Author Archives: Soccer America

After sweeping the Division III men’s and women’s titles, Messiah did the same with the NSCAA/adidas National Player of the Year awards. Senior defender J.D. Binger claimed the men’s honor, while junior midfielder Amanda Naeher, whose twin sister Alyssa is a two-time Soccer America MVP for Penn State, took the women’s award. For all the winners, who will be recognized at the annual All-America Luncheon Saturday in St. Louis as part of the 2009 NSCAA Convention …

Another managerial victim in the second-tier English Championship as former Premier League clubs fail to deliver on expectations of big money, top-flight soccer — Norwich City, the former team of San Jose Quakes striker Darren Huckerby, has sacked Glenn Roeder after being eliminated from the FA Cup Tuesday at home to Charlton, and with a […]

“I am disappointed to have an influence on a goal like that and it is probably the lowest point of my professional refereeing career.” English referee Howard Webb apologizes to Birmingham City after he inadvertently deflected a pass that helped set up Wolverhampton Wanderers’ second goal in its 2-0 road win in Tuesday’s FA Cup […]

“The average American sports fan may not be traditionally as we have come to know him. He may be more prone to explore niche interests in non-major sports. And franchises in non-major sports that don’t have the insulation — or curse — of billion-dollar television contracts don’t necessarily have to cater to the traditional fan.” […]

“We can dominate. Manchester [United] has a lot of young players — myself included — so the future for the club looks good. I want to be here, to be a part of the success that I believe lies ahead. For me, it’s great to be a part of this fantastic club and my motivation […]

There has been a tide of appreciative articles in the UK sporting press since Ryan Giggs. 35, engineered Manchester United’s 3-0 win over Chelsea at the weekend from the center of midfield. According to Rob Bagchi, the former left-winger “thrillingly rolled back the years against Chelsea in a performance that made the true football romantic […]

Comparing the arrival of Marta in Los Angeles with the coming of David Beckham two years ago is too difficult for Martin Rogers to resist, as “one of the world’s highest-profile players moves from a European league to Los Angeles in an attempt to ignite interest in American soccer.” The importance of her signing to […]

In the light of reports that Manchester City has offered AC Milan $133 million for Brazilian playmaker Kaka, Kaveh Solhekol offers the EPL team some alternative ways to spend such a huge amount. City manager Mark Hughes also “needs a goalkeeper, some defenders, a couple of midfield players and a target man,” he says, before […]

[WPS] A-Rod could be headed to Boston. Yankee fans, don’t fret. Alex Rodriguez isn’t about the join the Red Sox. U.S. Olympic gold-medalist Amy Rodriguez of USC is expected to be the No. 1 pick in the inaugural Women’s Professional Soccer college draft, which will take place Friday at the NSCAA Convention in St. Louis. There is much intrigue surrounding Rodriguez’s expected selection as the No. 1 pick. There’s speculation of a possible trade with her hometown Los Angeles Sol, coached by her former youth coach Abner Rogers. Rodriguez talks with Soccer America about  Boston and Los Angeles and hopes for WPS …

“[Manchester] United are the champions right now, they are the favorites. They have shown in the last few years that they’re a very strong side. Look at the great players they have, and they have played two matches fewer, so they could catch up and even go top.” Liverpool’s Spanish striker Fernando Torres tries to […]

Eleven people, including four teenagers, have been charged with “indecent chanting” following an inquiry into suspected abuse aimed at Portsmouth defender Sol Campbell during a game against Tottenham Hotspur Sept. 28. The English Football Association has said it will impose life bans on any fans proven to have been chanting abuse.

“I saw Manchester United win without Tevez. This isn’t good for him. Certain episodes are certainly bringing closer his exit. Italy and Inter in particular would be excellent solutions. What’s more, his contract is running out, which makes it easier to change team.” Argentina national team coach Diego Maradona advises striker Carlos Tevez, 24, to […]

“I didn’t see Chelsea. I saw people from Chelsea before the match, at half-time and after the match. But I didn’t see Chelsea on the pitch. I only saw Manchester United.” Inter Milan and former Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho snipes at his former club after watching it lose 3-0 to Manchester United at the weekend.

“An unexpected playoff run and a trip to MLS Cup can mask a lot of problems, but the fact is the [New York] Red Bulls are in the same place they were a year ago at draft time,” writes Frank Giase. When coach Juan Carlos Osorio was hired a year ago, he said the team […]