U.S. Women's Win Made For A Movie

ESPN Soccernet

The word 'redemption' has been used so often in the wake of the U.S. women team's Olympic gold medal that it can only be a matter of time before Hollywood makes it into a movie. Expect the word 'hope' to appear in the title. Lindsey Dolich is no exception in ... Read the whole story

Arena Praises Galaxy Players' Effort

L.A. Times

Former Grimsby Town striker John Thorrington scored the game winner for Chicago in L.A. Thursday, stretching the Galaxy's winless streak to nine. New L.A. coach Bruce Arena credited Thorrington with "a very good finish," and said he was pleased with the effort he saw his players put in. "We were ... Read the whole story

Mathis: 'No One Erects Statues Of A Critic'

Deseret News

Clint Mathis has returned to Salt Lake for his second spell, telling Brad Rock that he no longer has enough hair for a Mohawk. He's also discarding a reputation for the flamboyant that he had first time around in Utah. Most importantly, he's hoping to score more than the three ... Read the whole story

Rooney Not A Natural Striker

Independent

The whole of Wembley Stadium felt England striker Wayne Rooney's black mood when he was substituted out of the exhibition game against the Czech Republic on 69 minutes Wednesday, writes Sam Wallace. The player was "tired and frustrated," perhaps realizing that he "will never be a prolific international goalscorer." In ... Read the whole story

Modern Players A Strange Breed, Muses Keane

Mirror

Sunderland manager Roy Keane has criticized some of his players for eschewing loan moves that would guarantee them first-team playing time at other clubs. He says they'd prefer to stay at the club, sit in the stands, and bank their wages. "I'm talking about players who are different animals to ... Read the whole story

Beckham's England Role A Mystery

When Saturday Comes

Some grumbling British hack wonders what tactical use England still has for David Beckham. Read the whole story

Osorio's Latest Transfer Targets

New York Post

New York coach Juan Carlos Osorio is looking to sign Colorado's Omar Cummings, Dallas' Dominic Oduro and Atlanta's Macoumba Kandji, reports Brian Lewis. Read the whole story

FIFA Clarifies 'Numbers On Jersey' Rule

Associated Press

Some national teams have been going all retro, wearing jerseys numbered one to 11 with no names on the back, apparently misinterpreting a FIFA rule. Read the whole story

You Are The Ref

Guardian

Think you know the laws of soccer? Test yourself here at the tricky comic strip which poses weird but plausible on-field conundrums for game officials. Read the whole story

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