1. WHAT THEY'RE SAYING

by Soccer America

"On this team, there are nine blacks out of the 11. Normally, there should only be three or four. That would be a reflection of our society. But if there are so many, it's because the whites are useless." -- French politician Georges Freche on the French national team's lineup. ... Read the whole story

2. MLS: Great days for The Dom

by Soccer America

By Ridge Mahoney Droplets of champagne glistened on his cheeks as all around him delirium reigned. The jubilant Houston locker room was jammed with players, coaches, family members and friends. A large plastic sheet, pooled by melting ice and liquids of a more potent nature, covered the floor as journalists, ... Read the whole story

3. WORLD: Depleted Barcelona faces tough test

by Soccer America

With only one fit striker available, Spanish leader Barcelona faces a tough test when it travels to Real Mallorca on Sunday (TV: Gol TV, live, 1 pm ET). How the Catalan team fares against La Liga's best defense (only six goals conceded in 10 outings) should give a clue of ... Read the whole story

4. SCOUTING REPORT: Women's Gold Cup

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The 2006 Women's Gold Cup, which serves as qualifying for the 2007 Women's World Cup, kicks off Sunday when Mexico plays Trinidad & Tobago with Panama takes on Jamaica in the first round at Miami's Tropical Park Stadium. The USA faces the Mexico-T&T winner and Canada meets the Jamaica-Panama winner ... Read the whole story

5. MEXICO: Sanchez gets Tri job

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Hugo Sanchez finally got his wish. Sanchez, who lobbied hard for the Mexico national team coaching job after the 2002 World Cup but was passed over for Ricardo La Volpe, was named Mexico's national team coach on Thursday by unanimous consent of Mexico's 18 First Division club presidents. After losing ... Read the whole story

6. SUPER Y-LEAGUE: MLS clubs send youth teams to finals

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The 2006 Super Y-League North American Finals begin Friday and run through next Wednesday in the Tampa area with more than 140 teams competing in 10 boys and girls age groups (U-13 to U-17). 2006 Super Y-League North American finalists MLS's New York Red Bulls and D.C. United will be ... Read the whole story

7. OFF THE POST: Toluca's two games in one day

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Mexican club Toluca, because it reached the semifinals of the Copa Sudamericana and the wild-card playoffs of the Mexican league, ended up with two games on the same day. On Thursday, the Red Devils sent their first team to the Chilean capital of Santiago and fell, 2-1, to Colo Colo ... Read the whole story

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