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Soccer News for November 9, 2006


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World Soccer Headlines

Diouf arrested for alleged assault on wife

Gatttuso out until next year

Teenager Adu set to train with Manchester United (Reuters)
Teenage American striker Freddy Adu is to train for two weeks with English Premier League leaders Manchester United, the Washington Post reported on Wednesday.

Ireland name squad for qualifier

Eto'o return ahead of schedule

Belgium name squad for qualifiers

West Ham takeover edges closer


MLS Soccer Headlines

Chicago Follows Mapp to Playoff Win at Home
Justin Mapp's free kick gives Chicago a 1-0 victory over New England in Game 1 of their Eastern Conference semifinal Sunday.

U.S. Soccer's Latest Opportunity Poses a Quandary
Considering the usual dearth of national attention the sport receives, it was a monster week for soccer domestically.

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.

Chivas USA Dominates FC Dallas
Juan Pablo Garcia's goal in the 13th minute lifts Chivas USA to a 1-0 win over FC Dallas on Wednesday night to prevent FC Dallas from clinching a playoff spot.

Revolution-United Preview (AP)
D.C. United have history on their side, while the New England Revolution have momentum. The two Eastern Conference powerhouses vie Sunday at RFK Stadium to claim a spot in the 2006 MLS Cup. United have been the standard-bearers of the MLS, winning four of the league's previous 10 MLS Cup titles, most recently in 2004.

MLS to Sell Space On Jersey Fronts For Advertising
In another step toward emulating international soccer, MLS will being allowing every team the option of selling advertising space on the front of team jerseys.

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.


Miscellaneous Soccer Commentary

I Guess That's Why They Call Them The Blades
So despite Sheffield United manager Neil Warnock's strenuous denial that there was a training ground bustup between teammates Ade Akinbiyi and Claude Davis following Davis' sending off last weekend against...

You again?

Can we just forget this season?

LA Galaxy Ready To Move For David Beckham
LA Galaxy coach Alexei Lalas has made it clear that Real Madrid star David Beckham would be his number one transfer target if contract talks between the former England captain...

What Is Going On At Heart of Midlothian?
Looking at the Hearts story over the past two years or so from an outsiders point of view makes it seem more like a soap opera storyline than a football...

The Eyes of Borat

UEFA Elections Start To Hot Up
To the outsider there would be little to choose between the two primary candidates going head to head for the role of UEFA president in the upcoming elections but to...


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