The Netherlands, host of the Women’s Euro 2017, became the first team to qualify for the quarterfinals thanks to 2-1 win over Belgium thanks to goals by Sherida Spitse and Lieke Martens.The Dutch finished group play with three wins in three games.
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What They're Saying: Toon Gerbrands
“The behavior that Kok has shown online is so far from the core values of PSV that a continuation of our cooperation is impossible. This was a hopeless and embarrassing situation for him and forus.” — PSV general manager Toon Gerbrands after the Dutch club’s foray into esports blew up in its face when it […]
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Ajax midfielder Nouri's brain damage is 'serious and permanent'
Ajax Amsterdam’s 20-year-old midfielder Abdelhak Nouri, who collapsed during a friendly against Werder Bremen on Sunday when his heart stopped, has “serious and permanent”brain damage and has no chance of a full recovery, the club. “This the worst possible news.,” Ajax director Edwin van der Sar said. “It’s terrible. We feel enormously for hisparents, siblings and […]
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Dutch authorities investigate Euro 2017 terror threat
Dutch authorities were investigating a post on a chat room used by the Islamic State threatening a match at the UEFA Women’s Tournament that will be played in the Netherlands. The match in question isthe July 19 game in Utrecht between England and Scotland.
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MLS: Pele is Galaxy's answer at right back
Through the years, the LA Galaxy has snared some of the great names in soccer. Beckham, Gerrard, Gio. Now it’s signed Pele. Dutchman Pele van Anholt, who fills a big need. Following the decision to trade A.J. DeLaGarza to Houston and the placement of Robbie Rogers on the season-ending injury list following complications from his […]
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Ajax's Nouri remains in induced coma
Ajax midfielder Abdelhak Nouri remained in an induced coma after collapsing during a pre-season friendly against Werder Bremen on Saturday in Austria, but his heart is functioning normally.Nouri, 20, is a Dutch youth international born in Amsterdam to parents of Moroccan descent.
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Guardado spurns MLS for move from PSV to Spain's Real Betis
MLS target Andres Guardado has decided to move to Spanish club Real Betis, leaving Dutch club PSV for the transfer fee of about $2.5 million. He previously spent eight seasons in Spain withDeportivo Coruna and Valencia. Guardado, who made 98 appearances for PSV, reportedly wanted to move to a club that would ensure he makes […]
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U.S. Abroad: Novakovich headed to Dutch Eerste
Former Wisconsin prep star Andrija Novakovich, who scored 16 goals for Reading’s U-23s, signed a new two-year contract with English League Championship club, which has loaned him to DutchEerste (second division) club Telstar. Novakovich, 20, passed up a scholarship at Marquette University to sign with Reading. He played two League Championship games at the end […]
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MLS: Sounders get help with Leerdam at right back
The Seattle Sounders signed 27-year-old Dutch defender Kelvin Leerdam, using Targeted Allocation Money to sign him as a free agent from Vitesse, filling a big hole on their backline, where ithas been right back by committee. Photo courtesyof Sounders FC The Dutch U-21 international has played nine seasons in the Eredivisie. He’ll be eligible to […]
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De Boer excited to 'spend a lot of money' at Crystal Palace
Dutchman Frank de Boer, who has signed a three-year deal as Crystal Palace manager in place of Sam Allardyce, says he is excited to join the London club because it is ready to “spend alot of money.” “The aim is to be a solid Premier League team, not to struggle with relegation,” said de Boer. […]