Healthy L.A. Fires Playoff Warning

USSoccerPlayers

The media's attention may be focused on one man, but the resurgence of the Los Angeles Galaxy has been all about the squad. While David Beckham and other regular starters have been injured a mix of L.A. veterans and unknowns have willed the team back into playoff contention. With two ... Read the whole story

Newcastle Scout Eyes Johnson, Altidore

Soccer By Ives

Kansas City Wizards striker Eddie Johnson had a "very interested" spectator over the weekend when the Wizards hosted the New York Red Bulls. According to soccer columnist Ives Galarcep, Newcastle United's chief scout attended the game to watch the 23-year-old U.S. international, whose contract with MLS expires at the end ... Read the whole story

Henry: 'A Dream' to Play in the U.S.

New York Times

The New York Times' Jack Bell nabbed an interview with Barcelona and France striker Thierry Henry prior to the recent international break, during which Henry scored three goals in two games, surpassing France legend Michel Platini as Les Bleus' all-time leading scorer with 43 goals in 96 matches. France is ... Read the whole story

England's 'Unforgivable Situation'

Independent

The British press took its knives Thursday out following England's 2-1 loss to Russia in Moscow. The loss puts the Lions in jeopardy of missing next summer's European Championships, as both Croatia and Russia would now qualify from Group E with wins in their last two games. Now, "barring the ... Read the whole story

Arsenal Board Agrees Not to Sell Through 2012

BBC News

There is yet more drama in the Arsenal takeover, which looks to have taken a turn for the worse for those in favor of foreign ownership. Arsenal's board, which still controls a majority stake in the club, on Thursday announced an extended agreement to retain its shares through April 2009, ... Read the whole story

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