FC Delco and PDA won three boys and girls championships, respectively, at the U.S. Youth Soccer Region I Championships in Virginia Beach, Va. The U-18 FC Delco Crunch earned its first trip to the National Championships after seven regional appearances. Sisters Sara Murphy (Wildcats), Erin Murphy (Pride) and Melissa Murphy (Charge) all won titles with PDA. […]
Monthly Archives: July 2006
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U.S. CLUB SOCCR: Region B, D & G Champions
Super Group Boys Region G Champions U13 — Santa Clara Sporting FC (CA) U14 — Santa Rosa United (CA) U15 — USA17/Ruckus (CA) U16 — San Francisco United Lobitos (CA) U17 — Crossfire Premier James (WA) Premier Boys Region G Champions U12 — LaRoca Ovalle (UT) U13 — Atlas Academy (CA) U14 — San Juan […]
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The World Cup and the Economy
What are the economic implications of the World Cup? Is it overrated? The British Center for Economics and Business Research estimates that the World Cup will provide a consumption boost worth $25 billionmost of it netted by Europe. Goldman Sachs published a guide of World Cup nations and history, tipping the now-defeated Brazilians to take […]
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Soccer Good for National Psyche
According to the New York Times, almost everything in Germany comes back to soccer these days. A few days ago, German Chancellor Angela Merkel announced tax increases coinciding with changes in the health care system. More than one commentator noticed how Ms. Merkel tried to slip that in there while everyone was cheering on the […]
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Ribery: It’s a Dream to Play with Zidane
The canonization of France legend Zinedine Zidane continues. Midfielder Franck Ribery says he looks forward to the day when he can tell his grandchildren how he played on the same field with the great Zidane. “He is great, extraordinary,” Ribery said, “and it will be great when later on in my career, or even when […]
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Italian Prosecutor Calls for Relegation of Implicated Clubs
Stefano Palazzi, chief prosecutor of the Italian soccer federation, has called for all four clubs involved at the center of the match fixing scandal to be thrown out of Serie A. These would be champion Juventus, Lazio, AC Milan and Fiorentina. Palazzi also asked that Juve’s 2005 and 2006 titles be revoked. Coach Fabio Capello’s […]
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WOITALLA: The Dortmund boost fails Germany
By Mike Woitalla in Dortmund If Bruce Springsteen were German, he’d write songs about Dortmund. The Ruhr city was once a leading producer of steel, coal and beer, but its last coal mine closed two decades ago, the last blast furnace folded in 2001, and the eight breweries that once produced a tenth of Germany’s […]
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U.S. YOUTH SOCCER: Region I Champions
Boys Under-12 Spirit United Celtic (E-PA) Under-13 BW Gottschee (E-NY) Under-14* Bethesda Roadrunners (MD) Under-15* FC Delco Hammerheads (E-PA) Under-16* Casa Mia Bays (MD) Under-17* Bethesda United (MD) Under-18* FC Delco Crunch (E-PA) Under-19* FC Delco Black IV (E-PA) Girls Under-12 PDA Charge (NJ) Under-13 South Coast Scorpions (MA) Under-14* Hershey Attack (E-PA) Under-15* PDA […]
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Section 1: Ribery enjoys spotlight
By Paul Kennedy Managing Editor Soccer America Franck Ribery came out of nowhere to be one of the stars of the World Cup. He’s only played two seasons of top level soccer and never played for France before being called up for the World Cup, but he’s emerged as one of the key players in […]
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WORLD CUP: The Fan Fest Phenomenon
By Mike Woitalla in Hamburg Fans who take the S-Bahn to the Hamburg Fan Fest get out the Reeperbahn station and walk east down the red-light avenue. The McDonald's is flanked by Erotik Heaven and Blue Banana's Table Dance Club. Across the street is the St. Pauli Theater, soon to stage ''The Threepenny Opera'' by […]
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Japanese Star Nakata Quits Soccer
Hidetoshi Nakata, Japan’s most famous player, has decided to quit the game altogether he announced on Monday. Nakata is Japan’s most adored player, having played in three World Cups and having won a Scudetto with Roma in 2001. The midfielder became the first Japanese to play professionally in Italy, when he signed for Perugia in […]
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Judgment Day Approaches for Four World Cup Coaches
Reuters profiles the four coaches whose teams remain to battle it out for the ultimate prize in soccer: Germany’s Jurgen Klinsmann, Italy’s Marcelo Lippi, France’s Raymond Domenech and Portugal’s Luiz Felipe Scolari. Italy’s Lippi, the cigarette-smoking former Juventus boss who Alex Ferguson once dubbed “Paul Newman” for his serious, stoic looks tomorrow takes on a […]
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Germans: Italy a Tougher Test Than Argentina
Italy head into tomorrow’s semifinal clash with Germany with the best defense in the tournament and growing confidence after an impressive offensive display against the Ukraine on Friday. The Azzurri haven’t lost in 23 matches, and have only conceded a single goal at this World Cup, an own goal by Cristian Zaccardo in the 1-1 […]
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Ronaldinho is Bode Miller; Zidane, ‘A Master Without Equal’
It comes as no surprise that the Brazilian media, that 800-pound monster that accompanies the team wherever it goes, should turn on them so abruptly following Brazil’s failed campaign in Germany . The New York Times notes the media couldn’t understand or forgive how Ronaldinho of all people, the man touted as THE star of […]
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6. SOCCER ON TV: Your World Cup Viewing Guide
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5. U.S. YOUTH SOCCER: Region I Semifinal Pairings
Of the 10 defending Region I champions from last year, seven returned to the semifinals, led by a trio of PDA teams. The U-18 Wildcats were two wins away from a fourth straight girls regional title. The U-17 Fury was seeking a third straight girls crown, and the U-16 Power was in position for a second straight title. […]
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4. USL: Vancouver reclaims first place
American David Testo scored twice to give Vancouver a 3-0 win over Portland and retake first place in the USL-1. The Whitecaps have a three-point lead on Montreal, which has played four less games. Charlotte’s 2-1 win over Long Island coupled with Richmond’s 3-0 loss at Wilmington reduced the Kickers’ lead over the Eagles to […]
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3. MLS: Djorkaeff’s bull leaves New York red faced
MLS’s hapless New York club reached a new low when French star Youri Djorkaeff was caught on worldwide television in the stands at France’s 1-0 victory over Brazil in the quarterfinals of the World Cup on Saturday in Frankfurt. The Snake had been excused from the Red Bulls’ game the same day at New England […]
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2. NEWSMAKERS: Klinsmann’s American friends
Germany national team coach Juergen Klinsmann credits his team’s American fitness staff with playing a big role in his team’s success at the 2006 World Cup. Fitness instructor Mark Verstegen, president of Athletes’ Performance with centers in Tempe, Ariz., and Carson, Calif., and Klinsmann met through their association with MLS’s Los Angeles Galaxy and was one […]
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1. WHAT THEY’RE SAYING
“I think it’s been extraordinarily unfair. I think it’s fine to criticize the results of the team and the performance — that’s part of sports and Bruce is the head of the team, that goes with the territory — but to challenge his experience, his ability, his know-how, his decision making is, just to me, […]
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Section 1: Frings’ suspension leaves big hole in Germany lineup
By Paul Kennedy Managing Editor Soccer America The suspension of Torsten Frings has put a damper on German hopes of reaching the World Cup finals. The German national team was flying to Dortmund on Monday for Tuesday’s Germany-Italy semifinal when it received news that the 29-year-old defensive midfielder was banned for his part in the […]
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2. WORLD CUP SHOWS: A Sampling
“World Cup Live” airs on ESPN and ESPN2 daily after SportsCenter, usually at midnight-12:20 am ET. Spanish-language TeleFutura‘s Contacto Deportivo air a daily World Cup edition 11 pm-midnight ET/PT, 10pm-11pm CT/MT. Non-rights holders Gol TV and Fox Soccer World also air World Cup-dedicated shows. For more information of World Cup coverage, go to: […]
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1. GAMES: Live and same-day delay games on national TV
(All times Eastern unless noted. TV programming is always subject to change. Check your local listings and http://www.soccerTV.com) MONDAY, July 3 No live games. TUESDAY, July 4 ESPN World Cup 2006 GERMANY-ITALY, Semifinal (live), 2:55 pm. HDNET MLS REAL SALT LAKE-CHIVAS USA (live), 10 pm. SETANTA SPORTS USA World Cup 2006 GERMANY-ITALY, Semifinal (live), 3 […]
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WORLD CUP: Ronaldinho takes heat
Ronaldinho, the reigning World and European Player of the Year, came in for heavy criticism in the aftermath of Brazil's shocking exit from the World Cup. O Globo and Estado de Sao Paulo, two of Brazil's biggest newspapers, ran identical headlines: ''Ronaldinho was the big letdown of the Cup.'' ''He played badly, he didn't dribble, […]
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SOCCER ON TV: Your World Cup Viewing Guide
1. GAMES: Live and same-day delay games on national TV (All times Eastern unless noted. TV programming is always subject to change. Check your local listings MONDAY, July 3 No live games. TUESDAY, July 4 ESPN World Cup 2006 GERMANY-ITALY, Semifinal (live), 2:55 pm. HDNET MLS REAL SALT LAKE-CHIVAS USA (live), 10 pm. SETANTA SPORTS […]