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The Women’s World Cup turned ugly on Wednesday as China alleged that Denmark had accused the World Cup host of spying on a Danish team meeting prior to their Group D clash, which China won, 3-2. Substitute Song Xioali won the match just a minute after the Danes had equalized, sending in a powerful shot […]

Disgraceful Night for Scolari, Portugal

Papers in Portugal said the world might have seen the ignominious ending of Luiz Felipe Scolari’s tenure as national team coach after the Brazilian threw a punch at one of Serbia’s players following an ill-tempered 1-1 draw in Lisbon. The embarrassing outburst added insult to injury as Portugal slumped to a third consecutive draw in […]

Historic Night For Scotland in Paris

Was it the biggest night in Scottish soccer history? That’s the debate this morning in Edinburgh after Scotland pulled off a stunning 1-0 victory in Paris over France, giving the Tartan Army the advantage over both France and Italy in the remaining three Euro 2008 qualifiers. Said the Herald: “James McFadden’s goal is not only […]

England, Owen Back on Track

Sweet vindication, indeed. Michael Owen, England’s one-time boy wonder, must feel like the weight of the world has been lifted off his shoulders after guiding England to a pair of crucial victories in Euro 2008 qualifying. Owen’s three very well-taken goals in two games have lifted the Lions out of fourth place in Group E […]

Editor’s Note to our readers

We apologize that due to technological problems outside our control, there was no College Soccer Reporter on Wednesday. Soccer America’s weekly awards that usually appear in Wednesday’s College Reporter are listed elsewhere in today’s College Reporter.

Tar Heels triumphant in Greensboro

[MIDWEEK ACTION] Visiting North Carolina, ranked No. 2 in the Soccer America Women’s Top 25, got goals from by sophomore striker Whitney Engen and reserves Mandy Moraca and Sterling Smith to beat UNC Greensboro, 3-0, before a crowd of 2,844. For all the news on the other ranked women’s teams in action on Tuesday and Wednesday …

First men’s game of season airs Friday on College Game of the Week

[TV WATCH] No. 21 Virginia Tech (3-1-0) visits Tulsa (3-1-0) Friday in the first men’s game the NSCAA College Game of the Week on Fox Soccer Channel.

Soccer America Women’s Player of the Week

Purdue senior Shauna Stapleton, whose three-goal performance over the weekend included the winning goal in a 1-0 victory over then-No. 1 Portland, is the Soccer America Women’s Player of the Week for games played Sept. 4-9.

Soccer America Women’s Team of the Week

Midfielder Brittany Klein and defender Courtney Lewis, who were instrumental in No. 1 Santa Clara’s 7-1 demolition of Notre Dame, were two of the standouts named to the Soccer America Women’s Team of the Week for games played Sept. 4-9.

Soccer America Men’s Player of the Week

Villanova goalkeeper Jason Friel is the Soccer America Men’s Player of the Week for games played Sept. 4-9. Friel posted 10 saves as the Wildcats upset then-No. 2 Duke, 1-0, on Friday night. Six of the saves came in the second half when the Blue Devils threw everything at Friel in an attempt to recover from a first-half deficit.

Soccer America Men’s Team of the Week

Corben Bone, who lived up to his billing as one of the country’s top newcomers with two goals for No. 1 Wake Forest against Akron and one goal against Bradley, is the only freshman on the Soccer America Men’s Team of the Week for game played Sept. 4-9.

Host China opens with win

[VIDEO] On Wednesday, Women’s World Cup host China opened its campaign with a 3-2 win over Denmark 3-2, as sub Song Xiaoli hit the decider with two minutes left. Two-time FIFA World Player of the Year Marta scored twice in Brazil’s 5-0 win over New Zealand. Australia won its first Women’s World Cup game; Lisa De Vanna struck twice in a 4-1 win over Ghana. Canada fell, 2-1, to Norway on goals by Ragnhild Gulbrandsen and Ane Stangeland.

Abby’s ready for Sweden

U.S. striker Abby Wambach is set to go in a nearly must-win game on Friday against Sweden (ESPN, 5 am ET) despite a sore toe – suffered in a pre-tournament friendly – and stitches in her head from a clash during the 2-2 opening tie against North Korea.

Bolivia, with Jaime Moreno, falls to Peru

D.C. United forward Jaime Moreno played the last 61 minutes for Bolivia in its 2-0 friendly loss to Peru in Lima. Former MLS midfielder Joselito Vaca went the full 90 for the Bolivians.

Record crowd for Brazil-Mexico in New England

Kleber, Kaka and Afonso struck for Brazil in a 3-1 friendly win over Mexico in front of 67,584, a record for a soccer game at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Mass. On Wednesday, Brazil beat the USA, 4-2, in Chicago with 43,543 in attendance. Mexican goalkeeper Guillermo Ochoa kept the score down with 11 saves.

Soccer America Daily, What They're Saying

What They’re Saying

“I’m sorry Fergie, I didn’t know it was you.”

— What Kevin Reynolds said after he punched Manchester United coach Alex Ferguson in the groin in an unprovoked attack at a London train station. Reynolds, described as a homeless alcoholic, then chanted, “Fergie, Fergie, shut your mouth.” The 43-year-old, who had 105 previous convictions including several assaults, had been released from prison five days earlier. (The Scotsman)

Scots pull Euro upset

Scotland beat France for the second time in European Championship qualifying with a stunning 1-0 win Wednesday night in Paris. Other key results: England picked up its second 3-0 victory in four days, beating Russia at Wembley. The Czech Republic’s 1-0 win over Ireland all but ended the suspense in Group D. Poland and Finland remained 1-2 in Group A after their 0-0 tie in Helsinki. Portugal and Serbia tied, 1-1, in an ill-tempered affair in Lisbon.

St. Louis Moves Closer to MLS Expansion

Jeff Cooper’s investment group this week crossed “the last of the major hurdles” in its effort to bring professional soccer to St. Louis after the Collinsville City Counsel approved funding for a massive $572.9 million development project that would include a soccer stadium, 240 hotel rooms, several youth soccer fields and nearly 500,000 square feet […]

Chivas USA’s Identity Crisis

Chivas USA may be enjoying the best season in its short existence but it has the biggest drop in attendance of any team in MLS this season. Chivas has averaged 12,191 fans at home this season, a 19 percent drop from a year ago, representing less than half the Home Depot Center’s 27,000-seat capacity, yet […]

Wahl on Becks, U.S. Women, U.S. Men

Grant Wahl of SI.com talks Beckham, the U.S. women's team opener and the U.S. men vs. Brazil. To make Becks a success next season, Wahl names five things the global superstar needs. One, the L.A. Galaxy and England manager Steve McClaren have to be on the same page when it comes to internationals. A player […]

United, Liverpool Lead CL Reform Resistance

During a UEFA meeting of Europe’s top clubs, Manchester United chief David Gill and Liverpool’s Rick Parry called on UEFA President Michel Platini to abandon his plans to grant a Champions League berth to the winner of the domestic cup competition in Europe’s bigger leagues. Given the TV cash haul guaranteed to qualifying clubs, it’s […]

Chivas USA names new president

Shawn Hunter, a former NHL, NBA and, most recently Anschutz Entertainment Group executive, has been named President and Chief Executive Officer of Chivas USA. Last week, Javier Leon left his post as Chivas USA CEO and GM.

Man U coach Alex Ferguson attacked in train station

Manchester United coach Alex Ferguson was attacked by a 40-year-old man at London’s Euston train station while en route to a 9/11 charity event. Ferguson suffered a leg injury but was able to attend the event.

Brazil, Mexico clash in USA