Omar Gonzalez reigns in central defense

by Ridge Mahoney

[BEST OF MLS 2011: Center backs] The Galaxy conceded just 28 goals in 34 matches, thanks to a resilient defense led by Omar Gonzalez, the 2011 MLS Defender of the Year who also tops our Positional Rankings of center backs. Read the whole story

Loyd leads wave of young right backs

by Ridge Mahoney

[BEST OF MLS 2011: Right Backs] In 2011 the right-back position turned into a young man’s game, as epitomized by Zach Loyd, the second-year FC Dallas pro who tops the Positional Rankings. Read the whole story

What They're Saying

by Soccer America

"The history of women's team sports and long-term viability in the marketplace, in the U.S. or elsewhere, is pretty well-documented. It's not an easy path. We want to do everything we can for WPS to have a stable environment. Let's make it stable, whatever level is possible, in terms of ... Read the whole story

Dempsey and Kljestan score in Europa League

by Paul Kennedy

[AMERICANS ABROAD] Clint Dempsey scored for Fulham, but the Cottagers were knocked out of the Europa League when Danish club Odense came back to tie the Cottagers, 2-2, on a goal in stoppage time. Sacha Kljestan had the first goal for Anderlecht in its 5-3 win over Lokomotiv Moscow. Read the whole story

GAs drop final game of Dutch tour

by Paul Kennedy

[GENERATION ADIDAS TOUR] MLS's Generation adidas team finished its Dutch tour on a losing note with a 2-0 loss to Almere City FC of the Eerste Divisie (second division). The GA XI fell behind 2-0 in the first half and despite a 16-1 edge in shots in the second half ... Read the whole story

Neymar and Santos book final spot

by Soccer America

[CLUB WORLD CUP] Neymar, Borges and Danilo scored the goals by which South American champion Santos of Brazil beat Kashiwa Reysol, 3-1, Wednesday in the World Club Cup semifinals. Read the whole story

2011 NSCAA High School Boys All-America Team

by Soccer America

[AWARDS] Five seniors -- Andrew Harris (Gilman School, Md.), Sanford Spivey (Santa Barbara, Calif.), Donovan Fraser (Half Hollow Hills West, N.Y.), Michael Gamble (McDonough, Md.) and Drew White (Camas, Wash.) -- earned honors for the second consecutive year on the 2011 NSCAA High School Boys All-America Team. For the complete ... Read the whole story

2011 NSCAA High School Girls All-America Team

by Soccer America

[AWARDS] Ashley Spivey of Baltimore's McDonough School earned honors for the third consecutive year on the 2011 NSCAA High School Girls All-America Team. Twelve other players earned their second selection. For the complete All-America Team ... Read the whole story

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