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Donovan penalty sends Galaxy to West finals

Landon Donovan sent the Los Angeles Galaxy to the Western Conference finals by burying a 73rd-minute penalty for a 1-0 victory over Chivas USA on Sunday night. Complete Story...

German clubs vote against changing investor rule

Bundesliga clubs voted down a proposal to scrap a rule that prevents outside investors from taking a majority stake in German soccer teams.

Newcastle fans trying to raise funds to buy club

A Newcastle fan group is trying to raise funds from supporters to buy the northeast England club from unpopular owner Mike Ashley.

Organizers: SAfrica never in danger of losing WCup

World Cup organizers say there was never an emergency plan to move the 2010 soccer tournament if South Africa were not ready.

RI soccer league investigates game-ending brawl

League officials in Rhode Island are investigating a fight between members of two girls' high school soccer teams who threw punches, pulled hair and sparked a brawl in the bleachers.

Donovan, Howard missing for US against Slovakia

Los Angeles Galaxy forward Landon Donovan will be among those missing when the United States plays Slovakia in an exhibition game Saturday.

Beckham to miss out on England squad if Galaxy win

David Beckham will miss England's friendly against Brazil next week after his MLS club Los Angeles Galaxy beat Chivas USA in the Western Conference semifinals.

Ching's goal lifts Dynamo to 1-0 win over Seattle

Brian Ching scored six minutes into overtime and the Houston Dynamo advanced to the Western Conference final for the third time in four years with a 1-0 win over the Seattle Sounders on Sunday.

New Mexico suspends hair-pulling soccer player

A New Mexico soccer player has become an Internet celebrity for the wrong reasons.

Beckham's off-field revenue soared after LA move

David Beckham earned nearly 10 million pounds ($16.5 million) from personal sponsorship deals during his first full season with the Los Angeles Galaxy.

Chelsea CEO: Team may sell stadium naming rights

The chief executive of English soccer club Chelsea says the team is aiming to win the Champions League twice in the next five years and may sell its stadium naming rights to help fund the attempt.

Real Salt Lake eliminates Columbus

Javier Morales and Robbie Findley scored first-half goals and Real Salt Lake advanced to its second straight conference final with a 3-2 victory over the defending MLS Cup champion Columbus Crew on Thursday night.

Man United, Chelsea advance in Champions League

Manchester United and Chelsea scored late goals Tuesday to reach the next round of the Champions League with Bordeaux and FC Porto.

Police use water cannon to end German soccer riot

Police used a water cannon to overcome rioting soccer fans after a second-division game and detained 23 people. Twenty-seven officers were slightly hurt.

American Kroenke increases stake in Arsenal again

American businessman Stan Kroenke has moved closer to a mandatory takeover bid of Arsenal after buying another 200 shares in the Premier League soccer club.

Beckham to return to AC Milan in January

David Beckham will return to AC Milan on loan in January after the Italian club reached an agreement with the Los Angeles Galaxy of Major League Soccer.

Chivas rallies to tie Galaxy 2-2 in playoff opener

Maykel Galindo scored in the 50th minute and Chivas USA rallied to tie the Los Angeles Galaxy 2-2 on Sunday in the first game of their Western Conference semifinal series.

Revolution beat Fire in playoff series opener

Shalrie Joseph scored in the 75th minute to lift the New England Revolution to a 2-1 victory over the Chicago Fire on Sunday in the opening game of their Eastern Conference semifinal series.

Salt Lake blanks defending MLS Cup champion Crew

Robbie Findley scored in the 88th minute to give Real Salt Lake a 1-0 win over the defending MLS Cup champion Columbus Crew on Saturday in the first leg of the two-game playoff series.

WCup bidders can only provide 'symbolic' gifts

World Cup bidders are allowed to provide gifts of "incidental value" to FIFA voters, according to rules of conduct made public for the first time by soccer's governing body.

Ronaldo, Messi on FIFA player of the year list

Real Madrid winger Cristiano Ronaldo and Barcelona forward Lionel Messi are on a 23-player shortlist for this year's FIFA player of the year award.

Sounders, Dynamo play 0-0 draw in playoff opener

Blood, noise and yellow cards outnumbered scoring chances as the expansion Seattle Sounders debuted in the MLS playoffs with a 0-0 draw against the Houston Dynamo on Thursday night in the first match of a home-and-home, aggregate-goals set.

Mia Hamm ambassador for 2011 World Cup in Germany

Former U.S. captain Mia Hamm, a two-time world player of the year, has been appointed international ambassador for the 2011 women's World Cup in Germany.

What was Toyota thinking with a $400K car?

By now, we should all be familiar with Toyota’s woes. No sooner did the automaker finally ascend to the No. 1 global spot, displacing General Motors, than it began to hit speedbumps and potholes. There were historic financial losses, lawsuits, and embarrassing, tragic recalls. At one point, it was widely believed that Toyota could do no wrong. All of a sudden, it could do no right.

Is Liverpool's Torres the Golden Ball of 2009?

Common wisdom has Lionel Messi of Barcelona as a shoo-in for world soccer player of the year. But Fernando Torres of Liverpool wouldn't be a bad choice, either.

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Sounders FC's Montero named MLS Newcomer of the Year
Source: Seattlepi.com

Sounders FC forward Fredy Montero was named MLS Newcomer of the Year Tuesday morning, beating out teammates Kasey Keller and Freddie Ljungberg who were also nominated for the award.

R.I. girls' high school soccer game ends in brawl
Source: NBC Sports

League officials in Rhode Island are investigating a fight between members of two girls' high school soccer teams who threw punches, pulled hair and sparked a brawl in the bleachers.

Sounders FC's season on the line in Houston
Source: Seattlepi.com

Never has there been a greater need for the full 90.

N. Mexico suspends hair-pulling soccer player
Source: NBC Sports

The University of New Mexico has suspended a soccer player for several plays in a Mountain West Conference semifinal that have drawn some unwanted attention to the tournament.

Sounders FC's Marshall should be ready for Sunday
Source: Seattlepi.com

Tyrone Marshall trained Thursday and Friday, coming out appearing ready to play on Sunday.

Real Madrid: Ronaldo's ankle injury not improving
Source: NBC Sports

MADRID (AP) -Real Madrid says Cristiano Ronaldo's ankle injury has not improved.

Rubin draws 0-0 with Barcelona in Champs League
Source: NBC Sports

KAZAN, Russia (AP) -Rubin Kazan held off the constant attacking of defending champion Barcelona to earn a 0-0 draw Wednesday in the Champions League.

Sounders FC's Hurtado not named MLS Defender of the Year
Source: Seattlepi.com

The Sounders' Jhon Kennedy Hurtado was a finalist for MLS Defender of the Year, but was not able to take the award

I Numeri Dell'avvocato E Gli Scudetti Della Juve
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Ha proprio del tempo da perdere l'avvocato Andrea Ricca Barberis. In merito alle recenti dichiarazioni del neopresidente della Juventus Blanc, che martedì scorso...

Sounders FC ready for Houston Dynamo to start MLS playoffs
Source: Seattlepi.com

Houston comes to Seattle as the recent class of the Western Conference, but the upstart Sounders went 2-0-1 against the Dynamo this season.

Melbourne hoodoo continues for Reds

28th October 2009 Darren Andrews Hindmarsh Stadium, South Australia- Newsvine.com- Adelaide United FC has again failed to break the Melbourne Victory spell after going down 3-1 to their arch rivals tonight at Etihad Stadium.

For Some Parents, Shouting Is the New Spanking - NYTimes.com
Source: The New York Times

ACKIE KLEIN is a devoted mother of two little boys in the suburbs of Portland, Ore. She spends hours ferrying them to soccer and Cub Scouts. She reads child-development books.

Referee criticized for allowing beach ball goal
Source: NBC Sports

LONDON (AP) -A former Premier League match official has criticized referee Mike Jones for allowing a goal that deflected in off a beach ball in Sunderland's 1-0 victory over Liverpool.

U.S. ties Costa Rica, loses another player
Source: NBC Sports

Jonathan Bornstein headed in a corner kick in the fifth minute of stoppage time, giving the United States a 2-2 tie against Costa Rica on Wednesday night that put Honduras in next year's World Cup.

U.S. player in serious condition after crash
Source: NBC Sports

Davies' fellow passenger Roberta, 22, was killed in car accident Tuesday

Joy, relief as U.S. looks ahead to '10 World Cup
Source: NBC Sports

U.S. soccer players immediately thoughts turned to an even tougher task - getting out of the first round in South Africa next summer and wiping out the sting of 2006's disappointment.

Beckham going to AC Milan again is 'probable'
Source: NBC Sports

AC Milan CEO Adriano Galliani says it's "very probable" that David Beckham will join the club on loan again in January.

Gun-toting soccer mom found shot dead
Source: msnbc.com

A soccer mom who gained national attention when she openly carried a loaded gun to her 5-year-old daughter's game is shot dead along with her husband, police said.

U.S. beats Honduras, clinches World Cup berth
Source: NBC Sports

Americans headed to South Africa next year after holding on for 3-2 victory.

Serbia fined, warned about rowdy soccer fans
Source: NBC Sports

BELGRADE, Serbia (AP) -Serbia's soccer federation was fined for rowdy crowd behavior and warned by FIFA the team could lose points if problems persist at remaining World Cup qualifying matches.

Manchester United, City, Arsenal and Chelsea battle to sign Neven Subotic - the 'New Nemanja Vidic'
Source: the Mail online

A defender dubbed the next Nemanja Vidic could soon be playing alongside his compatriot at Manchester United.

Pistol-packing Pa. soccer mom loses gun permit
Source: msnbc.com

Officials have revoked a woman's concealed-weapons permit because other parents complained that she was carrying her loaded handgun at her daughter's soccer games.

Gun-toting soccer mom, husband found dead
Source: msnbc.com

A soccer mom who gained national attention when she openly carried a loaded gun to her 5-year-old daughter's game was shot dead Wednesday along with her husband, police said.

French gay soccer team snubbed by Muslim team
Source: NBC Sports

PARIS (AP) -A French gay soccer team says its members were victims of homophobia when a team of Muslim players refused to play a match against them.

Arsenal star Tomas Rosicky remains in the dark over his future at the Emirates Stadium
Source: the Mail online

The Czech playmaker made his comeback last month after being sidelined for 18 months with a string of injuries following a hamstring problem back in January 2008.

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