The Beckham to Milan story crawls on. Major League Soccer Commissioner Don Garber is perturbed that we mortals on the outside of U.S. soccer’s inner circle just do not understand what’s going on, and so he called up Jack Bell to pour his heart out. “You can tell that I’m frustrated,” Garber told Bell. “There’s […]
Monthly Archives: October 2008
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Hyndman’s Dallas To-Do List
FC Dallas coach Schellas Hyndman made it to the NCAA tournament in 30 of his 31 seasons as a college coach, which has made his debut midseason with the pros at FC Dallas all the more difficult to stomach, reports Diego Aparicio. “I’ve never been in this position in my career where the season is […]
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MORNING BRIEFING: Imports lead unbeaten Loyola
Loyola is located in Baltimore, one of the nation’s oldest soccer hotbeds, but the Greyhounds have been led in their unbeaten campaign by a trio of imports — Serbian keeper Milos Kocic and English strikers Phil Bannister and Jamie Darvill.
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AWARDS: Soccer America Women’s Team of the Week
UCLA’s Kristina Larsen, who scored both goals in 2-1 win over USC, is the Soccer America Women’s Player of the Week. For all the Women’s Team of the Week selections for games played Oct. 20-26 …
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MORNING BRIEFING: U-20 callups impact women’s race
There’s two ways to look at Monday’s announcement of the 20 players on the U.S. roster for next month’s Under-20 Women’s World Cup — which will rule them out of the NCAA Tournament. There’s the teams adversely affected by those players who will be going to Chile and those teams whose under-20 stars were not picked.
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AWARDS: Soccer America Men’s Team of the Week
Andy Adlard, who led resurgent Indiana with winning goals in a pair of big wins, is the Soccer America Men’s Player of the Week. For all the Men’s Team of the Week selections for games played Oct. 20-26 …
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LEADERS: NCAA Division I Women’s Scorers
Michigan State freshman Laura Heyboer maintained her lead in points (45) among NCAA Division I women’s scorers. Another freshman, Milwaukee’s Sarah Hagen, has taken over the lead in goals (20). For all the NCAA Division I leaders …
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LEADERS: NCAA Division I Men’s Scorers
Akron sophomore Steve Zakuani remains the NCAA Division I men’s leader in points (35) but is now tied with UC Davis sensation Quincy Amarikwa in goals (15). For all the NCAA Division I leaders …
Posted inSoccer America Daily, Story
Los Angeles tops in attendance again
[MLS: BY THE NUMBERS] The Los Angeles Galaxy averaged a league-high attendance of 26,009, leading the league for the sixth straight year and for the ninth time in the league’s 13-year history. The top three drawing clubs in 2008 did not make the playoffs.
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Donovan is seventh to hit 20-goal mark (VIDEO)
[MLS: BY THE NUMBERS] Los Angeles’ Landon Donovan won the 2008 MLS leading scorer crown with 20 goals, becoming the seventh player score 20 or more a season.
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Goalscoring highest since 2005
[MLS: BY THE NUMBERS] Regular-season games averaged 2.81 goals, the highest scoring rate since the 2005 season. Los Angeles, which also led in goals conceded, was the league’s most prolific team.
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Houston needs a point in El Salvador
[CONCACAF CHAMPIONS LEAGUE] Before it begins defending its last two MLS Cup titles, Houston needs a result to stay in the game internationally. The Dynamo is in San Salvador to play Luis Angel Firpo Tuesday (10 p.m. ET, Fox Soccer Channel) in the first of a home-and-home exchange that is spread across four weeks and will decide the runner-up spot in Group B of the Concacaf Champions’ League.
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Mary Harvey named COO of new women’s league
[WOMEN’S PROFESSIONAL SOCCER] Mary Harvey, the starting goalkeeper on the USA’s title-winning team at the inaugural Women’s World Cup in 1991, has been named Chief Operating Officer of the WPS, which kicks off next spring with seven teams.
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River of tears (VIDEO)
[ARGENTINA] River Plate’s mysterious decline continued at the weekend with defeat to a fellow struggler. Leader San Lorenzo was also at a loss.
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Gilardino suspended for handball goal (VIDEO)
[ITALY] Fiorentina striker Alberto Gilardino has been suspended for two games after being adjudged to have intentionally scored a goal with his arm in Sunday’s win at Palermo.
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U.S. Under-20 Women’s World Cup roster
U.S. under-20 women’s national team coach Tony DiCicco named the 20 players who will represent the USA at the 2008 FIFA Under-20 Women’s World Cup, which takes place Nov. 19-Dec. 7 in Chile.
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What They’re Saying
“I want to apologize for my comments after our game on Saturday night against Kansas City. I was still caught up in the heat of the match. I regret implying that we were looking for payback. I know my comments don’t reflect the feelings of my teammates or the club.”
— A statement by New England midfielder Shalrie Joseph released by the club. During the Revs’ game against Kansas City, Khano Smith was red-carded for a foul on Hercules Gomez, who earlier this month delivered a tackle on Rev Steve Ralston that broke Ralston’s right fibula and ended his season. Joseph told the Boston Globe that “we definitely wanted to give him [Gomez] payback and make him know we didn’t appreciate what he did to Ralston.”
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Seattle takes the DP plunge
[MLS] 2009 expansion franchise Seattle Sounders FC is set to sign an English Premier League veteran with plenty of international experience as a Designated Player and is in the midst of its coaching search. Soccer America’s Ridge Mahoney looks at the DP choice and the early candidates for the coaching position.
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Soccer on TV
GAMES: Live and same-day delay on national TV
CONCACAF Champions’ League continues as Houston faces Firpo on Tuesday and D.C. United squares off against Marathon on Wednesday. MLS Playoffs begin on Thursday as New England hosts Chicago. The European leagues do double duty with games in the midweek and on the weekend. The Mexican league’s weekend matches and Gol TV’s weekend schedule will be updated in Friday’s Soccer on TV e-letter.
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Vanney’s A Quality Guy
“He’s a real quality guy and I’m happy today that we were able to at least recognize him at the end there. It has to be a thrill to step on the field and be given the captain’s armband by David Beckham.” L.A. coach Bruce Arena pays tribute to defender Greg Vanney, who retired Saturday.
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Ljungberg Ready To Sign For Seattle?
Former Arsenal and West Ham United midfielder Freddie Ljungberg looks set to sign a two-year deal with Seattle Sounders FC. The 2009 expansion franchise is showing that it’s truly looking to become a proper Major League Soccer team by luring an aging European pro to the league who’s long past his best.
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Galliani: Milan Move Was Beckham’s Idea
The proposed loan move to AC Milan from the L.A. Galaxy was “[David] Beckham’s idea,” according to Milan Vice President Adriano Galliani. “It was the player who contacted us via his lawyers, having previously stated his intention to play at Milan.” This story’s becoming as tortuous as a Posh Spice reality show.
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Ballack Promises Apology To Loew
“I will sit down with [German national team coach] Joachim Loew as soon as my injury permits and apologize for my behavior.” German captain Michael Ballack issues a statement getting ready to retract his criticisms of Loew in a newspaper interview last week (though one wonders about the location of his injury if he still […]
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Osorio Welcomes ‘New Season’
“This is a different season right now. Everyone has the same chance.” RB New York coach Juan Carlos Osorio welcomes his side’s back-door entry to the playoffs, ignoring his verdict Friday that the side didn’t deserve to be there.
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Palestine Plays At Home, At Last
FIFA President Sepp Blatter witnessed a historic game at the weekend in the Palestinian West Bank when he saw the Palestine national team play its first ever match on home soil (although it was actually turf). The game against Jordan ended 1-1 in front of a capacity 6,500-crowd in a new stadium. “We are here […]