MLS Deputy Commissioner Ivan Gazidis talks to Sky Sports News about the Premier League's plan for global expansion through an "international round" of matches, saying he would support the measure as long as it gets FIFA approval. However, Gazidis noted that the decision to tack on a 39th game played ...
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The U.S. Soccer has announced that it's considering six venues for the three possible home matches in the semifinal stage of 2010 World Cup qualifying. Four of the six venues belong to Major League Soccer clubs: Toyota Park, home of the Chicago Fire, Crew Stadium, home of the Columbus Crew, ...
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Manchester United assistant Carlos Queiroz addressed the press instead of his boss, United manager Sir Alex Ferguson, following the Red Devils' 2-1 home defeat to Manchester City, blaming the midweek international matches on his players' poor form. "We believe the team was affected by international call-ups," said Queiroz. "But talking ...
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ESPN's Jeff Carlisle says that Los Angeles Galaxy general manager Alexi Lalas "is probably the happiest man in the league right now," following the release of the 2008 MLS schedule, but it won't be for some other clubs -- notably those playing in the CONCACAF Champions League and the SuperLiga, ...
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Fabio Capello said he would include a fit and match-tested David Beckham in his future England plans, starting with the Lions' friendly against France next month, which comes three days before the start of the Major League Soccer season on March 29. Even though the Los Angeles Galaxy won't have ...
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