2009 Best Boys Clubs

by Paul Kennedy

For the first time since Soccer America began its annual rankings of the Best Boys Clubs in 2004, the Baltimore Bays are No. 1, edging last year's top-ranked club, the Dallas Texans. For Soccer America's Top 30 Boys Clubs ... Read the whole story

What They're Saying

by Soccer America

"It depends on what it is they're looking to do. We think David has been an important part of our league and a great ambassador and I hope that he stays in Major League Soccer for an extended period of time. If it's something that makes sense for him and ... Read the whole story

2009 Best Girls Clubs

by Paul Kennedy

A banner year propelled the Dallas Texans back into the top spot in Soccer America's annual Best Girls Club rankings. They moved ahead of their frequent opponent on the national stage, Eclipse Select. For Soccer America's Top 30 Girls Clubs ... Read the whole story

Donovan sees German Cup action

by Mike Woitalla

[AMERICANS ABROAD] Landon Donovan, after playing in five friendly games for Bayern Munich, saw his first action in official competition in Bayern's 5-1 German Cup round of 16 win over VfB Stuttgart. Read the whole story

Keeper Friedel sets up Aston Villa goal

by Soccer America

[AMERICANS ABROAD] In midweek English Premier League action, keeper Brad Friedel assisted on Aston Villa's goal in a 1-0 win over Portsmouth that moved it into third place. Clint Dempsey and Fulham didn't fare so well against Sunderland. Read the whole story

Another defender signed in Big 'D'

by Ridge Mahoney

[MLS] Two weeks after signing defender Steve Purdy, FC Dallas tweaked its defense again with the addition of former Columbus and Real Salt Lake backliner Daniel Torres. Read the whole story

Cuban star signs with Seattle

by Ridge Mahoney

[MLS] The Seattle Sounders aren't confining their USL-1 signings to the local products they've developed. Reigning Rookie of the Year Osvaldo Alsonso, who scored four goals and registered two assists for Charleston last season, has signed an MLS contract to play for Seattle. The two sides had been discussing a ... Read the whole story

Jazic signs, Chivas USA awaits word on Razov

by Ridge Mahoney

[MLS] Chivas USA opens its preseason training camp Wednesday with only one of its two Antes under contract. Read the whole story

Short-handed Panama clinches Gold Cup berth

by Soccer America

[DIGICEL UNCAF CUP] Panama beat Guatemala, 1-0, on a goal by Alberto Zapata in the 31st minute and advanced to the semifinals of the Digicel Uncaf Cup, where it will face host Honduras Friday in the semifinals. Read the whole story

United's Van der Sar breaks shutout mark

by Soccer America

[ENGLAND] Manchester United goalie Edwin van der Sar set an English shutout record when United's 5-0 win over West Bromwich Albion on Tuesday extended his scoreless streak to 1,032 minutes, beating the previous record of 1,025 set by Chelsea's Petr Cech in 2004-05. Read the whole story

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