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Soccer America Q&A: Steve Sampson
U.S. national team coach Steve Sampson, sidelined temporarily by acute appendicitis, has been closely following the MLS launch as well as scouting future prospects at the recent CONCACAF U-20 tournament in Mexico. Interview by Ridge Mahoney
Learning To Crawl
Vitalis “Digital” Takawira will get down on his hands and knees for the fans who were so quick to give him star status. By Duncan Irving
Fiesta In Foxboro
Nearly 33,000 fans watched New England’s home opener. By Frank Dell’Apa
MLS Plays Role In South America
The L.A. Galaxy’s Eduardo Hurtado was one of the stars on the first day of South American World Cup qualifying.
Klinsmann Converts
Germany was slightly better in a lackluster friendly with the Netherlands, while European champion Denmark looked confident against Scotland.
Just Say No To Shootouts
After taking part in 13 shootouts last season, the new-look Atlanta Ruckus hopes to play a more attack-minded game in the A-League. By Doug Cress
Crunch Comeback Squelches Attack
The Cleveland Crunch regained the NPSL crown thanks to a miracle recovery in Game 6. By Poul Swain
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