Toronto FC might have another shot at its rival, the Columbus Crew, which came from behind to deal Toronto a devastating 3-2 loss on Saturday in MLS play. On Wednesday (Fox Soccer Channel, 8 pm ET), Toronto begins a two-legged series with the USL's Puerto Rico Islanders in the Concacaf Champions League to advance to […]
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Soccer America Classifieds
Welcome to Soccer America Classifieds, Soccer America’s email newsletter connecting soccer companies and organizations to Soccer America members each week. Soccer America Classifieds feature soccer classified advertisements on the latest soccer job openings, soccer products and soccer opportunities. Read Soccer America Classifieds each Wednesday.
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Soccer on TV
The MLS All-Stars take on Everton on Wednesday. There’s also midweek Concacaf Champions’ League action. The Los Angeles Galaxy hosts Barcelona on Saturday.
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No trip to China for you
[OFF THE POST] Tottenham striker Darren Bent had just settled into his seat when he was told to leave the plane and collect his bags. Instead of traveling with the English Premier League team on a preseason tour of China, Bent was sent to Sunderland.
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FluMist becomes fourth national sponsor
[WPS] Women’s Professional Soccer has signed FluMist as its fourth national sponsor. FluMist, is a nasal spray flu vaccine for eligible individuals manufactured by MedImmune will be the presenting sponsor of the 2009 WPS Championship and will present the Defender of the Year award at the 2009 WPS All-Star Game.
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Richardson and Ceus claim top honors
[USL-1 TEAMS OF THE WEEK] Guyana star Gregory Richardson, who began the 2009 season with MLS’s Colorado Rapids, scored three goals in the Carolina RailHawks’ 4-0 win over Miami and Steward Ceus earned shutouts for the Charlotte Eagles in a 3-0 win at Maryland and 0-0 tie at Baltimore to earn USL First and Second Division Player of the Week honors, respectively. For all the Team of the Week selections …
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Azteca Stadium already sold out
[WORLD CUP 2010] The last time the USA traveled to Mexico City for a World Cup qualifier, on Easter of 2005, the Mexicans feared they couldn’t sell out Azteca Stadium and pleaded through the media for “12th Man” support. Apparently thanks to Mexico’s 5-0 rout of the USA last Sunday in the Gold Cup, enthusiasm for El Tri is high and Azteca Stadium is already sold out to its 105,000 capacity for the Aug. 12 qualifier.
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What They’re Saying
“We’ve connected already. He has a great spirit — the American spirit, if you can put it like that — but he also has the African passion within him. … He’s not going to have a difficult time integrating himself into the team and into [Italian league].”
— AC Milan’s Dutch midfielder Clarence Seedorf on his new teammate, American defender Oguchi Onyewu, whose parents immigrated to the USA from Nigeria. (SI.com)
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Ibrahimovic to Barcelona A Done Deal
“Time to learn Spanish,” Zlatan Ibrahimovic has posted on his Twitter page. The Sweden striker signed a five-year contract with Barcelona after passing a medical test on Monday that will send him from Inter Milan to Barcelona. The $65.6 million move contracts the 27-year-old until 2014 with a buy-out clause set at $357 million. As […]
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Honduran Riot Leaves Two Fans Dead
A riot at a soccer game in Honduras killed two fans, a 35-year-old man and a 12-year-old boy. Gunfire rang out in the stands at a game between Olimpia and Motagua. Sixteen people were injured and six were shot. Fire department chief Carlos Cordero says that fans of both teams fought each other "with everything […]
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Manchester Club Lets Fans Set Ticket Prices
"Hard economic times can also foster innovation," writes Tom Dunmore of Pitchinvasion.net, "and it's no surprise that a supporter-owned and run club, FC United of Manchester, this summer became the first club I've heard of to allow supporters to set their own season ticket prices." The Unibond League club, which was formed in protest of […]
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China to Enjoy Some EPL for Free
In 2007, the English Premier League sold its China rights exclusively to the pay-TV broadcaster, a decision that analysts believe hampered efforts to grow in the world’s most populous country and allowed the NBA to consolidate its lead in the battle for the hearts and wallets of Chinese sports fans. This year, Chinese television station […]
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Galaxy Lifts Lifetime Ban of Beckham Abuser
The Los Angeles Galaxy has rescinded the lifetime ban it originally imposed on a fan who jumped onto the field during an ill-tempered exchange between David Beckham and the home crowd. The unidentified Galaxy supporter leaped from the "Riot Squad" fan section onto the field at halftime of Beckham's return to the Home Depot Center […]
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Everton Brings Rich History to All-Star Game
When U.S. national team goalkeeper Tim Howard joined Everton FC from Manchester United three years ago, he knew he was joining a club that had seen some legendary players, players like Neville Southall, regarded as one of the finest keepers in British soccer history, and 1966 England World Cup winners Ray Wilson and Alan Ball. […]
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Gold Cup Win Gives Mexico More Options for USA Qualifier
Mexico coach Javier Aguirre doesn't appreciate the press calling Mexico's Gold Cup winning squad a "B team." "I remember having read – and I hated it – that this was a 'B' team. And now it might be the base,'' Aguirre fired back at reporters. But the only players from the squad that routed the […]
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Solo leads all-star vote getters
[WPS] With the July 31 deadline approaching for all-star balloting, Saint Louis Athletica goalie Hope Solo led all players with her name on 35 percent of submitted ballots for the WPS all-star team that will face Swedish champion Umea IK at the Anheuser-Busch Soccer Park in Fenton, Mo., on Aug. 30. Other leaders, by position, are defender Heather Mitts, midfielder Lori Chalupny and forward Marta.
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The Accidental Red Card [VIDEO]
[OFF THE POST] During AC Milan’s 2-0 loss to archrival Inter in a World Football Challenge game last weekend in Foxboro, Mass., referee Jorge Gonzalez showed Ronaldinho a red card when he meant to display the yellow for dissent. Gonzalez quickly made the correction and there were laughs all around.
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What They’re Saying
“He shouldn’t actually be wearing that shirt because what he was saying about my wife was a disgrace.”
— David Beckham, who had another confrontation with a fan, this time during the Galaxy’s game at Kansas City. While preparing for a throw-in, Beckham turned around and spoke to a heckling fan wearing an England replica jersey, and then shook his hand. (CNN)
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Soccer on TV
The MLS All-Stars take on Everton on Wednesday. American Tim Howard will be between the posts for English Premier League club. In other midweek action, three MLS teams (D.C. United, Toronto FC & New York) are involved in CONCACAF Champions’ League action. International friendly matches are scattered throughout the week. The Los Angeles Galaxy hosts Barcelona on Saturday. Look for updates in Wednesday’s and Friday’s Soccer on TV.
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Thornton to Replace Onstad as All-Star Keeper
Chivas USA goalkeeper Zach Thornton has been selected to replace Houston Dynamo goalkeeper Pat Onstad on the MLS All-Star team. Onstad strained his back in a 1-0 loss to New England on Saturday night. Thornton is second in the MLS in shutouts (seven) and third in goals-against average (0.88) and went 401 minutes without allowing […]
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MLS All-Star Game’s International Format a Hit
Landon Donovan enjoys the unique format of the MLS All-Star game. For the eight-time all-star, the game isn't simply an exhibition but a chance for players to prove themselves against high-profile competition. On Wednesday, the MLS all-stars will face Everton of the English Premier League at Rio Tinto Stadium in Sandy, Utah. The format differs […]
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High Water Mark for U.S. Attendance Rising
Since July 18, 497,846 fans have filled eight U.S. stadiums for games involving a dozen club and national teams. And that's not counting the fans that gathered for the Sunday's Concacaf Gold Cup final and World Football Challenge games. The numbers don't lie about the growing interest for the game in the USA, particularly for […]
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Garey’s Goal Gives Crew Record Streak
Jason Garey headed home the winner in the 92nd minute, two minutes into four minutes of stoppage time, to give the Crew a 3-2 victory over Toronto FC in Columbus Crew Stadium. "That's why you play the game, for moments like that," Garey said after scoring his third goal in the past two games. Garey's […]
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French Champs Play Under Radar in Montreal
On Saturday, Bordeaux, the champion of France's Ligue 1, defeated Ligue 2 champ Guingamp 2-0 to take the French Champions Trophy, the first of the league's official competitions held outside France. Played in Montreal's Olympic Stadium, the game was hosted by the United Soccer League's Montreal Impact, which will play a friendly against Bordeaux at […]
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Ching, USA Looking Forward to Mexico Rematch
While he watched the Mexican players receive their championship medals and the Concacaf Gold Cup trophy on Sunday, U.S. striker Brian Ching was already looking forward to the World Cup qualifier on Aug. 12 between the two clubs. “It’s not going to be hard to carry over those emotions,” Ching said. “Standing on the field […]