Political obstacles have delayed or tripped up several stadium projects in the 13-year history of MLS, but count Kansas City among the eventual winners. Banished to a minor-league baseball park for the next two seasons because of renovations at Arrowhead Stadium, if all goes as planned the Wizards will have their own home in 2010 and might never play at Arrowhead again.
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AC Milan and Boca Juniors in World Club Cup final
Kaka pulled the strings and Clarence Seedorf scored as AC Milan beat Japan’s Urawa Reds 1-0 on Thursday to reach the final of the World Club Cup final on Sunday (TV: Fox Soccer Channel & Fox Sports en Espanol, 5 am ET).
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England Gets Capello
There are just a few more motions to go through before Fabio Capello is named the new coach of the England national team, as the Football Association board has now approved his appointment. The Telegraph said there had been some concern over Capello’s preference for an all-Italian coaching staff, but the board has now been […]
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Bolton Striker Anelka in High Demand
Bolton striker Nicolas Anelka will be one of the most sought-after players when the transfer window opens on Jan. 1. Several clubs, including Manchester United, Chelsea and Manchester City, have expressed interest in the Frenchman, who just signed a contract extension with Bolton. Of course, contracts mean very little these days, especially to the aforementioned […]
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Another Outbreak of Violence in Rome
It was a meaningless game, Wednesday’s Champions League clash between Group F qualifiers Manchester United and host Roma, but nevertheless, violence broke out before the two sides played to a 1-1 draw at the Stadio Olimpico. Five Manchester United fans were stabbed, while seven needed treatment at the hospital. This was the third time in […]
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New York a Family Decision for Osorio
Family had a lot to do with Juan Carlos Osorio’s decision to take the New York Red Bulls head-coaching job, says Ives Galarcep of the North Jersey Herald. Not only do the former Chicago Fire coach and his wife have family in the area, but Osorio also saw New York as the perfect opportunity to […]
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Milan Books Final Showdown with Boca
Clarence Seedorf and Kaka were on form as AC Milan beat Japan’s Urawa Reds to reach the final of FIFA’s Club World Cup. The Durtchman scored the game’s only goal, driving home a fantastic cross from Kaka in the 68th minute. “We showed great patience and waited for our moment to strike,” Milan coach Carlo […]
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Let them dribble
It’s one of the most common screams heard on the youth soccer fields of America: “Pass it! Pass it! Pass it!” Unfortunately, parents and coaches often aim their shouts at young players who are at a stage of their development when they should be encouraged to dribble.
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MEN’S COLLEGE CUP: Tickets & TV
The Men’s College Cup returns to SAS Soccer Park in Cary, N.C., for the second time. For information on tickets to this weekend’s College Cup and television coverage …
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Wake Forest and Ohio State players picked for pro combine
Three players each from Men’s College Cup finalists Wake Forest (Brian Edwards, Julian Valentin and Pat Phelan) and Ohio State (Casey Latchem, Eric Brunner and Xavier Balc) head the initial list of 54 players invited to the 2008 adidas MLS Player Combine, which will be held Jan. 11-15 at Lockhart Stadium in Ft. Lauderdale, Fla.
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Case for the newbies
Paul Kennedy on the Men’s College Cup
You have to go back to 1996, the first college season of the MLS era, to find an NCAA Division I Men’s Tournament semifinal involving two teams making their final four debuts. Neither Ohio State nor Massachusetts was ranked in Soccer America’s Top 25 preseason rankings. Our bad. No one has come forward with an Ohio State-UMass semifinal on his or her bracket sheet. Anyone?
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Minutemen come from way back
[MASSACHUSETTS PREVIEW] Without a lot of scholarship money to offer, Massachusetts coach Sam Koch likes to recruit players with a passion for the game. Players who don’t mind training outdoors in the middle of the Amherst winter. Qualities have been big factors in the Minutemen’s unexpected ride to the Men’s College Cup.
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Buckeyes leave no doubt about credentials
[OHIO STATE PREVIEW] From last year’s disappointment of not being invited to the NCAA Tournament was born the motivation to succeed in 2007.
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Revived Quakes sorting out stadium situation
Renovations to Buck Shaw Stadium, which operator-investor Lewis Wolff says will cost between $1 million and $2 million, won’t be completed until early spring, so the expansion San Jose Earthquakes will start their home schedule April 12 against Chicago at the Oakland Coliseum.
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UEFA Champions League Results
Lyon and Fenerbahce clinched the final two available spots in the round of 16 of the UEFA Champions League with wins on Tuesday in Matchday 6. For all the results and goal scorers …
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Lapira heads adidas MLS Combine invitees
Notre Dame’s Joseph Lapira, the 2006 Soccer America Player of the Year and Hermann Trophy winner, heads the initial list of 54 players invited to the 2008 adidas MLS Player Combine, which will be held Jan. 11-5 at Lockhart Stadium in Ft. Lauderdale, Fla.
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2007 NSCAA/adidas Girls Youth All-America Team
The 2007 NSCAA/adidas Girls Youth All-America Team features 80 players. Courtney Barg was selected for the fourth time, while Laura Heyboer and Teresa Noyola were recoginzed for the third time. For all the All-Americans …
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2007 NSCAA/adidas Boys Youth All-America Team
A total of 80 players earned berths on the 2007 NSCAA/adidas Boys Youth All-America Team. Six of the players were also selected to the NSCAA/adidas Boys High School All-America Team: Chris Agorsor, Will Bruin, Michael Green, Thomas Meyer, Casey Townsend and Andrew Wenger. For all the All-Americans.
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Revenge is sweet for Lyon
[UEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE] After suffering an embarrassing 3-0 loss to Rangers at home that featured a goal by American DaMarcus Beasley, six-time French champion Lyon returned the favor and beat Rangers, 3-0, at Ibrox on Wednesday and clinched the second berth from Group E in the UEFA Champions League’s round of 16.
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UEFA Champions League Survivors
[MAKING A LIST] The 16 survivors from the group stage of the UEFA Champions League include all four English entrants. Italy and Spain are the only other countries with at least three teams in round of 16. The draw for the round of 16 takes place in Nyon, Switzerland, on Dec. 21.
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Everton, Tim Howard reach League Cup semis
[AMERICANS ABROAD] Yakubu Aiyegbeni scored a stoppage-time goal for Everton to give it a 2-1 over West Ham United in the English League Cup quarterfinals. Carlton Cole beat unrushing American goalkeeper Tim Howard to a long pass for West Ham’s goal. American defender Jonathan Spector stayed on the bench for the Hammers.
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MLS defender shuffle continues
Thirteen months after being honored as MLS Defender of the Year, Bobby Boswell is leaving D.C. United. Boswell, who lost and regained his starting spot several times last season and sat out the conference semifinal, first leg against Chicago (a 1-0 loss) that eventually eliminated D.C., 3-2, on aggregate, is the newest member of the two-time defending champion Houston Dynamo.
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Revs Bargain Go Hunting in Argentina
Steve Nicol and Paul Mariner, the New England Revolution’s No. 1 and No. 2 coaches, recently spent nearly two weeks on a recruiting trip to Argentina, seeking an impact player for next season. Mind you, “impact” doesn’t necessarily mean, “designated.” In fact, not only will the Revs’ new Argentine not take a DP slot, he’ll […]
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FC Dallas Opts Out of Denilson Contract
Denilson’s short stint in MLS may have already come to a close. MLSNet reports that FC Dallas declined to pick up the Brazilian midfielder’s contract option after signing him as a designated player in August. The former World Cup winner scored just one goal — a penalty kick — and had no assists in eight […]
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Gerrard Robbed During Champions League Match
Steven Gerrard’s house was burglarized Tuesday night while Liverpool was in Marseilles, safely securing passage into the second round of the Champions League. According to the police report, four men broke into his house, confronted his wife and another woman at the house, and then stole some jewelry. Meanwhile, the Liverpool captain led his team […]