[SUPERLIGA] Losers of all four MLS Cups in which it has played, the New England Revolution is doing everything it can in other competitions to eradicate that stigma of falling at the finish line. It beat FC Dallas, 3-2, in last year’s U.S. Open Cup final, and Tuesday night the Revs gave their home fans another crown by edging Houston on penalty kicks, 6-5, in the 2008 SuperLiga final at Gillette Stadium after a 2-2 tie.
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Inter fined for ‘existential damages’
[OFF THE POST] Clubs could be facing a rash of psychological lawsuits after Inter Milan was ordered to pay $2,300 dollars to an opposing fan because of "existential damages."
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English FA video promotes ‘Respect’
[REF WATCH/VIDEO] The English FA has released a video as part of its new "Respect" campaign, aimed at reducing dissent toward officials. A number of high profile names appear in the film – including English referee Howard Webb and England national team manager Fabio Capello
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Special Edition: U.S. Olympic soccer
MEMBERSHIP ALERT: Soccer America will kick off its Olympic coverage with a special edition of SoccerAmericaDaily later today with coverage of Wednesday’s women’s action, including the USA-Norway game in Qinhuangdao. A special edition with U.S. Olympic soccer coverage will appear each day during the Olympics that a U.S. team is playing. Fans not wishing to read our coverage until after they have watched the game should note that the subject line of these e-letters will be “Special Edition: U.S. Olympic soccer.”
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Soccer Job Openings
[EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES] Soccer America provides the latest on employment opportunities for soccer-related positions. They include college coaching opportunities, as well as opportunities in pro soccer, youth soccer, the soccer industry and television.
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Olympic Soccer TV Schedule
Olympic soccer will continue on Thursday morning with live coverage of the USA-Japan men’s game on MSNBC and delayed coverage on Universal HD. Soccer coverage will also be available on various NBC networks, including USA, CNBC and Telemundo. Complete soccer coverage will be available on the NBC Olympic Soccer Channel and online at nbcolympics.com. Check with your television provider for the availability of the NBC Olympic Soccer Channel.
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Garber Goes On Offensive Over Superliga Cash
The debate over the Superliga prize money seems to be rolling on like a European summer transfer saga. Now Major League Soccer Commissioner Don Garber has spoken out about what he sees as the misconception regarding the much-publicized $1 million prize money, and the fact that the players on the winning team will only take […]
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Lalas Says ‘Strong Personalities’ Good For Galaxy
L.A. Galaxy GM Alexi Lalas wasn’t fired Monday, writes Nick Green, but there’s a long week ahead. In the midst of a form slump, reports of locker room tension, and with Lalas reportedly not exactly bonding with Coach Ruud Gullit, it is surely just a matter of time before the team’s owner, AEG head Phil […]
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English FA Launches ‘Respect’ Campaign
The English Football Association Tuesday launched an initiative aimed at improving the behavior of players, fans and coaches across all levels of the game. Starting this season, only captains will be allowed to approach the referee, and players will have to adhere to a basic code of conduct. Referees will deal more firmly with […]
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‘My Time Was The Time Of Romantic Football’
Jonathan Wilson catches up with Yugoslav goalkeeping legend Vladimir Beara, who turns 80 this year. Such was Beara’s reputation that when Russian keeper Lev Yashin won the European Footballer of the Year award in 1963, he said that it was Beara who was in fact the best shot-stopper in the world. Beara told Wilson […]
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Pros And Cons Of Olympic Soccer
Reflecting journalism’s current obsession with creating lists, CNN’s blog tells us five good and five bad things about soccer at the Olympics. On the plus side are the history of the game at the Olympics, the healthy crowds, the fact that players like to take part in such a ‘big feel’ event, and the […]
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Refs’ Dispute Threatens Start To SPL
A dispute over pay for match officials threatens the start to the Scottish Premier League this weekend.
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Ruiz Upbeat On Guatemalan Qualifying Prospects
The L.A. Galaxy’s Guatemalan striker on the forthcoming World Cup qualifying campaign, and why it will be his last.
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Bonus bickering clouds SuperLiga final
According to MLS Players’ Union executive director Bob Foose, the decision by New England and Houston players to share their portion of the prize money for contesting the SuperLiga final Tuesday night is a direct response to MLS blocking an attempt by team ownership to pay separate bonuses.
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UNC selected to repeat as ACC women’s champion
North Carolina, winner of three straight and 19 of 21 ACC women’s championships, has been selected first in the 2008 ACC poll of the league’s 11 head coaches.
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Conference champions picked to defend titles
[PRESEASON WOMEN’S POLLS] Defending champions Charlotte (Atlantic-10) and Hawaii (WCC) have been tabbed to repeat as their women’s conference champions, while Marist, last year’s MAAC women’s regular-season champion, has been picked to win the 2008 MAAC title.
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Grimes and Trask get long-term extensions
California’s Kevin Grimes and UIC’s John Trask, two of the most sought-after men’s head coaches, have both been granted long-term contract extensions.
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Oregon star retires after third major injury
In her first three seasons as Oregon’s starting goalkeeper, Jessie Chatfield broke just about every school goalkeeping record. She also suffered a broken right hand, broken left arm and two concussions. After suffering a major knee injury on July 2, she announced her retirement.
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NCAA Division I Men’s & Women’s Coaching Moves
Marshall has named Kevin Long as interim head coach of the Thundering Herd women’s program following the resignation of Chris Kane, who resigned to accept a position at a private academy in Georgia. For all the coaching moves …
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New SMU coach has big shoes to fill
Two and half years ago, Tim McClements lost his job as head coach of the Vanderbilt men’s team when the Commodores’ program was disbanded. Now he has landed the job of men’s head coach at one of the highest-profile programs in the country.
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Saint Louis favored to win Atlantic-10 men’s title
Returning one of the most experienced teams in recent history, Saint Louis has been selected to win the 2008 Atlantic 10 men’s championship, ahead of Massachusetts, a 2007 NCAA Tournament semifinalist, and Charlotte.
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Ajax America cleans up at women’s finals
[WPSL] Ajax America won the 2008 Women’s Premier Soccer League championship with a 3-1 victory over the Arizona Rush in Sunday’s final in Natomas, Calif. For more on the WPSL final four and its all-league teams …
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Sundhage: ‘We have embraced the change’
[OLYMPIC WOMEN] On the eve of the Olympic opener against Norway, U.S. head coach Pia Sundhage spoke about the progress the team has made since she took over late last year. The Swede says the Americans, 21-0-1 in 2008, have made great strides on defense and in midfield but admitted “we have a little bit to go in the attacking third.” For all Sundhage’s remarks in Qinhuangdao …
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USA looks past Wambach absence
The ultimate tests for an Abby Wambach-less U.S. women won’t come until later in the Olympic soccer tournament, but starting out against traditional rival Norway in Qinhuangdao on Wednesday may be a stiff enough challenge to a team abruptly deprived of its most potent weapon.
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Five players to watch
[OLYMPIC WOMEN] Only five countries have won medals in Olympic women’s soccer: the USA, Brazil, Germany, Norway and China. It would be a surprise if the medalists at the Beijing Olympics don’t come from this quintet of women’s soccer powers. Here’s a look at key players from each of these five teams.