[MAKING A LIST] The 3-1 loss to Costa Rica marked the fourth straight time the USA has fallen to Ticos on the road in the Hexagonal. It was arguably the worst performance by the Americans in San Jose with their participation in the World Cup not yet decided. Indeed, it was the worst performance ever by the Americans against any foe in the first half of the Hexagonal.
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Low grades for getting schooled
[COSTA RICA-USA REPORT CARD] Soccer America’s Ridge Mahoney grades the U.S. players and comments on their performance in Wednesday’s 3-1 loss at Costa Rica.
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Sol extends lead with tie
[WPS] The Los Angeles Sol came from behind to tie the Chicago Red Stars, 1-1, and extend its lead at the top of Women’s Professional Soccer to nine points. The first midweek game in WPS history drew an announced crowd of only 3,832 on a cold and cloudy evening at the Home Depot Center.
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It’s all about ‘US’
[TV WATCH] If you believe ESPN2’s commentators, Costa Rica didn’t beat the USA by playing good soccer. The Ticos were simply fortunate that the Americans made a lot of mistakes. If you thought for a second that Costa Rica scored some brilliant goals, the ESPN2 experts quickly set you straight.
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Soccer on TV
Weekday MLS action: Friday’s Chicago vs. Houston. USL’s Friday game: Charleston-Austin. On Saturday the USA comes home to face Honduras in another qualifier. Look for updates in Friday’s Soccer on TV.
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Manchester United Gets New Shirt Sponsor
Manchester United confirmed today that it secured the most lucrative shirt sponsorship deal in soccer. The club signed a four-year deal with American insurance giants Aon that promises to net the club $32.5m per-season. United has been scouring the globe for a new sponsorship deal since its current sponsor, AIG, announced that it wouldn’t renew […]
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Birmingham City Ink Record Deal for Ecuadorian
Birmingham City has completed the signing of striker Christian Benitez from Santos Laguna for a club record fee. The Ecuador international signed a three-year deal at St Andrews ahead of next season's test in the Premier League. Although the club has yet to reveal the fee, it is set to surpass the $10m paid for […]
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Madrid Adds Toronto FC to Summer Tour
Real Madrid has added a preseason friendly in Canada to its North American tour this summer. On Wednesday, the club announced on its web site that it will play Toronto FC on Aug. 7 at BMO Field – two days before the previously announced game in Washington against DC United at Fedex Field. Real Madrid […]
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Feilhaber Back in U.S. Training Camp
Two years ago, Benny Feilhaber was on the cusp of stardom with the U.S. national team. After starring in youth teams, he scored a game-winning volley against Mexico in the 2007 Gold Cup, heroics he followed with a bright performance in Copa America. But Feilhaber dropped suddenly off the radar in 2008, when injuries and […]
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Costa Ricans Show Respect to USA
Despite the U.S. national team's terrible history in Costa Rica – one draw and six losses in qualifying matches – Costa Rican journalists have a lot of respect for the visiting Americans (TV: Wednesday, ESPN2, Galavision, 10 p.m. ET). "We have to make sure we respect the United States because the U.S. is the better […]
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Kaka Future Still Uncertain
AC Milan star Kaka's future remained unresolved Wednesday amid reports that he could be on his way to Real Madrid in a $92 million deal. After four hours of meetings between Milan vice president Adriano Galliani, Kaka's father-agent Bosco Leite, and Madrid president Florentino Perez, a deal was reached under which Kaka would get $13.5 […]
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Soccer America Classifieds
Welcome to Soccer America Classifieds, Soccer America’s email newsletter connecting soccer companies and organizations to Soccer America members each week. Soccer America Classifieds feature soccer classified advertisements on the latest soccer job openings, soccer products and soccer opportunities.
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The Governator signs on
When it comes to folks who carry weight abroad, few American political figures can match Arnold Schwarzenegger, California’s Austrian-born governor who joined the board of directors of the USA Bid Committee seeking to bring the World Cup to the United States in 2018 or 2022.
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Mexico back in Copa America
[COPA AMERICA] The Mexican federation has reversed its decision to pull out of all South American competitions and will participate in the 2011 Copa America in Argentina. The Mexicans had announced their pull-out after South American teams refused to play Mexican clubs in the Copa Libertadores for fear of swine flu infection.
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What They’re Saying
“Soccer remains my first love and I don’t have any plans to even try dancing after this. It was a great experience for me, but that’s it. I won’t do any more reality shows.
— Bhaichung Bhutia, captain of India’s national team, confirms his dedication to the sport after his appearance on a televised celebrity dance competition, which he won, led to his departure from his club, Mohun Bagan, which questioned his commitment. (Reuters)
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Texan billionaire takes control at Sunderland
[AMERICANS ABROAD] Another American snapped up an English Premier League when billionaire Ellis Short took control of Sunderland. The Texan was expected to give new manager Steve Bruce more than $100 million in funds to spend on the summer transfer market.
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French players honor Louis Braille
[OFF THE POST] French players had the names on their jerseys written in Braille for Wednesday’s friendly in Saint-Etienne against Nigeria, which won, 1-0, to mark its first ever win over France.
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USL’s Vancouver downs Toronto FC
[CANADA] USL club Vancouver assumed control of the Nutrilite Canadian Championship by beating MLS’s Toronto, 2-0, Tuesday at Swangard Stadium to all but clinch a spot in the 2009-10 Concacaf Champions League.
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Central D a key for USA in Costa Rica
[WORLD CUP QUALIFYING] How the USA fares in its attempt to win a World Cup qualifier in Costa Rica (Wednesday, ESPN2, Galavision, 10 p.m. ET) for the first time depends much on its central defense tandem of Carlos Bocanegra and Oguchi Onyewu. The latter returns to the U.S. squad after winning the Belgian league title and filing a lawsuit against an opposing player.
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The USA’s full dance card
[U.S. SOCCER] Starting with Wednesday’s World Cup qualifier in Costa Rica, the U.S. men’s national team has at least 13 games through October. It will play even more if it reaches the second round of the Confederations Cup and/or the Gold Cup. For the USA’s schedule with TV information. …
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Week 9: Alvarez comes up big for Austin
[USL TEAMS OF THE WEEK] Cuban midfielder Yordany Alvarez, who scored two goals and had an assist for the Austin Aztez in its 3-1 win over the Puerto Rico Islanders, and South African Ty Shipalane, who scored two goals in 3-2 win for the Harrisburg City Islanders at Real Maryland, earned the USL First Division and Second Division Player of the Week honors, respectively. For the USL-1 and USL-2 Teams of the Week …
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Onyewu to Sue Opponent Over Racial Slur
U.S. and Standard Liege defender Oguchi Onyewu is in the process of suing Anderlecht player Jelle Van Damme for racial abuse allegedly uttered during the Belgian Jupiler playoff last month that crowned Standard Liege champion for the second straight season. Onyewu claims Van Damme, 25, called him a "dirty monkey" during their playoff final in […]
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City Close to Plucking Barry
Manchester City is hopeful of completing the signing of Gareth Barry today after Aston Villa accepted its $20 million bid for the England international. With a medical appointment scheduled for this afternoon, the transfer could go through as early as tonight, leaving Rafael Benitez, the Liverpool manager, with the bitter disappointment of missing out on […]
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Meza Leaves Pachuca
One day after losing the Clausura 2009 league final, Pachuca coach Enrique "Ojitos" Meza announced his departure from the club. "I am saying goodbye to my friends, of a great club that gave me the opportunity to work, where I had many wonderful moments, thanks to everyone, to everyone that supported me, to the squad […]
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T&T’s New Boss Just Stepped Off the Field
Russell Latapy took over for Francisco "Pacho" Maturana in April as the head coach of Trinidad & Tobago. After scoring a crucial goal against the USA to see the Soca Warriors through to the final round of qualifying, Latapy will try to impact the next round of qualifying from off the field. Latapy on the […]