Sounders come back to stun Houston

by Ridge Mahoney

[U.S. OPEN CUP] The quest of Seattle to win a trophy in its expansion year took another step forward Tuesday when the Sounders rallied to beat Houston, 2-1, in the U.S. Open Cup semifinals. Read the whole story

What They're Saying

by Soccer America

"Steven Gerrard totally lost it. The footballer joined in the attack on Marcus McGee with a succession of well-aimed uppercut punches delivered with the style and speed of a pro boxer, rather than a pro footballer. ... This was never self-defense. Not for 100 years." -- Prosecuting attorney David Turner ... Read the whole story

Late strike send D.C. United past Rhinos

by Ridge Mahoney

[U.S. OPEN CUP] By beating Rochester Rhinos, 2-1, in a U.S. Open Cup semifinal Tuesday, D.C. United earned the right to host the final at RFK Stadium Sept. 2. Jaime Moreno converted a penalty kick and Boyzzz Khumalo struck a late winner at the Maryland SoccerPlex in Boyds, Md., to ... Read the whole story

Chelsea downs lackadaisical Inter

by Paul Kennedy

[WORLD FOOTBALL CHALLENGE] For its first game against its coach Jose Mourinho's former team since the Portuguese coach came to Italy, Inter Milan put on a stunningly lackadaisical performance. Chelsea strolled to a 2-0 win over the Italian champions Tuesday night before 81,224 fans at the Rose Bowl in a ... Read the whole story

Two teams above 20,000 mark

by Soccer America

[MLS NUMBERS] Two teams are averaging more than 20,000 fans per game while two are below the 10,000 mark. For MLS attendance figures. ... Read the whole story

Sven-Goran Eriksson joins fourth-tier club

by Soccer America

[COACHING] Former England national team coach Sven-Goran Eriksson has bounced back from his unsuccessful stint as Mexico coach and landed at England fourth division (League Two) club Notts County, where he will be director of soccer. Read the whole story

Hayes and Barbosa earn top honors

by Soccer America

[USL TEAMS OF THE WEEK] USL veteran David Hayes, whose goal earned the Portland Timbers a 1-1 tie at Miami FC and keep alive their unbeaten streak that they would extend to a record 15 games two nights later, and Cape Verdean Almira Barbosa, who scored three goals in a ... Read the whole story

Playoff action kicks off

by Soccer America

[W-LEAGUE] The quest for the W-League title begins Wednesday when the Buffalo Flash, featuring Italian star Pamela Conti, hosts Quebec City Amiral at Orchard Park High School in a first-round divisional match. The conference championships will be held Friday-Sunday in three locations. For all the playoff action ... Read the whole story

Husband stabbed for coming late from Man U game

by Soccer America

[OFF THE POST] A Malaysian man is in the hospital recovering from chest wounds inflicted by his wife, who stabbed him twice with a kitchen knife for coming home late after attending Manchester United's 3-2 win over Malaysia in an exhibition match in Kuala Lumpur. District police chief Abdul Jalil ... Read the whole story

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