Turf war looming at BMO?

by Ridge Mahoney

[MLS] Canada coach Dale Mitchell has added his voice to a growing chorus of those who don't like the artificial surface at BMO Field, and his isn't the only voice that's getting louder and louder. The issue is fast becoming a cause célèbre north of the border and might soon ... Read the whole story

What They're Saying

by Soccer America

"You know how to make yogurt, but you don't know anything about soccer." -- What Al-Zawraa fans chanted during the Iraqi Cup final, which the Baghdad club lost, 1-0, to Irbil, the club from the capital of the Kurdish region in Northern Iraq that is known for its dairy. The ... Read the whole story

St. Louis prep star leads village to top of Bundesliga

by Paul Kennedy

[GERMANY] Hoffenheim, a village with a population of 3,272, is the surprise leader of Germany's Bundesliga after two days, and its star is a former St. Louis prep star. Read the whole story

Rising Star Profile: Sainey Nyassi

by Bryan Alvarez

[MLS] Sainey Nyassi's quick pace has added a new dimension the New England Revolution's attack. The 19-year-old Gambian midfielder has made 17 appearances (15 starts) for the Revs in 2008. Get to know Nyassi in this profile by Soccer America's Bryan Alvarez that covers on- and off-field experiences. Read the whole story

Soccer breaks attendance record at 2008 Games

by Soccer America

[OLYMPICS] Men's and women's soccer games at the 2008 Olympic Games drew a total attendance of 2.14 million, making soccer the biggest draw at the Games and setting a record for soccer attendance at the Olympics. USA-hosted Olympics in 1984 and 1996 held previous soccer attendance records. For Olympic soccer ... Read the whole story

Big win for Castillo's Santos

by Soccer America

[AMERICANS IN MEXICO] Defender Edgar Castillo has played the full 90 in all of Santos' five Apertura 2008 games this season, including Sunday's 5-3 win over Chivas Guadalajara. Read the whole story

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