Monthly Archives: November 2005

On Saturday, in its final game of 2005, the USA faces Scotland, which hasn't qualified for a major tournament since the 1998 World Cup. Scotland once prided itself on being a perennial World Cup qualifier – having reached five straight finals from 1974 to 1990. The Scots didn't reach the second round in any of […]

By Paul Gardner Pretty standard stuff at the announcement of Mo Johnston's appointment as the RotMasters' head coach … GM Alexi Lalas said Mo is a fierce competitor who has always been a leader and he has a nice smile but he can be wrathful too … MoJo said he hates losing and he has […]

Nov. 8 #19 Wake Forest 4 Curfman 38, Moose 63, Thompson 68, Brown 87) Boston College 0. Nov. 9 #1 Maryland 2 (King pen. 31, Garey 65) #10 Wake Forest 1 (Curfman pen. 40). #8 Virginia 1 (Reyering 57) #21 Clemson 4 (Albright 50, Roushandel 51, Richards 60, Moore 69). #9 Duke 2 (Perfect 44, […]

THURSDAY ACTION ATLANTIC SUN Quarterfinals #4 Florida Atlantic 2 Helm 42, De Mata 83) #5 Jacksonville 1 (Blackburn 6). #3 Mercer 4 (Dacostagama 4, Olaoye 20, Colgan 31, Liendo 53) #6 Belmont 0. ATLANTIC 10 Quarterfinals #3 Rhode Island 2 (Tumicz 72, Crosby 81) #6 Massachusetts 0. #4 Dayton 3 (Robinson 12, Darr 15, Alvino […]

In conjunction with MLS Cup 2005, the MLS Board of Directors meets Saturday morning to discuss crucial issues facing the 10-year-old league. On the agenda will be … By Ridge Mahoney EXPANSION. Formal ratification of Toronto's entry into MLS for the 2007 season is expected although an announcement probably won't be made for a couple […]

Both seeds in action on Thursday fell in the NCAA Division I WomenÆs Tournament. Boston University won its sixth straight game with a 1-0 victory at Connecticut, a No. 3 seed, on Thursday. Ashlee Chassar scored the golden goal on a far-post header. In Salt Lake City, Big Sky champion Weber State beat BYU, a […]

FRANCE … French soccer players are speaking out on the riots that have plagued the nation's poor suburbs for two weeks: ''Violence never happens for no reason. You have to understand where the malaise comes from. Before talking about law and order, you have to talk about social justice,'' said defender Lilian Thuram, a hero […]

THURSDAY ACTION First Round Nov. 10 in Storrs, Conn. 3-Connecticut 0 Boston Univ. 1 (Chassar 103) (OT). Boston College 2 (Dane 30, Maurer 38) Dartmouth 1 (Kelly 41). Nov. 10 in Salt Lake City, Utah 4-BYU 1 (Beck 64) Weber State 1 (Cortez 13). (Weber State wins 4-3 on penalties.) Utah 0 Arizona 1 (Miller […]

WEDNESDAYÆS SCORES ACC Quarterfinals Nov. 9 in Cary, N.C. #4 Virginia Tech 0 #5 Duke 2 (Perfect 44, Pope 90). #1 Maryland 2 (King pen. 31, Garey 65) #8 Wake Forest 1 (Curfman pen. 40). #3 N.C. State 0 #6 North Carolina 1 (Hunter 61). #2 Virginia 1 (Reyering 57) #7 Clemson 4 (Albright 50, […]

Don't Mention the Soccer Why should a soccer commentary Be swamped by verbal dysentery? Why must the game be merely backing For all that adolescent yakking? Just call up soccer on your set, This sort of thing is what you'll get: "Hi folks – before we start the match, We thought you'd really like to […]

In his rookie year, defender Todd Dunivant played a key role for the 2003 champion San Jose Earthquakes in the regular season but watched their postseason wins from the bench. This time, the 24-year-old Colorado product has been an integral part of MLS Cup-bound Los Angeles' playoff run. By Ridge Mahoney, Senior Editor Soccer America […]

The Gainesville (Fla.) Sun reports that the athletic director of Bradford High School has been suspended after allegations that he engaged in sexual acts with a female teacher, who was also suspended, during one of their school's soccer games. A parent reportedly videotaped the alleged acts at David Hurst Field.

FC Dallas has extended Coach Colin Clark's contract for the 2006 season. The Northern Irishman, who failed to guide Dallas to the playoffs during his first full season in 2004, guided the team to the postseason in 2005. It was eliminated in the first round by Colorado. COLIN CLARK's record with Dallas Regular-season record (playoff […]

The MetroStars named as its head coach Mo Johnston, who served as interim head coach since the sacking of Bob Bradley Oct. 4. Johnston guided the MetroStars to two wins and a tie in their final regular-season games to clinch a playoff spot as the Eastern Conference's fourth-place team. In the playoffs, the MetroStars fell, […]

GOALKEEPER Chris Dunsheath (Bradley), Sr. Makes nine saves in wins over UIC (4-1) and Missouri State (1-0) and breaks his own BearsÆ single-season mark with 10 shutouts. DEFENDERS Andrew Boyens (New Mexico), Jr. Scores in 3-1 victory at San Jose State as Lobos avenge only loss of the season. Jake Miller (Yale), Jr. Keys defensive […]

Amy Vermeulen (Wisconsin), Sr. Scores six tournament goals û including two in 3-1 win over Michigan in the final û to lead the seventh seeded Badgers to the Big Ten title.

GOALKEEPER Adriene Giese (Rice), Fr. Records shutouts in all three WAC games to lead the conference title and their second straight NCAA Tournament appearance. DEFENDERS Jenny Jeffers (Tennessee), Jr. Has outstanding SEC Tournaments for the Lady Vols, who donÆt give up a goal en route to the title. Emily King (Valparaiso), Sr. Scores two goals […]

Brian Plotkin (Indiana), Sr. Scores golden goal to lead Hoosiers past previously unbeaten Indiana (1-0).

TUESDAY SCORES ACC First Round Nov. 8 in Cary, N.C. #8 Wake Forest 4 (Curfman 38, Moose 63, Thompson 68, Brown 87) #9 Boston College 0. CAA Quarterfinals Nov. 8 in Harrisonburg, Va. #3 James Madison 4 (Kokko 39, Totten 55, Haensel 62, Britton 87) #6 Towson 0. Nov. 8 in Richmond, Va. #4 VCU […]

According to the Sunday Times of London, Manchester United striker Ruud Van Nistelrooy is considering suing former Arsenal midfielder Patrick Vieira for statements in his autobiography, due to hit book stands this month. In the book, Vieira calls the Dutchman ''a cheat,'' ''a coward,'' ''deceitful,'' ''a nasty piece of work'' and a ''son of a […]

The USA, whose last game of 2005 is Saturday's friendly at Scotland, will face Norway in its first game of 2006 – Jan. 29 at the Home Depot Center (live on ESPN2, 5 pm ET/2 pm PT). Norway faces a playoff with the Czech Republic (Nov. 12-16) for a 2006 World Cup spot. According the […]

Coach Bruce Arena has named a 20-man roster for Saturday's friendly at Scotland (live on Fox Soccer Channel at 11 am ET/8 am PT). The roster is comprised of 11 foreign-based players and nine MLS players. Newcomers included former U-20 star Benny Feilhaber, now playing for Hamburg SV's German Third Division squad, Chicago Fire rookie […]

ACC First Round Nov. 8 in Cary, B.C. #8 Wake Forest 4 Curfman 38, Moose 63, Thompson 68, Brown 87) #9 Boston College 0.

* Indicates State Champion BOYS Top 25 Rank/Team à Record à Last Week 1 St. Ignatius (Cleveland, Ohio) 21-0-0 1 2 St. Benedicts Prep (Newark, N.J.) 20-0-0 2 3 DeMatha Catholic (Hyattsville, Md.) 20-0-0 3 4 Sandia Prep (Albuquerque, N.M.)* 24-0-0 5 5 Brentwood (N.Y.) 19-0-1 6 6 Wayzata (Minn.)* 20-1-1 7 7 Christian Brothers […]

COLORADO 0 LOS ANGELES 2 Galaxy rides Donovan to final Nov. 5 in Denver Colorado 0 Los Angeles 2. Goals: Donovan (Jones) 28, Donovan 88. Yellow Cards: Colorado – Mastroeni 22; Los Angeles – Ihemelu 25, Marshall 71. Referee: Brian Hall. Att.: 12,789. Now aren't we glad that Landon Donovan didn't stay in Germany? His […]