Instead of preparing for the 2009 fall campaign, University of Maine men’s soccer coach Pat Laughlin and assistant Trevor Singer spent recent weeks helping their players find places to play after Maine dropped the men’s soccer and women’s volleyball as part of its cost-cutting measures. The Bears were contacted by just about every major program in the country.
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Posted inCollege Soccer Reporter, Story
Virginia Tech to recruit more Americans
As expected, Mike Brizendine has been promoted to Virginia Tech men’s coach following the resignation of Oliver Weiss. In making the announcement, Tech’s athletic director said a change in recruiting philosophy would take place.
Posted inSoccer America Daily, Story
Tickets selling fast in Baltimore
[WORLD FOOTBALL CHALLENGE] With more than a month to go before the AC Milan-Chelsea match, the first soccer game at M&T Bank Stadium, the NFL’s Baltimore Ravens have sold more than 60,000 tickets for the game — the most of any venue for the six-city World Football Challenge.
Posted inSoccer America Daily, Story
South Africa ’09 on television
[CONFEDERATIONS CUP] Midweek international action from the 2009 Confederations Cup in South Africa continues Wednesday with two games. For the complete television schedule …
Posted inSoccer America Daily, What They're Saying
What They’re Saying
“I’ve always been a Milan fan and my idols were [Ruud] Gullit and [Marco] van Basten. If [Milan vice president Adriano] Galliani would call me, what would I do? I would reply with a ‘hello’.”
— Italy’s new star, American-born Giuseppe Rossi, telling Gazzetta dello Sport he’d love to play for AC Milan. His short career has taken him from Parma to Manchester United and Newcastle United in England and now Villarreal in Spain.
Posted inSoccer America Daily, Story
Cvilikas and Millwood help end skids
[USL TEAMS OF THE WEEK] Brian Cvilikas, who helped guide the Minnesota Thunder to its first win of the season, and Crystal Palace Baltimore new addition Machel Millwood earned the USL First Division and Second Division Player of the Week honors, respectively. For the USL-1 and USL-2 Teams of the Week …
Posted inSection 2 Around the Net, Story
Tony Mowbray Named New Celtic Manager
Celtic announced that Tony Mowbray will replace Gordon Strachan as the club's manager. Strachan quit last month after missing out on the Scottish Premier League title. "Celtic Football Club is delighted today to confirm that Tony Mowbray has been appointed the new Celtic manager," a club statement said. The 45-year-old Mowbray was given permission to […]
Posted inSection 2 Around the Net, Story
Wigan Finalize Roberto Martinez as Manager
Roberto Martinez's protracted move from Swansea City to Wigan Athletic was finally made official on Monday. Martinez will rejoin the club that he helped propel out of the Third Division. Latics chairman Dave Whelan beamed to the press about getting the Spaniard, "I am excited to have Roberto back. Memories are brought back from 1995. […]
Posted inSection 2 Around the Net, Story
FIFA Considering Abandoning Age Restrictions at Olympics
FIFA, soccer’s world governing body, is considering abolishing age limits for the Olympics and barring all players with World Cup experience. FIFA president Sepp Blatter had initially suggested reducing the present under-23 limit, but Jacques Rogge, president of the International Olympic Committee, suggested that such a change would affect the quality of the Olympic competition […]
Posted inSection 2 Around the Net, Story
Real Madrid Holds Player Sale for EPL Clubs
Real Madrid has contacted several Premier League clubs with a list of nine players it is keen to offload to recover some of the $246 million it spent on Cristiano Ronaldo and Kaka. A crew of Dutch players is available: Arjen Robben, Ruud van Nistelrooy, Wesley Sneijder, Klaas-Jan Huntelaar, Rafael van der Vaart and Royston […]
Posted inSection 2 Around the Net, Story
Moreno Sidelined by Hamstring Injury; Emilio back
D.C. United captain Jaime Moreno will miss both league matches this week because of a hamstring injury, club officials confirmed today. Moreno, MLS's career scoring leader, was injured late in the first half of Saturday's 2-1 victory over Chicago at RFK Stadium. He will not accompany the club to Seattle for Wednesday's game against the […]
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Crew Trade Noonan to Rapids to Free Salary
Midfielder/forward Pat Noonan has talent, versatility and an impressive resume. The former New England Revolution standout is a two-time Major League Soccer All-Star and former scoring champion (tied in Amado Guevara with 30 points on 11 goals and eight assists in 2004). His credentials are impressive, but they were not enough to keep him on […]
Posted inSection 2 Around the Net, Story
The Evolving Role of the Holding Midfielder in MLS
“Let’s not get carried away and say that the day of the tough, tackle-happy enforcement presence in the holding midfield spot is dead. It’s not,” writes Steve Davis of MLSnet.com. Davis, however, diagnoses a trend in the MLS toward favoring more deep-lying playmakers over traditional tacklers. Winning the ball and covering ground remains a priority,” […]
Posted inStory, Youth Soccer Reporter
Champions crowned at National Cup VIII regionals
Champions have been crowned at four U.S. Club Soccer’s National Cup VIII regionals. Boys champions were scheduled to crowned Tuesday in Modesto, Calif., and regional play will continue at six venues through early July. For all the regional champions …
Posted inStory, Youth Soccer Reporter
Indiana’s Carmel enjoys big success
Carmel United Academy had four teams finish first and five others took second place in the U-14 to U-19 groups at the Indiana State Cup. The highlight was an all-Carmel final in the U-14 girls division. For all the Indiana State Cup final results …
Posted inStory, Youth Soccer Reporter
Massapequa and Albertson clean up
Less than three months after former U.S. international Chris Armas took over as its director of coaching, Massapequa SC achieved success at the Eastern New York state finals, where it won the U-17 and U-15 boys titles and U-14 girls championship. The Albertson Fury won four girls titles in convincing fashion. For results of all the finals in the U-14 to U-19 boys and girls groups …
Posted inStory, Youth Soccer Reporter
Upset at Region IV Championships
Play began Monday at the 2009 US Youth Soccer Region IV Championships in Lancaster, Calif. Nine teams began their defense of regional titles at the Lancaster National Soccer Center, but most faced stiff competition. A wild game saw the So Cal Blues fall in U-17 girls play. For all the news and complete results from the Region IV Championships …
Posted inStory, Youth Soccer Reporter
Coaches evaluate U-15s for residency
The U.S. under-15 boys national team camp being held this week at the PDA training facilities in Zarephath, N.J., has added significance since U-17 national team coaches will be evaluating the ’94s for the next cycle of U.S. Soccer’s residency program. For the 48 U-15s in camp …
Posted inStory, Youth Soccer Reporter
ON THE WEB: Brooks honors Moran’s memory
Amber Brooks, who won three New Jersey state titles at The Pennington School and captained the USA at the inaugural Under-17 Women’s World Cup in 2008, has endured some trying times this spring. The North Carolina-bound star lost her father Allan died in April, and longtime girls soccer advocate Charlotte Moran — her “soccer mom” — died of pancreatic cancer in April. For Brooks’ efforts to raise money for cancer research …
Posted inYouth Soccer Reporter, Youth What They're Saying
What They’re Saying
“The vision of the city in building this complex was to host the top events in the country.”
— Alan Blinzler, president of the Kansas State Youth Soccer Association, on Overland Park landing the 2010 US Youth Soccer National Championships at the $36 million soccer complex that’s scheduled to open later this summer. (Kansas City Star)
Posted inSoccer America Daily, What They're Saying
What They’re Saying
“I would like to dedicate my goals to my family who were watching from America.”
— Giuseppe Rossi, who was born and raised in New Jersey before moving to Italy at age 12, on the two goals he scored against the USA in Italy’s 3-1 win. (Goal.com)
Posted inSection 2 Around the Net, Story
Brazil Squeaks By Egypt
In the opening match of group B in the Confederations Cup, underdog Egypt shook five-time world champions Brazil but finally succumbed 4-3 when Kaka converted a penalty in stoppage time awarded for Ahmed Al Muhamadi's handball on the goal line. African champions Egypt fought back from two goals down at halftime, scoring twice in a […]
Posted inSection 2 Around the Net, Story
Blatter and FIFA Disappointed with Empty Seats
FIFA president Sepp Blatter suggested on Monday that unsold tickets for Confederations Cup matches should be given away rather than have empty seats at games after disappointing opening day crowds. "I had a meeting with the organizing committee this morning, and I think they should have done a little bit more to bring more people […]
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Premier League Gives Setanta Deadline
The Premier League said sports pay TV channel Setanta has until Friday to pay more than $49 million it owes to retain its broadcast rights. An invitation has been issued for competing bids for the broadcaster’s package of 46 live matches in the upcoming season and will sell them to the highest bidder if Setanta […]
Posted inSection 2 Around the Net, Story
Crew Turning Bad Into Good
The Columbus Crew is in such good form right now that even the bad turns out to be good. Take the service from defender Gino Padula that led to the deciding goal by Guillermo Barros Schelotto in the 87th minute of the 2-1 win against Chivas USA on Sunday at Crew Stadium. Padula, not known […]