Poor Performances Cap Becks' First Season

New York Sun

The unraveling of the L.A. Galaxy's playoff dream illuminates a few harsh realities about David Beckham's form, says Paul Gardner in his column for the New York Sun. Millions and millions of dollars have been heaped on the England national team star, but Becks, all told, "turned out to be ... Read the whole story

MLS Playoffs (Almost) Perfectly Poised

Boston Globe

Beckham or no Beckham, this year's MLS playoffs are shaping up to be the most exciting yet, says Boston Globe columnist Frank Dell'Apa. The marquee match-up, unquestionably is the Chicago-D.C. United series, which pits Cuauhtemoc Blanco and Chicago's thrusting offense against the league's best midfield and its top scorer -- ... Read the whole story

Nike Acquires Umbro for $583 Million

Marketwatch

There was major news in the soccer business world today as U.S. sportswear giant Nike agreed to buy Umbro of the U.K. According to Marketwatch, the $583 million acquisition was aimed specifically at strengthening the American apparel and shoe company's position in the burgeoning market for soccer merchandise. The deal, ... Read the whole story

Totti as the Unsuspecting Goal-Scorer

World Soccer

World Soccer has an interview with Roma captain Francesco Totti, one of a rare breed of loyal players who's spent his entire career playing for the club he grew up supporting. Even at 31, Totti continues to play some of the best soccer of his 14-year career, looking to follow ... Read the whole story

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