Donovan-Bayern 'Flirtation' Heats Up

by Mike Woitalla

Plaudits for Landon Donovan from Bayern Munich imply his 10-day training stint with the German power may yet turn into a long-term relationship. For his part, Donovan said, "I'm ready" and was quoted as saying some things his MLS colleagues might not be too happy about. The tabloid Bild, meanwhile, ... Read the whole story

What They're Saying

by Soccer America

"High Praise from Klinsmann: Donovan is for Ready Bayern" -- German daily Sueddeutsche Zeitung after the first three days of Landon Donovan's 10-day training stint with Bayern Munich. Read the whole story

Comeback Crew does it again to quench Fire

by Ridge Mahoney

[MLS SEMIFINAL] The team that launched the second era of Major League Soccer is headed to its first MLS Cup. In a raucous Columbus Crew Stadium, which when unveiled in 1999 set off a succession of soccer-specific facilities that have redefined the league's existence, the home team erased a 1-0 ... Read the whole story

REPORT CARD: Columbus-Chicago

by Ridge Mahoney

Soccer America's Ridge Mahoney grades the players' performance in Columbus' 2-1 semifinal win over Chicago. ... Read the whole story

Storybook teams clash in splendid setting

by Ridge Mahoney

[MLS SEMIFINAL PREVIEW] The 2008 MLS playoffs have conjured up two wonderfully warm and fuzzy stories, but one of them must end in the Western Conference final on Saturday when Real Salt Lake hosts the New York Red Bulls (9:30 p.m., Fox Soccer Channel, Fox Sports en Espanol, HDNet). Read the whole story

Americans find their stride

by Paul Kennedy

[UNDER-17 WOMEN'S WORLD] Since getting through the group stage -- with great difficulty -- the USA has found its stride at the Under-17 Women's World Cup in New Zealand. The Americans moved into Sunday's final in Auckland against North Korea with victories over group winners South Korea (4-2) and Germany ... Read the whole story

Juve moves up to second in Serie A

by Ian Plenderleith

[ITALY] In Serie A pre-weekend action, Juventus moved up to second spot after beating Genoa 4-1 Read the whole story

Capello bans fries in England camp

by Ian Plenderleith

[ENGLAND] England's Italian manager Fabio Capello has tackled the unhealthy home diet by banning ketchup and fries from national team camps. Read the whole story

Galaxy defender is Rookie of the Year

by Soccer America

[MLS AWARD] Sean Franklin of the Los Angeles Galaxy, which led the league in goals conceded, has been named the 2008 MLS Rookie of the Year. Read the whole story

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