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World Soccer Headlines

McClaren relishing England challenge

McClaren vows 'to do it my way'
Steve McClaren wasted no time distancing himself from Sven-Goran Eriksson. "I'm going to do it my way," McClaren said Tuesday as he officially took over as England's 11th national coach. He assumed control exactly a month after England was knocked out in the quarterfinal of the World Cup.

Wigan turn down offer for Chimbonda

Reyes ambiguous about Madrid

Ballack happy to play team role with Chelsea (Reuters)
Germany midfielder Michael Ballack, sporting a close-cropped haircut and smiling readily, was officially presented to the media with his number 13 Chelsea shirt on Tuesday.

Aimar flattered by Zaragoza interest

Tunisia to meet Mali in France on Aug. 16 (Reuters)
Mali have replaced Togo as opponents for Tunisia in a friendly international to be played in France on Aug. 16, the Tunisian Football Federation said on Tuesday.


MLS Soccer Headlines

Palencia Has Richest MLS Salary
Juan Francisco Palencia , a former Mexican national team forward who plays for Chivas USA, is the highest-paid player in MLS this year with total compensation of $1.36 million.

World Cup Hero Hislop Opts for MLS
Shaka Hislop, the former Howard University goalkeeper who led Trinidad and Tobago to a tie against Sweden in this year's World Cup, signs with FC Dallas on Wednesday.

MLS AWARDS
Pay no attention to those stuffy official postseason awards being handed out by MLS over the next few weeks. Here is all you need to know about the league's 10th season:

D.C. United's Unbeaten Streak Ends
Deseret Morning News: D.C. United came in to Rice-Eccles Stadium as the best team in Major League Soccer. It is still leaving as the best team, although perhaps a little bit broken after Real Salt Lake's late-game come-from-behind 2-1 victory.

Last-Minute Stop by Reis Preserves Tie
New England goalkeeper Matt Reis makes a diving save on Amado Guevara's shot in the final minute in the Revolution's 0-0 tie with the New York Red Bulls.

Salt Lake Ends D.C.'s 14-Game Unbeaten Run
Washington Post: SALT LAKE CITY, July 29 -- D.C. United's 14-game unbeaten streak ended in just four minutes of play Saturday night as Real Salt Lake used two late penalty kicks to beat the team with the league's best record, 2-1.

Peguero's Hat Trick Leads Red Bulls
Jean Philippe Peguero had his first career hat trick and Seth Stammler scored two goals to lead the New York Red Bulls to their first victory, 5-4 over Chivas USA last night in East Rutherford, N.J.


Miscellaneous Soccer Commentary

Juventus Take The Drop - Fiorentina and Lazio Stay in A
The appeals court in Italy delivered its final verdict on the Serie A match-fixing scandal Tuesday night. Juventus Turin have failed to avoid the drop to Serie B - but...

Germany 2006: Soccer Thoughts predictions

Women's International Soccer
U.S. Women will face Ireland for the fourth time in four years on Saturday 23 July at Torero Stadium on the campus of the University of San Diego. The...

Soccer Shorts News and Rumors
UEFA Cup Newcastle United progressed from the Intertoto Cup to the Uefa Cup's second qualifying round 4:1 on aggregate goals after defeating Lillestrom 0:3 on Saturday. The draw for...



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