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World Soccer Headlines

Costa Rica 3, United States 0
Costa Rica charged into the World Cup before a noisy, thrilled and drenched crowd, beating the United States 3-0 Saturday night on goals by Carlos Hernandez and Paolo Wanchope.

Costa Rica 3, United States 0 (AP)
Costa Rica charged into the World Cup before a noisy, thrilled and drenched crowd, beating the United States 3-0 Saturday night on goals by Carlos Hernandez and Paolo Wanchope. The Americans' shutout streak ended at 33 minutes of the first half when a rain-slicked pass from Alvaro Saborio on the right side slipped past U.S.

England qualifies for World Cup
UEFA WCQ: England qualified for the World Cup thanks to a shaky 1-0 victory over Austria on Saturday coupled with the Netherlands' 2-0 win over the Czech Republic in another group.

24 teams advance to 2006 World Cup finals (Reuters)
Following the completion of Saturday's World Cup qualifiers in Europe, Africa, South America and the CONCACAF zone, 24 countries have now guaranteed slots at the 2006 World Cup finals in Germany.

Cisse set to leave Liverpool

Olsen denies Leverkusen link

Ecuador, Paraguay qualify, play-off spot open (Reuters)
By Brian Homewood


MLS Soccer Headlines

Twellman Tallies Three, Revs Top Crew
Taylor Twellman scores three goals as the Eastern Conference-leading New England Revolution beats the Columbus Crew, 3-1, Saturday night.

Real Salt Lake, MetroStars Play to Draw
Jason Kreis scored on a penalty kick in the 90th minute to rally Real Salt Lake to a 2-2 tie with the visiting MetroStars last night.

What's New in '05?
• Expansion in Los Angeles (Chivas USA) and Utah (Real Salt Lake) gives the league 12 teams for the first time since 2001, when Miami and Tampa Bay were contracted. At least two more teams will be added in the coming years, with Houston, Seattle, San Antonio, Toronto, Cleveland and Rochester,...

All-Stars Are Announced For MLS-Fulham Game
Four members of FC Dallas will be in the starting lineup for the MLS all-star team that will take on English Premier League club Fulham.

FC Dallas 0, Colorado 0 (AP)
Dario Sala had three saves in his first career MLS game to help FC Dallas tie the Colorado Rapids 0-0 on Saturday night. The tie assures FC Dallas (13-10-8) of no lower than third place in the Western Conference, avoiding a first-round matchup with conference leader San Jose. FC Dallas can clinch second place with a victory against Kansas City in its final game Saturday, and a tie more than likely...


Miscellaneous Soccer Commentary

Galaxy 4-1 Rapids
Galaxy-Rapids play Originally uploaded by Evan G. Thanks to my friend, we had a special deal for CSU Dominguez Hills alumni and faculty that admitted us to the smaller balcony of the Stadium Club. I had to take my...

Weekend viewing
Here's what I'll be watching on the TV or Tivoing this weekend (all times Pacific): Saturday 7am - Wales v. England: Okay, so I lied. I won't be watching this on TV, and no Tivoing either. Instead I'll be watching...

World Soccer Scoreboard: Premiership - Spurs Stun Charlton: Man U Edge Fulham: Bundesliga - Bayern Impose: Scottish Premier - Old Firm Crush Opposition: La Liga - Barca Scare - El Barcelona salva un punto con ayuda: France - PSG Close On Lyon:
English Premier League Charlton were two goals up against Tottenham at The Valley and cruising - but Spurs came back in the second half when a half-shot half-cross Ledley King goal in the 51st minute inspired a Tottenham revival. Mido...

US Open Cup final: the Soccer Thoughts report
I took my place in Section 138 in the Home Depot Center, along with the Riot Squad for the second time (I was there for the semifinal as well). The turnout was higher than it was for the semifinal, and...

World Cup Germany 2006: England Drop Ferdinand:
244 DAYS TO GOEngland coach Sven Goran-Eriksson has dropped out of form Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand from the England squad to play Austria at Old Trafford Saturday. Stylish Ferdinand, who enjoys setting up attacking plays, has lacked concentration in...

EPL: Man City Wake Up To Sink Everton
Many of the Manchester City and most of the Everton players seemed half asleep in the first half of their Sunday morning encounter which kicked off at the bizarre time of 11:15 a.m. Poor control, imprecise passing and lack...

World Soccer Week-End Wrap and League Standings
Defending champions Chelsea, Bayern Munich, Juventus and Lyon continued to impose their authority on their respective leagues while in Spain, Barcelona dropped two points at home to Real Zaragoza and in Scotland, Hearts winning run came to an end...


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