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Fannies and Dead Mullets: Soccer in Florida (MLS Underground)

Sun, 20 Jul 2008 22:02:00 GMT

Florida has traditionally been where old people and MLS franchises have gone to die. Since MLS contracted its two Florida franchises in 2002, the Miami Fusion and Tamp Bay Mutiny, many have expressed the view that soccer is done for a while in that state. After all, the two teams both ranked in the bottom three for all-time attendance at the time of their demises. But the revival of the Tampa...

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Record crowd sees Donovan's tying "pass" (Denver Post)

Sun, 20 Jul 2008 07:29:36 GMT

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — With a mix of cheers and boos, David Beckham heard it from the crowd whenever he touched the ball Saturday night for the Los Angeles Galaxy. Beckham and the Galaxy needed a goal in extra time to tie the New York Red Bulls 2-2 before 46,754 fans, the largest crowd for a single Major League Soccer game this season. "We had some people here cheering for me and cheering for...

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TFC woes continue with draw against Quakes (atHome Top Story)

Sun, 20 Jul 2008 00:50:54 GMT

TheStar.com | Soccer | TFC woes continue with scoreless draw against EarthquakesTFC woes continue with scoreless draw against EarthquakesJul 19, 2008 08:50 PMJason KellerTHE CANADIAN PRESSThe San Jose Earthquakes failed to rupture Toronto FC's home unbeaten streak but that wasn't much comfort for head coach John Carver.After watching his side play to a 0-0 draw Saturday at BMO Field, his frustration...

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RSL: RSL looks to get rolling on road (Salt Lake Tribune)

mcl@sltrib.com (Michael C. Lewis / The Salt Lake Tribune) — Sat, 19 Jul 2008 08:03:46 GMT

Turns out, Real Salt Lake isn't quite sure yet which direction it's heading, as it attempts to add a player and improve the team for a playoff run in Major League Soccer.

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Real Salt Lake: RSL seeks to add player for playoff run (Salt Lake Tribune)

mcl@sltrib.com (Michael C. Lewis / The Salt Lake Tribune) — Sat, 19 Jul 2008 00:54:06 GMT

Posted: 6:22 PM- Turns out, Real Salt Lake isn't quite sure yet which direction they're heading, as they attempt to add a player and improve the team for a playoff run in Major League Soccer.

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Beckham says MLS is better than people think (Fox News)

Fri, 18 Jul 2008 21:15:01 GMT

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) - While the quality of play in Major League Soccer is better than people think, David Beckham believes it will take time to catch up to some of the world's better leagues.Beckham said on Friday he was enjoying his first full season with the Los Angeles Galaxy, noting that he had a tough time adjusting last year after arriving in the middle of the season and having...

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To Watch Tonight [Night Light Theater] (Deadspin)

Fri, 18 Jul 2008 20:49:39 GMT

• Boxing: Middleweights, Yuriorkis Gamboa vs. Jose Rojas, Primm, Nev., (9 p.m., ET). Primm: Last chance to gamble before leaving Nevada. [ESPN2]• Cycling: Tour de France, stage 13, Narbonne to Nimes (8 p.m., ET). Perhaps you'll see the Triplets of Belleville ... [Versus]• MLB: Chicago Cubs at Houston (8 p.m., ET). LillyMania grips a weary nation. [WGN]• Soccer: USSF Development Academy...

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Futbol Mundial Magazine Premiere FCBarcelona Commemorative Special Issue for 2008 Tour (Hispanic Business Magazine)

Fri, 18 Jul 2008 19:00:07 GMT

Special Issue Will Only Be Available In Chicago and New York At FCB Games NEW YORK, July 18 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ -- Futbol Mundial, the largest Spanish language sports magazine in the U.S., will produce and distribute a special issue dedicated to FCBarcelona (FCB), one of Europe's top soccer clubs. The 16-page special issue will dedicate its entire editorial content to FCB's...

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The Roundup: Eli Sings (Again), Hockey at Wrigley (The Big Lead)

Fri, 18 Jul 2008 12:01:33 GMT

We open Friday with an action shot from Kickette: Germany soccer star Bastian Schweinsteiger at a Turkish restaurant, attempting to fend off a dancer while his gorgeous girlfriend looks on … it’s stories like this that give the state the nickname, ‘Pennsyltucky’ … Jimmy Edmonds gets hitched … sorry for being days tardy on this [...]

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RockPile Files: All-Star Week Snippets (Bugs and Cranks)

Fri, 18 Jul 2008 11:45:31 GMT

... probably keep his career a short one. He’s a 4-A player. – The latest from the rumor mill. The Chicago Cubs are definitely in the hunt for Brian Fuentes, making it around a dozen teams. [ CBS ] Garrett Atkins to the Twins? Lando? [ Will Carroll ] – Congratulations to Dexter Fowler and Casey Weathers on their selection to the US Olympic Team . I assume, based on their selection, that Colorado...

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Lauren Cheney Replaces Abby Wambach on U.S. Women's Olympic Soccer Roster (U.S. Soccer )

Thu, 17 Jul 2008 19:46:30 GMT

Forward Lauren Cheney will replace Abby Wambach on the U.S. Women’s Olympic Soccer Team after the USA’s leading scorer broke her leg in the first half of the USA’s 1-0 victory over Brazil last night in San Diego.

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The Daily Sweeper (July 17) (Pitch Invasion)

Thu, 17 Jul 2008 18:59:57 GMT

... is a disaster for the United States Women’s National team, and everyone looking forward to good soccer at the Olympics. That leaves Wambach on 99 goals in 127 appearances. The U.S. still beat an understrength Brazil 1-0 , thanks to a goal by Natasha Kai. American clubs got their revenge today, as New England and Chivas USA both beat their Mexican opponents in Superliga Ever wondered just...

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RSL players named to U.S. Olympic team for Beijing (Salt Lake Tribune)

mcl@sltrib.com (Michael C. Lewis / The Salt Lake Tribune) — Thu, 17 Jul 2008 17:11:00 GMT

... country and represent my family and everyone as best I can." Seitz has not played a Major League Soccer game for RSL this season, his second since becoming the fourth overall pick in the MLS SuperDraft, and figures to be the backup for the Americans, who also named former Chivas USA keeper Brad Guzan Olympic Gamesto the team. Having just transferred to Aston Villa of the English Premier...

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Fox Soccer Channel Secures Live, Exclusive English-Language Rights to FC Barcelona vs. Chivas de Guadalajara Match on August 3 (Business Wire)

Thu, 17 Jul 2008 13:06:00 GMT

LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Fox Soccer Channel will bring fans exclusive English-language coverage of the highly anticipated FC Barcelona vs. Chivas de Guadalajara match on Sunday, August

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Razov lifts Chivas USA past Santos Laguna 1-0 (Fox News)

Thu, 17 Jul 2008 07:51:09 GMT

Razov, who came on as a substitute, has scored in five consecutive games, including both SuperLiga and regular-season Major League Soccer matches. The goal also gave Razov five in international club competitions. Razov scored three CONCACAF Champions Cup goals with the Chicago Fire.

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Authenticity a priority for the other Obama (Denver Post)

Thu, 17 Jul 2008 07:47:30 GMT

... each to the Obama campaign. And so the 44-year-old Princeton- and Harvard-educated lawyer from Chicago's South Side finds herself hobnobbing in high political circles while trying to maintain a sense of normalcy for her family — soccer games and all. "The funny thing is, the world adjusts around your priorities," she says. "We just have to keep living our lives. Because the thing...

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Development Academy U-15/16 Conference Starting XI and Coaches of the Year Announced (U.S. Soccer )

Thu, 17 Jul 2008 05:39:53 GMT

... will be unveiled on ussoccer.com on Thursday. The recipients of the awards were voted upon by U.S. Soccer’s Development Academy coaches and National Team scouts.The Baltimore Bays, led by 2008 Gatorade Player of the Year Chris Agorsor, will be facing LAFC in the U-18 championship match after both teams clinched the top spot in their respective groups this afternoon. The inaugural Development...

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MLS To Step Into The McBride Saga? (WVHooligan - Soccer Blog)

Wed, 16 Jul 2008 23:05:34 GMT

Oh, this just seems like the story that won’t go away and people like myself continue to beat it like a dead horse in some ways. But some new developments in the Brian McBride to Chicago story have come to the surface over the last couple of hours. Major League Soccer Commissioner Don Garber and [...]

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RSL: RSL shut out of All-Star roster (Salt Lake Tribune)

mcl@sltrib.com (Michael C. Lewis / The Salt Lake Tribune) — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 07:26:51 GMT

Unless they catch a break from the U.S. Olympic Team, neither midfielder Javier Morales nor any of his Real Salt Lake teammates will play in the Major League Soccer All-Star Game later this month in Toronto.

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Wings-Hawks: Official today? (Detroit Free Press)

Wed, 16 Jul 2008 07:01:32 GMT

The official announcement of the Red Wings-Blackhawks New Year's Day game will come today, a source told the Chicago Tribune. Face-off will be at 1 p.m., outdoors at Wrigley Field. ... The Montreal Canadiens, celebrating their centennial, will host the 2009 draft.

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