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The following are quotes from U.S. Soccer’s June 15 media teleconference with U.S. women’s national team coach Tony DiCicco, U.S. goalkeeper Briana Scurry and U.S. midfielder Kristine Lilly. Tony DiCicco On Nigeria’s 4-3 exhibition win versus China Saturday: “I wasn’t that surprised. Maybe it surprised a lot of media. I knew Nigeria would be very […]

STANDINGS Eastern Conference Northeast GP W L GF GA P Long Island 9 7 2 17 10 30 Rochester 8 7 1 16 8 29 Boston 10 6 4 17 8 28 Staten Island 8 5 3 13 7 23 Pittsburgh 9 4 5 18 13 19 Connecticut 11 3 8 9 21 14 Lehigh […]

The New England Revolution has signed defender Chaka Daley from the team’s A-League affiliate, the Boston Bulldogs. A four year starter for Providence College, Daley played with Revolution midfielder Paulo Dos Santos for the Rhode Island StingRays of the USL for two years, helping the club capture the 1997 Northeast division championship. Daley played in […]

First Round June 11 in Peoria, Ariz. Arizona Sahuaros (D3) 3 Fresno Mexico SC (USASA) 2 (OT). Goals: Pogman 60, Calvo 85,102; Blanco 9, Delgadillo 72. Arizona — Jones, Kozlic, Bari, Soderman, Dojo, Pogman, Gaillard, McGuire, Geub (Diamantine, 66), Calvo, Muth (Hunter, 46). Mexico SC — Alvarez, E.Lopez, M.Lopez, Mexicano, Souza, Carter, Delgadillo, Ortuno, Rodriguez […]

Former UCLA forward Seth George has come to terms with the Los Angeles Galaxy. George, who was selected by Los Angeles with the 13th overall pick in the 1999 College Draft, had been in Germany with 1860 Munich’s reserves before opting out of his contract and returning to California. He has been training with the […]

At the final draw today in Auckland, New Zealand for the 5th FIFA U-17 World Championship, the U.S. boys’ U-17 national team was drawn into Group A, where the USA will face host New Zealand (Nov. 10), Uruguay (Nov. 13) and Poland (Nov.16). The USA will play all three matches in Auckland, New Zealand at […]

For the second consecutive season, a team of A-League All-Stars will face a host team in the 1999 A-League All-Star Game. This year’s event will be held at the Virginia Beach Sportsplex in Virginia Beach, Va. on July 8, when the Hampton Roads Mariners will take on the All-Stars, 16 of which have been announced […]

Joe-Max Moore scored his 19th career international goal for the USA in the 88th minute and Kasey Keller had another highlight-reel match in goal as the U.S. national team defeated Argentina 1-0 in front of a festive, pro-American crown of 40,199 at RFK Stadium. The win propels the team to a record of 4-1-1 in […]

First Round June 10 in Washington, D.C. Northern Virginia Royals (D3) 3 Cocoa Expos (PDL) 5. Goals: Prisco 45, Ogando 68, Engelfried 78; Dillon 3, Butcher 29, 31. Enders 38, Hinkey 57. No. Virginia — Marcoullier (Thompson 45), Durant, Standish, Vicon, Chantel, Ogando, Gowin (Kerns 74), Mahboub, Hovessou (Holt 14), Engelfried, Prisco. Cocoa — Laitenen, […]

Barely a half year into his tenure, U.S. coach Bruce Arena faces another former World Cup champion. The Germany team that the United States dispensed of, 3-0, in February represented an aging squad in decline. Argentina, on the other hand, should pose a more formidable test. Daniel Passarella’s France ’98 squad, which reached the quarterfinals, […]

Watching the U.S. women playing in front of good crowds and signing autographs for admiring fans these past few years reflects what they encountered during the first Women’s World Championship (it wasn’t the World Cup then) in 1991. They were besieged by adoring Chinese fans at nearly every training session, and Carin Jennings Gabarra was […]

Jim Norris Columbia S.C. Why doesn’t MLS get involved in the video-game market? I’m sure that a MLS video game or inclusion in the FIFA soccer games would bring in revenue for the league and help sell it. The FIFA games are big sellers and kids seem to always buy into the sports games. Ridge […]

Here’s a look at MLS games on TV this week: Date Matchup Kickoff (ET) Television June 10 Miami at D.C. United 7:30 p.m. ESPN June 12 Colorado at MetroStars 7:00 p.m. Fox Sports New York June 12 Dallas at Kansas City 8:30 p.m. NO TV June 12 Chicago at Los Angeles 10:30 p.m. Fox Sports […]

First Round June 9 in Toms River, N.J. New Jersey Stallions (D3) 1 United German-Hungarians (USASA) 2. Goals: Cesar 24; De Stephanis 31, Henes 48. New Jersey — Idzahl, Busek, Gillen, Leszczynski (Ken-Kwofie, 67), Earl, Bustamante, Gouldstear, Lucariello, Mendoza, Cesar, Sylionowski (Vasco, 46). German-Hungarians — Centofanti, Wilkinson, Woehlcke, McCadlion, Viel, Henes, De Stephanis, Steinbach, Peev, […]

Chicago Fire — D Andrew Lewis (strained hamstring) and M Diego Gutierrez (back spasms) are probable. Colorado Rapids — M/F Paul Bravo (bruised leg) and F Wolde Harris (strained hamstring) are probable; D Marcelo Balboa (strained hamstring) is questionable; M Joey DiGiamarino (lacerated foot) is doubtful. Columbus Crew — D Thomas Dooley (strained groin) and […]

Major League Soccer commissioner Douglas G. Logan has announced that game two of the 1999 MLS All-Star Doubleheader on July 17, 1999, at Qualcomm Stadium in San Diego, Calif. will feature Mexican power C.D. de Guadalajara, affectionately known by their fans throughout the world as Chivas, and perennial Chilean contender Universidad Catolica. “We are delighted […]

June 9 in Chicago Mexico 2 Argentina 2. Goals: Hernandez 14, Chavez 77; Cruz 19, G.Lopez 52. Mexico — Campos (Rios, 46), Suarez, Chavez (Cabrera, n/a), Pardo, Almaguer, Torrado (Palencia, 62), Lara, Garcia Aspe (Ramirez, 46), Blanco, Terrazas, Hernandez. Argentina — Burgos, Ayala, Sorin, Ibarra, Pochettino, Simeone, Zanetti, Gonzalez (Husain, 66), G.Lopez (Aimar, 84), Pandolfi […]

Goalkeeper Scott Garlick (1) Tampa Bay Defenders Lubos Kubik (4) Chicago Diego Sonora (1) D.C. United Mauricio Wright (5) San Jose Midfielders Jason Kreis (5) Dallas Eddie Lewis (2) San Jose Ivan McKinley (2) New England Paul Bravo (3) Colorado Ross Paule (1) Colorado Forwards Ronald Cerritos (2) San Jose Joe-Max Moore (1) New England […]

STANDINGS Eastern Conference Northeast GP W L GF GA P Brooklyn 4 3 1 8 4 14 C. Jersey 3 2 1 7 3 11 New York 4 2 2 7 2 11 NY Capital 3 1 2 4 10 5 Westchester 5 1 4 3 13 2 Vermont 4 0 4 6 17 1 […]

W-1 STANDINGS Northern GP W L GF GA P NJ Stallions 6 5 1 23 6 23 Long Island 7 4 3 13 8 20 Maryland 5 4 1 12 3 19 Boston 6 4 2 10 8 15 Laval 4 2 2 8 5 9 Delaware 3 0 3 0 12 0 Southern GP […]

1999 WOMEN’S WORLD CUP PREVIEW UNITED STATES The Host’s Objective Is Clear by Scott French The Selling of Mia Hamm by Marianne Bhonslay Michelle Akers: Absolute Warrior by Scott French The 20 U.S. Players INTERNATIONAL FEATURES SA Q&A: Canada’s Charmaine Hooper Linda Medalen: Norway’s Policewoman by Dean Caparaz Mexico Makes History by Amparo Simon TOURNAMENT […]

First Round June 8 in Saginaw, Mich. Mid Michigan Bucks (PDL) 3 Austin Lone Stars (D3) 2. Goals: Scicluna 37, Djeukeng 50, Snape 88; Madeley 14, Jones 48. Mid Michigan — Placek, Dodd, Djeukeng, Hall, Scicluna, , Dorom, Emert, Schomaker, Mack, Costa (Armstrong, 65), Snape. Austin — Rogers, Altamirano, Flemister, Madeley, Champ, Pearce, Villareal, Lenien, […]

GROUP 1 June 9 in Lausanne Switzerland 0 Italy 0. Att.: 13,124. June 9 in Liverpool, England Wales 0 Denmark 2 (Tomasson 84, Tofting pen. 90). Half: 0-0. Att.: n/a. TEAM GP W T L GF GA P Italy 6 4 2 0 11 2 14 Denmark 6 2 2 2 6 5 8 Switzerland […]

BRUCE ARENA On the team’s preparation for Argentina: “Our players realize that this game is important. It will be a great challenge for our team and will give them a chance to play against one of the top teams in the world. Every player on this team wants to win on Sunday and it will […]

STANDINGS Eastern Conference Northeast GP W L GF GA P Long Island 9 7 2 17 10 30 Boston 10 6 4 17 8 28 Rochester 7 6 1 15 7 27 Staten Island 7 5 2 12 6 22 Connecticut 11 3 8 9 21 14 Pittsburgh 7 2 5 15 12 11 Lehigh […]