Sagas of Johnson, Twellman intertwined

by Ridge Mahoney

The exodus continues. Matt Pickens, Clarence Goodson and Eddie Johnson have left the U.S. camp in Southern California to chase overseas opportunities. Taylor Twellman hasn't. Today's lesson is the importance of foresight. Read the whole story

Dorrance suit ends with settlement and apology

by Paul Kennedy

[COURTS] Almost 10 years after the lawsuit was initiated, University of North Carolina women's head coach Anson Dorrance settled a sexual harassment suit filed by former Tar Heel Melissa Jennings. Read the whole story

What They're Saying

by Soccer America

"All managers have sentiment but they also need to take decisions. Beckham is important for England and can still give a lot, but as everybody knows, all the players are equally important to me and start from the same position, including David Beckham." -- England's new coach Fabio Capello warning ... Read the whole story

David Beckham's giant footprint

by Mike Woitalla

[OFF THE POST] David Beckham has the largest carbon footprint in human history according to British environmental group Carbon Trust. Having flown 250,000 miles last year, owning 15 gas-guzzling cars, and fueling mansions around the world has Carbon Trust calculating that the Los Angeles Galaxy midfielder is responsible for 163 ... Read the whole story

The Sundhage era begins

by Paul Kennedy

[U.S. WOMEN] The USA and Canada traveled halfway around the world to meet in new U.S. coach Pia Sundhage's debut on Wednesday. When the Americans left last Thursday for China, they were headed to Foshan, south of Guangzhou (Canton), but they learned in mid-flight that the Four Nations Tournament had ... Read the whole story

Barbados rallies for victory in warm-up

by Paul Kennedy

[WORLD CUP WATCH] Playmaker Norman Forde was the star, scoring once and setting up two other goals, as Barbados, the USA's probable first opponent in 2010 World Cup qualifying, beat Antigua & Barbuda, 3-2, in its first warmup game of 2008 ... Sweden, which faces the USA Saturday at the ... Read the whole story

Agoos, Preki and Earnie Stewart on Hall of Fame ballot

by Soccer America

[HALL OF FAME] Former U.S. national team players Jeff Agoos, Earnie Stewart and Preki Radosavljevic are among 13 former players on the U.S. National Soccer Hall of Fame ballot for the first time. Agoos is currently the New York Red Bulls' sporting director, Stewart is technical director of Dutch club ... Read the whole story

Soccer Job Openings

by Soccer America

[EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES] Soccer America provides the latest on employment opportunities for soccer-related positions: college coaching opportunities, positions in the pros, youth soccer, the soccer industry, even television. Read the whole story

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