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World Soccer Headlines
Baros tempted by Schalke
Liverpool striker Milan Baros has confirmed he is tempted by the prospect of joining Schalke, but the German club fear they cannot afford the Czech ace.
Strachan in shock after hammering
Lyon reject Chelsea offer for Essien
Lyon have rejected Chelsea's latest offer from Chelsea for midfielder Michael Essien.
The French champions are believed to have turned down a bid in excess of £21m, and have told the London club that they want as £32m Lyon plus player in exchange.
However, a deal could still materialise after president Jean-Michel Aulas agreed to meet Blues owner Roman Abramovich.
Davids set to complete Spurs switch
Chelsea and AC Milan end U.S. tour with 1-1 draw (Reuters)
(Adds Ancelotti/Kenyon quotes)
Jose: I can never match Fergie
Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho has conceded he will not be able to match the trophy haul of Manchester United counterpart Sir Alex Ferguson. Mourinho won the English Premiership and the Carling Cup in his first season in charge at Stamford Bridge.
MLS Soccer Headlines
Crew 2, Fulham 1
Yahoo: Brian McBride said it was strange being on the other side at Crew Stadium.
Real Salt Lake 3, FC Dallas 0
Yahoo: Real Salt Lake went into the All-Star break as much relieved as happy.
United Fall Short Against Premier League Champs
Washington Examiner (DC): Leave it to the undrafted rookie to show D.C. United's $200-million opponents that Major League Soccer teams aren't pushovers.
FC Dallas Signs F Johnson To Extension
Yahoo: Eddie Johnson will remain in an FC Dallas uniform for the foreseeable future.
Chelsea Ready To Invest In Youth Policy
Telegraph: Chelsea have vowed to buy young in their quest to dominate English football for years to come and it will be no surprise if Freddy Adu plays at Stamford Bridge in the near future after he shone for DC United in Washington on Thursday night.
Beasley's 2 Goals Send U.S. to Gold Cup Semis
DaMarcus Beasley scores two goals and adds an assist to lead the United States over Jamaica, 3-1, Saturday in the quarterfinals of the CONCACAF Gold Cup.
United 1, Galaxy 0
Yahoo: Freddy Adu scored during second-half injury time to give D.C. United a 1-0 victory over the Los Angeles Galaxy on Saturday.
Miscellaneous Soccer Commentary
US Soccer - Chivas Have The Last Laugh
Every league has a team that takes the butt of all the classic soccer jokes and Chivas USA have been making it their business to fill that role for Major League Soccer. But eventually even jesters get fed up...
Soccer Quote of The Day
"History tells us the worst start anyone ever made to a new job was when the lookout on the Titanic failed to spot the ship was heading for an iceberg the size of Belgium. "Well, until last night that is....
Liverpool and Celtic in Champions League Qualifying Action
The second qualifying round of the European Champions League gets under way this week with 28 sides looking to book a berth in the third qualifying round of the competition. Holders Liverpool FC travel to Lithuania to play Kaunas on...
Timeout
Expect more silence from Soccer Thoughts for the next week or so. I'm getting married tomorrow, and it's off to Hawaii on Sunday....
Major League Soccer - Midweek Round Up
There were two midweek games in MLS ahead of the All Star break. Spurred on by ex-France international Youri Djorkaeff - back in the starting lineup after injury - the MetroStars snapped a three game winless streak with a victory...
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