Overtime blitz gives USA regional crown

by Paul Kennedy

[CONCACAF UNDER-17 CHAMPIONSHIP] The USA got overtime goals from Nathan Smith on a blast from almost 40 yards (see video) and Andrew Oliver and Alfred Koroma on breakaways to beat Canada, 3-0, and win the Concacaf under-17 championship for the first time since 1992. Read the whole story

Acuna and Buddle get second goals

by Soccer America

[AMERICANS ABROAD] California-born Isaac Acuna, 21, scored in his second straight game for Mexican First Division club Queretaro in its 1-1 tie with Cruz Azul. Edson Buddle scored his second goal for German second division club FC Ingolstadt in its 4-1 win at Karlsruhe, which started Luis Robles in goal. Read the whole story

What They're Saying

by Soccer America

"We have fully investigated the incident and we are taking appropriate action. We will not be commenting further as it is an internal matter."-- A statement from Chelsea FC after police said they would launch an investigation into defender Ashley Cole shooting, by accident, a club intern, Tom Cowan, with ... Read the whole story

Preseason results and schedules

by Soccer America

[MLS] Charlie Davies scored for D.C. United, which won the Carolina Challenge Cup with a 2-2 tie with Toronto FC. The Columbus Crew won the Atlanta Pro Soccer Challenge with wins over New England and Houston. The expansion Portland Timbers ended their preseason campaign unbeaten at 2-0-6 when they tied ... Read the whole story

Gaffe hands underdog Birmingham rare trophy

by Paul Kennedy

[ENGLAND] Alex McLeish won seven titles as the manager of Scottish club Rangers, but he called Birmingham City's 2-1 win over Arsenal in the English League Cup final the "best ever" win of his career. Read the whole story

U.S. Youth Soccer coaches honored

by Soccer America

[AWARDS] Pete Doneit of Stamford, Conn. and Sarah McNulty of Bismarck, N.D., were named the winners of the U.S. Youth Soccer Competitive Coach of the Year awards for Boys and Girls. Read the whole story

Ronaldinho scores and leads conga line

by Soccer America

[VIDEO PICK] Ronaldinho, who returned to Brazil from AC Milan in January, scored on a 25-yard free kick to give Flamengo a 1-0 win over Boavista in the final of the first phase of the Carioca (Rio de Janeiro) Championship. Read the whole story

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