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"Brian [McBride] brought a fierce competitiveness and professionalism to the national team that really set the standard for the modern U.S. player. When I look back at his impact on the team and the sport, I think it is easy to say that his legacy will be that of a ...
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45 D.C. United's league-leading number of points, from a 13-1-6 record 16 Fewest number of points: Real Salt Lake, from a 4-10-4 record. 19,729 Highest MLS attendance average (Los Angeles). 10,614 Lowest attendance average (New England). 37 D.C. United's league-leading number of goals scored (1.85 goals per game average). 16 ...
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Here's how an Italian soccer appeal court adjusted and confirmed the penalties for teams involved in the Italian League game-mixing scandals: JUVENTUS UPHELD: Relegated to Serie B for 2006-07 season. CHANGED: 30-point deduction from their 2006-07 Serie B total REDUCED TO 17 POINTS. UPHELD: Stripped of 2004-05 and 2005-06 Serie ...
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Dutchman Guus Hiddink, who coached Australia to the second round of the 2006 World Cup, has been charged with tax fraud by the Dutch public prosecutor. Hiddink, now coach of Russia, is reportedly accused of evading Dutch taxes by claiming residency and paying taxes in Belgium, where income tax rates ...
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California club Slammers FC became the first team in the history of U.S. Club Soccer's National Cup to win back-to-back titles when it won the 2006 U-16 Super Group title with a shootout victory over the Chicago Magic in the final. Two other California clubs -- San Juan SC Spirits ...
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For all the week's MLS and Libertadores Cup action: http://www.socceramerica.com/article.asp?Art_ID=562137424
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