[AMERICANS ABROAD] Gedion Zelalem, the 17-year-old Arsenal midfielder, is about to become a U.S. citizen, the WashingtonPost reported. Zelalem, who was born in Germany to Ethiopianparents but raised in Maryland, would become eligible represent the United States. He has participated in U.S. youth camps but recently turned down an invitation to play for Germany’s U-17 […]
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Concacaf stays with Traffic Sports
[SOCCER BUSINESS] Concacaf has renewed its deal with Traffic Sports for the sponsorship rights to all of its properties. The multi-year renewalagreement includes rights to the next four editions of the biennial Gold Cup (2015, 2017, 2019, 2021), as well as seven additional seasons of the annual Concacaf Champions League, from the 2015-16edition through the […]
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Texas cop attacks high school soccer fans
[VIDEO PICK: Off the Post] A Texas policeman has been placed on paid administrative leave after tripping and pushing high-schoolers who ran onto the field tocelebrate their varsity girls team winning a state championship. The bizarre behavior of Officer George Bermudez of the Georgetown police was caught on video after AustinVandegrift won its first-ever title […]
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Six players from Colorado leg move to finals
[SUENO MLS] Six players were selected from the Colorado leg to take part in the Sueno MLS finals May 13-18 at StubHub Center in Carson, Calf. The winners — onefield player and one goalkeeper — will receive the opportunity to play with an MLS youth academy. Colorado Sueno MLS Finalists: PLAYER POS. AGE HOMETOWN Alejandro […]
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Cruz Azul and Toluca draw in first leg
[CONCACAF CHAMPIONS LEAGUE] The first leg of the 2014 Concacaf Champions final between Cruz Azul and Toluca ended in a 0-0 draw. Antonio Rios came close to pulling out the win for the visiting Rojos Diablos, but his shot hit the Cruz Azul post in the 87th minute.
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U.S. U-20s rally to beat River Plate
[DALLAS CUP] The U.S. under-20 national team opened play in the Gordon Jago Super Group at the Dr Pepper Dallas Cup with a 3-2 win over Argentine club RiverPlate’s U-19 team. Ben Spencer, who joined Indy Eleven on loan from Molde scored the first U.S. goal, while RubioRubin, who will join Dutch club FC Utrecht […]
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NASL signs Seiko as league sponsor
[SOCCER BUSINESS] The NASL has signed a partnership agreement with Seiko as the official timekeeper for the 2014 season. Seiko will be featured ateach of the 10 NASL club’s venues throughout the season on the fourth official’s substitution and timing boards, on goal line advertising boards, on the broadcast game clock and within theleague’s official […]
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Acerbis links up with Strikers in first U.S. uniform deal
[SOCCER BUSINESS] Italian apparel company Acerbis is making its first foray into the U.S. soccer market with a sponsorship agreement to outfit the NASL’s FortLauderdale Strikers. Acerbis, which provides uniform kits and apparel sponsorships for clubs in Italy and Spain, will supply the Strikers with a new style for both their primary andalternate uniforms that […]
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OKC Energy strikes quickly in winning debut
[USL PRO: Week 3] OKC Energy FC won its US PRO debut with a 2-0 victory at the Orange County Blues on Saturday nightthanks to first-half goals by Kyle Greig and Nate Shiffman. Sporting Kansas City loan player Christian Duke set up Greig (formerly with Wilmington) for the first goal after just 11 minutes, splitting […]
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National team away uniform unveiled
[U.S. SOCCER] U.S. Soccer unveiled the new Nike away uniform for men’s and women’s national teams, a striking red, white and blue design that will first be worn bythe men Wednesday night against Mexico. The jersey has a modern crew-neck collar and consists of three bands representing the colors of the American flag. The base […]