Chivas USA gives away Joseph, Seattle plays down Saviola talk

by Paul Kennedy

[MLS 2013 SPOTLIGHT] In MLS terms, this was a giveaway if there ever was one. Chivas USA traded Shalrie Joseph, whom it desperately looked to unload, and threw in all kinds of other goodies to get Seattle to take the four-time Best XI selection. But the deal means that the ... Read the whole story

What They're Saying

by Soccer America

"Luis Carlos Tejada and Efrain Velarde are sanctioned with a fine of 2,000 days' minimum salary for making signs, gestures and showing obscene attitudes towards the public at the Azteca and (Olimpico) Universitario stadiums, respectively." -- A statement from the Mexican league's disciplinary committee announcing $10,200 fines for Toluca's Luis ... Read the whole story

Honduran ranks grow with Leveron signing

by Paul Kennedy

[MLS 2013 COUNTDOWN] Hondurans are in vogue in MLS -- and this was before the Catrachos beat the USA, 2-1, on Feb. 6 in San Pedro Sula. The Vancouver Whitecaps signed highly rated defender Johnny Leveron, who played on the 2012 Honduran Olympic team that reached the quarterfinals. Vancouver needs ... Read the whole story

Castillo helps Tijuana win in Libertadores Cup debut

by Soccer America

[AMERICANA ABROAD] Edgar Castillo set up Richard Ruiz for the lone goal as Mexican champion Tijuana beat Millonarios, 1-0, in Bogota in the Libertadores Cup opener for both teams. Joe Corona also started and played 67 minutes for the Xolos, who had never played in the South American club competition. Read the whole story

Hexagonal home opener sells out within one hour

by Soccer America

[USA-COSTA RICA] Will the national team draw in Colorado? That question was answered in less than an hour -- the time tickets on sale to the general public for the USA-Costa Rica World Cup 2014 qualifier March 22 at Dick's Sporting Goods Park in Commerce City sold out. Read the whole story

Canada-USA, the rematch, is set

by Soccer America

[DATEBOOK] The USA will face Canada for the first time in women's soccer since their memorable 2012 Olympic semifinal when they meet June 2 at Toronto's BMO Field. The game will also serve as a kickoff of sorts to the countdown to the 2015 Women's World Cup, which will be ... Read the whole story

Referees get mixed reviews for starring roles

by Samuel Charles

[VIDEO PICK: Off the Post] Sergio Ramos endured the fastest double booking in Real Madrid history, 30 seconds of video forever altered the benchmark for lazy refereeing, and Brazilian superstar Neymar received a ridiculous red card. Read the whole story

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