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Argentine Roundup, Sep. 10

2007-04-04T18:31:00.000-07:00

Argentine Roundup: A referee suspended an Argentine league match involving standings leader Boca Juniors on Sunday when he was threatened by officials of the opposing team at halftime, a Boca executive said.

Argentine Roundup, Sep. 10

Ching expected to miss three weeks with knee injury (AP)

2006-10-27T11:58:00.000-07:00

Houston Dynamo leading scorer Brian Ching will undergo arthroscopic knee surgery on his right knee and is expected to be sidelined for three weeks. Ching, injured in last week's All-Star game against English Premier League champion Chelsea FC, hopes to have a quicker recovery than is anticipated. "I feel frustrated that I will not be able to play for the following weeks," Ching said Monday in a...

Ching expected to miss three weeks with knee injury (AP)

West Ham ready to challenge

2006-10-22T07:29:00.000-07:00

With Carlos Tevez and Javier Mascherano, West Ham boss Alan Pardew says the club may challenge top teams like Chelsea and Man United.

West Ham ready to challenge

Crew 3, Revolution 0 (AP)

2006-10-21T08:02:00.000-07:00

Jason Garey, Eddie Gaven and Ezra Hendrickson scored to help the Columbus Crew beat the New England Revolution 3-0 Saturday night. Columbus recorded its fastest score of the season when Garey pounced on a rebound spilled by New England goalkeeper Matt Reis in the third minute. Gaven doubled the Crew's lead with a carefully placed strike from nine yards in front of goal in the 39th minute.

Crew 3, Revolution 0 (AP)

Euro 2008 Qualifying Roundup, Sep. 6

2006-10-10T21:16:00.000-07:00

France gained some payback for its World Cup final loss with a 3-1 victory over Italy in European Championship qualifying Wednesday while Germany routed San Marino by a championship record 13-0.
Northern Ireland came from behind to beat Spain 3-2 in the day's biggest upset with David Healy scoring all three. But England and the Netherlands moved smoothly toward Euro 2008 with their second shutout victories in group play.

Euro 2008 Qualifying Roundup, Sep. 6

France beats Georgia 3-0 in qualifier

2006-10-09T13:09:00.001-07:00

Florent Malouda and Louis Saha each scored Saturday to lead France over Georgia 3-0 in a European Championship qualifying match.
Franck Ribery assisted on both early goals as France dominated its opening Group B match.
Georgia defender Malkhaz Asatiani scored an own-goal in the 46th, volleying Willy Sagnol's pass over the head of goalkeeper Grigol Chanturia.
France, which lost the World Cup final to Italy in a penalty shootout, could have scored more.

France beats Georgia 3-0 in qualifier

World champion Italy held to 1-1 draw

2006-10-09T13:09:00.000-07:00

Italy was held to a 1-1 draw by 65th-ranked Lithuania in its first competitive match as world champion on Saturday.
The World Cup trophy was paraded around the field at San Paolo stadium before kickoff but the celebrations quickly turned silent when Lithuania captain Tomas Danilevicius scored in the 21st minute.
The 1.90-meter (6-foot-4) Danilevicius, who plays for Livorno in Italy's Serie A, took advantage of poor defense by Italy and shot past goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon.

World champion Italy held to 1-1 draw

Real Salt Lake 1, United 1 (AP)

2006-10-06T17:32:00.000-07:00

Freddy Adu scored on a free kick, but Chris Klein responded with a second-half goal to lift Real Salt Lake to a 1-1 tie with D.C. United Saturday night. League-leading scorer Jeff Cunningham added his 10th assist on Klein's goal, making him the ninth player in league history to contribute 15 goals and 10 assists in a season.

Real Salt Lake 1, United 1 (AP)

Jones scores late for Galaxy tie

2006-10-05T07:04:00.000-07:00

While the Los Angeles Galaxy weren't able to claim their first victory since April 29, they were still able to put an end to their seven-game losing slide against the top team in MLS, a late Cobi Jones equalizer giving them a 1-1 draw with D.C. United on Sunday at The Home Depot Center.

Jones scores late for Galaxy tie

Super Clasico ends in scoreless draw

2006-10-04T18:49:00.000-07:00

The seventh regular-season edition of the Super Clasico had it all: creative buildups, a physical presence, an electric atmosphere. In fact, the game had everything but the guest of honor.

Super Clasico ends in scoreless draw

Broken jaw sidelines Conrad 4-6 weeks (AP)

2006-09-30T07:42:00.001-07:00

Kansas City Wizards captain Jimmy Conrad likely will miss four to six weeks to recover from a fractured jaw. Conrad, the 2005 MLS Defender of the Year and a member of the U.S. World Cup team, was injured when New England Revolution midfielder Clint Dempsey hit Conrad with his elbow Wednesday. The Wizards' team captain has started 11 matches for Kansas City and scored two goals this season.

Broken jaw sidelines Conrad 4-6 weeks (AP)

Italy battling to regain reputation

2006-09-30T07:42:00.000-07:00

Italy is struggling, less than two months after winning the World Cup.
In its only two games since then, the Azzurri drew Lithuania 1-1 on Saturday in a qualifier for the 2008 European Championship, and lost to Croatia 2-0 in a friendly last month.
And there's no relief. The Azzurri visit France on Wednesday in another qualifier, and a rematch of the World Cup final.
"This is the reality," said Roberto Donadoni, who became Italy coach when Marcello Lippi resigned after the World Cup.

Italy battling to regain reputation

RSL top Fire 3-1

2006-09-27T20:39:00.000-07:00

Real Salt Lake took a while to get going, but once the home team found the range they began hitting fast and hard. With three goals in the span of 20 minutes, RSL extended its unbeaten streak to a team-record four games with a 3-1 decision against the Chicago Fire.

RSL top Fire 3-1

Chivas USA 1, FC Dallas 1 (AP)

2006-09-27T07:11:00.001-07:00

Juan Pablo Garcia's goal in the 13th minute lifted Chivas USA to a 1-0 win over FC Dallas on Wednesday night. FC Dallas (14-9-4) missed a chance to be the first Western Conference team to clinch a playoff spot. Chivas (9-7-11) played the final 14 minutes a man down after Jesus Morales received his second yellow card of the game in the 76th minute.

Chivas USA 1, FC Dallas 1 (AP)

McClaren needs high-scoring Euro debut

2006-09-27T07:11:00.000-07:00

Euro 2008 qualifying: A home game against Andorra sounds easy for Steve McClaren in his first competitive game as England coach. With fans expecting a feast of goals, he may be under more pressure than he thinks.

McClaren needs high-scoring Euro debut

Farewell to the old guard (SI.com)

2006-09-26T07:16:00.001-07:00

CHICAGO -- Slowly, one by one, the old guard is making way for the new. The latest U.S. player to retire from...

Farewell to the old guard (SI.com)

Awards double for high-flying United

2006-09-26T07:16:00.000-07:00

Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson and midfielder Ryan Giggs have won the Barclays Manager and Player of the Month awards for August.

Awards double for high-flying United

CD Chivas USA-FC Dallas Preview (AP)

2006-09-24T07:41:00.000-07:00

FC Dallas tries to clinch a playoff berth when it completes a home-and-home series with CD Chivas on Wednesday night at Pizza Hut Park. Dallas (14-8-4) leads the Western Conference with 46 points and is looking to become the second MLS team to secure a spot in the postseason. Dallas, trying to make the playoffs for the second straight season after missing out the previous two, can clinch with a...

CD Chivas USA-FC Dallas Preview (AP)

Checketts to ask MLS to review postgame celebration (AP)

2006-09-21T09:52:00.001-07:00

Real Salt Lake owner Dave Checketts plans to ask Major League Soccer to review the Colorado Rapids' celebration after a 1-0 victory that prompted Checketts to argue face-to-face with Colorado captain Pablo Mastroeni. Checketts and Mastroeni were in a heated exchange on the field Saturday night when former Salt Lake player Clint Mathis stepped between the two and other Colorado players led...

Checketts to ask MLS to review postgame celebration (AP)

Red Bulls get Kovalenko, Kuykendall from United (AP)

2006-09-21T09:52:00.000-07:00

The New York Red Bulls acquired the rights to former D.C. United midfielders Dema Kovalenko and Shawn Kuykendall on Thursday in exchange for a partial player allocation. Kovalenko spent seven years in the league, including three with United, before spending this year with FC Metalurh Zaporizhya in his native Ukraine.

Red Bulls get Kovalenko, Kuykendall from United (AP)

Macedonia gets racism warning

2006-09-19T10:43:00.000-07:00

Euro 2008 qualifying: The Macedonian Football Association urged fans to avoid racist chants when the national team plays England in a European Championship qualifier Wednesday.

Macedonia gets racism warning

MLS All-Stars 1, Chelsea 0 (AP)

2006-09-14T13:34:00.001-07:00

Chelsea has a team of international superstars and the high-priced roster to go along with them. In soccer, though, fitness trumps fame. Dwayne De Rosario scored in the 70th minute Saturday night and backup goalkeeper Joe Cannon made several late saves to preserve the MLS All-Stars' 1-0 victory over Chelsea, the two-time Premier League champion.

MLS All-Stars 1, Chelsea 0 (AP)

Red Bulls' Arena adds another assistant

2006-09-14T13:34:00.000-07:00

Bruce Arena renewed his long relationship with John Harkes on Monday, hiring the former U.S. national soccer team player and Hall of Famer as an assistant coach with the New York Red Bulls.

Red Bulls' Arena adds another assistant

Wizards use 4 goals to snap winless skid

2006-09-13T20:13:00.000-07:00

Davy Arnaud, Scott Sealy, Sasha Victorine and Ryan Pore all scored for the Kansas City Wizards, who snapped a nine-game winless streak with a 4-0 victory over the Columbus Crew on Saturday night.

Wizards use 4 goals to snap winless skid

Ronaldinho nets 2, Barcelona wows N.Y.

2006-09-13T17:00:00.001-07:00

Brazilian superstar Ronaldinho scored two goals and Lionel Messi added a goal and two assists as FC Barcelona beat the New York Red Bulls 4-1 in an international exhibition match Saturday night at Giants Stadium.

Ronaldinho nets 2, Barcelona wows N.Y.

Quaranta makes instant impact for Galaxy

2006-09-13T17:00:00.000-07:00

Santino Quaranta scored his first goal of the season the day after being acquired by Los Angeles and the Galaxy defeated the Houston Dynamo 1-0 on Wednesday night.

Quaranta makes instant impact for Galaxy

Revolution ties Celtic F.C. in friendly match

2006-09-12T07:08:00.003-07:00

Ryan Latham scored a goal in the 90th minute to pull the New England Revolution to a 1-1 tie with Scottish Premiere League champions Celtic F.C. in a friendly match on Wednesday.

Revolution ties Celtic F.C. in friendly match

Galaxy 2, Wizards 1 (AP)

2006-09-12T07:08:00.002-07:00

Alan Gordon scored two goals in nine minutes to give the Los Angeles Galaxy a 2-1 victory over the Kansas City Wizards on Saturday night. Gordon broke a 1-1 tie in the 56th minute. Landon Donvan sent his 37-yard free kick toward Gordon, who headed the ball into the net from eight yards between defenders Jose Burciaga and Tyson Wahl for his third goal in three games.

Galaxy 2, Wizards 1 (AP)

FC Dallas 4, Rapids 1 (AP)

2006-09-12T07:08:00.001-07:00

Ramon Nunez had two goals and an assist to lead FC Dallas to a 4-1 victory over the Colorado Rapids on Saturday night. Nunez scored unassisted goals in the 71st and 74th minute to break a 1-1 tie and lead FC Dallas (12-5-3) to its season-high fourth straight win. Nunez's first goal came after Rapids goalie Joe Cannon stopped a shot by Kenny Cooper, but the ball bounced directly to Nunez, who scored...

FC Dallas 4, Rapids 1 (AP)

Colorado 1, Real Salt Lake 0 (AP)

2006-09-12T07:08:00.000-07:00

Nicolas Hernandez scored in the 48th minute to lift the Colorado Rapids to a 1-0 victory over Real Salt Lake on Saturday night. The goal, which was set up by defender Dan Gargan from the 25-yard-line, was the seventh of the season for Hernandez. The win moved the Rapids into third place in the Western Conference, one point ahead of CD Chivas USA.

Colorado 1, Real Salt Lake 0 (AP)

Crew break streak, defeat New York

2006-09-10T07:52:00.001-07:00

A moment of brilliance from Joseph Ngwenya propelled the Columbus Crew past the New York Red Bulls 1-0 at Crew Stadium on Saturday night, putting an end to the club's 13-match winless streak. The 82nd-minute goal put an end to the Red Bulls five-match unbeaten streak, handed Bruce Arena a loss in his second game in his return to coaching in Major League Soccer, and more importantly put the Ohio club right back into the thick of the Eastern Conference playoff picture.

Crew break streak, defeat New York

Late goal gives Chivas draw vs. Wizards

2006-09-10T07:52:00.000-07:00

Jonathan Bornstein helped Chivas USA salvage a draw at home against a weary Kansas City Wizards club as the rookie scored in the 83rd minute in a 1-1 draw on Saturday at The Home Depot Center.

Late goal gives Chivas draw vs. Wizards

Desert Crown :: Circus Real: Madrid and Salt Lake Meet

2006-09-09T07:49:00.000-07:00

The circus that embodies one the largest and most well known brands in world football stopped in Salt Lake City this week. Above all else I was looking forward to the event. The large crowd, the mainstream media coverage, and the electricity that comes with the combination of the two.
Madrid came and did their part, but except for a few flashes of brilliance the Galacticos did not impress.
The first half from...

Desert Crown :: Circus Real: Madrid and Salt Lake Meet

Chivas USA dominate FC Dallas 3-0

2006-09-08T09:18:00.001-07:00

Chivas USA thought it was getting back a top-notch central defender for Saturday's game but likely had little idea a high-caliber attacker instead would emerge. Mexico World Cup veteran Claudio Suarez scored two goals as Chivas beat FC Dallas 3-0 on Saturday at The Home Depot Center. Jonathan Bornstein scored the third goal for Chivas as the club moved to within one point of second-place Houston Dynamo in the Western Conference standings. Chivas now trails first-place FC Dallas by just five points.

Chivas USA dominate FC Dallas 3-0

Late goals from RSL gain victory

2006-09-08T09:18:00.000-07:00

Real Salt Lake won a third consecutive league game for the first time in club history, coming back to snatch a 2-1 victory against the Columbus Crew on Wednesday evening at Crew Stadium, getting goals in the final quarter-hour from Chris Klein and Carey Talley.

Late goals from RSL gain victory

Gerrard shares England fans frustration

2006-09-07T16:41:00.002-07:00

Euro 2008 qualifying: After another tame World Cup performance, Steven Gerrard knows that England fans won't be satisfied until they see their team in a final. The Liverpool captain says the players are "desperate" for the same thing.

Gerrard shares England fans frustration

No right answers without the right questions

2006-09-07T16:41:00.001-07:00

Things seem mighty quiet on the U.S. Soccer front after the World Cup. Jamie Trecker asks a few hard-hitting questions that should shake the cobwebs off and get American national team and MLS fans back in the fray.

No right answers without the right questions

Italy's Cannavaro chooses Real Madrid

2006-09-07T16:41:00.000-07:00

Italy's World Cup winning captain and Juventus defender Fabio Cannavaro has decided to sign for Real Madrid next season, a Spanish newspaper reported on Sunday.

Italy's Cannavaro chooses Real Madrid

Late goals lift FC Dallas past Tigres UANL

2006-09-06T20:45:00.000-07:00

Arturo Alvarez scored in the 83rd minute and Marcelo Saragosa added another five minutes later to help FC Dallas beat Mexico's Tigres UANL in an exhibition game Wednesday night.

Late goals lift FC Dallas past Tigres UANL

Tevez move to West Ham is big surprise

2006-09-06T07:39:00.002-07:00

Carlos Tevez is on his way to English soccer and Dwight Yorke and Jonathan Woodgate are returning after a rush of deals on transfer deadline day.
While speculation abounded that Real Madrid's Ronaldo and Inter Milan's Adriano were to swap clubs, Thursday's most eye-catching move was also the most surprising.
Tevez and Argentina teammate Javier Mascherano signed for West Ham, a club that only made it back to the top flight of English soccer 15 months ago through the playoffs.

Tevez move to West Ham is big surprise

Salt Lake wins club-record fourth in row

2006-09-06T07:39:00.001-07:00

Jeff Cunningham scored his 14th goal of the season and added an assist to help Real Salt Lake beat the Houston Dynamo 3-1 Saturday night to set a team record with its fourth straight win.

Salt Lake wins club-record fourth in row

Tevez, Mascherano join West Ham

2006-09-06T07:39:00.000-07:00

Argentina internationals Carlos Tevez and Javier Mascherano signed with West Ham on Thursday. The 2006 FA Cup finalists said the 22-year-old players had been signed for an undisclosed fee from Brazilian club Corinthians.

Tevez, Mascherano join West Ham

Donovan won't play in MLS All-Star Game

2006-09-05T17:36:00.000-07:00

Los Angeles Galaxy midfielder Landon Donovan and Colorado Rapids midfielder Pablo Mastroeni will not play Saturday for the MLS All-Stars against Chelsea FC because of injuries.

Donovan won't play in MLS All-Star Game

Houston move closer to FCD

2006-09-04T07:27:00.001-07:00

Houston Dynamo scored a first-half goal through a Craig Waibel header and that's all it took to defeat FC Dallas on Saturday night at Robertson Stadium and claim the "El Capitan" cannon for the inaugural season of the Texas rivalry. Waibel got on the end of a nice corner sent in by Dwayne De Rosario in the 37th minute for the game's only goal as Houston claimed an important victory.

Houston move closer to FCD

Dynamo grab win in Kansas City

2006-09-04T07:27:00.000-07:00

Brad Davis scored a goal and delivered an assist Saturday for Houston Dynamo, as they extended their unbeaten streak to nine games -- and extended the Kansas City Wizards' slump to six consecutive defeats -- with a 3-2 victory at Arrowhead Stadium.

Dynamo grab win in Kansas City

Quaranta gives LA win over Houston

2006-09-02T07:36:00.000-07:00

A Santino Quaranta goal against the run of play midway through the second half gave the Los Angeles Galaxy a 1-0 victory against Houston Dynamo on Wednesday evening at Reliant Stadium. Quaranta, who was obtained in a trade with D.C. United just Tuesday afternoon, made his Galaxy debut when he came on as a substitute for Josh Gardner in the 58th minute. With nearly his first touch off the bench, he sent a looping left-footed volley over Pat Onstad for the only goal his new team needed.

Quaranta gives LA win over Houston

FC Dallas victorious on goal in final minute

2006-09-01T07:23:00.001-07:00

Abe Thompson scored his first goal of the year in the final minute of FC Dallas' 1-0 victory over Real Salt Lake on Saturday night.

FC Dallas victorious on goal in final minute

Real Salt Lake 1, Galaxy 0 (AP)

2006-09-01T07:23:00.000-07:00

Los Angeles Galaxy goalie Kevin Hartman allowed a goal through his legs for the only score of the game in Real Salt Lake's 1-0 win Wednesday night. RSL forward Jeff Cunningham took the shot in the 60th minute and it skidded low off a kneeling Hartman's right leg and through his hands. It was Cunningham's 15th of the season.

Real Salt Lake 1, Galaxy 0 (AP)

Overshadowed by World Cup, D.C. United's rides 12-game unbeaten streak (AP)

2006-07-16T14:48:00.000-07:00

While the soccer world spent the last month focused on the World Cup, D.C. United quietly went about assembling a 12-game unbeaten streak in MLS -- and a large lead in the Eastern Conference standings. How big? Well, if this were anywhere but the United States, United could soon hit cruise control and comfortably walk away with the championship trophy.

Overshadowed by World Cup, D.C. United's rides 12-game unbeaten streak (AP)

Italians win World Cup but few admirers

2006-07-15T07:43:00.001-07:00

Italy's players danced in a shower of silver confetti as they held the World Cup aloft while fireworks lit up the sky above the Olympic stadium.
It was the only thing glitzy about the victory.
Having impressively beaten host Germany in the semifinal, the Italians were shaping up for something special in the final.
Instead, they needed a penalty shootout to beat 10-man France, which had team captain and inspirational playmaker Zinedine Zidane sent off during the second period of overtime.

Italians win World Cup but few admirers

Rapids-Red Bulls Preview (AP)

2006-07-15T07:43:00.000-07:00

The slumping New York Red Bulls will be without goalkeeper Tony Meola on Friday when they try to snap their five-game winless streak against the Colorado Rapids at Giants Stadium. Meola will miss at least two weeks with a bacterial infection in his right foot and ankle. Team spokesman Matt Chmura said Wednesday it wasn't known what caused the infection.

Rapids-Red Bulls Preview (AP)

Galaxy fires three assistant coaches (AP)

2006-07-13T07:32:00.001-07:00

The Los Angeles Galaxy fired all three of their assistant coaches Friday, dismissing Billy McNicol, Steve Rammel and Gerhard Benthin two days after hiring Frank Yallop as head coach. The team said replacements would be hired as soon as possible. The defending MLS champions fired Steve Sampson as head coach Tuesday and hired Yallop the following day.

Galaxy fires three assistant coaches (AP)

Red Bulls-Fire Preview (AP)

2006-07-13T07:32:00.000-07:00

Having already played 11 road matches this season, the Chicago Fire formally open the new Toyota Park on Sunday when they meet the New York Red Bulls for the second time this year. Chicago (2-5-5) played its first nine games on the road before meeting New England at Toyota Park on June 11 in a match team president John Guppy said was "a private party, with only the most loyal of fans being able...

Red Bulls-Fire Preview (AP)

Sports Blogs Updates :: Looking For Something To Hold You Over The All Star Break?

2006-07-12T20:12:00.000-07:00

SnapTV Games was gracious enough to send me their latest dvd game, Grand Slam Trivia, to take a look at and review. And I must say that I was addicted right away.
I'm a recent baseball fan (10 years or so), so I was a bit concerned about there being lots of questions about history that I would have no clue about. I was pleasantly surprised to find that this was not the case. They able to weave in historical questions along with questions from last years world series.
I can honestly say that I would recommend this game to any level of baseball fan. If you would like to learn more about this game, check out the complete run down at:
http://sportsblogs.org/snaptv/

Sports Blogs Updates :: Looking For Something To Hold You Over The All Star Break?

Razov, Garcia push Chivas past Crew

2006-07-08T22:59:00.001-07:00

Ante Razov continued his torrid, record-setting season with his league-high 10th goal of the season as Chivas USA beat the Columbus Crew 2-0 at The Home Depot Center on Sunday. Razov's goal, a fifth-minute strike, gave him 10 on the season. He now has six seasons of 10 or more goals, a mark no other player in Major League Soccer history has accomplished, according to The Elias Sports Bureau.

Razov, Garcia push Chivas past Crew

Desert Crown :: Nevermind the score. The US effort against Czechs embarrassing

2006-07-08T22:59:00.000-07:00

Retreat! Retreat! The Czechs look so scary! There is no way we can break their defense! Let's give the ball back to Kasey, he'll know what to do!
I feel bad for Kasey Keller. It seemed that guy touched the ball more than any other US player on the field today against the Czech Republic. And only one of those touches was a save. The United States looked so frightened to go forward, that there were times when Kasey decided to d...

Desert Crown :: Nevermind the score. The US effort against Czechs embarrassing

D.C.'s Nowak to coach MLS All-Stars

2006-07-07T17:13:00.000-07:00

D.C. United's Peter Nowak and his staff will coach the MLS All-Stars as they take on England's Chelsea FC in the 2006 Sierra Mist MLS All-Star Game, which is set for Aug. 5 (6:30 p.m. ET; ESPN) at Toyota Park, the new home of the Chicago Fire in Bridgeview, Ill.

D.C.'s Nowak to coach MLS All-Stars

Grind of World Cup beginning to show

2006-07-06T07:01:00.001-07:00

The World Cup is soccer's greatest spectacle. It's also a monthlong grind, and the fatigue is starting to show.
Games every few days, many played under a summer sun. Travel back and forth across Germany. Pressure that grows with every game. And that's on top of the nine months - or more - that many players just spent with soccer's best clubs.
"The World Cup is a special test," said Portugal goalkeeper Ricardo Pereira, whose team plays France on Wednesday in the semifinals.

Grind of World Cup beginning to show

Fire 2, Real Salt Lake 1 (AP)

2006-07-06T07:01:00.000-07:00

Chad Barrett scored two late goals to lead the Chicago Fire to a 2-1 victory over Real Salt Lake on Wednesday night. Barrett entered the game as a substitution in the 69th minute. Eleven minutes later, he tied the score 1-1, heading a ball to the left of Real Salt Lake goalkeeper Scott Garlick. And 5 minutes after that, he got the game-winner, beating Garlick in a 1-on-1 challenge.

Fire 2, Real Salt Lake 1 (AP)

Parreira downplays need to "put on a show"

2006-07-03T18:59:00.000-07:00

Brazil's coach doesn't think his team needs to play beautifully to be considered a top World Cup contender.

Parreira downplays need to "put on a show"

Cannavaro looking to get 100th cap in final

2006-07-03T07:15:00.001-07:00

If Italy captain Fabio Cannavaro keeps playing this well, he could be making his 100th international appearance in the most special game of all.
Cannavaro made his 98th appearance Friday with a typically rugged and gifted defensive display to help Italy to a 3-0 win over Ukraine and a place in the World Cup semifinals against Germany.
If Italy keep on winning, he would win his 100th cap in the July 9 final.

Cannavaro looking to get 100th cap in final

Friday's World Cup roundup

2006-07-03T07:15:00.000-07:00

While Germany earned its spot in the semifinals the hard way with a thrilling penalty shootout win over Argentina, Italy routed Ukraine 3-0 to set up a rematch of the 1982 World Cup final and 1970's "game of the century." Recap Friday's World Cup play.

Friday's World Cup roundup

RSL stuns Galaxy 3-0

2006-07-02T21:05:00.000-07:00

Atiba Harris and Jeff Cunningham scored on either side of halftime and Real Salt Lake won their first match of the season in a 3-0 win over the Los Angeles Galaxy at The Home Depot Center on Saturday night. The victory, Real's first-ever in club history away from home, also put an end to their MLS-record 18-game winless streak dating back to Aug. 10, 2005.

RSL stuns Galaxy 3-0

Galaxy-Red Bulls Preview (AP)

2006-07-02T15:21:00.001-07:00

The worst team in the Western Conference meets the worst from the East when the Los Angeles Galaxy play the New York Red Bulls on Saturday. The Galaxy (2-9-2) will try again for their first win since April 29 after ending a franchise-record seven-match losing streak by tying D.C. United 1-1 in their last outing Sunday.

Galaxy-Red Bulls Preview (AP)

Crew-CD Chivas USA Preview (AP)

2006-07-02T15:21:00.000-07:00

CD Chivas USA hopes a return home gets the team back on the winning track Sunday when it plays the first of two matchups in a week with the Columbus Crew. These teams, who have not met since last season, also will play at Columbus next Saturday. Chivas (4-5-1) had its franchise-record three-game winning streak snapped with a 2-1 road loss to FC Dallas last Sunday.

Crew-CD Chivas USA Preview (AP)

Fire-Wizards Preview (AP)

2006-06-30T19:30:00.001-07:00

The Kansas City Wizards look to build some momentum at home on Saturday against the Chicago Fire following a key victory that ended a five-game winless streak in their last outing. The Wizards (5-4-2) are coming off their first win since the end of April, a 1-0 victory over Columbus last Saturday. Jose Burciaga Jr.

Fire-Wizards Preview (AP)

United 3, Wizards 2 (AP)

2006-06-30T19:30:00.000-07:00

Freddy Adu and Christian Gomez scored, and D.C. United also benefited from an own goal in a 3-2 victory over the Kansas City Wizards on Wednesday night. The MLS-best United (10-1-5) swept the four-game season series with Kansas City and stretched its lead over the Wizards (6-6-2) in the Western Conference to 15 points.

United 3, Wizards 2 (AP)

L.A. Galaxy name Frank Yallop as head coach

2006-06-29T19:08:00.001-07:00

The Los Angeles Galaxy named Frank Yallop as the new head coach of the team, the club announced today. Yallop, who most recently served as the head coach of the Canadian National Team, won two MLS Cup Championships with the San Jose Earthquakes and will guide the Galaxy into the Honda Super Clasico on Thursday, June 8 at 7:00 p.m. at The Home Depot Center. Yallop, 42, becomes the fifth coach in club history, succeeding former coaches Steve Sampson (2004-2006), Sigi Schmid (1999-2004), Octavio Zambrano (1997-1999) and Lothar Osiander (1996-1997).

L.A. Galaxy name Frank Yallop as head coach

Toronto FC to join MLS fold in 2007

2006-06-29T19:08:00.000-07:00

Major League Soccer welcomed its 13th team on Thursday when the league's first-ever Canadian club, Toronto FC, was unveiled at a press conference in the Ontario city. The team's name and logo were announced to the public for the first time and play will begin north of the border in the 2007 season at the National Soccer Stadium at Exhibition Place, which is currently under construction.

Toronto FC to join MLS fold in 2007

Dunivant heads to New York

2006-06-29T17:09:00.000-07:00

The man who helped consummate the trade is gone, but the New York Red Bulls went forward with getting left back Todd Dunivant from the Los Angeles Galaxy on the same day they announced the dismissal of head coach Mo Johnston.

Dunivant heads to New York

Desert Crown :: World Cup Day 1: A Great Start!

2006-06-28T09:52:00.000-07:00

The soccer gods were smiling on me today. Walking through the pouring rain to my work as a programmer the only thought in my head as that it was June 9th - World Cup Day. Nearly every for the next month would be a holiday in my mind, but his would be the commencing day.
Thinking that I was a responsible recent college graduate I figured I was going to be missing several games in the name of staying employed. On this day I was re...

Desert Crown :: World Cup Day 1: A Great Start!

Late goals give Revolution tie, 3-3

2006-06-26T19:11:00.000-07:00

For more than 90 minutes, the Chicago Fire had made a perfect opening to their new Toyota Park. But the New England Revolution spoiled that dream, scoring two goals in stoppage time to pull into a 3-3 draw in the first-ever match at the Fire's new stadium. Nate Jaqua scored the first two goals in Toyota Park, and even after Taylor Twellman pulled the Revolution within one in the 87th minute, the first professional goal from Calen Carr put the Fire back in front by two in the first minute of four total minutes of stoppage time.

Late goals give Revolution tie, 3-3

Dutch stick by Ruud for Portugal

2006-06-26T07:39:00.002-07:00

Holland coach Marco van Basten looks set to keep faith with Ruud van Nistelrooy for Sunday's World Cup second-round clash with Portugal.

Dutch stick by Ruud for Portugal

Police break up English fan disturbances

2006-06-26T07:39:00.001-07:00

Police broke up two brief but violent disturbances involving English soccer fans Saturday, arresting more than 120 people the day before England plays Ecuador in a World Cup second-round match.
Following Germany's 2-0 afternoon win over Sweden, English and German fans clashed near outdoor viewing screens in this southern German city. German fans were singing in celebration when England fans began throwing plastic chairs and bottles at them, police spokeswoman Christiane Honer said.

Police break up English fan disturbances

Dynamo, Galaxy play to scoreless tie

2006-06-26T07:39:00.000-07:00

The Houston Dynamo and Los Angeles Galaxy played to a scoreless tie Saturday night in a game that pitted World Cup teammates Brian Ching and Chris Albright against each other.

Dynamo, Galaxy play to scoreless tie

Real Salt Lake-Dynamo Preview (AP)

2006-06-24T14:56:00.001-07:00

The Houston Dynamo look for just their second victory in the last six matches, while Real Salt Lake tries to get back on the winning track when the teams meet for the second time this season on Saturday. Houston (5-3-3) began the season with four wins in its first six contests, but has struggled offensively in going 1-1-3 in five matches since leading scorer Brian Ching left the team to play for...

Real Salt Lake-Dynamo Preview (AP)

United-Revolution Preview (AP)

2006-06-24T14:56:00.000-07:00

D.C. United look to extend their unbeaten streak to seven games on Saturday when they visit a New England Revolution team that is winless against Eastern Conference opponents this season. D.C. (7-1-4) began 2006 with three wins and two ties in its first five matches before suffering a 2-1 loss at Colorado on May 6.

United-Revolution Preview (AP)

Totti says he's ready for Italy's opener

2006-06-20T20:32:00.002-07:00

Francesco Totti is ready to start Italy's World Cup opener, little more than three months after surgery on his left leg.
"I want to play just like any other player, but it's up to the coach to decide. If (coach Marcello) Lippi selects me, I'll be ready," Totti said Friday after playing the second half of a 5-1 victory over a local under-19 squad.
Italy opens against Ghana on Monday.

Totti says he's ready for Italy's opener

Poland coach's job possibly on the line

2006-06-20T20:32:00.001-07:00

Pawel Janas' future as Poland coach could hinge on the team's result in its final match with Costa Rica.
Asked if the Poles' last World Cup match with the "Ticos" would decide Janas' fate, the president of the Polish Soccer Federation Michal Listkiewicz said "in a certain sense, yes."
"Definitely a three-match result of no goals and no points would be a very poor result, let's not kid ourselves," Listkiewicz said Friday.

Poland coach's job possibly on the line

O'Brien appears again at the World Cup

2006-06-20T20:32:00.000-07:00

United States midfielder John O'Brien virtually vanishes for four years, then reappears when the World Cup around.
"I managed to make it here," he said with a hint of triumph on Friday, three days before the United States plays the Czech Republic in its World Cup opener. "I'm pretty happy with where I am now."
Just getting to the tournament was an accomplishment for the 28-year-old midfielder.

O'Brien appears again at the World Cup

FCD top Chivas USA 2-1

2006-06-18T19:01:00.002-07:00

Carlos Ruiz matched the Major League Soccer record with a goal in a seventh consecutive game, as FC Dallas got back on the winning track with a 2-1 victory against Chivas USA on Sunday afternoon at Pizza Hut Park. Under a broiling hot Texas, Ruiz established the Dallas club record and equaled an MLS mark by scoring in the 28th minute, then late substitute Roberto Mina struck in the 82nd minute to give the Hoops a two-goal cushion.

FCD top Chivas USA 2-1

Chivas USA crush Rapids

2006-06-18T19:01:00.001-07:00

For the first time in club history, Chivas USA put together consecutive wins. The Red-and-White beat Colorado 4-1 at The Home Depot Center on Saturday night and picked up its second consecutive win. Ante Razov, Francisco Mendoza and Francisco Palencia scored for Chivas. Rapids defender Mike Petke also contributed a goal for the home side with an early own goal. Dedi Ben Dayan scored the Rapids' lone goal.

Chivas USA crush Rapids

Lalas leaves N.Y., named Galaxy GM

2006-06-18T19:01:00.000-07:00

Four years after he helped the Los Angeles Galaxy win their first Major League Soccer championship, former Galaxy defender Alexi Lalas returned to the club on Monday when he was named the club's president and general manager. Lalas, who earlier Monday resigned from the same positions he held with Red Bull New York, replaced Doug Hamilton, who died on a flight to Los Angeles from Costa Rica on March 9.

Lalas leaves N.Y., named Galaxy GM

Bulls 1, Dynamo 1 (AP)

2006-06-17T07:17:00.000-07:00

Ricardo Clark scored in the 19th minute in his first game against his former team, lifting the Houston Dynamo to a 1-1 tie with the New York Red Bulls on Saturday night. Clark, playing in his first game against the Red Bulls since his trade to San Jose in January 2005, tied the score with a low blast from about 45 yards out that deflected off Red Bulls midfielder Mark Lisi and bounced past...

Bulls 1, Dynamo 1 (AP)

Sunday's MLS Capsules (AP)

2006-06-14T22:47:00.002-07:00

Carlos Ruiz and Roberto Mina scored goals to lead FC Dallas to a 2-1 victory over Chivas USA on Sunday. FC Dallas (7-2-3) snapped Chivas USA's club-record three-game undefeated streak and is 4-0-1 in the all-time series. Mina's goal in the 82nd minute gave FC Dallas a 2-0 lead. Seconds later, in the 83rd minute, MLS goal scoring leader Ante Razov made it 2-1 with his ninth goal of the season for...

Sunday's MLS Capsules (AP)

FC Dallas 2, Chivas USA 1 (AP)

2006-06-14T22:47:00.001-07:00

Carlos Ruiz and Roberto Mina each scored a goal to lead FC Dallas to a 2-1 victory over Chivas USA on Sunday. FC Dallas (7-2-3) snapped Chivas USA's club-record three-game undefeated streak and is 4-0-1 in the all-time series. Mina's goal in the 82nd minute gave FC Dallas a 2-0 lead and turned out to be the decider.

FC Dallas 2, Chivas USA 1 (AP)

Galaxy 1, United 1, tie (AP)

2006-06-14T22:47:00.000-07:00

Cobi Jones scored in the 88th minute to lift the Los Angeles Galaxy into a 1-1 tie with D.C. United on Sunday night that broke a club-record seven-game losing streak. The Galaxy (2-9-2) were playing their second match under new head coach Frank Yallop, who replaced Steve Sampson on Wednesday. United (7-1-4) extended its unbeaten streak to six games and widened its lead in the Eastern Conference to...

Galaxy 1, United 1, tie (AP)

Real Salt Lake-Rapids Preview (AP)

2006-06-13T12:42:00.001-07:00

Real Salt Lake tries to extend its club-record unbeaten streak to five games when it visits the rival Colorado Rapids on Friday. Jeff Cunningham scored two goals and created another as Salt Lake (3-5-2) improved to 3-0-1 in its last four matches with a 3-1 victory over Chicago on Saturday. Real has outscored its opponents 10-4 during the run after scoring just five goals during a season-opening...

Real Salt Lake-Rapids Preview (AP)

Boro set to make history

2006-06-13T12:42:00.000-07:00

Middlesbrough manager Steve McClaren insists his players "are ready to rise to the challenge" and make history at the club.

Boro set to make history

Red Bulls, Wizards settle to draw

2006-06-12T20:18:00.000-07:00

The Kansas City Wizards came into Saturday night's match having scored one goal, and only one, in each of their last seven games. The New York Red Bulls came into Saturday's game with just one win -- but five draws -- in their eight games on the year. Both trends continued at Arrowhead Stadium, as the Wizards and Red Bulls played to a 1-1 draw.

Red Bulls, Wizards settle to draw

Late goals give RSL, Colorado draw

2006-06-11T20:36:00.001-07:00

Real Salt Lake twice fought back from one-goal disadvantages before getting a late equalizer despite playing a man down to grab a 2-2 draw with the Colorado Rapids in the first match for the Rocky Mountain Cup this season. In a steady downpour Saturday afternoon at Rice-Eccles Stadium, Jovan Kirovski gave the Rapids a first-half lead before a wild finish that saw three goals and a red card in the final 17 minutes.

Late goals give RSL, Colorado draw

Second-minute goal gives Chivas win over Chicago

2006-06-11T20:36:00.000-07:00

Juan Pablo Garcia scored in the second minute and Chivas USA turned around its defensive woes with a 1-0 win against the Chicago Fire at The Home Depot Center on Saturday. Chivas picked up its first victory since opening the season with a 3-0 win against Real Salt Lake on April 2. The victory also put an end to the Fire's six-match unbeaten run, dating to a loss in their opening match of the season.

Second-minute goal gives Chivas win over Chicago

Poland edges Croatia behind Smolarek

2006-06-11T08:00:00.001-07:00

Euzebiusz Smolarek scored in the second half Saturday to guide Poland to a 1-0 win in its last warmup game against fellow World Cup qualifier Croatia.
The win came six days before Poland plays its first tournament game against Ecuador in a first-round group also including host Germany and Costa Rica.
However, Croatia dominated first-half possession and created its best chances on free kicks.

Poland edges Croatia behind Smolarek

Germany pins high hopes on opening game

2006-06-11T08:00:00.000-07:00

Germany goes into the opening game of the World Cup against Costa Rica with high hopes and without its captain, Michael Ballack.

Germany pins high hopes on opening game

Razov, Chivas USA top Galaxy

2006-06-10T21:19:00.000-07:00

t took seven tries but Chivas USA finally recorded a win against the Los Angeles Galaxy. Ante Razov bagged two goals and Chivas USA's defense stifled the Galaxy's attack en route to a 2-1 win at The Home Depot Center on the eve of the World Cup opener. Razov scored in the 15th and 21st minutes and although Herculez Gomez pulled a goal back in the 27th min

Razov, Chivas USA top Galaxy

WC: Demonstrators demand Blanco's inclusion

2006-06-09T21:50:00.001-07:00

World Cup: About 200 demonstrators marched through Mexico City on Tuesday to demand that Club America striker Cuauhtemoc Blanco be added to Mexico's squad for the 2006 World Cup in Germany.

WC: Demonstrators demand Blanco's inclusion

Chivas USA 4, Rapids 1 (AP)

2006-06-09T21:50:00.000-07:00

Ante Razov scored in the 24th minute and Francisco Mendoza and Juan Francisco Palencia added late insurance goals as Chivas USA beat the Colorado Rapids 4-1 Saturday night. The victory marked the first time in club history Chivas (3-4-1) won consecutive league games. Chivas opened the scoring in the 5th minute when Rapids defender Mike Petke knocked a cross from Jonathan Bornstein into his own net.

Chivas USA 4, Rapids 1 (AP)

FCD's Ruiz out with strained hamstring

2006-06-08T07:24:00.000-07:00

FC Dallas striker Carlos Ruiz will miss at least the next fortnight after suffering a strained right hamstring Saturday against Real Salt Lake. Team doctors diagnosed the hamstring strain Monday and have ruled Ruiz out for 2-3 weeks. Ruiz limped off the field late in the Hoops' 2-1 victory at Pizza Hut Park; he was replaced by Aaron Pitchkolan in the 75th minute.

FCD's Ruiz out with strained hamstring

Revolution-Wizards Preview (AP)

2006-06-06T20:52:00.001-07:00

The Kansas City Wizards look to extend their perfect record and stay atop the Eastern Conference on Saturday as they host the New England Revolution. Kansas City (2-0-0) is the only team in the East to earn six points through two games, and is coming off a 2-1 win at Houston last Saturday. Jose Burciaga Jr.

Revolution-Wizards Preview (AP)

Select Stars of Iran 3, Galaxy 1 (AP)

2006-06-06T20:52:00.000-07:00

Jason Boyce scored twice in the final 8 minutes to lead the Select Stars of Iran to a 3-1 victory over the Los Angeles Galaxy reserve team in an exhibition game Sunday. Boyce, who played for the Colorado Rapids and Miami Fusion of Major League Soccer, scored what proved to be the game-winner in the 83rd minute, then added an insurance goal six minutes later at UCLA's Drake Stadium.

Select Stars of Iran 3, Galaxy 1 (AP)