Amado Guevara says he isn’t at all displeased with the trade that sends him from the New York Red Bulls to Long Beach’s Chivas USA. “In New York, I was fine. I had many individual accomplishments but for me those are not enough. I want to win a title and in four years I was […]
Monthly Archives: November 2006
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Pardew to Meet with Joorabchian to Discuss Argentines’ Future
January transfer season is nearly upon us, which means the next two months will be filled with a mixture of truth and rumors. While Shaun Wright-Phillips and Clint Dempsey will almost certainly make a January move in the EPL, it’s anybody’s guess what will happen to Argentine pair Carlos Tevez and Javier Mascherano. Now that […]
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Mourinho: We’re Poised to Reclaim Top Spot
Throughout the years, Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson has proven himself to be a master of subtle mind games, through which he has been able to unsettle the likes of Kevin Keegan, when he was manager of Newcastle, and Kenny Dalglish, the former Liverpool boss. Chelsea’s Jose Mourinho is equally good with mind games […]
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Fergie Delighted with Howard’s Everton Progress
Prior to Manchester United’s Premiership clash Wednesday with Everton at Old Trafford, which the Red Devils won easily, 3-0, Sir Alex Ferguson discussed the form of 27-year old American goalkeeper, whom Manchester United sent out on-loan to Everton at the beginning of the season. “Tim has been doing really well at Everton, which is what […]
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MLS: The New League of the Stars?
It’s highly unlikely, but with the introduction of the so-called “Beckham Rule,” Jonah Freedman of SI.com says Major League Soccer may be well on its way to a professional soccer revolution in this country. Freedman says that without a doubt, the fact that salary cap restrictions no longer apply to “designated players” means bigger stars […]
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GAMES ON TV (thru 12/3): 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, Dec. 1 ESPN2 Women's College NORTH CAROLINA-UCLA, Div. I, Semifinal (live), 3:30 pm. Men's College UCLA-VIRGINIA, Div. I, Semifinal (live), 6 pm. ESPNU Women's College NORTH CAROLINA-UCLA, Div. I, Semifinal (live), 3:30 pm. […]
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AMERICANS ABROAD: Reyna shines, says he'll stay; McBride scores against
A day after assuring Manchester City fans that he wasn't planning on leaving for MLS in January, former U.S. captain Claudio Reyna helped Man City win its first road game of the season, 3-1 over Aston Villa. Reyna, coming off two performances that Man City coach Stuart Pearce called outstanding, was among the Blues' highest […]
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AWARDS: Lilly nominated for FIFA award
American Kristine Lilly is one of three finalists for the FIFA Women's World Player award. Lilly, who game-winning goals gave the USA the Gold Cup and Peace Queen Cup championships this fall, is joined by Germany's Renate Lingor and Brazil international Marta as finalists. Lilly, the world record holder with 319 caps, has never previously […]
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MEXICO: Busy Pachuca gets result with reserves
Pachuca tied Toluca, 1-1, in the first leg of the Mexican semifinals using mainly reserves on Wednesday. The regulars were rested for Thursday's Copa Sudamericana first-leg final on Thursday against Chile's Colo Colo (TV: Fox Sports en Espanol, 8 pm ET). Pachuca will advance to the Mexican league final with a tie in Sunday's leg […]
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WANTED: Avid players for shoe testing
Men who play soccer three to four times a week and who wear size 9 shoes are being sought by Reebok's Human Performance Engineering Lab to serve as product testers. Contact Erik da Silva at: erik.dasilva@reebok.com
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OBITUARY: Max Merkel made mark with wins and wit
Austrian Max Merkel coached four clubs to league titles in three countries and coached the Dutch national team. As a player, he was capped by Germany in 1939 and Austria in 1952. As a coach and later as a columnist for Bild, Merkel was known for his sense of humor and many of his remarks […]
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US YOUTH SOCCER: Boys Interregional All-Star Teams
The following are the US Youth Soccer boys all-star teams, as selected after the ODP Boys Thanksgiving Interregional at the Disney's Wide World of Sports Complex: 1990 US Youth Soccer Boys All Star Team Christian Barreiro (Baltimore Casa Mia Bays),Shawn Barry (Boca Juniors, Fla.),Phillip Boerger (Wings SC, Minn.), Nathan Bourdeau (Rochester Rhinos, N.Y.) Brice Carr […]
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Wake Forest-UC Santa Barbara men's semifinal preview
After previewing the North Carolina-UCLA and Notre Dame-Florida State games in Friday's Women's College Cup semifinals, Soccer America turns to the Men's College Cup with Friday's Wake Forest-UC Santa Barbara game in St. Louis. The Demon Deacons are making their College Cup debut two years after UCSB make its first appearance in the final four. […]
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3. MLS: Initial adidas combine players announced
MLS announced the initial list of 58 college seniors who will participate in the 2007 adidas MLS Player Combine Jan. 5-8 at Lockhart Stadium in Ft. Lauderdale, Fla. The coaching staffs and general managers from all 13 MLS teams will be in attendance to scout talent for the 2007 MLS SuperDraft will be held on […]
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1. Wake Forest-UC Santa Barbara men’s semifinal preview
After previewing the North Carolina-UCLA and Notre Dame-Florida State games in Friday’s Women’s College Cup semifinals, Soccer America turns to the Men’s College Cup with Friday’s Wake Forest-UC Santa Barbara game in St. Louis. The Demon Deacons are making their College Cup debut two years after UCSB make its first appearance in the final four. […]
Posted inSoccer America Daily, Story
7. WANTED: Avid players for shoe testing
Men who play soccer three to four times a week and who wear size 9 shoes are being sought by Reebok’s Human Performance Engineering Lab to serve as product testers. Contact Erik da Silva at: erik.dasilva@reebok.com
Posted inSoccer America Daily, Story
5. OBITUARY: Max Merkel made mark with wins and wit
Austrian Max Merkel coached four clubs to league titles in three countries and coached the Dutch national team. As a player, he was capped by Germany in 1939 and Austria in 1952. As a coach and later as a columnist for Bild, Merkel was known for his sense of humor and many of his remarks […]
Posted inSoccer America Daily, Story
4. MEXICO: Busy Pachuca gets result with reserves
Pachuca tied Toluca, 1-1, in the first leg of the Mexican semifinals using mainly reserves on Wednesday. The regulars were rested for Thursday’s Copa Sudamericana first-leg final on Thursday against Chile’s Colo Colo (TV: Fox Sports en Espanol, 8 pm ET). Pachuca will advance to the Mexican league final with a tie in Sunday’s leg […]
Posted inSoccer America Daily, Story
2. AMERICANS ABROAD: Reyna shines, says he’ll stay; McBride scores against Arsenal
A day after assuring Manchester City fans that he wasn’t planning on leaving for MLS in January, former U.S. captain Claudio Reyna helped Man City win its first road game of the season, 3-1 over Aston Villa. Reyna, coming off two performances that Man City coach Stuart Pearce called outstanding, was among the Blues’ highest […]
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1. WHAT THEY’RE SAYING
"You’d have thought after four games without a win he’d have suffered enough." — A BBC commentator after discovering that Bolton coach Sam Allardyce took a midweek trip to attend a Celine Dion concert in Las Vegas.
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3. AWARDS: Lilly nominated for FIFA award
American Kristine Lilly is one of three finalists for the FIFA Women’s World Player award. Lilly, who game-winning goals gave the USA the Gold Cup and Peace Queen Cup championships this fall, is joined by Germany’s Renate Lingor and Brazil international Marta as finalists. Lilly, the world record holder with 319 caps, has never previously […]
Posted inSoccer America Daily, Story
6. US YOUTH SOCCER: Boys Interregional All-Star Teams
The following are the US Youth Soccer boys all-star teams, as selected after the ODP Boys Thanksgiving Interregional at the Disney’s Wide World of Sports Complex: 1990 US Youth Soccer Boys All Star Team Christian Barreiro (Baltimore Casa Mia Bays), Shawn Barry (Boca Juniors, Fla.), Phillip Boerger (Wings SC, Minn.), Nathan Bourdeau (Rochester Rhinos, N.Y.) […]
Posted inSoccer America Site, Story
MLS: Initial adidas combine players announced
MLS announced the initial list of 58 college seniors who will participate in the 2007 adidas MLS Player Combine Jan. 5-8 at Lockhart Stadium in Ft. Lauderdale, Fla. The coaching staffs and general managers from all 13 MLS teams will be in attendance to scout talent for the 2007 MLS SuperDraft will be held […]
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MLS Should Test Video Replay
Major League Soccer is the perfect testing ground for video replay, writes Jamie Trecker of Fox Soccer. He says sports fans in the States are used to video replay in football, hockey and basketball, and they’re also used to frequent game stoppages. After all, America is the home of the breakaway penalty kick, introduced in […]
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Soccer Violence in France Highlights Sociological Problem
France has a soccer problem: the sport is plagued by violence and hate, and something needs to be done. In recent years, Ligue 1 has become a breeding and testing ground for a group of fans who call themselves “The Ultras.” They’re racist, rightwing, anti-Semitic and violent, and they use the stadiums of Ligue 1 […]