MEN G PLAYER, SCHOOL, YEAR 19 Joseph Lapira, Notre Dame, Jr. 15 Charlie Davies, Boston College, Jr. 15 Steven Holloway, Monmouth, Sr. 15 Saidi Isaac, Winthrop, Jr. 14 Jarrod Smith, West Virginia, Sr. 14 Josh Trott, Holy Cross, Sr. 14 Jeffrey Gonsalves, Rhode Island, Sr. 13 Tommy Krizanovic, Jacksonville, Sr. 13 Riley O'Neill, Kentucky, Sr. […]
Monthly Archives: October 2006
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COLLEGE FOCUS: Dynasty continues in Happy Valley
Penn State isn't being mentioned as a national contender like it was in 2005 when it went unbeaten in 25 games and reached the Women's College Cup, but Paula Wilkins is doing perhaps the best job in her six years as the Nittany Lions head coach. On Sunday, the No 10 Lions beat Northwestern, 2-1, […]
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OFF THE POST: Player bares teeth in latest EPL scandal
It happened during Tottenham's 1-0 win over West Ham at Hotspurs' White Hart Lane stadium, which one English newspaper has redubbed, ''Bite Hart Lane.'' Tottenham forward Jermain Defoe, after getting fouled by West Ham's Javier Mascherano, bit the Argentine in the arm. Because referee Steve Bennett yellow-carded the biter, the English FA's initial reaction was […]
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MEMORIAL FUND: Mooch Myernick
The U.S. Soccer Foundation has established the Mooch Myernick Fund to honor the life, career and years of distinguished service Glenn ''Mooch'' Myernick dedicated to the sport of soccer. Proceeds from the Mooch Myernick Fund will be distributed through grants by the Foundation, in partnership with the U.S. Soccer Federation, to soccer clubs and organizations […]
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MLS PLAYOFFS: First XI of the first weekend
Four MLS playoff games last weekend featured eight goals, many dramatic moments, and several outstanding performances. Here are the top performers for the conference semifinals, first legs: GOALKEEPER. Dario Sala (FC Dallas). Sala stoned Thiago Martins and Nicolas Hernandez several times in a superb display. Coach Colin Clark wisely chose Sala over Trinidad & Tobago […]
Posted inCollege Soccer Reporter, Story
4. SMALL COLLEGES: Roundup
Dowling, No. 1 in the the NSCAA/adidas NCAA Men’s Division II rankings, had its 16-game winning streak snapped when it was held to a 0-0 tie by Dominican in its regular-season finale. Dowling (16-0-1) and No. 2 Carson-Newman (12-0-2) are the only unbeaten D2 men’s teams. Spaniard Dario Carrasco scored four goals in the Eagles’ […]
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3. LEADING SCORERS: NCAA D1 Men & Women
MEN G PLAYER, SCHOOL, YEAR 19 Joseph Lapira, Notre Dame, Jr. 15 Charlie Davies, Boston College, Jr. 15 Steven Holloway, Monmouth, Sr. 15 Saidi Isaac, Winthrop, Jr. 14 Jarrod Smith, West Virginia, Sr. 14 Josh Trott, Holy Cross, Sr. 14 Jeffrey Gonsalves, Rhode Island, Sr. 13 Tommy Krizanovic, Jacksonville, Sr. 13 Riley O’Neill, Kentucky, Sr. […]
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2. FOCUS: Dynasty continues in Happy Valley
Penn State isn’t being mentioned as a national contender like it was in 2005 when it went unbeaten in 25 games and reached the Women’s College Cup, but Paula Wilkins is doing perhaps the best job in her six years as the Nittany Lions head coach. On Sunday, the No 10 Lions beat Northwestern, 2-1, […]
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1. Maryland leads way with big ACC crowds
ACC men’s soccer has drawn unprecedented fan interest in 2006. Defending national champion Maryland has twice broken its home attendance record this season and averaged 5,100 fans for its seven ACC contests. With still two matches left in the regular season, Maryland has already set the school’s season attendance record as 34,235 spectators have flowed […]
Posted inSoccer America Daily, Story
4. OFF THE POST: Player bares teeth in latest EPL scandal
It happened during Tottenham’s 1-0 win over West Ham at Hotspurs’ White Hart Lane stadium, which one English newspaper has redubbed, “Bite Hart Lane.” Tottenham forward Jermain Defoe, after getting fouled by West Ham’s Javier Mascherano, bit the Argentine in the arm. Because referee Steve Bennett yellow-carded the biter, the English FA’s initial reaction was […]
Posted inSoccer America Daily, Story
3. MEMORIAL FUND: Mooch Myernick
The U.S. Soccer Foundation has established the Mooch Myernick Fund to honor the life, career and years of distinguished service Glenn “Mooch” Myernick dedicated to the sport of soccer. Proceeds from the Mooch Myernick Fund will be distributed through grants by the Foundation, in partnership with the U.S. Soccer Federation, to soccer clubs and organizations […]
Posted inSoccer America Daily, Story
1. WHAT THEY’RE SAYING
“If [Jose Mourinho] was made of chocolate, he’d lick himself, but I don’t mind that bit of arrogance. Jose speaks his mind and he’s great for the game. Totally different from that pain in the a*** Fergie [Alex Ferguson].” — Former Chelsea manager Tommy Docherty on current Blues’ boss Jose Mourinho – and Manchester United’s […]
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2. MLS PLAYOFFS: First XI of the first weekend
By Ridge Mahoney Four MLS playoff games last weekend featured eight goals, many dramatic moments, and several outstanding performances. Here are the top performers for the conference semifinals, first legs: GOALKEEPER. Dario Sala (FC Dallas). Sala stoned Thiago Martins and Nicolas Hernandez several times in a superb display. Coach Colin Clark wisely chose Sala over […]
Posted inSoccer America Site, Story
MLS PLAYOFFS: First XI of the first weekend
By Ridge Mahoney Four MLS playoff games last weekend featured eight goals, many dramatic moments, and several outstanding performances. Here are the top performers for the conference semifinals, first legs: GOALKEEPER. Dario Sala (FC Dallas). Sala stoned Thiago Martins and Nicolas Hernandez several times in a superb display. Coach Colin Clark wisely chose Sala over […]
Posted inSoccer America Site, Story
COLLEGE WOMEN: No. 1 Irish extend unbeaten streak
No. 1 Notre Dame (16-0-1) extended its unbeaten streak to 17 games with wins over Villanova (4-2) and Georgetown (1-0), The game against Villanova was a matchup of the nation's top defenses, but each squad allowed its most goals in a game this season. Sophomore star Kerri Hanks scored the first two Notre Dame goals […]
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SOCCER AMERICA WOMEN'S TOP 25: New Rankings
RANK/TEAM (RECORD) PREVIOUS RANK (Weekend Results) 1. Notre Dame (16-0-1) 1 10/20 at Villanova 4-2, 10/22 at Georgetown 1-0, 10/24 at Cincinnati, 10/29 Seton Hall-St. John's winner (Big East Tournament). 2. North Carolina (17-1-0) 2 10/19 at N.C. State 4-1, 10/27 Wake Forest 3. UCLA (14-2-0) 4 10/20 at Arizona 1-0, 10/22 at Arizona State […]
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SOCCER AMERICA MEN'S TOP 25: New Rankings
RANK/TEAM (RECORD) PREVIOUS RANK (Last week's results) 1. SMU (14-0-3) 1 10/18 South Carolina 1-1, OT, 10/21 at Memphis 3-0, 10/25 at UAB, 10/28 at Marshall. 2. Duke (12-2-1) 2 10/17 Alabama A&M 4-1, 10/20 North Carolina 1-0, 10/24 North Florida, 10/27 at Clemson. 3. Wake Forest (14-2-1) 3 10/18 UNC Greensboro 3-0, 10/21 N.C. […]
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Benitez: Players Must Show the Will to Improve
With one point from its last three English Premier League games, things are starting to look desperate at Liverpool Football Club. Reds coach Rafael Benitez responded to Sunday’s deflating 2-0 defeat to Manchester United at Old Trafford by telling his players they now need to start proving themselves. Benitez has maintained all season that this […]
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Lippi Ready For New Challenge
Marcello Lippi, Italy’s World Cup-winning coach, says he will return to the game in the New Year, according to Football Italia. The former Italy coach was linked with a move to Manchester United as a possible replacement for Sir Alex Ferguson, who is expected to retire after his 20th season in charge of the Red […]
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Steve Nicol Interview
New England manager Steve Nicol, whose Revs just lost the opening leg of Major League Soccer’s Eastern Conference semis 1-0 to the Chicago Fire, sat down with BBC News to discuss life as an MLS coach-and the possibility of becoming coach of the U.S. National Team. BBC Sport claims he’s on Sunil Gulati’s shortlist to […]
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Gomez-Moreno Connection Proves Lethal in NY
It was a fantastic goal: Christian Gomez ran with the ball into what appeared to be a crowded Red Bull defense before laying the ball off to veteran Jaime Moreno, who returned a lovely weighted pass into the only available space for Gomez to loft the ball delicately over Jeff Conway to give D.C. United […]
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A Super-Clasico for Real Madrid
Real Madrid’s fans are in rapture: Robinho has finally been given (and is taking) his chance, Raul is scoring again, the players have learned how to defend as a team, and as a result, Los Merengues produced their best performance of the season yesterday, beating bitter rival Barcelona 2-0 at home in the most emphatic […]
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2. HIGHLIGHT & MAGAZINE SHOWS: A Sampling
Center Circle with U.S. Soccer President Sunil Gulati Fox Soccer Channel Monday, 5:30 pm ET. English Premier League Review Fox Soccer Channel Monday 6 pm ET 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 […]
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MLS PLAYOFFS: D.C. United & Dallas celebrate road wins; Chivas & Chicago down visitors
By Ridge Mahoney Senior Editor, Soccer America Two home teams held serve and two didnÆt in the first leg of the MLS conference semifinals, and the two that didnÆt need monumental efforts to overturn their series next weekend. Yet the performances of Colorado, a 2-1 loser to FC Dallas, and the New York Red Bulls, […]
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Duke dumps reeling UNC on own goal
An own goal gave No. 2 Duke a 1-0 win over North Carolina before 6,549 fans at Koskinen Stadium on Friday night and remain in first place in ACC men's play with a 5-1-1 record. The struggling Tar Heels are winless in five games and have been shut out in three straight games for the […]