[MLS] Martin Vasquez‘s debut as Chivas USA head coach ended in disappointment as the visiting Colorado Rapids beatChivas, 1-0, Friday on Jamaican forward Omar Cummings‘ goal in the 55th minute before an announced crowd of 18,653 at the Home Depot Center. Thewin was just the third opening-day win for the Rapids, who enter their 15th […]
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Lennon hopes to restore Celtic's reputation
[SCOTLAND] Celtic has appointed Neil Lennon as its interim manager following the dismissal of first-year manager Tony Mowbray after the Hoops’ 4-0 loss to St. Mirren on Wednesday.
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SA POLL: Who will win the MLS Western Conference?
With the start of the 2010 MLS season, we want your pick to win the Western Conference. The 2009 MLS champion Real Salt Lake? Last year’s Western Conference champion, Los Angeles? The 2006 and 2007MLS champion Houston Dynamo? The second-year New York Red Bulls? What about Chivas USA, Colorado, FC Dallas or San Jose? Who’s […]
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SA POLL: Who will win the MLS Eastern Conference?
With the start of the 2010 MLS season, it’s time to weigh in with your pick to win the Eastern Conference? Last year’s Supporter’s Shield winner Columbus? Perennial contender New England? One ofthe four returning teams, Chicago, D.C, United, New York or Toronto, with a new coach? Or Kansas City or expansion Philadelphia? Make your […]
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Charlie Davies is 'closer and closer to being back'
[AMERICANS ABROAD] Charlie Davies says the next three weeks will be important in his bid to return to action this seasonwith French club Sochaux and hopefully make the U.S. World Cup team. (Davies news conference He has resumed training at Sochaux and spoke on Friday, five monthsafter the serious car accident in Virginia that left […]
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“Diego is Diego and millions of years can pass and he will still be the greatest in history for me. I intend to have my career, make my mark and get into the record books with things I have done.I’m not trying to be like Maradona.” — Lionel Messi on Diego Maradona, who recently said […]
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Players to wear special fitting uniforms
[MLS] When their MLS season beginsSaturday, players on D.C. United, the Chicago Fire and Los Angeles Galaxy will have the option of wearing special fitting uniforms designed by adidas. The Techfit PowerWeb uniformsinclude the same compression apparel commonly worn under a player’s jersey. The Techfit jersey as worn by the players will be available […]
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Aris advances to Greek Cup final
[AMERICANS ABROAD] Eddie Johnson played the final six minutes of Aris’ 1-1 tie at Kavala on Thursday that gave it a 4-2aggregate win and a place in the final of the Greek Cup. According to police, four people were injured and eight arrested after clashes between Kavala and Aris fans before the game inKavala. Aris […]
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Philly down but far from out [VIDEO]
[MLS] Not much went right for Philadelphia in its league debut, from the absence of playmaker Fred to a steady rain thatslickened the FieldTurf at Qwest Field followed by a first-half red card, so a 2-0 defeat to Seattle Thursday can’t be construed as a total loss. Yet Philly got right into the game,getting a […]
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MLS Saturday …
WEEK 1 March 27 in Carson, Calif. Los Angeles 1 New England 0. Goal:Buddle (Donovan) 6. Los Angeles — Ricketts, Franklin, Gonzalez, Leonardo,Dunivant, Kovalenko, Magee (Birchall, 67), Juninho (Stephens, 80), Lewis (Alex Cazumba, 26), Buddle, Donovan. New England– Burpo, Alston (Smith, 90), Gibbs, Osei, Sinovic, Nyassi (Boggs, 58), Phelan, Niouky, Tierney, Dube (Mansally, 76), Schilawski. […]