American Michael Enfield, who played 11 games in two seasons with MLS's Los Angeles Galaxy, signed a two-year contract with Australia's Sydney FC after impressing during his one-month trial with the Hyundai A-League club. The 23-year-old Enfield scored a goal in his Sydney FC debut against Wollongong Wolves and had a hand in every one […]
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GAMES: Live and same-day delay on national TV
(All times Eastern unless noted. TV programming is always subject to change. Check your local listings and soccerTV.com) FRIDAY, April 13 GOL TV Germany BOR. MOEN.-HAMBURG (live), 2:25 pm. SATURDAY, April 14 MLS DIRECT KICK MLS REAL SALT LAKE-COLUMBUS (live), 6 pm. MLS NEW ENGLAND-TORONTO FC (live), 7:30 pm. MLS HOUSTON-CHIVAS USA (live), 8:30 pm. […]
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HIGHLIGHT & MAGAZINE SHOWS: A Sampling
INTERNATIONAL HIGHLIGHT/NEWS SHOWS A TODO GOAL (Goals from around the world) Gol TV Monday, 1 pm ET. FOX SOCCER SHOW Fox Soccer Channel Monday-Sunday, 10 pm ETFOX SPORTS NOTICIAS Fox Sports en Espanol Monday-Friday, 2 pm ET SKY SPORTS NEWS Fox Soccer Channel Monday-Sunday, 7 pm ET GOL TV NEWS Gol TV Monday-Friday, 7 pm […]
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9. HIGH SCHOOL: NSCAA/adidas Spring Rankings
BOYS 1 Greenville (S.C.) 18-0-0 2 McIntosh (Peachtree City, Ga.) 13-0-2 3 Snohomish (Wash.) 8-0-1 4 Millard North (Neb.) 6-0-0 5 Jenks (Okla.) 7-1-0 6 Thomas Dale (Chester, Va.) 6-0-0 7 Greenbrier (Evans, Ga.) 13-1-0 8 Cheney (Wash.) 9-0-0 9 Valley (West Des Moines, Iowa) 5-0-0 10 Union (Tulsa, Okla.) 9-1-0 GIRLS 1 Apex (N.C.) […]
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8. U.S. ABROAD: Enfield lands in Australia
American Michael Enfield, who played 11 games in two seasons with MLS’s Los Angeles Galaxy, signed a two-year contract with Australia’s Sydney FC after impressing during his one-month trial with the Hyundai A-League club. The 23-year-old Enfield scored a goal in his Sydney FC debut against Wollongong Wolves and had a hand in every one […]
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7. USL-1: Runner-up Rochester kicks off season on road
The USL-1 season begins this weekend when perennial contender Rochester heads south to face Puerto Rico on Friday and Miami FC on Sunday. The Rhinos finished second to Vancouver in 2006 and have added reinforcements during the offseason. Ivorian striker Hamed Diallo spent more than a decade in France, excelling in the Second Division with […]
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6. UEFA CUP: Spanish clubs dominate
Defending champion Sevilla joined by Spanish rivals Osasuna and Espanyol in the semifinals of the UEFA Cup when it tied Tottenham, 2-2, at White Hart Lane to win its quarterfinal series, 4-3, on aggregate. Sevilla stunned Spurs with two goals — the first an own goal by Steed Malbranque and the second by Mali international […]
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5. WORLD: Ronaldinho prepares for Barca’s stretch run
This weekend should be Barcelona’s chance to stretch its lead in Spain’s La Liga, but form has rarely held this season. The two-time defending champion hosts Real Mallorca on Sunday (TV: WorldSport HD, live, 1 pm ET) and its two nearest rivals, Sevilla and Real Madrid, play on the road. But Barcelona has won only […]
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4. FA CUP: United and Chelsea are heavily favored
Manchester United and Chelsea are heavily favored to win their semifinal matches in the English FA Cup. United, the Premier League leader, faces last place Watford at Birmingham’s Villa Park on Saturday (TV: PPV-Setanta, live, 12:30 pm ET), while Chelsea, which last weekend moved to within three points of United in the EPL, faces Blackburn […]
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3. MLS WEEKEND: Week 2 Previews
By Ridge Mahoney Senior Editor D.C. UNITED-KANSAS CITY (Fox Soccer Channel, Saturday, 4 pm ET, kickoff: 4:30 pm) D.C. swept all four games in the season series last year. Of the two teams, D.C. seems to have upgraded by adding striker Luciano Emilio while K.C. has kept mainly the same cast, although midfielder Jack Jewsbury […]
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2. MLS: Galaxy falls to FC Dallas at home
What must David Beckham be thinking? The Los Angeles Galaxy, the English star’s future club, has opened with a 0-0 tie on the road and a 2-1 loss at home. Carlos Ruiz (on the first Dallas penalty kick since the 2005 season) and Kenny Cooper scored first-half goals — the second goals in two games […]
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1. WHAT THEY’RE SAYING
“It’s an eye-opener for us. We can’t just show up and expect to win. That’s the message of tonight.” — Los Angeles Galaxy coach Frank Yallop after his team lost its home opener to FC Dallas, 2-1, before almost 24,000 fans and a media contingent that includes reporters from papers in England, Germany and the […]
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Crew Linked to Boca Star
Only two and a half days remain before the MLS transfer deadline, and rumors are flying across the Web linking the New York Red Bulls to former Brazil striker Edmundo and the Columbus Crew to Boca Juniors’ forward/midfielder, Guillermo Barros Schelotto. Some would argue that Edmundo, 36, is way past his best, but Schelotto, 33, […]
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Mike Magee’s Knee Debacle
Red Bulls forward Mike Magee has a right to feel shortchanged. Had his injured knee been diagnosed earlier, he’d be playing right now, instead of hoping for a mid-summer return at the earliest. Magee had to wait until Feb. 5 to have the MCL operation he says he should have had in August. “July can’t […]
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Kroenke Tight-Lipped About Arsenal Investment
Does anybody know what Stan Kroenke is up to? The American billionaire recently bought a 9.9 percent stake in English Premier League giant Arsenal less than two months after his company Kroenke Sports Enterprises swore it had no intention of acquiring a stake in the club. Does this preclude a possible takeover attempt? The […]
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Capello May Be on His Way out at Real
It looks increasingly likely that Fabio Capello’s as Real Madrid coach are numbered-regardless of whether he manages to steer Los Merengues to the 2008 La Liga title this season. According to various reports, Real is keen to sign either Getafe’s Bernd Schuster or Chelsea coach Jose Mourinho to replace the Italian, who’s had an inconsistent […]
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Real Looking to Steal First This Weekend
Real Madrid may believe that momentum in La Liga is swinging in its favor, but if you have a look at the remaining fixtures for both Barcelona and Sevilla, first and second in the standings, respectively, Real has by far the hardest schedule. Team captain Guti, acknowledging this, said Barcelona is the definite favorite to […]
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MLS: Donovan looks to get shots
THURSDAY NIGHT PREVIEW LOS ANGELES-FC DALLAS (ESPN2, 7 pm PT/10 p.m. ET) By Ridge Mahoney It's back to work for FC Dallas and the Galaxy, both which tied their opening games last weekend, and also for Eric Wynalda. Wynalda served a one-match suspension Saturday during the ABC broadcast of Colorado's 2-1 victory over D.C. United […]
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EUROPE: Milan and Liverpool reach semifinals
AC Milan cruised to a 2-0 victory over Bayern Munich in Munich to win their UEFA Champions League quarterfinals series, 4-2, on aggregate and move into the semifinals of the Champions League against Manchester United. Milan looked to be in trouble ater having to settle for a 2-2 tie at home with Bayern, but first-half […]
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ROMARIO: Quest for 1,000th goal must wait
Romario will have to wait another month before he resumes his bid to score his 1,000th goal. The 41-year-old legend again was held scoreless as Vasco da Gama were knocked out of the Taca Rio after a 4-4 tie with Botafogo in a game that produced three goals in the first four minutes and seven […]
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YOUTH: Mexico eliminated in CONCACAF shocker
Mexico won't be defending its U-17 World Cup championship this summer in South Korea. In a shocking turn of events at the first of two CONCACAF U-17 qualifying groups, Mexico was eliminated without losing a game. Host Honduras and Haiti advanced to the 2007 U-17 World Cup by sharing first place. Mexico finished third after […]
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YOUTH SOCCER INSIDER
I work for a youth soccer association and I am convinced that the majority of our youth players have a very good experience in the sport. Beyond that I believe many come to develop a passion for the sport that extends beyond college and into full adulthood and this will create the next generation of […]
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The question we must ask
By Ian Barker I work for a youth soccer association and I am convinced that the majority of our youth players have a very good experience in the sport. Beyond that I believe many come to develop a passion for the sport that extends beyond college and into full adulthood and this will create the […]
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5. YOUTH: Mexico eliminated in CONCACAF shocker
Mexico won’t be defending its U-17 World Cup championship this summer in South Korea. In a shocking turn of events at the first of two CONCACAF U-17 qualifying groups, Mexico was eliminated without losing a game. Host Honduras and Haiti advanced to the 2007 U-17 World Cup by sharing first place. Mexico finished third after […]
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4. ROMARIO: Quest for 1,000th goal must wait
Romario will have to wait another month before he resumes his bid to score his 1,000th goal. The 41-year-old legend again was held scoreless as Vasco da Gama were knocked out of the Taca Rio after a 4-4 tie with Botafogo in a game that produced three goals in the first four minutes and seven […]