American de Bontin takes charge at Monaco

by Paul Kennedy

[AMERICANS ABROAD] After more than 30 years of involvement in American soccer, as a player, coach, referee and most recently as an influential figure in U.S. Soccer and the U.S. Soccer Foundation, Jerome de Bontin, the new president of French club AS Monaco, promises to bring an American touch to ... Read the whole story

Robbie Rogers comes of age to spark Crew

by Ridge Mahoney

Can the formula for success be as simple as shut out Robbie Rogers, and you shut out the Crew? Read the whole story

What They're Saying

by Soccer America

"It is based on a soccer decision and I am happy the executive committee gave their unanimous approval for it. It means the fans should be able to see the best players in the final, as long as they do not pick up two yellow cards or get sent off ... Read the whole story

Santos with Castillo advances to Mexico semifinals

by Soccer America

[AMERICANS ABROAD/VIDEO] Santos' 21-year-old Edgar Castillo was credited for playing a key role in stifling Necaxa's attacks and came close to scoring during a 1-1 tie in the second leg of the quarterfinals that sent Santos through to the Mexican league semifinals, 3-2, on aggregate. MLS veteran Daniel Hernandez was ... Read the whole story

UEFA Cup finalist Krieger to join U.S. camp

by Soccer America

[OLYMPIC COUNTDOWN] U.S. Women's National Team head coach Pia Sundhage called in 27 players to a two-week training camp at The Home Depot Center in Carson, Calif., starting Monday to prepare for the 2008 Peace Queen Cup June 15-21 in Suwon, South Korea. Read the whole story

U.S. refs picked for Olympic Games

by Soccer America

[REF WATCH] A total of six American referees have been assigned to officiate the men's and women's soccer tournaments at this Summer's Olympic Games in China. Read the whole story

'Forget the cleats, take my car'

by Soccer America

[OFF THE POST] James McPike, a 20-year-old apprentice at Birmingham City whose duties included polishing the cleats of star midfielder Olivier Kapo, is the proud owner of a $59,000 Mercedes. Kapo, after McPike asked him for his old cleats as a souvenir, instead threw him the keys to his car ... Read the whole story

Impact opens Stade Saputo in pouring rain

by Soccer America

[USL] The Montreal Impact opened its new Stade Saputo on Monday, and the game drew a sellout crowd of more than 8,000 despite pouring rain. The Impact tied the Vancouver Whitecaps, 0-0, in a battle of the league's two Canadian franchises. Read the whole story

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