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Houston Dynamo coach Dominic Kinnear has the enviable position of forming a lineup from 18 of the best players in the MLS. "It's a little bit difficult (to mesh all of the players together), but good players play good all of the time, no matter who they are around," Kinnear said, who leads the MLS […]

On Tuesday, The Colorado Rapids released Terry Cooke, one of their most popular and long-serving players, to make room for Scottish striker Jamie Smith. The 32-year-old midfielder had played in just 10 of the Rapids first 18 games, making five starts, well behind the pace that saw him log his 100th match with the Rapids […]

After passing his medical on Wednesday, Spain defender Alvaro Arbeloa is set to sign a five-year contract with Real Madrid and complete his move from Liverpool. "The results of every test are very satisfactory," Dr. Carlos Diez said. "He is delighted about playing for Real Madrid. It's always been his dream. He can't wait to […]

Kolo Touré will undergo medical tests today ahead of completing a $23 million move to Manchester City. Touré's move from Arsenal is the second piece of business the two clubs have done this summer, following Emmanuel Adebayor's arrival earlier this month. The deal marks City's sixth of the offseason following the signings of of Roque […]

The Argentine soccer federation (AFA) has decided to push back the start of the top-flight Apertura tournament because of the financial problems facing a number of clubs. A players union has listed seven clubs that have debts totaling $10 million: San Lorenzo, River Plate, Independiente, Newell’s, Huracan, Racing Club and Rosario Central. “All the AFA […]

Mexico coach Javier Aguirre doesn't appreciate the press calling Mexico's Gold Cup winning squad a "B team." "I remember having read – and I hated it – that this was a 'B' team. And now it might be the base,'' Aguirre fired back at reporters. But the only players from the squad that routed the […]

When U.S. national team goalkeeper Tim Howard joined Everton FC from Manchester United three years ago, he knew he was joining a club that had seen some legendary players, players like Neville Southall, regarded as one of the finest keepers in British soccer history, and 1966 England World Cup winners Ray Wilson and Alan Ball. […]

The Los Angeles Galaxy has rescinded the lifetime ban it originally imposed on a fan who jumped onto the field during an ill-tempered exchange between David Beckham and the home crowd. The unidentified Galaxy supporter leaped from the "Riot Squad" fan section onto the field at halftime of Beckham's return to the Home Depot Center […]

In 2007, the English Premier League sold its China rights exclusively to the pay-TV broadcaster, a decision that analysts believe hampered efforts to grow in the world’s most populous country and allowed the NBA to consolidate its lead in the battle for the hearts and wallets of Chinese sports fans. This year, Chinese television station […]

"Hard economic times can also foster innovation," writes Tom Dunmore of Pitchinvasion.net, "and it's no surprise that a supporter-owned and run club, FC United of Manchester, this summer became the first club I've heard of to allow supporters to set their own season ticket prices." The Unibond League club, which was formed in protest of […]

A riot at a soccer game in Honduras killed two fans, a 35-year-old man and a 12-year-old boy. Gunfire rang out in the stands at a game between Olimpia and Motagua. Sixteen people were injured and six were shot. Fire department chief Carlos Cordero says that fans of both teams fought each other "with everything […]

“Time to learn Spanish,” Zlatan Ibrahimovic has posted on his Twitter page. The Sweden striker signed a five-year contract with Barcelona after passing a medical test on Monday that will send him from Inter Milan to Barcelona. The $65.6 million move contracts the 27-year-old until 2014 with a buy-out clause set at $357 million. As […]