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When the groups were formed for the A-LeagueÆs new U.S. Open Cup qualifying format, some onlookers dubbed Group 6, with Hershey, Hampton Roads and Richmond, the “Group of Death.” But, with Richmond losing its dynamic duo of forwards Onandi Lowe and Gary Glasgow and Hampton Roads keeping virtually the same team that produced a 15-13 […]

Gerard Lagos factored in all four of his team’s goals in a 4-0 win by the Minnesota Thunder over Indiana to earn this weekÆs A-League Player of the Week Award. In the opener for both teams in Group 3 of U.S. Open Cup qualifying, the 30-year-old forward provided the game-winning assist on Morgan Zeba’s goal […]

Soccer America Magazine is preparing its first Internet Soccer Guide to be published this summer, and we want to know about your fantasy soccer league experiences. What is your favorite soccer fantasy league? What do you like about the league — the strategy involved, how the information is presented and updated, how the league is […]

W-League seeks developmental pact with WUSA (or WMLS) The planned start next year of a Division I professional women’s league will alter how the W-League goes about its business, but its position on a transforming landscape is anybody’s guess. United Soccer Leagues Commissioner Francisco Marcos, whose organization includes the two-tiered W-League, has met several times […]

Soccer America MagazineÆs MLS Team of the Week from games played May 10-13. Goalkeeper Nick Rimando (1) Miami Defenders Pablo Mastroeni (2) Miami Lubos Kubik (3) Chicago Peter Vermes (1) Kansas City Midfielders Jorge Rodriguez (1) Dallas Carlos Valderrama (3) Tampa Bay Mauricio Ramos (1) New England Matt McKeon (2) Kansas City Forwards Mamadou Diallo […]

There has been much talk about the battle between MLS and WUSA to launch a women’s pro league. The W-League, which now consists of W-1 and W-2 leagues comprising 36 teams, has just kicked off its sixth season. With so much focus on the prospects of a women’s professional league, Soccer America spoke to four […]

New England’s Ecuadorian forward Eduardo Hurtado has been transferred to Ecuadorian First Division club Liga Universitaria de Quito. “We are sad to see Eduardo leave without having performed to his full potential with the team,” Revolution coach Fernando Clavijo said. “We wish him great success with his new club.” Hurtado was orginally claimed off waivers […]

Opening comments by MetroStars general manager Nick Sakiewicz “I’m really looking forward to this game. I’d like to say to Tim Hankinson that I’m sorry we did such a good job last season [in Tampa Bay]. I’m very excited about the direction that the MetroStars are going. We’ve had our ups and downs this year, […]

‘I am looking forward’ Thomas Dooley came back from injury in time to play in midfield against his former club in a 2-0 Metros win at Columbus May 6. SOCCER AMERICA: What was the reaction from the Columbus fans when you were introduced? THOMAS DOOLEY: It was beautiful. Most of them know the situation, that […]

MLS acquired Mexican national team star Luis Hernandez from Mexican First Division club, Tigres. The 31-year-old striker was allocated to Los Angeles and will make his Galaxy debut in the May 20 clash with D.C. United at the Rose Bowl, pending a successful physical examination. The Galaxy — with Mauricio Cienfuegos (El Salvador), Simon Elliott […]

Goalkeeper Jennifer Branam will replace Briana Scurry on the U.S. women’s national team roster for the Pacific Cup in Australia after Scurry was ruled out because of shin splints.

Lopsided victory in Colorado helps morale while supporting Rongen’s preaching of patience Richie Williams didn’t know where the ball had gone. In a reflex effort to send the ball skyward, the D.C. United midfielder had inadvertently sent it spiraling over the outstretched arm of his goalkeeper, Mark Simpson. Williams looked in several directions before realizing […]

U.S. under-18 boys national team coach George Gelnovatch has called in 22 players for a week-long training camp with the U.S. Under-17 national team at Bollettieri Sports Academy in Bradenton, Fla. The U-18s are scheduled to play the Florida ODP ’82s today (May 15), the Bradenton Academics (USL-PDL) on Wednesday (May 17) and the U.S. […]

U.S. under-21 women’s national team coach Jillian Ellis will take her squad on its first international trip of 2000 when the team travels to France from May 19-29 for three matches, which will serve as early preparation for the Nordic Cup. Ellis will bring eight players currently participating in the senior U.S. women’s Olympic Residency […]

Benny Waltz Birmingham, Ala. What is the correct penalty for a team playing with more than 11 players for several minutes before the infraction is noticed? Mike Woitalla: IÆll start off Benny, by saying, that the referee, the refereeÆs assistants and coaches (or assistant coaches) of both teams should count the number of players on […]

Powerful Portland forward uses Olympic experiences as inspiration for self-improvement As a recent high-school graduate, Conor Casey knew he might attract some looks while playing with the U.S. U-23 team in the Pan-American Games last summer. As it turned out, the most important eyes opened were his own. Casey, a powerful forward machine, had bulldozed […]

The question came quickly, as soon as my seatmate on the plane learned I was a soccer writer. ôSo how long will it be before soccer gets popular in the U.S.?ö he asked. The man looked like a player himself: early 30s, trim, fit. He lives in Denver ù one of 12 MLS cities. I […]

U.S. women’s national team head coach April Heinrichs chose her 18-player roster for the USA’s trip to the inaugural Pacific Cup in Australia. The tournament runs from May 31 to June 11 and will be held in three cities: Canberra, Sydney and Newcastle. Originally an eight-team tournament, the format was adapted after the withdrawal of […]

MLS’s Disciplinary Committee has suspended Dallas Burn forward Ariel Graziani for three games and fined the player $7,500 for major game misconduct during the club’s 3-1 loss at Tampa Bay on Saturday, May 6. Graziani will sit out the following matches: May 13 Los Angeles May 20 at Columbus May 24 at Chicago The three […]

The Chicago Fire tied Toluca, the top-ranked team entering the Mexican league Torneo Verano playoffs, 3-3, in front of 13,257 fans in Chicago May 10. U.S. under-23 stars Josh Wolff and Damarcus Beasley combined for all three Fire goals. Wolff scored twice to give Chicago a 2-1 lead, and Beasley hit a rocket in stoppage […]

The defending PDL champion Chicago Sockers opened their 2000 campaign by earning maximum points over Twin Cities in a rematch of last seasonÆs Central Conference semifinal. Chicago scored two late goals to secure a 3-0 victory over the Tornado in a U.S. Open Cup qualifier, which was the teamÆs first match since winning the league […]

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Advent of drawn matches requires postseason changes To those who may think early May is far too soon to ponder the playoffs, the rejoinder would be: What other major league leaves its postseason format in question with the regular season underway? Ties have been sewn into the fabric of MLS more or less seamlessly, despite […]

Dallas striker Ariel Graziani is the second big-name international to be suspended for three games by MLS this season. The Argentine-born Ecuadoran was suspended for three games and fined the player $7,500 for major game misconduct during the club’s 3-1 loss at Tampa Bay on May 6. Graziani will sit out the following matches: May […]

Overage players will alter U.S. complexion in Australia HERSHEY, Pa. The hardest part of the job awaits Clive Charles sometime around the first of June. He plans then to determine the 18 players he’ll take to Australia in September, and there is only one certainty: It won’t be the same 18 who qualified at Hersheypark. […]