There’s been good news and bad news for West Virginia fans since Marlon LeBlanc took over as men’s coach in early August, arriving from Penn State, where he was an assistant. The Mountaineers earned preseason victories over No. 19 Virginia Tech (1-0) and Marshall (2-0) but lost New Zealand international Jarrod Smith. West Virginia’s leading scorer […]
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2. INJURY REPORT: More bad luck for Lichaj
North Carolina, ranked No. 1 in the Soccer America Preseason Men’s Top 25, has lost freshman defender Eric Lichaj, who is likely out for the season after breaking a bone in his left foot in the Heels’ Aug. 13 exhibition at Davidson. The Chicago Magic product was rated one of the nation’s top freshman defenders […]
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1. 2006 Women’s Conference Previews
Soccer America continues its countdown the 2006 college season, which starts Friday for men and women, with a look at the 2006 NCAA Division I women’s conferences. ACC Defending Champion: North Carolina. Preseason Poll: 1. North Carolina (No. 3 in Soccer America Preseason Top 25), 2. Florida State (No. 4), 3. Virginia (No. 7), 4. Boston College (No. […]
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OBITUARY: Soccer pioneer Eiler dies at age of 93
John R. Eiler, who led alma mater East Stroudsburg as a coach to the NAIA national championship in 1962 and the quarterfinals of the NCAA Tournament in 1964 and 1965, died last week at the age of 93 in East Stroudsburg, Pa. He built the Warriors into one of the first national powers in college soccer. […]
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COLLEGE: Georgia Southern makes late coaching change
Kevin Kennedy has been named interim men’s coach at Georgia Southern, replacing Kevin Chambers, who resigned to take a position in the Georgia Southern office of admissions. For the past six years, Kennedy has been the director of coaching and club director of the Augusta (Ga.) Arsenal Soccer Club. He led Augusta Aquinas High School […]
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COLLEGE: Oregon's Erickson has girl two days before Ducks' opener
Oregon women's head coach Tara Erickson gave birth Wednesday at Sacred Heart Hospital in Eugene, Ore., to daughter Taj Makena, weighing 7 pounds, 14 ounces, and measuring 20 inches. Mom, dad Kraig and daughter (and big brother Maklain) are all doing well. Baring any complications, Tara still plans on being on the sideline for Oregon's opener Friday night […]
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COLLEGE: 2006 Men's Conference Previews (Horizon to WCC)
HORIZON Defending Champion: Wisconsin-Milwaukee. Preseason Poll: 1. Detroit, 2. Wisconsin-Milwaukee (No. 24 in Soccer America Preseason Top 25), 3. UIC. Players to Watch: Wisconsin-Milwaukee keeper Grant Fernstrum had 10 shutouts and led the nation with a 0.47 goals-against average as a freshman. Detroit midfielder Vahid Assadpour had a Horizon-high 10 assists in 2005. UIC forward Tonci […]
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Newcastle Signs Inter’s Martins
No team in the Premiership was more in need of a new striker than Newcastle United. The Tyneside club now looks set to get its wish later as Inter Milan striker Obafemi Martins flew this morning to complete a medical exam and finalize a $19 million deal. The 21-year-old striker was expected to be in […]
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Juventus Appeals Anyway
Despite threats from FIFA and the Italian Football Federation (FIGC), Juventus went ahead with its appeal to a regional Italian court anyway. “We accept the risk” of FIGC sanctions, a Juventus spokesman said. “The priority is the defence of the rights of the shareholders.” Juve’s share price has plummeted since the infamous match-fixing scandal broke […]
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Bridge Form Undermines Cole Importance for Chelsea
Perhaps the only silver lining for Chelsea coach Jose Mourinho following his side’s shock 2-1 loss to Middlesbrough yesterday is a second fine game in a row for left back Wayne Bridge. He’s been particularly effective down the left hand side for the Blues, notching two assists in his first two games. Mourinho can use […]
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Solskjaer Gets His Repayment
The Independent says that not even Roy Keane, who takes over as manager of Sunderland in the next 48 hours, could criticize the way Manchester United has started the season. Seven goals in two comprehensive wins leaves United alone at the top of the table after Chelsea lost 2-1 away to Middlesbrough. Yesterday’s 3-0 victory […]
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Real Rejects Milan Ronaldo Bid
Milan made a $22 million offer for Real Madrid’s three-time World Player of the Year Ronaldo that was later rejected. The bid is thought to be $3 million less than Real’s asking price; Real also wanted Brazilian midfielder Kaka to become part of the negotiations but Milan reiterated the he was not for sale. “This […]
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U.S. ABROAD: Howard and Friedel play to stalemate
American goalies Brad Friedel and Tim Howard squared off for the fifth time in the English Premier League on Wednesday when Howard's Everton held Blackburn to a 1-1 tie. Howard did well to hold Blackburn to only one goal scored by South African Benni McCarthy, who has been a nemesis for Howard. It was McCarthy's […]
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Open Cup heroes star in unlikely roles
The quarterfinals of the U.S. Open Cup produced heroes in unlikely roles. Landon Donovan was the supersub for the Los Angeles Galaxy, and Jamil Walker made the most a rare start for D.C. United. Donovan, who came on the 37th minute, scored twice in overtime to give the Galaxy a 3-1 victory over the Colorado […]
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4. U.S. ABROAD: Howard and Friedel play to stalemate
American goalies Brad Friedel and Tim Howard squared off for the fifth time in the English Premier League on Wednesday when Howard’s Everton held Blackburn to a 1-1 tie. Howard did well to hold Blackburn to only one goal scored by South African Benni McCarthy, who has been a nemesis for Howard. It was McCarthy’s […]
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2. Barcelona and Chelsea drawn yet again
For the third year in a row, Barcelona and Chelsea will meet in the UEFA Champions League. Barca, the defending champion, was drawn with Chelsea in Group A for the group stage of the European club competition. Last year, Barcelona beat Chelsea in the second round en route winning the title. In 2005, the Blues […]
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3. U.S. OPEN CUP: Heroes star in unlikely roles
The quarterfinals of the U.S. Open Cup produced heroes in unlikely roles. Landon Donovan was the supersub for the Los Angeles Galaxy, and Jamil Walker made the most a rare start for D.C. United. Donovan, who came on the 37th minute, scored twice in overtime to give the Galaxy a 3-1 victory over the Colorado […]
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1. WHAT THEY’RE SAYING
“We’re on the one-yard line, and there’s a long ways to go before anything’s completed.” — Carl Gerlach, mayor of Overland Park, Kan., referring to his own one-yard line and using a football analogy after the Overland Park city council met last night to discuss having a public hearing on using sales tax and revenue bonds […]
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3. OBITUARY: Soccer pioneer Eiler dies at age of 93
John R. Eiler, who led alma mater East Stroudsburg as a coach to the NAIA national championship in 1962 and the quarterfinals of the NCAA Tournament in 1964 and 1965, died last week at the age of 93 in East Stroudsburg, Pa. He built the Warriors into one of the first national powers in college soccer. […]
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2. BIRTH: Oregon’s Erickson has girl two days before Ducks’ opener
Oregon women’s head coach Tara Erickson gave birth this morning at Sacred Heart Hospital in Eugene, Ore., to daughter Taj Makena, weighing 7 pounds, 14 ounces, and measuring 20 inches. Mom, dad Kraig and daughter (and big brother Maklain) are all doing well. Baring any complications, Tara still plans on being on the sideline for Oregon’s opener Friday […]
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1. 2006 Men’s Conference Previews
Soccer America continues its countdown the 2006 college season, which starts Friday for men and women, with a look at rest of the 2006 NCAA Division I men’s conferences. (Yesterday’s conference previews: ACC-Conference USA.) HORIZON Defending Champion: Wisconsin-Milwaukee. Preseason Poll: 1. Detroit, 2. Wisconsin-Milwaukee (No. 24 in Soccer America Preseason Top 25), 3. UIC. Players to […]
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YOUTH: Rongen to take 11 pros to Busan U-20 tourney
U.S. under-20 men's national team head coach Thomas Rongen will take 11 professionals to the Busan International Tournament Aug. 29-Sept. 2 in Busan, South Korea. The pros are defenders Carlos Borja (Chivas USA), Erik Hort (Sparta Prague/Czech Republic), Blake Wagner (FC Dallas), Tim Ward (Columbus Crew), midfielders Nikolas Besagno (Real Salt Lake), Miguel Gonzalez (New […]
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RICARDO LA VOLPE: Argentine to coach Boca
Ricardo La Volpe is returning to his native Argentina to coach Boca Juniors, the legendary Buenos Aires club, after spending more than two decades in Mexico. La Volpe, the No. 3 goalie on Argentina's 1978 World Cup championship team, finished his playing career in Mexico, then had a successful career as a club coach before […]
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U.S. U-17 residency program admits 19 new players
U.S. SoccerÆs under-17 residency program reopened this week with 19 first-semester players in the 40-player fall class at IMG Academy in Bradenton, Fla. Preparations begin in earnest this fall for qualifying for the 2007 Under-17 World Championship next summer in South Korea. The fall class is dominated by '90 players who will form the nucleus […]
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Atletico Madrid Bids for Reyes
A little last-minute bidding war could be exactly what Jose Antonio Reyes and Arsenal needed. Earlier today, Real’s Madrid rival Atletico lodged in a surprising bid for the Spanish International, who has publicly declared his dissatisfaction with life in North London. After Arsenal turned down a $15 million bid from Real Madrid, Reyes’ first choice, […]