United sets its sights on Maryland

by Ridge Mahoney

D.C. United rolled out a few political backers and ambitious plans for a 24,000-seat stadium in Prince George's County, Md., at a press conference on Monday. But given the on-again, off-again nature of United's efforts to secure a stadium of its own, president Kevin Payne admitted, "I'm knocking on wood ... Read the whole story

What They're Saying

by Soccer America

"I obviously think there is a big chance that the game over there will grow. I said it from the moment that I went over there that it will take more than five, 10 or 15 years and that's not changed. I'm still committed as an ambassador, but for the ... Read the whole story

Cannon accepts pay cut

by Ridge Mahoney

[MLS] Months of haggling and negotiations have ended with goalkeeper Joe Cannon signing a new deal with San Jose that gives him less money and more security. Read the whole story

National team players reach accord

by Paul Kennedy

[WPS] An agreement was reached between Women's Professional Soccer and U.S. national team players on the terms of the standard contract players will sign with the new league, which will kick off on March 29. Players will earn an average of around $32,000 in 2009 for a seven-month playing contract. Read the whole story

Eduardo makes dream comeback

by Soccer America

[ENGLAND] After 358 days on the sidelines with a broken leg and ankle, Eduardo played his first game with Arsenal and celebrated with two goals in a 4-0 win over Cardiff City in their FA Cup fourth-round replay, prompting Gunners manager Arsene Wenger to proclaim that the Brazilian-born Croatian international ... Read the whole story

Clavijo takes role with Traffic

by Soccer America

[USL-1] Former MLS coach Fernando Clavijo has been named the director of soccer of Traffic Sports USA, the owner of USL First Division club Miami FC. Read the whole story

A bum wrap [VIDEO]

by Soccer America

[OFF THE POST] Players from Spanish third division club Galactico Pegaso used its match against Real Madrid farm team Real Madrid C to protest that they had not been paid for three months. In warmups, they wore tee-shirts that read "Con el culo al aire" ("With our buttocks in the ... Read the whole story

Abramovich loses almost $10 billion

by Soccer America

[SIGN OF THE TIMES] According to Finans, a Russian business magazine, Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich has lost almost $10 billion in the economic collapse, but such have been the losses of Russia's oligarchs that Abramovich is still second on the list of Russia's most wealthy individuals with assets valued at ... Read the whole story

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