“It was hard for me moving my body. It was not that I was going to die, [but] I didn’t really feel like it was a wise decision to go on.” — Dutch goalie Ronald Waterreus, who had to come off at halftime of the New York Red Bulls’ 3-0 victory over FC Dallas at […]
Monthly Archives: April 2007
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U.S. ABROAD: Davies makes Sweden debut
Charlie Davies, the 2006 ACC Offensive Player Of The Year at Boston College, made his pro debut Saturday for Swedish club in a 3-0 win over Trelleborg. Davies passed on an opportunity to sign with MLS after his junior year at BC to join the AEG club in Sweden. Hammarby, tied for first place after […]
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MLS: More DPs on the way
By Ridge Mahoney Senior Editor Two more Designated Players are headed to MLS in addition to David Beckham and Cuauhtemoc Blanco, and both will bring a heavy dose of Hispanic appeal and attacking flair. There's some baggage as well. Colombian Juan Pablo Angel, 31, will leave Aston Villa to play for Red Bull New York, […]
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DATEBOOK: Beckham headed to Vancouver in October
David Beckham's calendar is filling up quickly. Not only with the Los Angeles play in the World Series of Football and SuperLiga, in addition to its MLS schedule, but it will also travel to the Pacific Northwest to face USL-1 defending champion Vancouver on Oct. 3 at BC Place Stadium in what will surely be […]
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YOUTH: Duerst takes over U-17 girls
Dean Duerst, the former Wisconsin women's head coach, opened his first camp since being named the new U.S. under-17 girls national team head coach. The camp opened last weekend in Sunrise, Fla., and will run until April 21. Duerst replaced Erica Walsh, who stopped down after becoming the head coach at Penn State U.S. U-17 […]
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FIFA Could End World Cup Rotation
FIFA can’t seem to decide what it wants to do about rotating the World Cup. At a press conference on Sunday, President Sepp Blatter said the process of rotating the tournament between continents could change after 2014, which has been delegated to South America. “The FIFA executive committee has decided that the process of the […]
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Report: Red Bulls’ Angel Deal Done, Announcement Expected
Fresh from a 3-0 home win over FC Dallas, the New York Red Bulls could be in for some more good news if Aston Villa striker Juan Pablo Angel is added to the club’s roster, as many expect. An unnamed source told Big Apple Soccer that the transfer has been completed, although once again the […]
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Why United Dominates PFA Awards
Even if Chelsea manages to squeak passed Manchester United at the top of the English Premier League charts this year, it should come as little surprise that the shortlist for the annual Professional Football Association’s Player of Year and Young Player of the Year is dominated by United players — and more specifically, Cristiano Ronaldo […]
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Thanks Chelsea, for Raising the English Game
On the one hand, there are people complaining that the English game is starting to look like Scotland’s, where Rangers and Celtic dominate. Similarly, Manchester United and Chelsea have presided over a two-horse race in England’s domestic league and cup competitions this season, culminating in an EPL title-decider on May 9, the FA Cup final […]
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D.C.’s Defensive Problems Persist
Following D.C. United’s 4-2 loss in its home opener to the Kansas City Wizards, the Washington Post hit out at the local side, accusing the team of deciding “to revamp its attack and ignore its defensive needs” in the offseason. Indeed, Kansas City “tore apart” United’s back line in the first half, putting three goals […]
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GAMES: Live and same-day delay on national TV
(All times Eastern unless noted. TV programming is always subject to change. Check your local listings and soccerTV.com) MONDAY, April 16 No live games. TUESDAY, April 17 FOX SOCCER CHANNEL England ARSENAL-MANCHESTER CITY (live), 2:30 pm. FOX SPORTS EN ESPANOL England ARSENAL-MANCHESTER CITY (live), 2:30 pm. SETANTA SPORTS USA England MANCHESTER UTD.-SHEFFIELD UTD. (live), 2:40 […]
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HIGHLIGHT & MAGAZINE SHOWS: A Sampling
INTERNATIONAL HIGHLIGHT/NEWS SHOWS A TODO GOAL (Goals from around the world) Gol TV Monday, 1 pm ET. FOX SOCCER SHOW Fox Soccer Channel Monday-Sunday, 10 pm ETFOX SPORTS NOTICIAS Fox Sports en Espanol Monday-Friday, 2 pm ET SKY SPORTS NEWS Fox Soccer Channel Monday-Sunday, 7 pm ET GOL TV NEWS Gol TV Monday-Friday, 7 pm […]
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U.S. ABROAD: Keller's season may be over
Kasey Keller may have played his last game of the season for Borussia Moenchengladbach. The 37-year-old goalkeeper suffered a muscle tear shortly before Hamburg SV's Paulo Guerrero scored a 90th minute gamewinner to down last-place Gladbach, 1-0. Keller, who joined Gladbach in January 2005 and has played 78 games for the club, is expected to […]
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WOMEN: USA crushes Mexico, 5-0
The U.S. women's national team stretched its unbeaten streak to 40 games — 39 under Coach Greg Ryan — with a 5-0 victory over Mexico in an international friendly played Saturday as part of a doubleheader with the MLS game between New England and Toronto FC in Foxboro, Mass. The Americans opened its 2007 domestic […]
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USL: Rhinos gain split
The Rochester Rhinos gained on their weekend trip to Puerto Rico and Miami, downing Miami FC, 1-0, two days after falling to the Islanders, 2-1. Kenney Bertz scored the winner for the Rhinos off a corner kick from Johnny Menyongar in the 70th minute. Alen Marcina and Victor Herrera scored in Puerto Rico's win in […]
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BRAD FRIEDEL: Keeper to stay at Blackburn
American goalkeeper Brad Friedel signed a one-year contract extension at Blackburn Rovers the day before turning in another outstanding performance against powerhouse Chelsea in the semifinals of the FA Cup. Friedel, the longest-serving player at Blackburn, signed that extension that will keep him at Ewood Park through the 2008-09 season. ''I am delighted and it […]
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EUROPEAN RACES: Barcelona stretches lead
A lucky deflection gave Barcelona a 1-0 win over Real Mallorca on Sunday that extended its lead at the top of Spain's La Liga to four points. With one minute left in the game, Javier Saviola's shot hit the post, and former Barcelona player Fernando Navarro deflected the ball into his own goal. The hero […]
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FA CUP: United-Chelsea tripleheader still in cards
Manchester and Chelsea could conclude the 2007 season with a tripleheader of games with three titles at stake. They set up the possibility of a dream ending thanks to wins in the semifinals of the English FA Cup. Four days after United's 7-1 demolition of Roma in the UEFA Champions League — arguably the most […]
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MLS WEEKEND WRAPUP: Clint's memorable return
By Ridge Mahoney Senior Editor Clint Mathis conjured up a few flashbacks to his most productive days, Colorado gained a point despite playing most of the match a man down, and D.C. United stumbled to a second straight defeat on the second weekend of league play. A heavy rainstorm inundated Giants Stadium Sunday, and in […]
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8. USL: Rhinos gain split
The Rochester Rhinos gained on their weekend trip to Puerto Rico and Miami, downing Miami FC, 1-0, two days after falling to the Islanders, 2-1. Kenney Bertz scored the winner for the Rhinos off a corner kick from Johnny Menyongar in the 70th minute. Alen Marcina and Victor Herrera scored in Puerto Rico’s win in […]
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7. WOMEN: USA crushes Mexico, 5-0
The U.S. women’s national team stretched its unbeaten streak to 40 games — 39 under Coach Greg Ryan — with a 5-0 victory over Mexico in an international friendly played Saturday as part of a doubleheader with the MLS game between New England and Toronto FC in Foxboro, Mass. The Americans opened its 2007 domestic […]
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6. BRAD FRIEDEL: Keeper to stay at Blackburn
American goalkeeper Brad Friedel signed a one-year contract extension at Blackburn Rovers the day before turning in another outstanding performance against powerhouse Chelsea in the semifinals of the FA Cup. Friedel, the longest-serving player at Blackburn, signed that extension that will keep him at Ewood Park through the 2008-09 season. “I am delighted and it […]
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5. U.S. ABROAD: Keller’s season may be over
Kasey Keller may have played his last game of the season for Borussia Moenchengladbach. The 37-year-old goalkeeper suffered a muscle tear shortly before Hamburg SV’s Paulo Guerrero scored a 90th minute gamewinner to down last-place Gladbach, 1-0. Keller, who joined Gladbach in January 2005 and has played 78 games for the club, is expected to […]
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4. EUROPEAN RACES: Barcelona stretches lead
A lucky deflection gave Barcelona a 1-0 win over Real Mallorca on Sunday that extended its lead at the top of Spain’s La Liga to four points. With one minute left in the game, Javier Saviola‘s shot hit the post, and former Barcelona player Fernando Navarro deflected the ball into his own goal. The hero […]
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3. FA CUP: United-Chelsea tripleheader still in cards
Manchester and Chelsea could conclude the 2007 season with a tripleheader of games with three titles at stake. They set up the possibility of a dream ending thanks to wins in the semifinals of the English FA Cup. Four days after United’s 7-1 demolition of Roma in the UEFA Champions League — arguably the most […]