Economics 101 from U.S. Soccer Prez

by Mike Woitalla

U.S. Soccer Federation President Sunil Gulati also teaches economics at Columbia University. Soccer America spoke with Gulati about how the global economic crisis may affect the soccer world. Read the whole story

Neven Subotic not eligible for Germany

by Mike Woitalla

[U.S. SOCCER] The German soccer federation [DFB], which had previously been optimistic that 19-year-old defender Neven Subotic would be eligible for its national team despite having played for the USA at the 2005 U-17 World Cup, has admitted that Subotic doesn't meet the FIFA requirements for a national-team switch to ... Read the whole story

What They're Saying

by Soccer America

"There is absolutely no suggestion on anyone's part that David [Beckham] will not play for the full five years of his contract." -- MLS Deputy Commissioner Ivan Gazidis, who also said that a loan of David Beckham to AC Milan will not be approved unless Beckham returns to the Los ... Read the whole story

Milan wins, Spanish and English sides lose in UEFA Cup

by Ian Plenderleith

[UEFA CUP] In the first round of the UEFA Cup group phase there were defeats for English clubs Tottenham Hotspur and Portsmouth, and Spanish clubs Racing Santander and Deportivo Coruna. With American Brad Friedel in goal, however, Aston Villa opened group play with a 2-1 win over Ajax. Read the whole story

Red Bull loss clinches spot for K.C.

by Ridge Mahoney

[MLS] After squandering a scenario of "win and we're in," the Red Bulls must now "pray for another day." Fire forward Chris Rolfe scored three goals, all in the first half, and earned two assists as well in a 5-2 romp at Toyota Park that guaranteed Chicago second place in ... Read the whole story

A Tale of Two in Salt Lake

by Ridge Mahoney

[MLS] To reach the playoffs when it faces Colorado Saturday, Real Salt Lake must perform a feat it's done only twice all season: win a road game. Whether it succeeds or not, the club has made great strides on and off the field. Soccer America's Ridge Mahoney profiles two key ... Read the whole story

MLS TV SCHEDULE: Two playoff spots up for grabs

by Soccer America

[MLS] Real Salt Lake's clash with Colorado will determine a playoff spot, with Salt Lake needing a tie or a win to pip the Rapids, who need a win to advance. ... D.C. United will reach the playoffs if it beats Columbus on Sunday. If United ties or loses, New ... Read the whole story

USL's Puerto Rico falls

by Soccer America

[CONCACAF CHAMPIONS LEAGUE] A 1-0 home loss to Guatemala's Municipal means USL-1's Puerto Rico Islanders' qualification for the second round depends on its final group game, Oct. 29 at Panama's Tauro FC. Read the whole story

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