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Despite abysmal weather, which combined rain, wind and threats of lightning, a crowd of 6,500 turned out for the ACC play between No. 1 Wake Forest and No. 3 Maryland and set a new attendance record at the Terrapins’ Ludwig Field. Elsewhere, Saint Louis drew a Homecoming audience of 5,785 fans — the second-largest crowd in Robert R. Hermann Stadium history — for its 2-0 win over Missouri State. For the top 10 men’s crowds of 2008 …

CROWD COUNT: Texas sets attendance record

Texas drew a record crowd of 5,585 at Mike A. Myers Stadium Friday night for the Longhorns’ 0-0 tie with archrival Texas A&M in the Big 12 opener for both teams. For the top 10 women’s crowds of 2008 …

SoccerTalk with Paul Gardner, Story

Ref respect remains elusive

by Paul GardnerSeptember 29, 2008

There is a campaign going on in the English Premier League this season inviting its players to show respect toward referees. Inviting — not commanding — it would be difficult to enforce anything as vague as showing respect.

Hull proves the power of positive play

[ENGLAND] Bolton Wanderers and Hull City tried different approaches to playing on the road at much stronger teams Saturday. The lesson was clear, as Hull took plaudits and points from its thrilling 2-1 win at Arsenal.

‘We’re Not The Harlem Globetrotters’

[GERMANY] Not even Bayern Munich losing its second successive game can keep Hoffenheim out of the headlines. After a making a comeback from three goals down, the newly promoted team lost out to free-scoring Werder Bremen by the odd goal in nine.

Violence mars Catalan derby

[SPAIN] Barcelona continued its revival with a third successive win, but after Leo Messi‘s controversial last-kick penalty winner in the 2-1 victory at 10-man Espanyol, the team was more concerned with condemning the behavior of its own fans.

Ronaldinho’s head settles Milan derby

[ITALY] Sunday’s Milanese derby was a classic, in the sense that it was a typically disappointing spectacle. Milan came out on top in a querulous clash thanks to a sweet Ronaldinho header.

USL-1 Playoff Results

Form prevailed as higher seeds Montreal, Vancouver and Rochester all won their USL First Division quarterfinal series by one goal. In the semifinals, regular-season champion Puerto Rico faces Rochester, while Montreal meets Vancouver in an all-Canadian series. For all the playoff results and goal scorers …

Crew rules; Colorado lights up New York

by Mike WoitallaSeptember 29, 2008

[MLS NAMES & NUMBERS/VIDEO] The Columbus Crew confirmed its superiority. … A hat trick featured in Colorado’s barnburner in New York. … Kenny Cooper reaffirmed his Big D value. … An own goal you don’t see everyday, a bicycle kick, and a long-range free kick that bounced into the net. …

MLS Results

Columbus and Houston stayed on top of the East and West, respectively. For all the weekend results, standings, leading goal scorers and schedules. …

Cherundolo celebrates win over Bayern

[AMERICANS ABROAD] Bundesliga veteran Steve Cherundolo returned to his right back spot with Hannover 96 and helped it beat Bayern Munich, 1-0. But other U.S. national team players sat out their team’s weekend action. …

MLS: Columbus Crew

Schelotto drives Crew toward new heights

MLS Game Changers: Jorge Rojas

Rojas heads Red Bull makeover

MLS Game Changers: Nate Jaqua

Return of the hired gun

MLS Game Changers: Darren Huckerby

‘Hucks’ brings zip and zeal

Soccer America Confidential, Story

Forza the college game!

Every year, the critics of Division I men’s college soccer circle and swoop, citing the short schedule, limited budgets and liberal substitution rules as impossible impediments to attaining a professional career.

Cuba-USA World Cup qualifier

by Mike WoitallaSeptember 26, 2008

Soccer has a long history of games between nations that are political foes. The USA has been involved in its share, most recently when it traveled to Havana.

Backline: Kaz Tambi guides top U.S. girls

by Mike WoitallaSeptember 26, 2008

Former New York Cosmos defender coaches USA in first U-17 Girls World Cup.

Youth Beat: Has Development Academy shifted the focus?

by Mike WoitallaSeptember 26, 2008

The U.S. Soccer Development Academy’s launch in 2007 promised to improve youth soccer for elite boys. We checked in with clubs that participated in the Academy’s first season to see if the program met expectations.

MLS Game Changers: Brian McBride

Fire gets its hometown hero

‘In America They Want You To Play Simple’

Attack, attack, attack, former U.S. international Phillip Gyau always taught his son Joseph. After years of attending youth soccer camps in Brazil, the 16-year-old now looks set to more than follow in his father's footsteps, writes Justin Rodriguez. Gyau Senior still shows his son videos of Diego Maradona, Pelé and Ronaldo to illustrate his philosophy […]

What MLS Is Getting Right

To counter its piece earlier in the week on the 11 big issues that Major League Soccer must face, the US national team players’ association site runs another editorial pointing up 11 things that the league is getting right. Once again, there’s plenty of room for debate. The spread of ownership and the increase in […]

New Name And Format For UEFA Cup

Europe’s secondary club competition, the UEFA Cup, has long been languishing in the shadows of the Champions League. Europe’s governing body opted Friday to put lipstick on a pig by confirming that the UEFA Cup will be renamed the Europa League, at the same time as revamping its format. After qualifying rounds are done, the […]

Newcastle Opts For … Joe Kinnear

Newcastle United has appointed former Wimbledon boss Joe Kinnear as interim manager until the end of October. His last post was an unsuccessful spell as manager of Nottingham Forest in 2004. Kinnear says he thinks he will be in charge of the team for six games until the club is sold by current owner Mike […]

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