Play begins this week in the NCAA Division II men’s and women’s tournaments. The final fours for both men and women will be played the week of Nov. 16-19 in Pensacola, Fla. Click here for the NCAA Division II men’s tournament first-round pairings. Click here for the NCAA Division II women’s tournament first-round pairings. Here’s […]
Monthly Archives: October 2006
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NCAA DIVISION 2 WOMEN: First-Round Tournament Schedule
Northeast Region Nov. 3 in West Chester, Pa. West Chester (20-0-0) vs. Slippery Rock (12-6-1) Indiana (Pa.) (14-6) vs. New Haven (12-4-4) New England Region Nov. 3 in Rindge, N.H. Franklin Pierce (17-2-0) vs. Mass.-Lowell (10-5-3) St. Rose (16-2-1) vs. Bryant (15-7-1) Central Region Nov. 3 in Omaha, Neb. Nebraska-Omaha (18-0-1) vs. Central Missouri (12-4-3) […]
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4. TELEVISION: Conference championship viewing guide
The men’s and women’s regular seasons finish this weekend, and 15 Division I conference championships — six men’s and nine women’s — will televised. The NCAA Division I men’s and women’s tournament fields will be announced on Monday, Nov. 6. The women’s selections will be announced on ESPNEWS’s 3-4 p.m. ET news slot. The men’s […]
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2. LEADING SCORERS: NCAA D1 Men & Women
MEN G PLAYER, SCHOOL, YEAR 20 Joseph Lapira, Notre Dame, Jr. 17 Joshua Okoampa, Wis.-Green Bay, Sr. 16 Steven Holloway, Monmouth, Sr. 16 Saidi Isaac, Winthrop, Jr. 16 Jeffrey Gonsalves, Rhode Island, Sr. 15 Charlie Davies, Boston College, Jr. 15 Riley O’Neill, Kentucky, Sr. 14 Tommy Krizanovic, Jacksonville, Sr. 14 Jarrod Smith, West Virginia, Sr. […]
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4. WORLD: Brazil gives up home games
Brazil’s globetrotting national team is cutting back on its travel, going so far as to cut out all home friendlies. After the Brazilian soccer federation (CBF) signed a $369 million deal with Nike in 1996, Brazil toured the world, building its brand as soccer’s most famous national team. But European clubs objected to the wear […]
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6. YOUTH: U-17s wrap up Argentina stay with win
The U.S. under-17 boys national team finished its month-long tour of Uruguay and Argentina with a 4-4-1 record. The Americans finished second at the Torneo Internacional Sub-17 Provincia de San Luis and third at the Copa Ciudad de Rosario. In the final game of the tour, the U.S. U-17s defeated the Renato Cesarini Academy, 3-1. […]
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WORLD: Brazil's globetrotters harnessed
Brazil's globetrotting national team is cutting back on its travel, going so far as to cut out all home friendlies. After the Brazilian soccer federation (CBF) signed a $369 million deal with Nike in 1996, Brazil toured the world, building its brand as soccer's most famous national team. But European clubs objected to the wear […]
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2. COPA AMERICA: How guest teams fared
The USA will take part in the 2007 Copa America, the world’s oldest continental championship, which was launched in 1916 as the South American championship. Since 1993, the South American federation (Conmebol) has invited teams from outside the region. Here’s how they’ve fared: 1993 Mexico (runner-up), USA (first round). Champion: Argentina 1995 USA (fourth place), […]
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3. AMERICANS ABROAD: Beasley, Reyna start Man City win
DaMarcus Beasley made his first start for English Premier League club Manchester City on Monday, playing 71 minutes wide in midfield in a 1-0 win over Middlesbrough. The 24-year-old veteran of two World Cups, limited by injuries to two appearances off the bench since joining the Blues on loan from Dutch power PSV Eindhoven, was […]
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5. MLS: Evaluating the first-round format
By Ridge Mahoney Away goals or penalty kicks? Which is better? When MLS drew up its playoff format, deputy commissioner Ivan Gazidis admitted that not using away goals as a tiebreaker increases the chances of overtime and penalty kicks. A league whose regular-season games are often lacking in drama selected a playoff scheme designed to […]
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Milan Derby an Instant Classic
Saturday’s Milan derby was an instant classic. Never mind that Inter Milan still doesn’t look like it can comfortably hold on to a lead, or that AC Milan’s title hopes are all but dashed after falling a further three points behind its bitter rival, which sits on top of Serie A with 21 points to […]
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Three for Rooney in Emphatic Man Utd Win
You knew this headline was coming: Wayne Rooney is back. His hat trick against Bolton Wanderers put the exclamation point on a fantastic performance from Manchester United to resume its place at the top of the English Premier League table. But Rooney’s expected return to form isn’t the real story for the Red Devils. “There […]
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COLLEGE WOMEN: No. 1 Notre Dame advances in Big East
No. 1 Notre Dame moved into the semifinals of the Big East Tournament with a 3-0 win over St. John's on Sunday. Brittany Bock showed her strength in the air with two early goals on headers off set plays, and Kerri Hanks capped the victory with her 16th goal of the season. The victory at […]
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Team Wins Bring Houston, Colorado to Western Finale
Two “positive” team performances saw a pair of underdogs through to the Major League Soccer Western Conference final, writes Jeff Carlyle of ESPN Soccernet. The Houston Dynamo and the Colorado Rapids both entered their semifinal clashes over the weekend trailing after the first leg, but were able to produce the goods to see them through […]
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Column: Win or Not, an “Embarrassment” for D.C. United
Outplayed and out-coached, D.C. United looked like it could be heading out of the first round of the Major League Soccer playoffs for the second year and row, but Christian Gomez, who will likely be named the MLS MVP in two week’s time, managed to bail out his team and his coach for the second […]
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NCAA DIVISION 2 MEN: First-Round Tournament Schedule
Appalachian Region Nov. 2 in Hickory, N.C. #1 Lenoir-Rhyne (18-1-0) vs. #4 Catawba (11-8-0) #2 Carson-Newman (14-1-2) vs. #3 Lincoln Memorial (13-1-2) Great Lakes Region Nov. 2 in Edwardsville, Ill. #1 SIU Edwardsville (14-3-3) vs. #4 Mercyhurst (17-3-0) #2 Northern Kentucky (14-2-3) vs. #3 Wisconsin-Parkside (13-3-4) Far West Region Nov. 2 in Carson, Calif. #1 […]
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2. HIGHLIGHT & MAGAZINE SHOWS: A Sampling
VW Gol (Most complete soccer highlight show in USA.) Gol TV Monday, 9 pm ET. Fox Sports Report Fox Soccer Channel Monday-Sunday, 10 pm ET Sky Sports News Fox Soccer Channel Monday-Sunday, 7 pm ET English Premier League Preview Fox Soccer Channel Monday 6 pm ET. Spain: Ole La Liga Gol TV Monday, 8 pm […]
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4. AMERICANS ABROAD: Debuts in England, France for Yank youngsters
Forward Johann Smith, 19, made his English Premier League debut, coming in with five minutes left as his Bolton club fell, 4-0, to Manchester United. Former U.S. youth national team goalkeeper Quentin Westberg, 20, made his French First Division debut in a 3-1 win over St. Etienne. Westberg replaced injured starter Ronan Le Crom. Westberg, […]
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SOCCER AMERICA MEN'S TOP 25: New Rankings
RANK/TEAM (RECORD) PREVIOUS RANK (Last week's results) 1. Wake Forest (15-2-1) 3 10/27 at Virginia 2-1, 11/1 North Carolina (ACC Tournament). 2. West Virginia (15-1-2) 5 10/23 Pittsburgh-canceled, 10/28 South Florida 1-0 (Big East Tournament), 11/3 at Rutgers (Big East Tournament). 3. SMU (15-1-3) 1 10/25 at UAB 1-2, 10/28 Marshall 1-0, 11/1 Marshall or […]
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COLLEGE MEN: Santa Clara clinches first NCAA berth
California and Santa Clara are the first teams to clinch their conference titles. The Northern California schools won their on the road in Los Angeles on Sunday. California clinched the Pac-10 title with a 4-1 victory over UCLA in front of a season-high crowd of 2,815 (fourth-largest crowd ever) at the Bruins' Drake Stadium. Forward […]
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3. MLS: PKs determine half of semifinalists
By Ridge Mahoney Houston 2, Chivas USA 0. (agg: 3-2) Houston scored twice after forward Francisco Palencia was sent off by referee Michael Kennedy for two quickly incurred cards in a frenzied, fiercely fought match. The Dynamo, which had pinned Chivas USA in its own third for much of the game, increased its pressure. Brad […]
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1. WHAT THEY’RE SAYING
“We are delighted to be able to accept the offer to play in Copa America. The tournament offers the dual advantage of quality opponents and a challenging environment that will provide long-term benefits for our team. In order to continue our progress at the international level, it is critical that we are able to expose […]
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2. USA: German press reports “details” of Klinsmann “deal”
German newspaper Bild am Sonntag reported on Sunday that Juergen Klinsmann is close to signing a contract with U.S. Soccer through 2010 that the tabloid speculated would be worth $3.18 million per year. The report claimed that Klinsmann would employ as assistant coach Columbus Crew coach Sigi Schmid. Bild am Sontag also said Klinsmann, besides […]
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SOCCER AMERICA WOMEN'S TOP 25: New Rankings
RANK/TEAM (RECORD) PREVIOUS RANK (Weekend Results) 1. Notre Dame (18-0-1) 1 10/24 at Cincinnati 3-0, 10/29 St. John's (Big East Tournament) 3-0, 11/3 Marquette (Big East Tournament). 2. North Carolina (18-1-0) 2 Wake Forest 4-0, 11/1 N.C. State (ACC Tournament). 3. UCLA (16-2-0) 3 10/27 Washington 2-0, 10/29 Washington State 2-0, 11/5 at Oregon, 11/5 […]
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MLS: PKs determine half of semifinalists
By Ridge Mahoney Houston 2, Chivas USA 0. (agg: 3-2) Houston, featuring many of the same players who as the Earthquakes beat Los Angeles and Kansas City in the 2003 playoffs with remarkable comebacks, scored twice after forward Francisco Palencia was sent off by referee Michael Kennedy for two quickly incurred cards in a frenzied, […]