[MAKING A LIST] Newcastle United’s Sam Allardyce became the eighth English Premier League manager to leave this season when he left by “mutual consent” only six months into his tenure with the Magpies. Portsmouth manager Harry Redknapp was the favorite to replace Allardyce.
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U.S. Soccer Development Academy Results
In its Development Academy debut, Greensboro SC won a pair of games last weekend, beating Bridge FA, 2-0, behind goals from Thomas Driver and Mark Millard and the Virginia Rush, 1-0, on a goal by Drew Claytor. For all the Development Academy results and goal scorers …
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Iran Ends FIFA Dispute
The Iranian soccer federation (FFI) ended a longstanding dispute with world governing body FIFA after a pro-government candidate withdrew his name from the organization’s presidential election. FIFA refused to let politicians working for the Iranian government’s Physical Education Organization run for positions within FFI. FIFA threatened banning Iran from international competition if it refused to […]
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Ronaldinho Treatment Slammed
Real Madrid coach Bernd Schuster accused Barcelona of treating star players like Ronaldinho poorly, and cited that as the reason that he himself left the club. “It is very unjust. They are doing the same thing to Ronaldinho that they did to me,” he said, adding: “It is not difficult to forget that all the […]
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MLS Can’t Afford Not to Lose Twellman
At 27, Taylor Twellman thought there would be no second chance at playing abroad. But following a stellar 2007, the New England Revolution striker caught the attention of English club Preston North End, which lodged a $1.7 million bid for the New England Revolution. MLS rejected the bid. Preston plays in England’s Coca-Cola Championship, its […]
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Schmid: Schelotto to Return to Columbus
According to Columbus coach Sigi Schmid, Crew star Guillermo Barros Schelotto will play a second season in MLS, despite reports in Argentina that the player is returning to hometown team, Gimnasia de La Plata. “He hasn’t come to us saying that he wants to leave,” Schmid told Soccer by Ives. “He’s under contract with us […]
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Derby Adds Five; Johnson a Sixth?
American midfielders Eddie Lewis and Benny Feilhaber could be pushed to the margins at Derby County as Manager Paul Jewell completes the signing of five new players — with the Kansas City Wizards’ Eddie Johnson a possible sixth. Jewell has already added Danny Mills, Robbie Savage, Laurent Robert and Emanuel Villa, while Tottenham’s Hossam Ghaly […]
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Refs in Ecuador strike against strike ban
[REF WATCH] Ecuador’s referees reacted to a measure banning strikes by referees – by going on strike.
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Own goal beats Tim Howard, Everton
[U.S. ABROAD] Everton, which was eliminated from the FA Cup last weekend by third-tier Oldham in a game that American keeper Tim Howard sat out, fell in the first leg of its English League Cup semifinal series, 2-1, to Chelsea on Tuesday. Howard was beaten in the 26th minute by Shaun Wright-Phillips and on a headed own goal by Joleon Lescott in stoppage time.
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‘Goose’ moves into the ‘crosshairs’
[MLS WATCH] Coaches and players came and went, one DP dazzled while the other dallied, AEG pulled out of the Red Bulls’ operation once and for all, and at some point actual dirt was actually moved at the site of what is to be Red Bull Park. All that occurred during the first year of former U.S. international Jeff Agoos‘ tenure. His second year began this week with a new title, Sporting Director, and a much heavier workload following one season as Technical Director.
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Perplexing InterLiga formula has its upside
[INTERLIGA] Winner of its first two group games, San Luis squandered a chance to capture the Group B title outright when it lost, 1-0, to Monterrey Tuesday at Home Depot Center in Carson, Calif. But it won the group anyway, when Cruz Azul broke a second-place tie with UNAM by beating Pumas, 1-0, in the nightcap.
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Chicago set to name new coach
Ridge Mahoney examines the MLS coaching carousel
The Chicago Fire has narrowed its choices to replace coach Juan Carlos Osorio and is expected to make an announcement by the end of the week. Meanwhile, in his new position as New York Red Bulls head coach, Osorio is shaking up his assistant coaching staff, which could mark the departure of John Harkes.
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What They’re Saying
“The players in MLS have worked very hard and sacrificed a great deal to build the league. I look forward to working for the players to help them achieve a better life for themselves and their families.”
— Eddie Pope, the new Director of Player Relations of the MLS Players Union. Pope, a U.S. veteran of three World Cups, played in each of MLS’s first 12 seasons for D.C. United, the MetroStars and Real Salt Lake before retiring after the 2007 season. (MLSnet.com)
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Accent on youth
[U.S. WOMEN] All seven collegians whom new U.S. women’s national team coach Pia Sundhage called up for a six-day training camp at The Home Depot Center are among the 20 players she selected to travel to Foshan, China, for the 2008 Four Nations Tournament against Canada, Finland and host China Jan. 16-20 at the Foshan Sports Center Stadium.
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Rapids keeper Coundoul called up by Senegal
[AFRICAN NATIONS CUP] Senegal called up Colorado Rapids goalkeeper Bouna Coundoul for the 2008 African Nations Cup that begins Jan. 20 in Ghana.
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English clubs face mass losses
[ENGLAND WATCH] An influx of African players has poured into England in recent years, and English clubs will face a mass exodus of players headed to the African Nations Cup, beginning Jan. 20 in Ghana
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National High School Winter Rankings
Miami’s Varela High School (18-0-1) and California’s Santa Monica High School (12-0-1) share the top spot in the first NSCAA/adidas National Winter Boys High School Winter Rankings. Florida’s American Heritage (20-0-0) is first in the girls rankings.
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Soccer Job Openings
[EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES] Soccer America provides the latest on employment opportunities for soccer-related positions: college coaching oportunities, positions in the pros, youth soccer, the soccer industry, even television.
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Major League Soccer / Soccer United Marketing job
Major League Soccer / Soccer United Marketing Job Title Coordinator of New Media Public Relations Summary The Coordinator, New Media Public Relations increases the profile and improves the reputation of Major League Soccer and Soccer United Marketing through proactive public relations focused on emerging media. The ideal candidate is someone with an understanding of the […]
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Derby Close to Three New Signings
It looks like Derby County manager Paul Jewell is finally putting his money where his mouth is: SportingLife reports that the Rams are closing in on three new midfielders: Blackburn Rovers’ Robbie Savage, Tottenham’s Hossam Ghaly, and free agent Laurent Robert, formerly of Levante in Spain. In the weeks leading up to the January transfer […]
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MLS Rejects $1.7 Million Bid for Twellman
The New England Revolution has received a $1.675 million bid from English second division club Preston North End for Taylor Twellman, Boston Globe writer Frank Dell’Apa reports, citing an unnamed source. Major League Soccer, which owns its players’ contracts, has declined the offer, but Preston may raise the offer to $2 million. “Taylor just re-signed […]
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Red Bulls Stick with Reyna, Conway in ’08
The New York Red Bulls still have big plans for Claudio Reyna, according to Jeff Agoos, who was named club sporting director on Monday. “[Red Bulls coach] Juan (Osorio) has sat down with Claudio and we expect to have Claudio back and healthy,” he said. “We’re expecting a big season from Claudio.” Reyna had […]
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MLS’s Scheduling Challenges
Nobody, it seems, likes the way Major League Soccer handles scheduling, but this is a truly thankless job, says ESPN’s Steve Davis. Among the factors organizers have to consider for next season: 2010 World Cup qualifying, the U.S. Open Cup, the SuperLiga, the new CONCACAF Champions League, ESPN2’s Thursday night matches, the David Beckham circus […]
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Berbatov Sale to Spark Spanish Fire Sale
ESPN’s Phil Ball says that if Dimitar Berbatov moves from Tottenham to Chelsea in the EPL, the move would create a ripple effect across Spain. The result would be “overflowing coffers at White Hart Lane,” which means Tottenham manager Juande Ramos would then be able to afford former player Dani Alves of Sevilla. Ramos has […]
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Pickens departure for England opens door for Cronin
[U.S. NATIONAL TEAM CAMP] Apparently, Fire keeper Matt Pickens wasn’t kidding a few months back when he hinted at trying his luck overseas. Instead of training with the U.S. national team at Home Depot Center, he’s on trial with Norwich City, a former English Premier League club now playing in the League Championship.