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Soccer News for January 9, 2007


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World Soccer Headlines

West Ham sign Quashie (AFP)
West Ham have signed West Brom midfielder Nigel Quashie in a 1.5 million pound deal rising to two million if the struggling London side avoids relegation.

Larsson could extend loan deal at Man U
Henrik Larsson's loan deal at Manchester United could be extended until the end of the season. The 35-year-old striker, who scored on debut for the Red Devils in a 2-1 FA Cup win over Aston Villa on Sunday, is on loan from Helsingborg.

Adu heads U.S. under-20 roster
FIFA U-20 World Cup: Freddy Adu headed the list of 20 players selected Monday for the U.S. roster in qualifying for the FIFA U-20 World Cup. Michael Bradley, son of interim U.S. national team coach Bob Bradley, was not made available for the qualifying tournament by his Dutch club, Heerenveen.

Eriksson set for Marseille post

Football: Dutch side seeking loan of Chinese footballer (AFP)
Dutch champions PSV Eindhoven have announced their intention to sign Chinese international Sun Xiang on a six-month loan, according to state press.

Maldini undecided on future


MLS Soccer Headlines

Victory Within Reach, United Sees It Slip Away
Nate Jaqua scores the first two goals in Toyota Park's history, but they aren't enough for a win as host Chicago ties New England, 3-3, in Bridgeview, Ill.

Houston Advances On a Late Goal
Brian Ching scores a goal in stoppage time to give the Houston Dynamo a 2-0 victory over Chivas USA and a 3-2 aggregate score victory.

Davis, Hendricks among those buying United rights (AP)
A group that includes Discovery Channel founder John Hendricks and former Duke basketball player Brian Davis is buying four-time MLS champion D.C. United's operating rights. Anschutz Entertainment Group is selling the rights, and the deal will be announced Monday. Current team president Kevin Payne has been trying to put together an ownership group for more than a year.

Rolfe Ruins Revolution's Home Opener
Chris Rolfe scores the tiebreaking goal in the 68th minute to lead the Chicago Fire to a 2-1 victory over New England.

D.C. Is Close To Signing Brazilian
Washington Post: After trading four veteran players and replacing its head coach, D.C. United appears close to making its first major player acquisition of the offseason -- Ruy, a right-side midfielder for renowned Brazilian club Botafogo. Also: B. Carroll still without a contract, MLS draft preview notes.

For Red Bull, It's Here, There and Everywhere
The Red Bull corporation, producers of the energy drink and owners of the MLS soccer team, has staked its place in a crowded marketplace with a unique, trail-blazing approach.

Colorado Advances in Shootout
Joe Cannon had 14 saves and made a diving stop of Roberto Mina's shot in the fifth round of the penalty-kick shootout last night to help Colorado beat host FC Dallas and advance to the Major League Soccer Western Conference final.


Miscellaneous Soccer Commentary

Honours Even For Glasgow's Old Firm
There may be a gap between Rangers and Celtic in the Scottish Premier League table that you could drive a large truck between (16 points with Aberdeen sandwiched between the...

Adu Moves To Real Salt Lake
DC United have traded their "exceptional talent" Freddy Adu to rivals Real Salt Lake in time for the start of the new MLS season which begins in April 2007 allegedly...

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Kahn To Retire In 2008
Former German international captain Oliver Kahn has announced that he will retire from club football when his current contract at Bayern Munich expires in 2008. Kahn had already retired from...

Dumb footballers: Paul Scholes and Rio Ferdinand

Champion's League Draw Brings Up Some Great Encounters
The knockout stages of both the Champion's League and the UEFA Cup always bring out the best ties that European football has to offer and today's Champion's League draw has...


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