For the first time in years, the race for the La Liga title isn’t a foregone conclusion going into April. Merely five points separate the top three, with Real Madrid third on 51 points, Sevilla second with 54 points and Barcelona on top with 56. Both Real and Sevilla will be looking to gain valuable […]
Monthly Archives: April 2007
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Classic Ends in Heartbreak for Houston
It was a classic cup-tie for any competition: a host team needing all the home support it could get to overcome a two-goal first-leg deficit versus an away team that knew it could escape with either a draw or a narrow 1-0 loss. Well, Thursday night in Pachuca de Soto, Mexico, Houston’s dreams of the […]
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Kroenke Buys Big Stake in Arsenal
The rumors may be true after all. U.S. billionaire Stan Kroenke, who has been rumored to be interested in taking over English giant Arsenal FC, just purchased a 9.9 percent stake in the club. According to ESPN Soccernet, Kroenke’s company, Kroenke Sports Enterprises, bought the shareholding interest from English broadcaster ITV, and could also purchase […]
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Bulls’ Altidore Back on Form for Season Opener
Fearing perhaps the same weight of expectation heaped on the shoulders of Freddy Adu, New York Red Bulls Bruce Arena has consistently downplayed the prospect of young Jozy Altidore becoming a force in Major League Soccer this season. “I’m always careful about making rash predictions about young kids,” Arena said. “It hurts players psychologically in […]
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MLS COUNTDOWN: Galaxy can't wait around for Becks
By Ridge Mahoney Senior Editor The underachievers of 2006 will be the glamor boys of 2007 when David Beckham arrives, but how much the Galaxy improves this season will depend on the grunts, not the glitterati. Goalkeeper Joe Cannon, defender Shavar Thomas and attacker Nate Jaqua were acquired by Coach Frank Yallop during the offseason […]
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MLS WEEKEND: Week 1
David Beckham and Cuauhtemoc Blanco will come later, but that doesn't mean the first weekend of the MLS season lacks for excitement. Indeed, no other MLS season has opened with such enthusiasm. Week 1 features the opening of MLS's fifth soccer-specific stadium, Dick's Sporting Goods Park. Expansion Toronto FC play its first game. And three […]
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YOUTH: ODP girls head to Costa Rica
US Youth Soccer's girls ODP program will send combination U-14/U-15 regional teams to their first international tournament April 9-18 in San Jose, Cost Rica. The four regional team will compete against U-20 national teams from Costa Rica, Panama, Chile and Mexico. They are preparing for CONCACAF qualifying for the 2008 FIFA Under-20 World Cup in […]
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BUSINESS: Kroenke buys stake in Arsenal
Colorado real estate developer Stan Kroenke, whose sports company owns MLS's Rapids among other Denver area sports teams, bought a 9.99 percent stake in English Premier League club Arsenal from the British television network ITV. Kroenke, who also owns the NBA's Denver Nuggets and the NHL's Colorado Avalanche and is co-owner of the NFL's St. […]
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WORLD: United and Chelsea look to extend streaks
After disappointing showings in the UEFA Champions League, Manchester United and Chelsea return to action in the English Premier League, where they have both won their last seven games but face potentially tricky matches. United, which takes a six-point lead into play on Saturday, travel to Portsmouth (TV: Fox Soccer Channel, live, noon ET), while […]
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CONCACAF CHAMPIONS CUP: Pachuca dumps Dynamo in thriller
By Paul Kennedy Managing Editor If you thought Tuesday's Chivas-D.C. United game in Guadalajara offered great drama, that paled in comparison to what Pachuca and the Houston Dynamo offered up Thursday night at Pachuca's Hidalgo Stadium. The CONCACAF Champions Cup doesn't yet have the cache of the Champions League in Europe or the Libertadores Cup […]
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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.) FRIDAY, April 6 FOX SOCCER CHANNEL England EVERTON-FULHAM (live), 2:30 pm. FOX SPORTS EN ESPANOL England EVERTON-FULHAM (live), 2:30 pm. SETANTA SPORTS USA England SOUTHEND UTD.-COLCHESTER CITY (live), 7 am. England LEICESTER CITY-DERBY COUNTY (live), 9:30 am. […]
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HIGHLIGHT & MAGAZINE SHOWS: A Sampling
INTERNATIONAL HIGHLIGHT/NEWS SHOWS A TODO GOAL (Goals from around the world) Gol TV Sunday, 11:30 pm ET. 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 […]
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7. YOUTH: ODP girls head to Costa Rica
US Youth Soccer’s girls ODP program will send combination U-14/U-15 regional teams to their first international tournament April 9-18 in San Jose, Cost Rica. The four regional team will compete against U-20 national teams from Costa Rica, Panama, Chile and Mexico. They are preparing for CONCACAF qualifying for the 2008 FIFA Under-20 World Cup in […]
Posted inSoccer America Daily, Story
6. BUSINESS: Kroenke buys stake in Arsenal
Colorado real estate developer Stan Kroenke, whose sports company owns MLS’s Rapids among other Denver area sports teams, bought a 9.99 percent stake in English Premier League club Arsenal from the British television network ITV. Kroenke, who also owns the NBA’s Denver Nuggets and the NHL’s Colorado Avalanche and is co-owner of the NFL’s St. […]
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5. WORLD: United and Chelsea look to extend streaks
After disappointing showings in the UEFA Champions League, Manchester United and Chelsea return to action in the English Premier League, where they have both won their last seven games but face potentially tricky matches. United, which takes a six-point lead into play on Saturday, travel to Portsmouth (TV: Fox Soccer Channel, live, noon ET), while […]
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4. MLS COUNTDOWN: Galaxy can’t wait around for Becks
By Ridge Mahoney Senior Editor The underachievers of 2006 will be the glamor boys of 2007 when David Beckham arrives, but how much the Galaxy improves this season will depend on the grunts, not the glitterati. Goalkeeper Joe Cannon, defender Shavar Thomas and attacker Nate Jaqua were acquired by Coach Frank Yallop during the offseason […]
Posted inSoccer America Daily, Story
3. MLS WEEKEND: Week 1
David Beckham and Cuauhtemoc Blanco will come later, but that doesn’t mean the first weekend of the MLS season lacks for excitement. Indeed, no other MLS season has opened with such enthusiasm. Week 1 features the opening of MLS’s fifth soccer-specific stadium, Dick’s Sporting Goods Park. Expansion Toronto FC play its first game. And three […]
Posted inSoccer America Daily, Story
2. CONCACAF CHAMPIONS CUP: Pachuca dumps Dynamo in thriller
By Paul Kennedy Managing Editor If you thought Tuesday’s Chivas-D.C. United game in Guadalajara offered great drama, that paled in comparison to what Pachuca and the Houston Dynamo offered up Thursday night at Pachuca’s Hidalgo Stadium. The CONCACAF Champions Cup doesn’t yet have the cache of the Champions League in Europe or the Libertadores Cup […]
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1. WHAT THEY’RE SAYING
“You can argue whether we are the best league in the world. But one thing I don’t think you can argue is that we are the most competitive. And when I say that, it’s because we don’t have the haves and the have-nots that exist all over the world.” — Los Angeles Galaxy president Alexi […]
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2. HIGHLIGHT & MAGAZINE SHOWS: A Sampling
INTERNATIONAL HIGHLIGHT/NEWS SHOWS A TODO GOAL (Goals from around the world) Gol TV Sunday, 11:30 pm ET. 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 […]
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1. 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.) FRIDAY, April 6 FOX SOCCER CHANNEL England EVERTON-FULHAM (live), 2:30 pm. FOX SPORTS EN ESPANOL England EVERTON-FULHAM (live), 2:30 pm. SETANTA SPORTS USA England SOUTHEND UTD.-COLCHESTER CITY (live), 7 am. England LEICESTER CITY-DERBY COUNTY (live), 9:30 am. […]
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Disgrace in Hostile Rome
Whatever problems Manchester United had on the pitch Wednesday night, the club’s visit to the Olympic Stadium in Rome will be remembered for the violence inflicted on their fans outside the ground and for the heavy-handed policing that led to more casualties inside it. Once again, Manchester United fans found themselves on the wrong […]
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Gulati May Replace Bradley Before Next U.S. Match
Between now and June 2, when the U.S. plays China in its next international friendly, U.S. Soccer President Sunil Gulati will be considering replacements for national team coach Bob Bradley, according to an ESPN Soccernet column from Ives Galarcep. As dire as that sounds for the Bradley camp, Gulati and co. may also decide […]
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Bradley the Younger on His Senior National Team Experience
During the most recent round of U.S. friendlies, coach Bob Bradley gave his son Michael another run out with the senior national team. Not only did the younger Bradley’s assured performances brush aside suggestions of nepotism, they raised the question of whether Michael, 19, should remain with the U.S. seniors or return to the U-20s […]
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Valencia Claims Advantage at Stamford Bridge
Valencia believes it’s put Chelsea in the same situation as Inter Milan after Wednesday’s 2-2 draw in the first leg of their Champions League quarterfinal series at Stamford Bridge. Valencia defeated Inter in the second round thanks to the away goals rule, after drawing 2-2 in the first leg in Milan and then holding them […]