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This year, Beckham is part of a real team
by Ridge Mahoney, Friday, Nov 20, 2009 6:45 AM ET

[MLS CUP 2009] What do the goals Landon Donovan scored against New England to win Goal of the Year and the penalty kick he converted to clinch a 2-0 victory over Houston in the Western Conference finals have in common? Answer: On both of them and just about every other Donovan goal scored when David Beckham was on the field this season, said teammate was the first to congratulate him.

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USA looks too familiar in Denmark game
Trying to think of one word to describe the USA's performance against Denmark, I have settled on "stale." Nothing new to be seen here, very much the same old same old.

WHAT THEY'RE SAYING

"The France team will go to South Africa courtesy of indisputable cheating, which highlights the downward spiral affecting soccer today."

-- The French physical education teachers' union (SNEP-FSU) weighs in on the Thierry Henry handball scandal. (AP)

IN PRINT

INSIDE NOVEMBER

U.S. Soccer: Qualifying is Just the Start

MLS: Warzycha Keeps Crew Winning

Youth Beat: A Nation Gone Tournament Mad

In The Game: Pioneer Gordon Jago Still Going Strong

NEWS FROM AROUND THE NET

French president Sarkozy apologizes to Ireland AFP

Economic fallout in Ireland over elimination London Times

Game-fixing probe in Germany ESPNsoccernet.com

Sir Alex on agents The Guardian

Fighting teammates sent packing ESPNsoccernet.com

Cristiano Ronaldo: ping pong's loss Daily Mail (UK)

Arena vs. Kreis in MLS Cup USA Today

Paul Dalglish to coach USL-1 Rowdies Tampa Tribune

From the locker room: U.S. reactions to Denmark loss USSoccer.com

Irish hearts broken at Stade de Fraud Daily Telegraph

Hair-puller speaks for the first time New York Times

Galaxy cancels postseason Germany tour AFP

Soccer FanHouse

Beckham Demonstrates Commitment FanHouse

A Decade Later, RSL's Clint Mathis Seeks Return to Glory FanHouse

Thierry Henry Believes France vs. Ireland Match Should Be Replayed FanHouse

Despite Injuries, David Beckham Says He'll Play in MLS Cup FanHouse

Donovan's MLS Resume Nearly Complete With MVP Nod FanHouse

David Beckham Dons Protective Boot, Still Expected to Play in MLS Cup FanHouse

France Advances to 2010 World Cup Thanks to Controversial Goal FanHouse

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FIFA better act soon Nov 20, 6:45 AM EST
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Hand it to the French Nov 19, 7:00 AM EST
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