Real crushes slumping Barcelona

by Soccer America

[SPAIN] What better way to celebrate your title than to pound your archrival. That's what Real Madrid did in crushing Barcelona, 4-1, at the Bernabeu Stadium on Wednesday. Read the whole story

The Sports Hernia Chronicles

by Ridge Mahoney

[MLS] A week ago, Chivas USA forward Alecko Eskandarian came back from Germany. Next week, FC Dallas midfielder Dax McCarty will head over. With luck, both of them will be training and playing full-time within a few weeks following examinations by noted German surgeon Dr. Ulrike Muschaweck, whose proficiency in ... Read the whole story

What They're Saying

by Soccer America

"It is a basic requirement that they have some command of English." -- Britain's immigration minister Liam Byrne, announcing that non-Europeans who want to play in the English Premier League will not be exempt from tougher immigration rules that will require passing an English-language test covering everyday phrases and simple ... Read the whole story

Fears of French fries shortage alleviated; but intestines needed

by Mike Woitalla

[OFF THE POST] The Swiss government has agreed to ease potato import restrictions following fears of a French fries shortage during next month's European Championship, which the Swiss are co-hosting with Austria. The policy change makes way for the importation of an additional 5,600 tons of potatoes. The possibility of ... Read the whole story

Sounders FC sign first player, from Sounders

by Soccer America

[MLS] Seattle Sounders FC, which begins MLS play in 2009, made its first player signing. Coming on board is French forward Sebastien Le Toux, who currently plays for USL-1 defending champion Seattle Sounders. Read the whole story

Texan starts for Pachuca in playoff loss

by Soccer America

[AMERICANS ABROAD] Texan Juan Francisco Torres started and played the first half for Pachuca as it fell at home, 1-0, to San Luis in the first leg of their wild-card playoff game. San Luis' U.S. U-23 defender Michael Orozco missed the game with a muscle injury. Read the whole story

U.S. under-15 boys national team roster

by Soccer America

[YOUTH] The U.S. under-15 boys national team is headed to Madrid Friday for 10-day camp. U-15 coach Jim Barlow, the Princeton University head coach, has named 20 players for the trip to Madrid, where they will take on, among others, youth teams from La Liga's Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid. ... Read the whole story

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