USA hammers Cuba in Tijuana opener [VIDEO]

by Paul Kennedy

[UNDER-17 CONCACAF CHAMPIONSHIP] The USA took a giant step toward returning to the Under-17 World Cup with a 5-0 win over Cuba on Tuesday in their opening Group A game at the Concacaf Under-17 championship in Tijuana, Mexico. John McInerney had two goals and two assists, while Luis Gil, the ... Read the whole story

What They're Saying

by Soccer America

"I'm having a go at the referee [Tim Weyland] today because his performance was a disgrace. Now, you tell me how a guy who's running flat out can change direction having to have his arms down by his side. It's impossible. I'm sure the referee couldn't change direction with his ... Read the whole story

Pepe kicks him when he's down [VIDEO]

by Mike Woitalla

[SPAIN] Angel Torres, president of Spanish club Getafe, says Real Madrid's defender Pepe should be suspended for at least 10 games for violently kicking Javier Casquero twice while the Getafe player was face down on the ground. In fact, 10 games would be lenient. Read the whole story

Chivas USA, Toronto double dips kick off Wednesday

by Ridge Mahoney

[MLS PREDICTION] The heaviest week of play so far this season in MLS starts Wednesday when Chivas USA plays at Toronto. Week 6 features a 10-match block of games that will require several teams to play their second and third matches in spans of seven or eight days, and one ... Read the whole story

Bocanegra headed to French Cup final

by Paul Kennedy

[AMERICANS ABROAD] In his first season in France, Carlos Bocanegra will have a chance to win a trophy as Rennes moved into the final of the French Cup with a 1-0 win at Grenoble on Tuesday. The shutout was the fifth in five games -- four against Ligue 1 teams ... Read the whole story

Klinsmann's crucifix lawsuit dismissed

by Soccer America

[GERMANY] A Munich tribunal dismissed Juergen Klinsmann's $130,000 suit against the newspaper Tageszeitung for depicting the Bayern Munich coach as a crucified Jesus in a photo montage under the headline "Always look on the bright side of life" (the song title from a Monty Python film). It ruled "It was ... Read the whole story

Another costly 4-4 tie for Liverpool

by Paul Kennedy

[ENGLAND] A week earlier, Liverpool played to a 4-4 tie with Chelsea that knocked it out of the UEFA Champions League. On Tuesday, the Reds tied Arsenal, 4-4, in a wild match that saw Gunner Andrey Arshavin score four goals and seemingly ended Liverpool's Premier League title hopes. Read the whole story

Serna celebrates return to Miami

by Soccer America

[USL-1 TEAM OF WEEK] Miami's Diego Serna as the USL First Division Player of the Week. the Colombian celebrated his return to South Florida with a goal and assist in the Blue's 3-1 win over Cleveland. For the Team of the Week ... Read the whole story

Jim Sheldon retires as executive director

by Soccer America

[NSCAA] Jim Sheldon, the National Soccer Coaches Association of America's first full-time employee, will retire as executive director, effective May 1. Read the whole story

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