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A few weeks ago, Italian playmaker Francesco Totti was already worried about being fit for the World Cup, saying, "I keep getting kicked and have to receive physiotherapy constantly. I don't have time to train because we play every three days. I'm very worried that this is going to affect the lead-up to the World […]

Coach Karel Bruckner called up 28 players for the two friendlies that the Czech Republic, the USAÆs opening opponent at the 2006 World Cup, will play against Turkey March 1 in Izmir. Bruckner didnÆt call up star Pavel Nedved, allowing him the rest. The Izmir matches are the CzechsÆ only games before the end of […]

Charlotte adidas Invitational Feb. 4-5 North Carolina Under 18 Boys Gold Charlotte SC Æ88 Blue 4 Charlotte SC Æ87 Blue 2 Under 17 Boys Gold Charlotte United Gold 2 Charlotte SC White 0 Under 16 Boys Gold Charlotte SC Blue 1 Breakers White 0 Under 15 Boys Gold Charlotte SC Blue 1 BSA Rage 0 […]

Poland coach Pawel Janas named a preliminary squad of 30 players from clubs in 12 countries for the friendly against the USA March 1 in Kaiserslautern, Germany. Janas will split the squad into two and use players not called for the USA game against Kaiserslautern the day before. The only uncapped player is Cyprus-based striker […]

By Ridge MahoneyAll of a sudden, the USA looks deeper, rather than deprived, in midfield.Man of the Match Chris Klein scored a goal and set up two others as the USA demolished Guatemala, 4-0, in a setting worthy of the ESPN2 show ''Cold Pizza,'' for temperatures hovered right around freezing at the new home of […]

Feb. 19 in Frisco, Texas USA 4 Guatemala 0 Goals: Olsen (Klein) 38, Ching (Klein) 45+, Johnson (Rolfe) 47, Klein 71. USA — Guzan (Wells, 80), Pearce, Conrad, Pope, Hejduk (Boswell, 76), Zavagnin (Carroll, 63), Olsen (Quaranta, 71), Klein, Wolff (Johnson, 46), Ching, Rolfe (Martino, 80) Guatemala — Jerez, Melgar, Swisher, Medina, Machon (Plata, 46), […]

Everton goalkeeper Richard Wright was set to start in the place of injured Nigel Martyn against Chelsea in an FA Cup game last week. But Wright stumbled into a sign warning players not to practice in the goalmouth — because of worn turf — and sprained his ankle, an injury that sidelines him for at […]

By Ridge Mahoney Senior Editor, Soccer America Eddie Johnson isn't going home, after all, to play for the USA this Sunday against Guatemala at Pizza Hut Park in Frisco, Texas (ESPN2 & Telemundo, 2 pm ET/11 am PT). Johnson was traded earlier this week from FC Dallas to Kansas City, partially because MLS forked out […]

USL First Division Atlanta Silverbacks: Defender Matt Bobo (Richmond); Forward Jason McLaughlin (Univ. Alabama-Birmingham) Charleston Battery: Forward Ian Fuller (Vancouver) Minnesota Thunder: Goalkeeper Joe Warren (re-sign), Midfielder Godfrey Tenoff (re-sign) Seattle Sounders: Forward Roger Levesque (San Jose Earthquakes – previously on loan to Seattle). Virginia Beach Mariners: Midfielder/Defender Shane McFaul (Notts County); Forward Lee Scroggins […]

(All times ET unless noted. Consult your regular television listings guides for availability in your area. Schedules are subject to change.) FRIDAY, Feb. 17 SETANTA SPORTS USA England LUTON TOWN-READING (live), 2:30 pm. SATURDAY, Feb. 18 FOX SOCCER CHANNEL England BOLTON-WEST HAM, FA Cup, 5th Round (live), 10 am. Germany BOR. DORTMUND-WER. BREMEN (delay), noon. […]

TEAM OLD COACH à NEW COACH ALBANY Kalekeni Banda (resigned) … Mary-Frances Monroe (interim coach) BALL STATE Ron Rainey (Iowa coach) à TBA COASTAL CAROLINA Karrie Miller (contract not renewed) à TBA CORNELL Berhane Andeberhan (resigned) à Gretchen Zigante-interim coach IDAHO STATE Mark Salisbury (relieved of duties) à TBA IOWA Carla Baker (resigned) à Ron […]

AKRON Ken Lolla (Louisville coach) à Caleb Porter (Indiana assÆt) BUTLER Joe Sochacki (resigned) à Kelly Findley (Charlotte assÆt) CAL POLY SLO Wolfgang Gartner (contract not renewed) à Paul Holocher (UC Santa Cruz) CAL STATE FULLERTON Al Mistri (retiring)à Bob Ammann (Cal State Fullerton assÆt) CLEVELAND STATE Pete Curtis (contract not renewed) à Ali Kazemaini […]

Jay DeMerit, the unheralded Wisconsin product who became a regular defender for Watford after joining the English second-tier club in 2004, is ready to play for the U.S. national team, according to his coach, Adrian Boothroyd. ''Jay has shown that he has the ability to be a top-class player and I have contacted Bruce Arena […]

For the third year, Soccer America selects the top 20 boys and girls clubs, based on success of their teams in national youth competitions over the last three years and national recognition for players from these clubs in 2005. By Paul Kennedy 2006 Soccer America Top 20 Boys Clubs: Magic again The Chicago Magic remains […]

Dean Shiels has scored eight goals in 58 first-team games for his current club Hibernian, spent one season with Arsenal and for four years was a youth player at Manchester United – without letting teammates or coaches know he was blind in one eye. The 21-year-old Northern Irishman lost sight in his right eye in […]

By Ridge Mahoney Senior Editor, Soccer America Is Eddie Johnson worth $350,000, plus about $2.5 million in salary? Kansas City and the rest of MLS will find out soon enough. FC Dallas sent Johnson to the Wizards for a missing-the-playoffs allocation, which according to one source is worth $250,000 this year, and an allocation to […]

Guatemala head Marlon Ivan Leon has called a 21-man squad to face the United States in Frisco, Texas, led by FC Dallas forward Carlos Ruiz. The two-time MLS Golden Boot winner has 33 goals in 64 international appearances for Guatemala. Former Los Angeles Galaxy midfielder Guillermo Ramirez joins the ranks, coming off his game-winning goal […]

13 Girls Shayla Mutz – MF (Chicago Magic) Allison Kelly – F (Cavitt Academy) Sarah Killion – MF (Fort Wayne Fever Academy) Alyssa Meier – D (Cleveland Internationals) Alyson Gleason – GK (Cal Odyssey) Kory Lamet – MF (DVSC) Rachel Mercik – MF (Cavitt Academy) Meagan Morris – D (Match Fit Academy) Meghan Carey – […]

13 Boys Harrison Petts – MF (Chicago Magic) Shaun Greenfield û MF (Del Ray Soccer Club) Michael Darby – GK (Raleigh CASL Elite Jrs.) Ryan Barrett – MF (Michigan Wolves) Jared Watts – MF (Charlotte Soccer Club) Adama Wakai – F (Charlotte Soccer Club) Tom Serratore – GK (Chicago Magic) Charles Root – MF (Raleigh […]

Texans on top For the third year, Soccer America selects the top 20 boys and girls clubs, based on success of their teams in national youth competitions over the last three years and national recognition for players from these clubs in 2005. The Dallas Texans moved into first place for the first time in Soccer […]

Magic again For the third year, Soccer America selects the top 20 boys and girls clubs, based on success of their teams in national youth competitions over the last three years and national recognition for players from these clubs in 2005. The Chicago Magic remains in the top spot in the 2006 Soccer America Top […]

Twellman Shines Again USA-Japan Report Card By Mike Woitalla in San Francisco Two weeks after hitting a hat trick, Taylor Twellman was again the star, scoring on a torpedo diving header and assisting twice as the USA downed fellow World Cup qualifier Japan, 3-2, in San Francisco Feb. 10. The game took place before 37,365 […]

REGION I Bernardo, Vincenzo, Madison, NJ Blacido, Cesar, Ramsey, NJ Crooks, Calvin, West Orange, NJ Edwards, Darnell, Greenbelt, MD Godelman, Marc, Paramus, NJ Hines, Walter, Brooklyn, NY Jackson, Tevin*, Baltimore, MD Lebo, Christopher, Telford, PA Lee, Brandon*, Tenafly, NJ Levry, Axel*, Ft. Washington, MD MacVane, David*, Middle Grove, NY McLarney, Robbie, Londonderry, NH Oduaran, Enemute […]

Puma, which is outfitting 12 teams at the 2006 World Cup, will be the top team sponsor at the tournament. The game balls and sportswear for referees, linesmen and ball boys will be provided by FIFA sponsor adidas. PUMA (12) Angola Czech Republic Ghana Italy Ivory Coast Paraguay Poland Saudi Arabia Switzerland Togo Tunisia Iran […]

AFRICAN NATIONS CUP Group A Jan. 20 in Cairo Egypt 3 (Mido 18, Abu Treika 23, A.Hassan 78) Libya 0. Jan. 21 in Cairo Ivory Coast 1 (Drogba pen. 39) Morocco 0. Jan. 24 in Cairo Ivory Coast 2 (Drogba 10, G.Toure 41) Libya 1 (Khames 41). Egypt 0 Morocco 0. Jan. 28 in Cairo […]