Defending champs Colorado short on players

by Ridge Mahoney

[MLS PLAYOFF WATCH] The final whistle probably couldn't come soon enough for the Rapids in their 2-0 loss to Sporting Kansas City Sunday night. Going down by two goals in the home leg was bad enough; losing three players from an already stripped-down squad because of injuries turned the game ... Read the whole story

Rating refs' reactions to Red Bull rumble, Rapids' red card, and offside

by Ridge Mahoney

[REF WATCH: MLS PLAYOFFS] The first legs of the conference semifinals were dissimilar in their style and scorelines, yet each of the four games in its own way presented nettlesome situations for the officials. Here’s a glimpse at some of what the referees and their assistants had to deal with ... Read the whole story

What They're Saying

by Soccer America

"I don't even want him banned because we need as many fans as we can get."-- Chaddy the Owl, mascot of English third division club Oldham, recommends leniency for the Oldham fan who punched him in face when the 7-foot bird went into the stands to pose for photos with ... Read the whole story

MLS this weekend ...

by Soccer America

[DATEBOOK] Both MLS conference finals will be played on Sunday. Sporting Kansas City will host the Houston Dynamo (TV: FOX Soccer, 5:30 pm ET) and the Los Angeles Galaxy will face Real Salt Lake (TV: ESPN, Deportes, ESPN3, TSN2, 9 p.m. ET). For all the playoff summaries and schedule with ... Read the whole story

UEFA Champions League on the air

by Soccer America

[TELEVISION GUIDE] The UEFA Champions League continues with Day 4 of the group stage. Europe ended daylight savings time a week before the United States does, so the action will begin an hour later this week at 3:30 p.m. ET. For all the action ... Read the whole story

Barcelona dominates FIFA Ballon d'Or shortlist

by Soccer America

[AWARDS] Barcelona has eight players, including 2009-10 winner Lionel Messi, named to the 23-player shortlist for the 2011 FIFA Ballon d'Or. Read the whole story

Sundhage brings in 30 players for Sweden training camp

by Soccer America

[U.S. WOMEN] U.S. women's national team head coach Pia Sundhage called in all 21 players from the team that finished second at the 2011 Women's World Cup for a two-week training camp in Arizona to prepare for the USA's final international match of the year against Sweden on Nov. 19 ... Read the whole story

Americans close out trip with win

by Soccer America

[U.S. UNDER-17 MEN] The U.S. under-17 national team closed out its trip to Europe with a 3-1 win over the Netherlands in its final game at the Val-de-Marne Tournament in France. Read the whole story

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