Soccer America Archives

The Independent introduces us to Pini Zahavi, the man who brokered the infamous deal that sent Argentine pair Carlos Tevez and Javier Mascherano to West Ham United for virtually nothing. Zahavi, a friend of Media Sport Investment owner Kia Joorabchian, the man who now wishes to take over West Ham, told The Independent that money […]

Materazzi Reveals War of Words with Zidane

It’s been almost two months now since Zinedine Zidane’s head-butt heard ’round the world, and Marco Materazzi, the man who was on the receiving end of the infamous blow, has finally disclosed what was said between the players’ prior to the incident. As we’ve heard before, after relentless shirt-pulling, Zidane told Materazzi that he could […]

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2. HIGHLIGHT & MAGAZINE SHOWS: A Sampling

VW Gol (Most complete soccer highlight show in USA.) Gol TV Monday, 9 pm ET. Fox Sports Report Fox Soccer Channel Monday-Sunday, 10 pm ET Sky Sports News Fox Soccer Channel Monday-Sunday, 7 pm ET English Premier League Review Fox Soccer Channel Monday 6 pm ET Spain: Ole La Liga Gol TV Monday, 8 pm […]

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1. 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 http://www.soccerTV.com) TUESDAY, Sept. 5 No live games. WEDNESDAY, Sept. 6 FOX SOCCER CHANNEL Euro 2008 SAN MARINO-GERMANY, Qualifying (live), 2:30 pm. Euro 2008 SLOVAKIA-CZECH REPUBLIC, Qualifying (delay), 5 pm. Women’s College ST. LOUIS-MARQUETTE (live), 8 pm. FOX SPORTS […]

4. INJURY REPORT: Clemson loses star Foster

Clemson forward Courtney Foster, a member of the 2003 Soccer America All-Freshman Team and a three-time All-ACC second-team pick, injured her knee against Tennessee Tech and will be out for the remainder of the season. Foster entered the 2006 season with 24 career goals.

3. BY THE NUMBERS: Women’s non-conference records

Of the 10 women’s conferences that sent two or more teams to the 2005 NCAA Division I Tournament and have played two full weeks, the ACC has the best record in non-conference play. Only the Big Ten has a sub-.500 record in non-conference action in games through Sept. 3. Of the 10 conferences, the Big […]

1. Virginia and Maryland roll on

For the second time in eight days, No. 3 Virginia beat a West Coast power. The Cavs (4-0-0) downed No. 10 UCLA, 1-0, Monday night on German star Yannick Reyering‘s goal from 10 yards off Nico Colaluca‘s corner kick in the 88th minute. It was the Cavaliers’ fourth straight shutout, while the Bruins fell to 0-2-1. […]

2. SMALL COLLEGES: Tusculum cancels season

NCAA Division II men’s regional power Tusculum canceled its season after several members of the team were accused of taking an undisclosed amount of money and food from concessions they operated as a program fundraiser at the recent NASCAR races at Bristol Motor Speedway. The money was returned and no charges were filed by law […]

SMALL COLLEGE ROUNDUP: Lindenwood men upset Lindsey Wilson

Lindenwood upset defending NAIA men's champion Lindsey Wilson, 3-1, thanks to two goals by Spaniard Juan Lapido and one goal by Endi Dragicevic. In other NAIA action, No. 4 Grand Canyon edged No. 5 Auburn-Montgomery, 1-0, on freshman midfielder Jason Massie's goal in the final game of the AUM Classic. Messiah opened the defense of […]

6. CORRECTION: From Monday’s Daily

Preston Burpo was the Chivas USA keeper who was beaten twice by Christian Gomez in D.C. United’s 2-1 win.

5. OFF THE POST: Soccer mom pot bust

Police in Trenton, Ohio, arrested two women for allegedly smoking marijuana while at their children’s soccer practice. The two soccer moms were accused of sharing a joint in a minivan in the parking lot, according to WLWT-TV in Cincinnati. The police, responding to complaints, smelled the marijuana and discovered a joint in one of the […]

2. MLS: Mastroeni postgame taunts enrage Salt Lake owner

After the Colorado Rapids beat Real Salt Lake, 1-0, in an ill-tempered game, Colorado’s Pablo Mastroeni taunted the Salt Lake crowd and made obscene gestures on what was a Youth Soccer Night that drew more than 17,000 fans to Rice-Eccles Stadium. Mastroeni’s behavior also prompted a confrontation with Real Salt Lake owner Dave Checketts that […]

1. WHAT THEY’RE SAYING

"He went on to threaten that if he was forced to play, or if he was disciplined and financially punished for his breach of the rules, that he could score an own goal or get himself sent off, or make deliberate mistakes." — A statement by English Premier League club Chelsea on French defender William […]

SOCCER ON TV (thru 9/11): Your Viewing Guide

(All times ET unless noted. Consult your regular television listings guides for availability in your area. Schedules are subject to change.) FRIDAY, Sept. 8 FOX SOCCER CHANNEL USL PUERTO RICO-MIAMI, Division 1 (live), 8 pm. FOX SPORTS EN ESPANOL USL PUERTO RICO-MIAMI, Division 1 (live), 8 pm. SATURDAY, Sept. 9 HDNET MLS NEW ENGLAND-NEW YORK […]

2. MLS WRAP: D.C. clinches; Christian Gomez shines; L.A. back in hunt

Christian Gomez scored the gamewinner in D.C. United's 2-1 win over Chivas USA after taking the ball at the halfway line, evading three Chivas players and stroking the ball past keeper Preston Burpo. He also scored D.C. United's first goal with a high-powered swerving free kick from sharp angle. … D.C. United became the first […]

4. YOUTH: U.S. teams suffer crushing defeats

Both the U.S. U-20 and U-17 national teams suffered embarrassing losses to their hosts at international tournaments. Thomas Rongen‘s U-20s fell to South Korea, 5-0, in the opening game of the Busan Four Nations International Tournament. The U-20s, who were clearly affected by the late summer humidity in steamy port city of Busan, then lost […]

3. IRAQ CONFLICT: Soccer star kidnapped

Gunmen kidnapped Iraqi soccer star Ghanim Khudheyir just days before he was due to sign a transfer to a Syrian club to escape the raging violence in his homeland. The 22-year-old Khudheyir, a striker who helped Al Quwa Al Jawiya, the Iraqi Air Force club, win the first post-war championship in 2005, was taken from […]

YOUTH: U.S. teams suffer crushing defeats

Both the U.S. U-20 and U-17 national teams suffered embarrassing losses to their hosts at international tournaments. Thomas Rongen's U-20s fell to South Korea, 5-0, in the opening game of theáBusan Four Nations International Tournament. The U-20s, who were clearly affected by the late summer humidity in steamy port city of Busan, then lost to […]

6. SOCCER AMERICA WOMEN’S TOP 25: New Rankings

RANK/TEAM (RECORD) LAST WEEK 1. Florida State (3-0-0) 1 2. Notre Dame (4-0-0) 3 3. Santa Clara (3-1-0) 2 4. Texas A&M (3-0-1) 4 5. UCLA (3-1-0) 7 6. Portland (2-1-1) 8 7. North Carolina (4-1-0) 9 8. Penn State (2-1-1) 5 9. West Virginia (4-0-0) 12 10. Auburn (4-0-0) 16 11. Missouri (4-0-0) 17 […]

5. WOMEN’S ACTION: Irish three-goal blitz drops SCU

The big showdown of the weekend took place in South Bend, Ind., where Notre Dame beat Santa Clara, 3-1. Jill Krivacek’s left-footed strike tied the game in the 64th minute and Amanda Cinalli added a pair of goals to cap Notre Dame’s three-goal spurt over a nine-minute stretch in the final game of the Inn […]

4. RECORD: UNC’s Averbuch scores fastest goal ever

North Carolina midfielder Yael Averbuch set an NCAA record for the fastest goal scored in NCAA women’s history Sunday afternoon when she scored in the Tar Heels’ 4-0 victory over Yale after only four seconds. Averbuch stunned the New Haven crowd of 2,189 when she took the opening kickoff and shot the ball off the ground […]

3. FOCUS: UNCG loses after five players are sent off

Never in recent memory has a nationally ranked team lost because it could field six or fewer players. But that’s what happened to then-No. 7 UNC Greensboro Saturday night when the Spartans’ game against VCU was awarded to VCU in the 77th minute with the Rams leading, 3-1, after UNCG had its fifth player red carded. […]

2. SOCCER AMERICA MEN’S TOP 25: New Rankings

RANK/TEAM (RECORD) LAST WEEK 1. North Carolina (4-0-0) 1 2. SMU (4-0-0) 2 3. Virginia (3-0-0) 3 4. Maryland (3-0-0) 4 5. Clemson (4-0-0) 5 6. Duke (4-0-0) 9 7. Wake Forest (4-0-0) 11 8. Virginia Tech (3-0-0) 12 9. San Francisco (3-0-0) 10 10. UCLA (0-1-1) 6 11. Notre Dame (2-1-1) 18 12. UC […]

1. ACC teams are almost perfect

The ACC’s dominance has reached new heights. Long considered men’s soccer’s best conference, the Atlantic Coast Conference boasts seven teams among the top eight teams in this week’s Soccer America Men’s Top 25 (see below). The seven ranked teams are all unbeaten: No. 1 North Carolina (4-0-0), No. 3 Virginia (3-0-0), No. 4 Maryland (3-0-0), […]

2. MLS WRAP: D.C. clinches; Christian Gomez shines; L.A. back in hunt