David Beckham will be sidelined for at least a month after damaging the lateral ligament in his right knee on Saturday in Real Madrid’s Spanish league game against Getafe. A spokesman for Beckham said the former England captain would be out for 4-6 weeks after suffering a strain to the ligament. Beckham will not only […]
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3. MLS: Bound for Buenos Aires
By Ridge Mahoney Senior Editor With 27 players and a few staff members, Kansas City coach Curt Onalfo and technical director Peter Vermes left Monday night for a two-week training stint in Argentina. Missing the trip is forward Yura Movsisyan, who because of his legal status and pending issuance of a visa cannot leave the […]
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1. WHAT THEY’RE SAYING
“If an alien came to earth, the first things I would want them to know would be Coca-Cola, Disney and Barca, but there is work to be done.” — Barcelona president Joan Laporta, telling German weekly Der Spiegel that the Spanish champion hopes to boost the club’s revenues and overhaul rival Real Madrid as soccer’s […]
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DAVID BECKHAM: Star suffers knee injury
Real Madrid star David Beckham suffered what his coach, Fabio Capello, described Sunday as a ''serious'' injury in the Merengues' 1-1 tie with Getafe on Saturday night. Beckham looked certain to miss Real Madrid's UEFA Champions League match at Bayern Munich on Tuesday. The injury probably killed any chance of his returning to the England […]
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Man United and ‘The Luck of Champions’
Jose Mourinho and Chelsea must have earmarked Saturday’s clash between Liverpool and Manchester United at Anfield as a day when they could count on clawing back at least two points in their title chase with league leader Manchester United. After all, Anfield has been an absolute fortress for Liverpool this season: 11 wins and three […]
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MLS Clubs Out for Respect in CCC Semis
Wherever they are in the world, MLS clubs are forced to fight harder than most for respect from foreign countries. In soccer, respect comes down to results. So when D.C. United travels to Tegucigalpa, Honduras, and disposes of Olimpia, the domestic league champion, 4-1, the rest of CONCACAF, anyway, should take notice. After that comprehensive […]
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For Some ‘Sueno MLS’ Means Rags to Riches
“Sueno MLS,” the televised, open tryout for a trial with the Chivas USA U-19 team, is rapidly coming to a conclusion, with just 24 players remaining. The Long Press-Telegram profiles a few of the local boys who remain in the running. Among them is 16-year old Andrew Robles, a boy from a rough neighborhood in […]
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Citizen Financial Youth Soccer Complex in Massachusetts
In case you haven’t heard, or haven’t been around the sports industry for the last 20 years, the business of selling sponsorships has become a huge growth segment for major sports teams and their stadium owners. Just look at the recent $20 million a-year deal Citibank inked with the New York Mets, or the massive […]
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Retribution for Ramos, Rapture in Seville
For FC Sevilla coach Juande Ramos, a week that flirted personal tragedy was instead capped with triumph, as his team battled back to defeat Barcelona, 2-1, Saturday in thrilling, if unlikely circumstances. On Wednesday, it was unknown whether Ramos would be able to attend the match, as the Sevilla coach was rushed to the hospital […]
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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) MONDAY, March 5 FOX SPORTS EN ESPANOL CONMEBOL U-17 ARGENTINA-PARAGUAY (live), 2 pm. SETANTA SPORTS USA England PRESTON NORTH END-SOUTHAMPTON,รก (live), 2:30 pm. Scotland MOTHERWELL-HEARTS (delay), 9 pm. TUESDAY, March 6 ESPN2 European Champions League LIVERPOOL-BARCELONA, Round […]
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SPAIN: Sevilla takes La Liga lead
Sevilla took over first place from Barcelona in Spain's La Liga, coming from behind to beat Barca, 2-1, in a wild match on Saturday. Barcelona was cruising in the first half thanks to
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WORLD WRAPUP: United stuns Liverpool at Anfield
ENGLAND. Manchester United continued its strong play away from home, beating Liverpool, 1-0, with a goal by substitute John O'Shea in stoppage time, to maintain its nine-point lead over Chelsea in the Premier League. The loss snapped Liverpool's 30-match unbeaten home league record, stretching back to October 2005. Hours after the stunning United win, Chelsea […]
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UNDER-20 WORLD CUP: USA draws tough group
The USA will face South Korea, Poland and Brazil in the Under-20 World Cup this summer in Canada. The Americans opens against Korea on June 30, then faces Poland on July 3 at Montreal's Olympic Stadium before concluding group play on July 6 against four-time U-20 world champion Brazil at Frank Clair Stadium in Ottawa. […]
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YOUTH: O'Donnell and Jardine take coaching awards
Chad O'Donnell of Sioux Falls, S.D., and George Jardine of Wilmington, Del., were named the 2006 US Youth Soccer adidas Coaches of the Year at the awards gala held Friday night in conjunction with the 2007 US Youth Soccer adidas Workshop and Coaches Convention in St. Louis. Donnell coaches in the Sioux Falls Soccer Association. […]
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U.S. SOCCER FOUNDATION: Myernick and Vanole funds established
The U.S. Soccer Foundation announced the distribution of $2 million in funds to 52 groups in 24 states and the District of Columbia as part of its 12th annual grants program. This year's program was highlighted by the establishment of ''Mooch'' Myernick Fund to honor the life, career and years of distinguished service of coach […]
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AMERICANS ABROAD: Bocanegra scores for Fulham; Berhalter converts PK in 1860
In the English Premier League, Fulham (14th place) ended a run of three straight losses in all competitions with a 1-1 tie with Aston Villa thanks Carlos Bocanegra's headed goal. It was Bocanegra's third goal of the season. Brian McBride played 80 minutes for Fulham; Clint Dempsey stayed on the bench. American keeper Marcus Hahnemann […]
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OFF THE POST: 'Mr. United' battles on
Marin Levidzhev fought for two years in Bulgarian courts to change his name legally to Manchester United. Local magistrates refused to allow a surname change, but are permitting him to from now on be known as Manchester Levidzhev. Yet Levidzhev remains determined, declaring that he'll take his quest to become Mr. United to a higher […]
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MLS CONFIDENTIAL: Finally, Kansas City has a chance
Quietly, without much fanfare, ground was broken Friday in Swope Park, Mo. for a training facility, a four-field complex to be used by thousands of local youth players. Yawn Grande, right? Well, hardly. Shovels in the ground does not a franchise revive, but what has begun is the transformation of the Kansas City Wizards from […]
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Finally, Kansas City has a chance
Quietly, without much fanfare, ground was broken Friday in Swope Park, Mo. for a training facility, a four-field complex to be used by thousands of local youth players. Yawn Grande, right? Well, hardly. Shovels in the ground does not a franchise revive, but what has begun is the transformation of the Kansas City Wizards from […]
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8. U.S. SOCCER FOUNDATION: Myernick and Vanole funds established
The U.S. Soccer Foundation announced the distribution of $2 million in funds to 52 groups in 24 states and the District of Columbia as part of its 12th annual grants program. This year’s program was highlighted by the establishment of “Mooch” Myernick Fund to honor the life, career and years of distinguished service of coach […]
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7. YOUTH: O’Donnell and Jardine take coaching awards
Chad O’Donnell of Sioux Falls, S.D., and George Jardine of Wilmington, Del., were named the 2006 US Youth Soccer adidas Coaches of the Year at the awards gala held Friday night in conjunction with the 2007 US Youth Soccer adidas Workshop and Coaches Convention in St. Louis. Donnell coaches in the Sioux Falls Soccer Association. […]
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6. UNDER-20 WORLD CUP: USA draws tough group
The USA will face South Korea, Poland and Brazil in the Under-20 World Cup this summer in Canada. The Americans opens against Korea on June 30, then faces Poland on July 3 at Montreal’s Olympic Stadium before concluding group play on July 6 against four-time U-20 world champion Brazil at Frank Clair Stadium in Ottawa. […]
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4. WORLD WRAPUP: United stuns Liverpool at Anfield
ENGLAND. Manchester United continued its strong play away from home, beating Liverpool, 1-0, with a goal by substitute John O’Shea in stoppage time, to maintain its nine-point lead over Chelsea in the Premier League. The loss snapped Liverpool’s 30-match unbeaten home league record, stretching back to October 2005. Hours after the stunning United win, Chelsea […]
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3. SPAIN: Sevilla takes La Liga lead
Sevilla took over first place from Barcelona in Spain’s La Liga, coming from behind to beat Barca, 2-1, in a wild match on Saturday. Barcelona was cruising in the first half thanks to Ronaldinho‘s goal in the 13th minute and looked to add a second when Sevilla defender Aitor Ocio was sent off for bringing […]
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2. DAVID BECKHAM: Star suffers knee injury
Real Madrid star David Beckham suffered what his coach, Fabio Capello, described Sunday as a “serious” injury in the Merengues’ 1-1 tie with Getafe on Saturday night. Beckham looked certain to miss Real Madrid’s UEFA Champions League match at Bayern Munich on Tuesday. The injury probably killed any chance of his returning to the England […]