By Ridge Mahoney Senior Editor, Soccer America By his own admission, U.S. Soccer president Sunil Gulati went a lot further than he probably would have gone with any other candidate to secure Juergen Klinsmann‘s services as the next U.S. national team coach. But the search stretched over five months. Gulati interviewed 13 serious candidates and […]
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U.S. SOCCER: Timing, tragedy forced GulatiÆs hand
By Ridge Mahoney Senior Editor, Soccer America By his own admission, U.S. Soccer president Sunil Gulati went a lot further than he probably would have gone with any other candidate to secure Juergen KlinsmannÆs services as the next U.S. national team coach. But the search stretched over five months. Gulati interviewed 13 serious candidates and […]
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6. YOUTH: Rongen calls in players for U-20 camp
U.S. under-20 national team coach Thomas Rongen called in 26 players for the team’s training camp Dec. 12-23 at IMG Academy in Bradenton, Fla., to prepare for the CONCACAF qualifying tournament, which will take place Jan. 17-21 in Panama City, Panama. Of the 26 players named to camp, 14 are in college, eight are professional […]
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5. WORLD: Chelsea-Arsenal derby critical for both teams
Sunday’s London derby between Chelsea and Arsenal at Stamford Bridge (TV: Fox Soccer Channel, live, 11 am ET) is a critical game for both clubs. If Manchester United beats Manchester City on Saturday, Chelsea and Arsenal will go into Sunday’s game trailing EPL leader United by nine and 19 points, respectively, with each having a […]
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WORLD: Chelsea-Arsenal derby critical for both teams
Sunday's London derby between Chelsea and Arsenal at Stamford Bridge (TV: Fox Soccer Channel, live, 11 am ET) is a critical game for both clubs. If Manchester United beats Manchester City on Saturday, Chelsea and Arsenal will go into Sunday's game trailing EPL leader United by nine and 19 points, respectively, with each having a […]
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YOUTH: Rongen calls in players for U-20 camp
U.S. under-20 national team coach Thomas Rongen called in 26 players for the teamÆs training camp Dec. 12-23 at IMG Academy in Bradenton, Fla., to prepare for the CONCACAF qualifying tournament, which will take place Jan. 17-21 in Panama City, Panama. Of the 26 players named to camp, 14 are in college, eight are professional […]
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JUERGEN KLINSMANN: 'I'm my own man'
By Mike Woitalla Executive Editor, Soccer America We may never know exactly why negotiations between U.S. Soccer and Juergen Klinsmann broke down. Federation president Sunil Gulati made it clear he would not reveal the details and Klinsmann is a famously private man. Judging from Klinsmann's past contract negotiations, as a player with clubs in four […]
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8. CONCACAF CHAMPIONS CUP: Islanders host Caribbean group
The USL1’s Puerto Rico Islanders will look to qualify for the final round qualifying for the 2007 CONCACAF Champions Cup when they host Fruta Conquerors (Guyana), W Connection (Trinidad & Tobago) and Hoppers FC (Antigua) Group C Dec. 8-14 at Juan Ramon Loubriel Stadium in Bayamon. Among the new players the Islanders have signed for […]
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7. NIKE FRIENDLIES: U.S. boys teams go unbeaten
Four U.S. boys national teams were in action on the opening day of the Nike Friendlies at the IMG Academies in Bradenton, Fla., and they went unbeaten, compiling a 2-0-2 record. In the marquee matchup, the U-17 ’90s tied the Brazil U-17 national team, 2-2, getting the equalizer five minutes from the final whistle when […]
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NIKE FRIENDLIES: U.S. boys teams go unbeaten
Four U.S. boys national teams were in action on the opening day of the Nike Friendlies at the IMG Academies in Bradenton, Fla., and they went unbeaten, compiling a 2-0-2 record. In the marquee matchup, the U-17 '90s tied the Brazil U-17 national team, 2-2, getting the equalizer five minutes from the final whistle when […]
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ANALYSIS: Bob can do the job
By Ridge Mahoney Senior Editor, Soccer America Whether or not Bob Bradley was U.S. Soccer president Sunil Gulati's first choice as U.S. national team coach is no longer relevant. Bradley, whether he remains for two games, two years, or two decades, is a good choice. An official announcement Friday will confirm Bradley as the next […]
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Bradley to be interim coach after Klinsi deal collapses
German Juergen Klinsmann, who has for months been tipped to succeed Bruce Arena as U.S. men's national team coach, won't be taking the job. In a statement, Klinsmann said he had withdrawn his name from consideration but would not go into details of his conversations with U.S. Soccer president Sunil Gulati. Gulati has scheduled a […]
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3. HISTORY: U.S. men’s interim coaches
In early 1995, Steve Sampson, an assistant to head coach Bora Milutinovic at the 1994 World Cup, was named interim coach when U.S. Soccer did not keep on Milutinovic. Sampson led the USA to the 1995 U.S. Cup title and third place at the 1995 Copa America, keeping the job he would hold through the […]
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2. ANALYSIS: Bob can do the job
By Ridge Mahoney Senior Editor, Soccer America Whether or not Bob Bradley was U.S. Soccer president Sunil Gulati‘s first choice as U.S. national team coach is no longer relevant. Bradley, whether he remains for two games, two years, or two decades, is a good choice. An official announcement Friday will confirm Bradley as the next […]
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1. Bradley to be interim coach after Klinsi deal collapses
German Juergen Klinsmann, who has for months been tipped to succeed Bruce Arena as U.S. men’s national team coach, won’t be taking the job. In a statement, Klinsmann said he had withdrawn his name from consideration but would not go into details of his conversations with U.S. Soccer president Sunil Gulati. Gulati has scheduled a […]
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U.S. SOCCER: Klinsmann turns down national team job
German Juergen Klinsmann, who has for months been tipped to succeed Bruce Arena as U.S. menÆs national team coach, wonÆt be taking the job. In a statement to ESPN, Klinsmann said he had withdrawn his name from consideration but would not go into details of his conversations with U.S. Soccer president Sunil Gulati. Klinsmann, who […]
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As Usual, Favorites Find Way to Second Phase
Both Manchester United and Arsenal moved on to the second round of the Champions League Wednesday after fellow EPL clubs Chelsea and Liverpool secured passage the day before. The English were followed into the round of 16 by three Spanish clubs (Barcelona, Real Madrid, and Valencia), three Italian clubs (Inter Milan, AS Roma and AC […]
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UEFA Calls for Club Spending Restrictions
Just ahead of the impending takeover of Liverpool by one of the world’s richest companies, UEFA has turned up the volume on complaints about clubs who spend more money than they make, asking for restrictions on the amount of funds available for transfer fees and player wages. UEFA officials worry that if no action is […]
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Adu at United: Was it all Just a Media Stunt?
It will not have escaped Freddy Adu’s mind that Portuguese winger Cristiano Ronaldo and England wunderkind Wayne Rooney both joined Manchester United when they were 18, the age he turns next year, writes Richard Jolly of ESPN Soccernet. Old Trafford boss Sir Alex Ferguson has long been a champion of youth: after all, it was […]
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One Duck to Watch at the Club World Championshi
Surprise, surprise, there’s a new Pele in town in Brazil. At least this one’s got a name that’s about as memorable. Pato, which means “duck” in Portuguese, scored 94 seconds into his debut the other day, adding two more assists in a fine performance that has the whole of Brazil swearing for sure that this […]
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Sheva Hints at January Loan Move
Striker Andriy Shevchenko, who cost Chelsea $55 million from AC Milan this summer, has expressed doubt over his long-term future at Stamford Bridge. He has scored just five goals in close to 20 matches for the Sky Blues, a rate of return that’s lead to many in the British press calling for his head. Shevchenko […]
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Gang of four narrows Dallas candidates
The four coaching finalists for the vacant FC Dallas job are being evaluated by an intriguing quartet of executives: Clark Hunt, Dan Hunt and John Wagner of operator-investor Hunt Sports Group, and team president and general manager Michael Hitchcock. Each of them has used 10 criteria to score each candidate on a scale of 1 […]
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1. WHAT THEY’RE SAYING
“I’ve been a fool. I just hope others don’t let alcohol cloud their judgment like I did. It’s embarrassing.” — Darron Brough, 41, a millionaire and director of a British metal manufacturer who was among 58 fans convicted of hooligan crimes for their involvement in a riot following a 2004 Aston Villa-West Brom game. Brough […]
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5. FIFA: Concacaf and South America to clash in World Cup qualifying; Warner escapes disciplinary action
In qualifying for the 2010 World Cup, the fifth-place South American country will face the fourth-place nation from Concacaf, FIFA has decided. Last time around, Australia (Oceania) beat Uruguay (South America), and Trinidad & Tobago (Concacaf) beat Bahrain (Asia) in playoffs to qualify for the 2006 World Cup. Also during FIFA’s executive committee meeting, President […]
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MLS CONFIDENTIAL: Gang of four narrows Dallas candidates
The four coaching finalists for the vacant FC Dallas job are being evaluated by an intriguing quartet of executives: Clark Hunt, Dan Hunt and John Wagner of operator-investor Hunt Sports Group, and team president and general manager Michael Hitchcock. Each of them has used 10 criteria to score each candidate on a scale of 1 […]