UCLA was ranked No. 1 in the Soccer America Preseason Women’s Top 25, in part because of its considerable depth, but the Bruins were depleted when they headed to No. 8 Penn State for Friday’s opener at the Penn State Invitational. Depth helped UCLA reach the Women’s College Cup final the last two years. “Our […]
Monthly Archives: August 2006
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1. Men and women kick off 2006 season
The 2006 college season opens Friday for both men and women. Traditionally, women’s teams started and finished their season a week before the men, but both seasons will begin and end at the same time in 2006. The regular season will end on the weekend of Nov. 4-5, and the Men’s and Women’s College Cups […]
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RIVALRIES: The Palmetto State derby
South Carolina and Clemson renew one of the great rivalries in men's soccer Friday night when they meet in Columbia, S.C. The Palmetto State derby in one of the great state rivalries. Nine of the 20 biggest crowds in the history of the Graveyard, since renamed Hunt Stadium, are for USC-Clemson games. Last year's game […]
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MLS: Toronto names Johnston head coach
MLS expansion team Toronto FC named Scotsman Mo Johnston as its first head coach. Johnston takes charge of MLS's first Canadian team less than two months after being fired as New York Red Bulls coach. With three games remaining in the 2005 regular season, he was promoted from assistant coach to head coach with the […]
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Thatcher to Face Music for Horror Challenge
Manchester City midfielder Ben Thatcher is now facing possible assault charges after slamming his elbow into the head of Portsmouth’s Pedro Mendes during a 0-0 draw in Manchester on Wednesday. Immediately following the incident, Mendes was rushed to Manchester’s Royal Infirmary; he will continue to undergo medical and neurological supervision for the next seven days. […]
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Despite Fine, Hargreaves Doesn’t Stop
Owen Hargreaves just keeps talking. And Bayern Munich still won’t listen. In fact, this week, the club slapped him with a $30,000 fine for insubordination. But Hargreaves is still talking. In an interview with Bild newspaper on Friday, Hargreaves reiterated his hope that Bayern executives would soften and begin entertaining offers for a possible transfer […]
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Agent: Tevez Close to EPL Move
For the fifth day in a row, Sao Paolo club Corinthians has no idea where Carlos Tevez, its former captain, has disappeared to. The only one speaking on his behalf, it seems, is his agent, Adrian Rucco, who insists that his client is close to securing a move a major Premiership club. “Tevez is very […]
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Juve: Appeal is for Our Shareholders
Juventus has taken its appeal to the next level by involving the Lazio TAR regional court, seeking civil damages in excess of 130 million euros (more than $150 million) as well as reinstatement to Italy’s Serie A. While the club says it is not seeking a specific sum, the 130 million “sum serves to convey […]
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Milan: Ronaldo Deal is off
Milan’s Ronaldo deal is over, the club stated on its Website today. “Milan would like to communicate that negotiations over Ronaldo’s possible transfer should now be considered as definitely over,” the note said. So what went wrong? Real Madrid wanted close to $34 million plus a preferential option to buy Brazilian midfielder Kaka in exchange […]
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PREVIEW: Spanish clubs load up
Spain's La Liga starts this weekend after a hectic summer during which clubs loaded up on international stars signed from foreign teams. The moves confirmed La Liga's status as the best league in the world. Here's a look at moves by the principal contenders: BARCELONA. The champions spent almost $40 million on new talent. Barca […]
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5. HALL OF FAME: MLS game canceled
In theory, holding an MLS exhibition in conjunction with the National Soccer Hall of Fame’s induction ceremonies in Oneonta, N.Y., was a great idea. In practice, it doesn’t work. Only four days before this year’s game was scheduled to be, the Hall of Fame announced that the game between MLS clubs New York and Columbus was canceled. […]
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4. RUSSIA ’06: USA moves into U-20 quarterfinals
The USA captured first place in Group D at the 2006 U-20 Women’s World Championship with a 1-0 win over France Thursday at Moscow’s Dynamo Stadium. Virginia forward Jessica Rostedt scored the game-winner with a dipping shot from 20 yards in the 61st minute to move the Americans into the quarterfinals. They face Group C second-place finisher […]
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3. PREVIEW: Spanish clubs load up
Spain’s La Liga starts this weekend after a hectic summer during which clubs loaded up on international stars signed from foreign teams. The moves confirmed La Liga’s status as the best league in the world. Here’s a look at moves by the principal contenders: BARCELONA. The champions spent almost $40 million on new talent. Barca picked […]
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2. Toronto names Johnston head coach
MLS expansion team Toronto FC named Scotsman Mo Johnston as its first head coach. Johnston takes charge of MLS’s first Canadian team less than two months after being fired as New York Red Bulls coach. With three games remaining in the 2005 regular season, he was promoted from assistant coach to head coach with the MetroStars, […]
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1. WHAT THEY’RE SAYING
“Barcelona play from memory. They know each other to perfection. I’ve got players who arrived a month, two weeks ago, but we’re getting near where we want to be.” — Real Madrid coach Fabio Capello, dubbed “Sergeant Capello” by the Spanish media. The Italian was hired to lead Real Madrid in its bid to wrest […]
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COLLEGE: West Virginia loses All White Smith
There's been good news and bad news for West Virginia fans since Marlon LeBlanc took over as men's coach in early August, arriving from Penn State, where he was an assistant. The Mountaineers earned preseason victories over No. 19 Virginia Tech (1-0) and Marshall (2-0) but lost New Zealand international Jarrod Smith. West Virginia’s leading scorer […]
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COLLEGE: More bad luck for UNC's Lichaj
North Carolina, ranked No. 1 in the Soccer America Preseason Men's Top 25, has lost freshman defender Eric Lichaj, who is likely out for the season after breaking a bone in his left foot in the Heels' Aug. 13 exhibition at Davidson. The Chicago Magic product was rated one of the nation's top freshman defenders […]
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COLLEGE: 2006 Women's Conference Previews
Soccer America continues its countdown the 2006 college season, which starts Friday for men and women, with a look at the 2006 NCAA Division I women's conferences. ACC Defending Champion: North Carolina. Preseason Poll:1. North Carolina (No. 3 in Soccer America Preseason Top 25), 2. Florida State (No. 4), 3. Virginia (No. 7), 4. Boston College (No. 10), […]
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1. GAMES: Live and same-day delay on national TV
(All times Eastern unless noted. TV programming is always subject to change. Check your local listings and http://www.soccerTV.com) FRIDAY, Aug. 25 GOL TV Germany SCHALKE-WERDER BREMEN (live), 2:25 pm. SETANTA SPORTS USA England QUEENS PARK RANGERS-IPSWICH TOWN (live), 2:30 pm SATURDAY, Aug. 26 ESPN2 MLS CHIVAS USA-HOUSTON (live), 11 pm. HDNET MLS D.C. UNITED-LOS ANGELES […]
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UEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE: Barcelona and Chelsea meet yet again
For the third year in a row, Barcelona and Chelsea will meet in the UEFA Champions League. Barca, the defending champion, was drawn with Chelsea in Group A for the group stage of the European club competition. Last year, Barcelona beat Chelsea in the second round en route winning the title. In 2005, the Blues […]
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UNDER-20 WOMENÆS WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP: USA wins Group D with 1-0 win over France
The USA captured first place in Group D at the 2006 U-20 Women’s World Championship with a 1-0 win over France at Moscow's Dynamo Stadium. Virginia forward Jessica Rostedt scored the game-winner with a dipping shot from 20 yards in the 61st minute to move the Americans into the quarterfinals. They face Group C second-place finisher Germany, […]
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3. UPDATE: West Virginia loses All White Smith
There’s been good news and bad news for West Virginia fans since Marlon LeBlanc took over as men’s coach in early August, arriving from Penn State, where he was an assistant. The Mountaineers earned preseason victories over No. 19 Virginia Tech (1-0) and Marshall (2-0) but lost New Zealand international Jarrod Smith. West Virginia’s leading scorer […]
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2. INJURY REPORT: More bad luck for Lichaj
North Carolina, ranked No. 1 in the Soccer America Preseason Men’s Top 25, has lost freshman defender Eric Lichaj, who is likely out for the season after breaking a bone in his left foot in the Heels’ Aug. 13 exhibition at Davidson. The Chicago Magic product was rated one of the nation’s top freshman defenders […]
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1. 2006 Women’s Conference Previews
Soccer America continues its countdown the 2006 college season, which starts Friday for men and women, with a look at the 2006 NCAA Division I women’s conferences. ACC Defending Champion: North Carolina. Preseason Poll: 1. North Carolina (No. 3 in Soccer America Preseason Top 25), 2. Florida State (No. 4), 3. Virginia (No. 7), 4. Boston College (No. […]
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OBITUARY: Soccer pioneer Eiler dies at age of 93
John R. Eiler, who led alma mater East Stroudsburg as a coach to the NAIA national championship in 1962 and the quarterfinals of the NCAA Tournament in 1964 and 1965, died last week at the age of 93 in East Stroudsburg, Pa. He built the Warriors into one of the first national powers in college soccer. […]