Notre Dame forward Joseph Lapira registered his fourth straight two-goal match to lead the No. 10 Irish to a 2-0 win at Michigan on Wednesday evening. Lapira, who entered the match tied for the national lead in goals, now has 15 goals in 13 games. No. 9 Indiana got a pair of first-half goals from […]
Monthly Archives: October 2006
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5. BUSINESS: Mexico to dress in adidas
The Mexican national team, which wore Nike for the last four years, has signed an eight-year deal to be clothed by adidas. The Associated Press reported that adidas did not disclose the price of the contract, but Mexican newspapers estimated that El Tri will receive between $70 million and $88 million.
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4. MLS: Slow starts imperil Salt Lake turnaround
By Ridge Mahoney When Davy Arnaud brushed past him to set up a goal for Josh Wolff in the fifth minute of Real Salt Lake’s game against Kansas City last weekend, Carey Talley again felt a dreaded sense of déjà vu. For the third straight game, Salt Lake had fallen behind early. For a team […]
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3. OFF THE POST: Judge rules German club’s fans can keep cheering
A German judge struck down a lawsuit by a homeowner who complained about the noise emanating from First Division club Alemannia Aachen’s stadium. The judge acknowledged evidence that the cheering exceeded the legal decibel limit when the newly promoted team scores, but because that happens rarely during its biweekly home games, it cannot be considered […]
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1. WHAT THEY’RE SAYING
“Any manager will tell you they’d rather win one and lose two than draw three because you get more points.” — Former England forward Les Ferdinand, who is on the brink of a coaching career, displays his math skills. (BBC)
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2. WORLD: Magath down on Bayern strikers
Last year, Bayern Munich started the German season with six straight wins and cruised to the Bundesliga title. This year, Bayern added German striker Lukas Podolski, named the top young player at the 2006 World Cup, and was expected to again dominate. Unfortunately, it finds itself in a five-way tie for first place with only […]
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The obstacles of moving abroad
Foreign players vying for a work permit in England can be denied by a single vote or a single game. In the former case, Tottenham Hotspur’s appeal on behalf of U.S. midfielder Bobby Convey resulted in a split 3-3 vote by the six-man panel of executives, coaches and former players who decide such things. In […]
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WOMEN'S AWARDS: ND's Weissenhofer honored
Notre Dame freshman Michele Weissenhofer is the Soccer America Women's Player of the Week after leading the No. 1 Irish their 10th and 11th straight wins of the season. Weissenhofer's game-tying goal in the second half sparked a three-goal comeback in a 3-1 win over previously unbeaten West Virginia. She added the primary assist on […]
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YOUTH SOCCER: How Stars Are Made
Some of America's biggest stars recount crucial aspects of their youth soccer experiences By Mike Woitalla CLAUDIO REYNA: 'Play first, win later' The veteran of four World Cup teams has played top-flight soccer in Europe longer than any American in history. Starting with German club Bayer Leverkusen in 1994, Claudio Reyna, 33, is now in […]
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Concerns Mount Over South Africa in ’10
The omens for South Africa 2010 were never good, writes Mark Ziegler of the San Diego Union-Tribune. Two nights before the World Cup final in Germany, a massive rainstorm wiped out what was supposed to be the official baton-passing party. It was supposed to be “the biggest single football party ever” with 500,000 fans, musical […]
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Milan Striker’s Sister Kidnapped
The sister of AC Milan’s Brazilian striker Ricardo Oliveira has been kidnapped — the second such case to affect the club. O Globo reports that two unmasked men broke into the Sao Paolo home of Maria de Lourdes Silva de Oliveira, tied up her husband and eight-year-old son and then walked out with her, leaving […]
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Unrest Continues at West Ham
West Ham United’s board members are meeting Wednesday to discuss whether to issue an ultimatum to Iranian businessman Kia Joorabchian to either put up or shut up about taking the club over. There is growing concern at Upton Park that the Iranian’s intentions are interfering with Alan Pardew’s efforts to manage the club. After all, […]
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Shevchenko: I’m Not Unhappy
Andriy Shevchenko, back in Italy for a Euro 2008 qualifier against the world champions with Ukraine, spoke out for the first time about the hubbub surrounding his form at Chelsea. The striker says he is unconcerned with his slow start in the Premiership. “Players go through difficult times, and it happens to everyone,” Shevchenko said. […]
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COLLEGE MEN'S AWARDS: Maryland's Edu claims honors
Maryland junior Maurice Edu's first two goals of the 2006 season earned him Soccer America Men's Player of the Week honors. The goals could not have come at a more important time as they were the only goals in the No. 3 Terrapins' 1-0 victories over Loyola (Md.) and Duke. The midfielder from Fontana, Calif., […]
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TV PREVIEW: Surging Rutgers hosts Jersey derby
The women's rivalry between Princeton and Rutgers, steeped in their proximity and a history dating back to 1980, extends literally to the playing field. Princeton coach Julie Shackford notes that the playing surface at the Scarlet Knights' home, Yurcak Field, may be one of the best in the country. ''I tell our groundskeepers to take […]
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MLS: Wolff nearing end of hectic season
A World Cup year. His MLS club up for sale. A hamstring injury. A collapsed deal with an English club. A wife and two young sons living in the family home a thousand miles away from his Kansas City apartment. It's been a tumultuous season for Josh Wolff, who in the Wizards' seesaw 3-3 tie […]
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Wake Forest extends Clemson's woes
No. 5 Clemson's slump continued as it lost to Wake Forest, 2-0, at home on Tuesday night, extending its winless streak to three games after it opened with eight straight wins, its best start in 28 years. Wells Thompson and Steve Curfman scored second-half goals to lead the No. 7 Demon Deacons. Thompson launched a […]
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CLINT DEMPSEY: 2006 Honda Player of the Year
Midfielder Clint Dempsey, the only American to score at last summer's World Cup and a member of the 2005 MLS runner-up New England Revolution, has won the 2006 Honda Player of the Year award, which is voted on by American media. Dempsey received 237 points and was followed by Kasey Keller (184 points), Brian McBride […]
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WORLD: South Africa '10 stadium costs skyrocket
For months, the elephant in the living room has been USA '10 — the possibility that South Africa won't be able to organize the 2010 World Cup and that the tournament will then be moved to a country like the United States that is capable of organizing the event on short notice. The general consensus […]
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3. WOMEN’S AWARDS: ND’s Weissenhofer honored
Notre Dame freshman Michele Weissenhofer is the Soccer America Women’s Player of the Week after leading the No. 1 Irish their 10th and 11th straight wins of the season. Weissenhofer’s game-tying goal in the second half sparked a three-goal comeback in a 3-1 win over previously unbeaten West Virginia. She added the primary assist on […]
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2. MEN’S AWARDS: Maryland’s Edu claims honors
Maryland junior Maurice Edu‘s first two goals of the 2006 season earned him Soccer America Men’s Player of the Week honors. The goals could not have come at a more important time as they were the only goals in the No. 3 Terrapins’ 1-0 victories over Loyola (Md.) and Duke. The midfielder from Fontana, Calif., […]
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4. TV PREVIEW: Surging Rutgers hosts Jersey derby
The women’s rivalry between Princeton and Rutgers, steeped in their proximity and a history dating back to 1980, extends literally to the playing field. Princeton coach Julie Shackford notes that the playing surface at the Scarlet Knights’ home, Yurcak Field, may be one of the best in the country. “I tell our groundskeepers to take […]
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1. Wake Forest extends Clemson’s woes
No. 5 Clemson‘s slump continued as it lost to Wake Forest, 2-0, at home on Tuesday night, extending its winless streak to three games after it opened with eight straight wins, its best start in 28 years. Wells Thompson and Steve Curfman scored second-half goals to lead the No. 7 Demon Deacons. Thompson launched a […]
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2. MLS: Wolff nearing end of hectic season
By Ridge Mahoney A World Cup year. His MLS club up for sale. A hamstring injury. A collapsed deal with an English club. A wife and two young sons living in the family home a thousand miles away from his Kansas City apartment. It’s been a tumultuous season for Josh Wolff, who in the Wizards’ […]
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1. WHAT THEY’RE SAYING
“I am putting up with it as best I can but have decided not to make any comments on what happened the other day. I just want it all to blow over as soon as possible so I can concentrate on my next game.” — Linesman Manuel Rodriguez Vallejo, who flagged a penalty kick for […]