Us Soccer News

  • Israelis, sipping Pepsi, watch bombardment of Gaza town Tuesday, January 6, 2009 @ 12:35AMSDEROT, Israel — A tower of white smoke rose from the northern Gaza town of Beit Hanoun after another Israeli bombardment Monday morning, and a half-dozen Israelis, perched on a dusty hilltop, gazed at the scene like armchair military strategists.
  • Beckham says he did not join Milan to secure England spot Monday, January 5, 2009 @ 11:45PMABU DHABI: David Beckham said on Sunday his move to AC Milan was not just an attempt to secure his spot in England’s national team, and promised to give his very best for his new club.
  • Israelis watch bombardment of Gaza town Monday, January 5, 2009 @ 11:41PM(By SHASHANK BENGALI, McClatchy Newspapers) A tower of white smoke rose from the northern Gaza town of Beit Hanoun after another Israeli bombardment Monday morning, and a half-dozen Israelis, perched on a dusty hilltop, gazed at the scene like armchair military strategists. Avi Pilchick took a long swig of Pepsi and propped a foot on the plastic patio chair he had carried up the hillside to ...
  • Analysis: Do we have the council to get us through 2009? Monday, January 5, 2009 @ 11:38PMNanaimo faces some pressing issues as the city moves into 2009 and residents should be concerned about whether or not their city council has the experience and skill to close deals and curtail spending.
  • Israelis watch bombardment of Gaza town Monday, January 5, 2009 @ 11:32PMA tower of white smoke rose from the northern Gaza town of Beit Hanoun after another Israeli bombardment Monday morning, and a half-dozen Israelis, perched on a dusty hilltop, gazed at the scene like armchair military strategists. Avi Pilchick took a long swig of Pepsi and propped a foot on the plastic patio chair he had carried up the hillside to watch the fighting. "They are doing good," ...
  • Selma Parks & Recreation Calendar Of Events Monday, January 5, 2009 @ 1:01PMThe departments offers bingo, knitting, soccer classes and more.
  • This guy puts his mouth where his leg is Sunday, January 4, 2009 @ 9:38AMSome athletes love tattoos, but English soccer pro Alex Rhodes loves his literally.
  • Weston graduates produce in college Sunday, January 4, 2009 @ 9:32AMGood times for a few alums of Weston High School: Former swimming stars Eric Nilsson and Mason White are putting together standout seasons in the pool.
  • Sports bulletin board for Jan. 4 Sunday, January 4, 2009 @ 9:20AMSports bulletin board for Jan. 4
  • Keeping his eye on the prize Sunday, January 4, 2009 @ 2:55AMWOONSOCKET -- Andre Soukhamthath hits a heavyweight punching bag with a ferocity that belies his 5-foot 8- inch, 152-pound frame.
  • Memorial girls goal: get past 2nd round Sunday, January 4, 2009 @ 1:54AMLindley Amrantos sees the Memorial girls soccer team as having one mission this year.
  • Eight teams at wide open SBISD girls tournament Sunday, January 4, 2009 @ 1:54AMThe girls soccer season officially kicks off for Memorial and Stratford Thursday, Jan. 8, when they are two of the host teams in the eight-team Spring Branch ISD girls tournament at two sites around the city.
  • Soccer / Last-place Forest wins 3-0 at Man City Saturday, January 3, 2009 @ 11:49PMNottingham Forest won 3-0 at free-spending Manchester City for the biggest upset in the third round of the FA Cup yesterday and Southend scored an injury-time equalizer to snatch a 1-1 draw at Chelsea.
  • UPDATE 1-Soccer-French Cup last 64 results Saturday, January 3, 2009 @ 11:04PMFrench Cup last 64 results on Saturday (Ligue 1 unless stated, all times GMT) Alencon (V) 2 FC Lorient 2 (FC Lorient win 3-2 on penalties) Bayonne (III) 0 Vitre (IV) 2 Grande Synthe (VI) 1 Calais (III) 1 (Grande Synthe win 4-2 on penalties) Louhans-Cuiseaux (III) 0 ES Troyes AC (II) 1 (after extra time) Montpellier HSC (II) 0 Dunkerque (IV) 1 Port La Nouvelle (VI) 0 Rodez Aveyron (III) 3 US ...
  • Soccer: Victory vital to remain in playoff race Saturday, January 3, 2009 @ 10:46PMThe Wellington Phoenix have flirted with the playoffs all season without really getting to first base. Now is the time for them to make their move. To get the girl, they need to take a chance and that means collecting all three points against the Newcastle Jets today.
  • West Kentucky Student Headed To Africa Saturday, January 3, 2009 @ 10:38PMChase Palisch, of Calvert City, will travel to the African country of Cameroon in just one week for a month long study abroad program. The 22-year-old is already a Rhodes...
  • UPDATE 1-Soccer-Iniesta on target as Barca beat Mallorca 3-1 Saturday, January 3, 2009 @ 10:28PMAndres Iniesta came off the bench to score as Barcelona extended their lead at the top of the Primera Liga to 13 points with a hard-fought 3-1 win over Real Mallorca at the Nou Camp on Saturday.
  • Battle of the Bay ends in a draw Saturday, January 3, 2009 @ 1:16PMCOSTA MESA — Two rainouts earlier in the week pushed back the debut of Reed Williams and Brian Ford for Corona del Mar High.
  • Lightning trying to weather a struggling economy Saturday, January 3, 2009 @ 1:08PMBeing nimble afoot is almost mandatory when it comes to holding your own in soccer. And it’s essential when trying to run the business side.
  • COLLEGES:Tragedy lingers at Vanguard Saturday, January 3, 2009 @ 1:05PMThis day of thanks serves as an annual reminder not to take everyday blessings for granted.
  • Resolve to understand your body and health Saturday, January 3, 2009 @ 12:53PM Let us look at a different resolution this New Year, a resolution that serves us better than the simplistic.Millions have vowed to seek better shape, stop smoki ...
  • Lightning trying to weather a struggling economy | By Kyle Koso Loveland Reporter-Herald Saturday, January 3, 2009 @ 12:48PMBeing nimble afoot is almost mandatory when it comes to holding your own in soccer. And it’s essential when trying to run the business side. The Colorado Lighting indoor soccer franchise, which opened for business in 2008 as part of the new Professional Arena Soccer League-Pro organization that spans from Canada through the USA to Mexico, has been buffeted with a bit of turbulence as the ...
  • Knights boys, girls swept in soccer twinbill Saturday, January 3, 2009 @ 10:54AMThe Episcopal boys and girls soccer teams lost both ends of a 2008-ending doubleheader Friday night, falling to Concordia Lutheran in windy Tomball.
  • Magrum, LWE and four more Saturday, January 3, 2009 @ 10:21AM Column: By the time Lincoln-Way East High School senior Kersten Magrum completes her basketball career at the University of Illinois, the MVP award of the Medieval Classic might be renamed in her honor, and rightfully so.
  • Great Lake: Cedar Cliff senior dominated on the court Saturday, January 3, 2009 @ 10:03AMFor Katie Lake, volleyball has been an important aspect of her life since she moved to Pennsylvania about seven years ago.
  • Notebook: Another battle looms for Moorestown, RV Saturday, January 3, 2009 @ 9:47AMl By CHARLIE SPRANGCourier-Post Staff
  • PREPS: ON THE SIDE Friday, January 2, 2009 @ 10:54PM
  • UPDATE 1-Soccer-French Cup last 64 fixtures Friday, January 2, 2009 @ 9:55PMFrench Cup last 64 fixtures (Ligue 1 unless stated, all times GMT)
  • Nominate Your Soccer Mom of the Year Friday, January 2, 2009 @ 9:50PMThe New Jersey Ironmen are currently seeking their 2009 Soccer Mom of the Year! In 150 words or less, reward your favorite soccer mom by nominating her to win!
  • Soccer-French Cup last 64 result Friday, January 2, 2009 @ 9:49PMFrench Cup last 64 result on Friday (Ligue 1 unless stated, all times GMT) Sainte-Genevieve-des-Bois (IV) 0 Lille 3
  • Mourinho denies reports linking him to Man. City Friday, January 2, 2009 @ 9:32PMInter Milan boss Jose Mourinho has moved to quell speculation that he is set to leave his position with the Italian giants and take over from Mark Hughes as Manchester City manager.
  • Getting chummy with Shark Boy Friday, January 2, 2009 @ 1:16PMWhen SLAM! Wrestling last spoke to Dean "Shark Boy" Roll in 2005, not only was the overall landscape in TNA very different to what it is today, but so was he.
  • Football hero just Big Brother to orphans Friday, January 2, 2009 @ 1:13PMMANILA, Philippines - When US college football star Tim Tebow plays in next week"s national championship game, his most far-flung fans will be not only cheering him on, but trying to understand which sport he"s playing.
  • Seattle gets Evans, Wahl in MLS expansion draft Friday, January 2, 2009 @ 1:04PMNewport Harbor High product Tyson Wahl and former UC Irvine standout Brad Evans were among 10 players selected by the Seattle Sounders FC in the Major League Soccer expansion draft Wednesday.
  • Take my advice Friday, January 2, 2009 @ 1:00PMTHE number of how-to books on sale in bookshops shows how things have changed since Roy Williams was a boy.
  • Thrills, excitement, sadness bring 2008 to a close Friday, January 2, 2009 @ 9:02AMThe year 2008 was a great one for sports in the Examiner newspaper readership area.
  • Sturgis may record budget surplus for year Friday, January 2, 2009 @ 8:35AMSTURGIS -- Financial numbers are painting bleak pictures throughout the nation. The picture in Sturgis, on the other hand, provides a lot of encouragement.
  • Tell Me About: The Confederations Cup Friday, January 2, 2009 @ 2:57AMThe FIFA Confederations Cup was organized as an opportunity for regional champions to come together and compete against one another for a world title in non-World Cup years. Historically less-recognized confederations have a chance to compete with the more renowned confederations in a smaller format than the actual World Cup. Since including all Confederations and changing its name to the ...
  • With history comes zeal at Wrigley Field Friday, January 2, 2009 @ 2:15AMWith history comes zeal at Wrigley
  • Home sweet Harper Friday, January 2, 2009 @ 1:45AMHARPER — Jovan Middleton and his family sought a break, but instead they found a home. Amid political turmoil in their native country of Belize in 2003, the Middleton family originally was just planning a six-month sabbatical in the United States.
  • WARRIORS WITH A VIETNAM CONNECTION Thursday, January 1, 2009 @ 10:12PMThe Weekend Warriors column, which normally appears on Thursday, was held over because we had no publication on Christmas Day.
  • Devils look to reload for another big run Thursday, January 1, 2009 @ 8:33PMBERNARDS TWP. – Chemistry, defense, transition offense are key words in team basketball. They are words to live by in any gym.
  • All-Queens football Thursday, January 1, 2009 @ 7:58PMIt was an encouraging year for Queens football, a standout regular season and surprising postseason. Holy Cross, led by its dominant, shutdown defense, finished third in CHSFL Class AAA, although the Knights were upset by No. 6 Chaminade in the playoffs. St. Francis Prep enjoyed some fine moments as well, knocking off rival Cross in the Battle of the Boulevard.
  • Veteran Mesa High soccer team seeks to solidify respect Thursday, January 1, 2009 @ 6:53PMThere is a certain amount of respect that comes with success. Respect that instills fear in opponents. Respect that breeds pride. Respect that elevates a team to another level.
  • 2008 a year for change Thursday, January 1, 2009 @ 5:54PMWASHINGTON – All year long, the word was everywhere. It was something we could believe in. It was something that mattered. But by the end of 2008, it was not, most definitely, richly jingling in our pockets.
  • O’Donnell charts new course Thursday, January 1, 2009 @ 5:24PMJohn O’Donnell might not be a born-and-raised Tooele County resident, but that hasn’t lessened his interest in his adopted home.
  • LOOKING BACK Thursday, January 1, 2009 @ 1:04PMMore than 180 area kids grabbed a tennis racket and hit the courts for the Beaufort County Junior Team Tennis season this year, but only a select few can be state champs. Bluffton’s 18U team will be among the teams representing the Lowcountry at the Sumter state championships in July 2009.
  • Some good advice for new year Thursday, January 1, 2009 @ 8:43AMThis article has been read 0 times. The 2008 scholastic sports year was highly successful and full of change, particularly within the borders of Washington and Greene counties.
  • No rest for Chelsea stars Thursday, January 1, 2009 @ 1:49AMCHELSEA boss Luiz Felipe Scolari is expected to reverse his decision to rest several stars when the Blues begin their FA Cup campaign against Southend.
  • Top Federal Way sports stories in 2008 Thursday, January 1, 2009 @ 1:41AM