The Madrid derby between second-place Real and fifth-place Atletico (TV: Gol TV, Sunday, live, 12 pm ET) takes on new significance this year as both teams are off to strong starts. This weekend’s headline match at Real’s Bernabeu Stadium pits Real coach Fabio Capello and against Atletico’s Javier Aguirre, the former NASL player. Both clubs […]
Monthly Archives: September 2006
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4. GERMANY: Klinsmann’s pick finally gets post
Field hockey coach Bernhard Peters, who became the symbol of Juergen Klinsmann‘s efforts to remake German soccer, was finally hired by the German federation (DFB) to work as an “external advisor” two weeks after he led Germany to a second straight field hockey World Cup title. Peters, 46, was Klinsman’s choice for the job of […]
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U.S. Soccer Youth Development
By Mike WoitallaExecutive Editor, Soccer America Magazine The U.S. Soccer Federation is reevaluating the nation's approach to youth player development and coaching education. Even before the USA's unsatisfactory performance at the 2006 World Cup, U.S. Soccer Federation president Sunil Gulati, elected in March, decided to launch a complete review of all the Federation's technical areas. […]
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My View: By Mike Woitalla
How over-coaching and the emphasis on winning stifle young American talent. The little boy dribbled and kept dribbling. He had taken the ball away from the midfield pack and zoomed toward his own goal. This surprised the other children and allowed him to keep the ball to himself for much longer than any player had […]
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College Scene
By Bryan Alvarez Assistant Editor, Soccer America Magazine On the field, they played in Freddy Adu's shadows. Even today they marvel at the moves he executed, contributing to the making of a legend. Off the field, they were Freddy's older brothers, all two years older than the phenom who entered the U.S. U-17 residency program […]
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MLS Youth Development
By Ridge MahoneySenior Editor, Soccer America Magazine By forming a provision by which ''homegrown'' players can sign pro contracts and bypass the leagueÆs distribution procedures, MLS has provided incentive for teams to get serious about finding and developing talent. Argentinos Juniors isnÆt the equal of glamorous Buenos Aires neighbors River Plate and Boca Juniors, yet […]
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Chicago Takes Fourth U.S. Open Cup
The Chicago Fire won its fourth U.S. Open Cup last night, beating the defending champ Los Angeles Galaxy 3-1 at Toyota Park. Nate Jaqua opened the scoring in the 10th minute, heading home after Andy Herron’s shot across the goalmouth deflected toward him. Six minutes later Herron added his name to the scoresheet, heading in […]
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McClaren’s Agent: ‘Majority’ are Corrupt
Some people just don’t think the “bung” scandal that has recently enveloped English soccer is all that surprising. Bungs are kickbacks, and Collin Gordon, close friend and agent of England manager Steve McClaren, says managers and agents take them all the time. Gordon called England “the dirty man of Europe” when it came to transfer […]
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D.C. United Plays Down Adu-Reading Link
Major League Soccer downplayed speculation linking D.C. United’s teenage sensation Freddy Adu with Reading in the English Premiership. Whisperings in the press said that Reading was reportedly set to sign the 17-year old on loan in January after the MLS season concludes in November. However, D.C. United does not want to see him go. A […]
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Beckham Could be in for Contract Shock
David Beckham’s contract dispute continues with Real Madrid. Both the club and the player have openly stated their intent to continue the relationship, but both sides still have yet to agree to an extension. At the moment, things aren’t going very well for David Beckham: he’s lost his place in Steve McClaren’s England squad, and […]
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Inter Falls at Home to Bayern
Discipline once again proved to be a major problem for Inter Milan, as the nine-man Nerazzurri fell 2-0 at home to German champion Bayern Munich. Forward Zlatan Ibrahimovic was sent off for a second yellow card in the 58th minute, and then Fabio Grosso later joined him for throwing out a harsh elbow in the […]
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Crouch Wonder-Goal Helps Liverpool Past Galatasaray
Peter Crouch put in the kind of goalscoring performance last night that coaches dream of. Never mind that Liverpool nearly gave up a three-goal lead and had to endure a nervy last 25 minutes in a crucial Champions League match at home to Galatasaray. The manner in which the Turks almost came back was reminiscent […]
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INJURY REPORT: UCLA loses Griffin and Beltran
UCLA lost its leading scorer, sophomore forward Maxwell Griffin (5 goals, 1 assist), for the season with a torn ACL in his left knee, and transfer Tony Beltran will have a right ankle arthroscopy on Friday and will be out 6-8 weeks. The Bruins are already without former U-17 defender Brandon Owens (torn ACL suffered […]
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WOMEN: Texas A&M romps in Big 12 showdown
No. 12 Texas A&M won a battle of teams unbeaten in Big 12 play with a 3-1 win over No. 22 Oklahoma State before 3,636 fans at Aggie Soccer Stadium on Thursday night. Allison Martino dished out assists on all three goals. Suzette Devloo scored twice and Nicole Ketchum added an insurance goal in the […]
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West Virginia ends 33-year drought against Penn State
No. 10 West Virginia celebrated Coach Marlon LeBlanc's return to Penn State, where he was an assistant for five years, with a 2-1 victory over the Nittany Lions on Wednesday night. New Zealander Paul Cunningham and Englishman Andrew Wright scored unassisted goals in the second half to erase Penn State's 1-0 first-half lead and give […]
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OPEN CUP: Chicago lifts No. 4 with win over L.A.
In a lively U.S. Open Cup final, the Chicago Fire prevailed over Los Angeles, 3-1, to win the competition for the fourth time. The last four Open Cup finals were settled with 1-0 scores. On Wednesday, Coach Dave Sarachan's team took a 2-0 lead after 16 minutes on headed goals Nate Jaqua and Costa Rican […]
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FREDDY ADU: British tabloid starts rumor of EPL deal
The British tabloid The Sun claims newly promoted English Premier league club Reading, which already has the two Americans Bobby Convey and Marcus Hahnemann in its squad, wants to acquire Freddy Adu on a six-month loan starting in January.
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4. FREDDY ADU: British tabloid starts rumor of EPL deal
The British tabloid The Sun claims newly promoted English Premier league club Reading, which already has the two Americans Bobby Convey and Marcus Hahnemann in its squad, wants to acquire Freddy Adu on a six-month loan starting in January.
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2. OPEN CUP: Chicago lifts No. 4 with win over L.A.
In a lively U.S. Open Cup final, the Chicago Fire prevailed over Los Angeles, 3-1, to win the competition for the fourth time. The last four Open Cup finals were settled with 1-0 scores. On Wednesday, Coach Dave Sarachan‘s team took a 2-0 lead after 16 minutes on headed goals Nate Jaqua and Costa Rican […]
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1. WHAT THEY’RE SAYING
"We have four years or so, so I think we have time. Maybe to replay the match if it’s the final, you can’t do that through the tournament because of lack of time. Maybe to take players away and play golden goal." — FIFA President Sepp Blatter announces plans to do away with the penalty-kick […]
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1. West Virginia ends 33-year drought against Penn State
No. 10 West Virginia celebrated Coach Marlon LeBlanc’s return to Penn State, where he was an assistant for five years, with a 2-1 victory over the Nittany Lions on Wednesday night. New Zealander Paul Cunningham and Englishman Andrew Wright scored unassisted goals in the second half to erase Penn State’s 1-0 first-half lead and give […]
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2. WOMEN: Texas A&M romps in Big 12 showdown
No. 12 Texas A&M won a battle of teams unbeaten in Big 12 play with a 3-1 win over No. 22 Oklahoma State before 3,636 fans at Aggie Soccer Stadium on Thursday night. Allison Martino dished out assists on all three goals. Suzette Devloo scored twice and Nicole Ketchum added an insurance goal in the […]
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3. INJURY REPORT: UCLA loses Griffin and Beltran
UCLA lost its leading scorer, sophomore forward Maxwell Griffin (5 goals, 1 assist), for the season with a torn ACL in his left knee, and transfer Tony Beltran will have a right ankle arthroscopy on Friday and will be out 6-8 weeks. The Bruins are already without former U-17 defender Brandon Owens (torn ACL suffered […]
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GAMES ON TV ( thru 10/2): Your Viewing Guide
(All times ET unless noted. Consult your regular television listings guides for availability in your area. Schedules are subject to change.) FRIDAY, Sept. 29 FOX SOCCER CHANNEL MenÆs College MARYLAND-DUKE (live), 8 pm. GOL TV Germany BORUSSIA DORTMUND-HANNOVER (live), 2:25 pm. SETANTA SPORTS USA England COLCHESTER UTD.-IPSWICH TOWN, League ôChampionshipö (live), 2:30 pm. SATURDAY, Sept. […]
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3. EUROPE: Bayern ends drought in Italy
Bayern Munich ended an 18-year drought on Italian soil when the German champion beat Inter Milan, 2-0, Wednesday to go on top in Group B of the UEFA Champions League. Late goals by Peruvian striker Claudio Pizarro and German international Lukas Podolski gave Bayern its first win in Italy since it beat Inter in the […]