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By Ridge MahoneyDiscussions were held last night to resolve the situation of Brazilian midfielder Fred, who is poised to join D.C. United though his contract with Australian club Melbourne doesn't expire until June 30. Under FIFA rules, players under contract are free to negotiate with other clubs during the last six months of their contract's […]

By Ridge Mahoney A blown transformer and subsequent power failure at Robertson Stadium in Houston forced a postponement of the CONCACAF Champions' Cup semifinal first leg between the Dynamo and Pachuca originally scheduled for Wednesday night. Instead, the game will be played at Robertson at 6 pm (ET) on Thursday, setting up a Fox Soccer […]

The Italian press has reported that photographer Fabrizio Corona has been arrested for taking pictures of celebrities, including four top soccer players, in potentially embarrassing situations and demanding payments by threatening to sell the photos to newspapers. Three soccer stars admitted paying Corona after he took shots of them at nightclubs with female companions.

MLS clubs are taking a variety of approaches in response to the league's Youth Development Initiative, which requires them to have youth programs in place this year. David Beckham signed a contract with Manchester United on May 2, 1988 — the day he turned 13. Cristiano Ronaldo left home at age 11 for Sporting Lisbon. […]

Four creative midfielders have changed clubs this season: Freddy Adu (Real Salt Lake), David Beckham (Galaxy), Amado Guevara (Chivas USA), and Claudio Reyna (New York). How they fare will shape not only the fortunes of their teams but also the league's style and caliber of play. Maybe MLS coaches and general managers didn't get the […]

After nearly 13 years abroad, Claudio Reyna comes full circle back to New Jersey. Claudio Reyna played his youth ball in a New Jersey environment that bridged eras of American soccer and an array of cultures. The center of the activity was a German-American social club in the town of Union called Farcher's Grove, which […]

More than a dozen Americans are playing in the Premier League and for the first time, there are three with the same team. Brian McBride, Carlos Bocanegra and Clint Dempsey are living the football life in London with Fulham FC. They are at different phases of their careers, they play for one of the less […]

MLS Commissioner Don Garber and Bundesliga CEO Christian Seifert unveiled on Tuesday an agreement between the two leagues The agreement MLS deputy commissioner Ivan Gazidis and Bundesliga executive board member Tom Bender ironed out two weeks ago in New York was dubbed a ''knowledge pact'' — an agreement to share experience, expertise and best practices […]

The CONCACAF Champions Cup moves into the semifinals this week with both first-leg games being played on U.S. soil. The defending MLS champion Houston Dynamo hosts Pachuca on Wednesday at Robertson Stadium (TV: Fox Soccer Channel and Fox Sports en Espanol, live, 8:30 pm ET), while D.C. United takes on Guadalajara Thursday at RFK Stadium […]

The USA faces Denmark Wednesday in the championship game of the Algarve Cup, the biggest women's tournament in the world, at at Municipal Stadium in Vila Real de San Antonio, Portugal (kickoff: 12:30 pm ET). While the USA leads the series with a 12-4-2 record, the Danes have been tough opponents. The USA's 3-1 loss […]

The U.S. under-17 national team went scoreless in two games against Honduran U-17 national team in games played in Tegucigalpa, Honduras. It appeared the U.S. had gotten revenge for their 1-0 loss two days earlier when Mykell Bates headed in a Jared Jeffrey's free kick in the 93rd minute, but the goal was called back […]

From 2,000 aspiring young soccer players, ''Sue±o MLS'' is down to its Final Five. For the next two weeks, they will train with the Chivas USA first team and its under-19 team, with a contract awaiting the winner. Goalkeeper Aldo I±iguez (20) will train with Chivas USA's regular roster and developmental players. Jorge Flores, Abraham […]

The U.S. women's national team will play a six-game summer series to prepare for the Women's World Cup Sept. 10-30 in China. The USA will face China at Cleveland Browns Stadium on June 16 and Brazil at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J., on June 23 in the first matches of the send-off series. Additional […]

Borussia Dortmund coach Juergen Roeber quit after just seven games to become the second Dortmund and eighth Bundesliga coaching casualty of the 2006-07 season. Roeber, a former NASL player with Calgary, departed after a run of six defeats in seven matches left mighty Dortmund just above the relegation zone. He took over from Dutchman Bert […]

The USA moved into the final of the Algarve Cup for the fifth straight time after winning Group B thanks to a 3-2 win over Sweden on Monday. Greg Ryan's Americans needed a win to make the championship game, and two goals from forward Abby Wambach and another from midfielder Carli Lloyd, her third in […]

By Ridge Mahoney Senior Editor According to a source with knowledge of the transaction, Toronto FC has filled its hole on the left side of midfield. The team will soon announce the acquisition of winger Andy Welsh, a native of Manchester who played this season at Leicester City on loan from Sunderland. Welsh, 22, is […]

(All times Eastern unless noted. TV programming is always subject to change. Check your local listings and soccerTV.com) MONDAY, March 12 FOX SPORTS EN ESPANOL CONMEBOL U-17 BRAZIL-ECUADOR (live), 3 pm. TUESDAY, March 13 FOX SPORTS EN ESPANOL CONMEBOL U-17 ARGENTINA-URUGUAY (live), 6 pm. Copa Libertadores CUCUTA-CERRO PORTENO (live), 8 pm. Copa Libetadores ALIANZA LIMA-AUDAX […]

INTERNATIONAL HIGHLIGHT/NEWS SHOWS A TODO GOAL (Goals from around the world) Gol TV Monday, 1 pm ET. FOX SOCCER SHOW Fox Soccer Channel Monday-Sunday, 10 pm ET SKY SPORTS NEWS Fox Soccer Channel Monday-Sunday, 7 pm ET FOX SPORTS NOTICIAS Fox Sports en Espanol Monday-Friday, 2 pm ET GOL TV NEWS Gol TV Monday-Friday, 9 […]

For the second straight game, Carli Lloyd had the winning goal, scoring the only goal in the USA's 1-0 win over Finland Friday at the Algarve Women's Cup in Ferreiras, Portugal. Lloyd, one of five U.S. players to come on after halftime, responded with the lone goal on her first touch of the ball. She […]

By Ridge Mahoney Senior Editor A match held Sunday to honor the late Lamar Hunt featured one of those outstanding college players who helped his team win a national title and then snubbed MLS to test out Europe. Fortunately, for Columbus and MLS, Stefano Miglioranzi came back to the league last year as a discovery […]

Barcelona and Real Madrid put aside their disappointing exits from the UEFA Champions League to play a thrilling 3-3 tie at the Nou Camp on Saturday night. The clßsico featured four goals in the first half hour, a last-gasp equalizer and loads of chances by both teams. Teenager Lionel Messi snatched the equalizer to complete […]

Both Premier League leader Manchester United and second-place Chelsea rallied to force replays in the quarterfinals of the FA Cup. Manchester United drew, 2-2, at Middlesbrough thanks to Cristiano Ronaldo's tying goal on a 68th-minute penalty. Lee Cattermole and George Boateng scored for Middlesbrough on either side of halftime after Wayne Rooney had given United […]

The Los Angeles Galaxy announced plans for a four-team tournament in July involving English champion Chelsea, Tigres of Mexico, Suwon Bluewings of South Korea and the MLS club. The 2007 World Series of Football will feature doubleheaders on July 17 and July 21 at the Home Depot Center. The July 21 game between the Galaxy […]

UEFA held the draw for the quarterfinals and semifinals of the UEFA Champions League on Friday. The semifinal winners progress to the final on May 23 in Athens. Quarterfinal draw AC Milan vs. Bayern Munich PSV Eindhoven vs. Liverpool Roma vs. Manchester United Chelsea vs. Valencia (First legs: April 3-4; second legs: April 10-11.) Semifinal […]

Brad Friedel and Jay DeMerit both started in winning efforts as their clubs moved into the semifinals of the English FA Cup. Friedel recorded his fourth straight shutout in the FA Cup as Blackburn Rovers beat Manchester City, 2-0, in Sunday's quarterfinals. DaMarcus Beasley came on in the second half for City. DeMerit needed three […]