekly peek around the league: Pippo say no go to New York, Seba does the same to DC (for now) and even a small slice of Becks sets American tubes to clicking. |
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by Ryan O'Hanlon - July 25, 2007 Road strugglers Chivas USA will travel to the Meadowlands to take on Eastern Conference co-leaders New York in a Thursday night MLS Primetime match-up (7:00 pm ET on espn2). |
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▪ SuperLiga: Galaxy Win, Controversy in Dallas Draw by Mark Flannery - July 25, 2007 The opening round of the inaugural SuperLiga was unable to escape controversy with Dallas surrendering a goal after the ball was handled while LA Galaxy scored twice to open with a win. |
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by Ryan O'Hanlon- July 24, 2007 Former Manchester City striker Paulo Wanchope is on the verge of joining the Chicago Fire, with a physical check-up apparently the final obstacle. |
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by Greg Seltzer - July 24, 2007 Portuguese giants Benfica are in talks to land US Under-20 star Freddy Adu from Real Salt Lake, but are also unwilling to spill any beans until the situation has been resolved. |
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by Mark Flannery & Ryan O'Hanlon - July 23, 2007 FC Dallas has made a move to sign Brazilian forward Denílson, but a decision has not been made by the former Betis striker as of yet. |
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by Johannes de Jong, Sara DeWitt & TJ Boyce - July 23, 2007 A lone John Wolyniec goal helped New York top DC United and grab a share of the East lead. Elsewhere, Guillermo Barros Schelotto double downed Toronto FC, the Rapids staged a double rally to draw KC and New England shared six with Houston. |
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by Greg Seltzer - July 22, 2007 Cuauhtémoc Blanco found the net in his first appearance donning a Chicago Fire #10 shirt, but a late Derek Riordan goal earned Celtic a 1-1 Sunday draw to end their American tour. |
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by Johannes de Jong & Greg Seltzer - July 22, 2007 The Los Angeles Galaxy fell to a John Terry strike in Saturday night's 1-0 World Series of Football loss to Chelsea that featured a late David Beckham cameo. Elsewhere, MLS cellar dwellers Real Salt Lake topped Everton 2-0. |
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by Alex Abnos - July 22, 2007 A battle of the conference leaders highlights this Sunday's MLS offerings, as eight sides look to start the second half of the season on the right foot. |
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▪ Beckham a Game Time Decision by TJ Boyce - July 20, 2007 The Los Angeles Galaxy are holding out hope that David Beckham's ankle will be healed enough for him to take some part in Saturday's game against Chelsea FC. |
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by Johannes de Jong - July 20, 2007 First half goals from Juan Pablo Angel and Juan Carlos Toja saw the MLS All-Stars book a 2-0 win over Celtic at Dick's Sporting Goods Park on Thursday night. |
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by Greg Seltzer - July 18, 2007 The US National Team will head way down south for a November 17th friendly with World Cup 2010 hosts South Africa at a site still to be determined. |
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▪ Quakes to Rumble Again in '08 by TJ Boyce - July 18, 2007 Major League Soccer welcomed an old friend back into the league Wednesday as Commissioner Don Garber confirmed the imminent return of the San Jose Earthquakes for the 2008 season as part of his annual State of the League address. |
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▪ Toronto to Host 2008 All-Star Game by Greg Seltzer - July 18, 2007 Major League Soccer has tabbed Toronto FC's BMO Field as the setting for next summer's All-Star Game against a top shelf opponent to be determined. |
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by Greg Seltzer - July 18, 2007 Previously linked with a move to Real Salt Lake, Qatar SC playmaker JayJay Okocha has now held talks with multiple MLS teams over a possible move to the United States. |
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▪ MLS News Briefs: From Net to Net - Week 16 by TJ Boyce - July 18, 2007 In our weekly peek around the league: Chicago slumps right out of the US Open Cup draw, Sigi opts against "God" and the Earthquakes begin to rumble on the horizon. |
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▪ Denílson Waiting on FC Dallas by Mark Flannery - July 17, 2007 Brazilian international Denílson, formerly of Real Betis and currently with Al-Nasser of the Saudi Premier League, is still holding out hope of joining MLS side FC Dallas. |
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by Doug Washburn - July 17, 2007 The MLS All-Stars will meet storied Scottish giants Celtic on Thursday evening at Dick's Sporting Goods Park, the Colorado Rapids new soccer specific stadium in Commerce City. |
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▪ Beckerman Swapped for Ballouchy by Greg Seltzer - July 17, 2007 The Colorado Rapids traded US international Kyle Beckerman to Real Salt Lake for attacking midfielder Mehdi Ballouchy on Monday evening. |
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▪ Celtic, Siena Lead Szetela Chase by Mark Flannery - July 16, 2007 Columbus Crew midfielder Danny Szetela has interest coming from several teams in Europe, according to Shep Messing, one of his representatives at Global Sports Group. "It's come down so far to two teams who are in the front: Celtic in Scotland and Siena in Italy," the former Cosmos star told American Soccer Daily. |
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by Johannes de Jong & Greg Seltzer - July 14, 2007 Steve Ralston became the top all-time MLS assist man as the Revs won on New York to go top in the East, while Eddie Johnson returned with a goal to help Kansas City move second with a victory over Real Salt Lake. |
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▪ Lloyd Nods USWNT Past Norway by Greg Seltzer - July 14, 2007 A diving header from Carli Lloyd midway through the second period gave the US Women's National Team a 1-0 victory over longtime rivals Norway on "Kristine Lilly Day" in Hartford. |
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by Johannes de Jong - July 14, 2007 The US U-20 National Team has concluded an entertaining World Cup run with a tough 2-1 extra time loss to Austria. After striving against Uruguay in a round of 16 win, the Americans suffered an identical defeat at the hands of the underdogs on Saturday | |